There are several ways to leverage your passion and experience into a rewarding career after retirement. People are now able to work until a much later age and employers also now actively look to hire seniors as they recognize that experienced workers often have strengths that some younger workers lack. The society also benefits from utilizing their skills and experience.

Finding a job for seniors would have been difficult in the past but nowadays many avenues are available which connect employers with seniors looking to re-join the workforce. Employment portals like Monster, Naukri, etc. have several job postings for seniors. Whether you want to pull back on work hours or launch your second innings, there are benefits to staying busy in your senior years.

Here are 5 opportunities seniors can leverage after retirement.

Former Employer / Organisation

A number of retired individuals have advanced or specialized degrees and experience. It maybe in medicine, programming, website development, finance, litigation and much more. As a professional, you could explore opportunities with former colleagues, employers or organisations that you worked for in the past. You could consider part-time employment with a less intensive and more flexible schedule or consult a few times a week. This allows for reconnecting with friendly colleagues and be part of a familiar environment where one enjoyed working.

Start a Business

Many retirees opt to open their own business. It could be anything from running a bed & breakfast to launching a new product. Once this pandemic is behind us, you could consider putting up a vacant room or house on Airbnb or Couchsurfing. In addition to being a lucrative proposition, you also get to interact with people from different cultures. You could offer a traditional homestay experience.

If you have a large collection of any kind, the internet makes it easy to start a new online business because of the relatively low overhead costs. Selling and advertising online through sites like Facebook Market, Flipkart Seller Hub and Quikr are easy and convenient. You can also sell your personalised handmade goods on Etsy.

Teachers, Trainors and Tutors

Retirees who enjoy working with students might enjoy being a teacher, lecturer or a tutor. Some universities schedule guest speakers and lecturer. You could consider sending in your diverse experience and life lessons to get on their panel of speakers to mould young minds. Tutors, on the other hand, can be self-employed or work with a larger organization. You can teach from the comfort of your home or by registering with online learning platforms like Coursera, Unacademy, Khan Academy, Byju’s etc. Uploading teaching videos on YouTube is also quite a trend these days.

These jobs vary, but might include general labor or office jobs, including bookkeeping, customer service, and data processing positions. Assignment duration can vary. Moreover, many temporary jobs and internships don’t require a specific skill set, significant work experience, or an advanced degree.

Volunteering

If you don’t want the commitment that comes with compensation, you could consider keeping busy by volunteering. There are diverse options from teaching under-privileged children, working for the upliftment of women to rescuing animals.

Online Earning

Do have any skills or content which connect with the masses? Then Social Media is the place for you. Online platforms like YouTube, Facebook etc. have made celebrities out of regular citizens. From recipe videos to Netflix reviews, social media is where good content rules irrespective of age, language, gender or religion. Being constructively active on social media gives you purpose and keeps you on your toes as you compete with younger influencers and if the channel is monetised, then you can earn money also.

If you enjoy writing, you could consider starting a blog. With most content being read online, blogging or content writing for online sites is in huge demand. It can be done from the comfort of your home and pays well also.

While it is a matter of personal choice whether you would like to continue working after retirement or just enjoy the peaceful phase. You can set goals and re-assess them regularly for a fulfilling life in your golden.

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