What are the job opportunities for senior citizens?

Question

Does someone on Medicare with low income have a chance at getting a job? What kind of job?

Answer 1

I dont know how old you are, but I believe you are "young" enough because you're still looking for a job. This belows are very interesting in my opinion.

Do you like making little gift or patch work? You can do it at home.
You like painting? Paint some small bottles / jars . You can also paint scarves .
You can make neckles from beeds ,
I am sure the local painting material shops can help you, so you work "together" with them.
You send fliers to neighborhood offer them your service.

You like wrapping gifts?
Little girls like some nice things, you can think what you can do.

Do you like playing with thread and needle? Can you mend or fix zip ? You can send some fliers to neighbours offerring your service to fix their clothes or sheets/ pillow covers. They can drop it in your house and pick it say the next day or in the afternoon.

Or you can help to clean silver works ; this require you to go here and there, just send fliers that you are happy to come to their houses and help.

Can you massage? You can offer to massage at people's house , money for this will be good.

Can you cook/ do you like cooking? You can also offer to cook meals for yur busy neighbours. , you can do it in your own house and bring it over.

I have friends when they were in late 40, the 3of them joint together. One learn flower arrangements, one learn make ups and hair do, the other one learn decorating. They specialise it only for weddings. Now they are so successfull and their daughters follow what their mother's are doing so the business continue. What about this as ideas for the readers.

Good luck you all . Cheers

Answer 2

Yes, you certainly do have a chance at getting a job.

There are many, many websites for Senior Jobs. Remember that if you are under 65 you will only be able to make a certain amount of money before it will be taxed. If you are over 65, the income cap is off and you can make as much money as you care to. And, of course, be taxed. Check the Social Security website at ssa.gov for this information.

Income will depend on the type of job you want and how sharp your job skills are. If it has been several years since you were employed, decide what you want to do and then start your job search with an updated resume. I would include only the last ten years of your employment and do not list your date of birth, Social Security number or dates that you graduated from schools. Returning to the workforce after several years of retirement? Don't let it bother you. The senior employment websites understand that this is a possibility.

Do make sure that your skills are up to date. This is imperative. If you find that they are not, go to the local Community College and get counseling. If you're low income, apply for a Pell Grant to help pay for these costs. Also, check to see if your State has tuition waivers for low income students. This information should be available in the Financial Aide office. Take whatever classes you need to bring your skills up to date and then, you're ready!

In addition to the websites, there are One-Stop Centers that may be able to help. They should also be able to do the Labor Market research that you may need done. Consult one of the counselors regarding this.

Here's something that you may not know, there is a program strictly for Seniors called Senior Community Service Employment Program. AARP is your best source for contact with this program. If you qualify as being low income by their guidelines, they may be able to provide you paid training and part-time employment while you are preparing for your return to regular employment. This particular program originates with the Department of Labor and there's a list of FAQ's on their website at dol.gov.

Then, again, there is my favorite thing -- Self-Employment.
Find something that you love to do, and make it work for you. Small business administration and set-up can also be found at Community Colleges.

Don't be afraid that you can't do it. This is going to be a great time in your life. A time where you don't have to worry about getting the kids ready for school, getting the lunches prepared and then trying to get to work on time. All you have to worry about is doing the job that you are quite capable of doing and reaping the rewards.

Now, go do it!

Answer 3

I am in the UK and very,very lucky. I "retired" at 52, in the public sector, under a voluntary redundancy scheme, with a pension based on the years I had served, with no early penalty and a lump sum to invest. I now work agency a couple of days a week, have less stress and almost the same income. Can now hopefully work this way, up to the age of 66, when will get my state pension. Then I will have retired properly. If I had waited to go at 55 upwards, I would have lost 5% of pension for each year was under 60. Full entitlement is normally only available if aged 60, and based on years served. I count my blessings every day! It has been a year now. The rules changed, from April this year, and the youngest can now go is 55!

Answer 4

I would suggest going to a local career center or a community college to brush up on some good skills.

There are great part-time jobs out there for senior citizens. There's one that works at the local movie theater as well as a couple that work for the local grocery store.

Volunteer work is cool too. Some senior citizens volunteer their time by reading stories to kids at the local library.

The possibilities are endless!

Answer 5

There are jobs out there. Just look around you. I know one lady who gives out free samples of stuff at WalMart. Another one who is a "secret shopper" and is part of a security staff. Watches both salespersons & other customers.
I don't need, nor want a paying job. My income isn't a whole lot, but it is sufficient. I do spend some time doing volunteer things. It makes me feel good, and feel useful. You have to have a reason to get up in the mornings.

Answer 6

Most of the time, people want you to volunteer your time, because they think you are no longer smart enough to get a regular job. Make way for the younger people and if you want to volunteer, so ahead, but be prepared for what you will find in that work force. You CAN get hired but you are expected to keep up with younger people who are not physically or mentally challenged (if you are) - Be prepared to associate with women who never worked before and are unable to understand what it is like to work in a regular job. Do NOT retire before you are sure you can pay all of your bills on time - the are no "Golden Years"

Answer 7

There is a "job community" for people over 55 years of age, go to www.experienceworks.com. They are located in 38 states, will train and help you back into the job market.

Answer 8

Seniors can do any job they did before they retired. If they didn't work then, it'll be difficult to get a high paying job now. Skills don't fall from the sky.

-MM

Answer 9

Call your United Way OR Social Services Department. There is work out there for you. These people should be able to help you out.

Answer 10

You can continue doing what you did before, or get a lousy low-pay job.