Working at 60 and After

Some people may think I am retired and sit at home blogging and beaching all day. Not so! I work a full-time job in addition to doing chores such as laundry, cooking, dishes, paying bills, shopping, etc. 

Actually, there are many people like myself working actively at 60 and beyond. One reason why many baby boomers continue to work is because we have not reached the early retirement age of 62. Our only option is to work! But after talking to numerous people I have discovered some creative thinkers in this job market. You may consider the following:

• Do What You Love! - if you like hiking and camping, then get a part-time job in a retail store selling those items. The list is endless for your interests and hobbies like Mr. or Ms. Fix-It or Creative Chef.

• Consulting Work - what did you used to do and did well in your earlier years? Guess what you are an expert in the field! People have set up a consulting business in their spare bedroom such as marketing or accounting taking on clients very quickly through the power of social media.

• Start a New Career - it is never too late to pursue that dream of yours! Some people have wanted to start a specialty cupcake business or play tour guide for other Americans in a foreign country. In fact, one woman I knew left a newspaper job to start a writer's retreat in France complete with tips, cooking and tours.

• Part-Time Jobs - there are a variety of companies looking for reliable workers. You may consider working as a Substitute Teacher at a public school, Retail Clerk at your favorite store, Hostess or Waitress at a restaurant, Cashier at a grocery store, Customer Service at a local call center.

I know some people may not have the luxury to work only part-time. In fact I used to work two part-time jobs - substitute teaching and customer service. And my best friend works as a retail clerk at a hiking shop on the weekend and substitute teaches during the week. It is not always fun working two jobs and you do feel your age at times! 

Here is what I discovered about working at 60 and after:

1. You are providing a service 

2. The brain is getting used 

3. You are not sitting at home

4. The job provides good conversation

5. Money gets deposited in your bank

Yes that job sounds mighty good! Sign me up for another 10 years.