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Major Reasons for Working in
Retirement
from AARP online pole of 2,167 workers over 50 in March
2005
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Need the money |
61% |
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Desire to stay mentally active |
54% |
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Need the health benefits |
52% |
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Desire to stay physically active |
49% |
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Desire to remain productive or useful |
47% |
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Desire to do something fun or enjoyable |
37% |
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Desire to help other people |
29% |
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Desire to be around other people |
24% |
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Desire to learn new things |
17% |
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Desire to pursue a dream |
14% |
Encore - A Guide to Work That Matters in the Second Half of
Life - Baby boomers are inventing a new phase of work. It’s one of the most
significant trends of the new century.
Troops to Teachers - Proud to Serve Again - helps eligible
military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools where their
skills, knowledge and experience are most needed.
FOCUS - A Women's Resource Center - The mission of FOCUS is to be a community for any woman seeking help or growth. We promote awareness through information and education.
PVCC Workforce Services - offers many programs that give you the skills you need for an in-demand career. They have expert instructors, affordable courses, community partnerships, a friendly environment and the individual attention needed.
Too Young to Retire - offers retirement
alternatives to provide you with the information, ideas and tools to design a
future at least as interesting as your past, possibly more so.
Adecco USA
(877-8-ADECCO) is the American arm of the Swiss company that leads the world in
connecting workers to firms that need temporary help. You can use Adecco's
website to do a quick search for temp jobs in your area or find nearby staffing
offices.
The AARP National Employer Team is a group of 39 companies and government agencies that have joined with AARP to promote the fact that they are looking to hire older workers. Participants include Johns Hopkins Medicine, SunTrust Bank and the Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance. These employers won't guarantee a job, but they're committed to recognizing the experience and skills that you'd bring to the workplace.
RetirementJobs.com is a website that identifies companies well suited to workers over the age of 50 and matches them with jobs or projects that fit their goals and lifestyle . Founded in 2005 by a group of recruiting and media executives, RetirementJobs.com is free (it charges prospective employers) and easy to use. In its simplest search, you just enter your zip code and a keyword, and you'll get job listings within 40 miles of your location. The site also certifies companies as “age- friendly.”
The U.S.
Department of Labor's One-Stop Career Centers (877-US-2-JOBS) are
basically employment agencies run by the federal government. They list
private- and public-sector jobs; helping older workers is part of their mission.
National Council On Aging - includes employment services and leadership training for mature workers.
Monster.com Career Advice - provides articles and tools to assist in career decisions.
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One final piece of advice: If you are planning to retire in the next few years but working now, seriously consider staying at your job a while longer. In the same way that a recession is a good time for kids to be in college because it lets them do something productive while delaying their entry into the workforce, staying at work will let you ride out this terrible financial storm. Even if economic conditions are making your job more difficult, and even if you don't want to put your plans on hold, postponing your retirement for a year or two and accumulating more savings will let you hedge against the risks involved in searching for work later. Every extra year of work increases annual retirement income by an average of 9 percent, according to the Urban Institute. It's another sign of the times that your best second job could be the one you already have. |