If you could not even find a volunteer job and no college would accept you so you were unable to retrain or aquire new skills. How would you feel? What would you do?
2006-07-07 12:26:49 · 7 answers · asked by solisue 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I would start a hobby and maybe try and parlay that into a money making venture..
arts / buying, refininshing and reselling on eBay / write a book
also, I am sure there are volunteer options too that you mightn't have thought of..
myself:
I volunteer at the local animal shelter (always need walkers) and at my community centre, reading aloud program with ESL kids ( I understand you have alot of ESL folks in the States), heck I KNOW there are a lot of volunteer positions working with seniors, meals on wheels etc, and AGE is not a factor..
Good luck - its important to stay active, even after retiring: a rolling stone gathers no moss
2006-07-07 12:33:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow... I feel bad for whoever would be in that situation.
To feel needed and a part of society is a basic human need.
However, as for me when I get to that stage in my life, if money allows it I would just try to learn as many things as I can to leave the world more enriched than I could ever be working full-time.
Read tons of books, join discussion clubs, take classes, learn languages. I would do all that.
Ooh - and travel the world.
Of course, if you need to survive and work is the only answer, then like that other person said, security guard is a sweet deal.
I have met plenty of security guards in their 80's (no joke) that are enjoying the slow pace and the opportunity to talk to a lot of people. Nothing ever happens. Not really a risky job.
Best of luck to whomever.
2006-07-07 19:33:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never found a college yet that won't accept you if you can pay the fees. Most colleges like 'mature' students, because they aren't all in a flap about their personal lives and dating and relationships etc. So if you didn't get in to one college, try another.
There are always volunteer opportunities. They aren't always easy to find, but they are there. And if the job you want doesn't exist, create it. I've done that -- gone to a senior center and told them I was interested in working with a group of people, and they got a group of people together for me.
It's a bummer when you get written off because you're old, but one thing we've learned in the process of getting old, is that sometimes it pays to be stubborn and to insist on getting what we want. And by golly, it works!
Don't get discouraged. Just get out there and find what you want.
Good luck!
2006-07-16 00:13:45 · answer #3 · answered by old lady 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd feel pretty discouraged too! I know several people who have been retired and now work as security guards or greeters at WalMart. Not great pay, but the work is ideal for retirees, as long as you have good grooming, are personable, positive and have a clean driving and criminal background.
Just a suggestion!
2006-07-07 19:29:35 · answer #4 · answered by Searcher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get out and join one of the fraternal organizations like the Kiwanis or Elks. Or get active in your church they are always looking for volunteers.
2006-07-07 19:32:39 · answer #5 · answered by old man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do something on my own.
Use a skill and start my OWN business or service.
2006-07-07 19:30:07 · answer #6 · answered by J.D. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem. I feel like crap
2006-07-07 19:30:45 · answer #7 · answered by October 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋