Is there a good job market for those of us over 55? Can you be specific?

Question

I am at a point of changing jobs at 56. I still look 10 years younger. My current position is bookkeeper/accounting part-time. I am thinking of going back to school for a new career in perhaps Medical billing. Will there be any point if I am too old to be hired? Are there any industries that pay well and welcome over 55's? Come on, you know they find out our age. Don't want to fight age discrimination. Just want well-paying, rewarding work.

Really appreciate the small business from home idea. And Grace, wish I could get more input from you. Sounds like you have wisdom to share! Thank you all.....

Answer 1

You have more options than ever in the history of USA and the World. Your challenge lays in realizing that today's economy is GLOBAL. However your chance of getting a JOB that pays well are almost nil and additional education will not change that regardless of your age. Just look at how many college graduates are looking for jobs ending up flipping burgers at fast food joints.

Your many options are in your own business! Period. That's where your high income and healthy pension will come from as well. Just explore it, do your due diligence, you will be surprised at today's possibilities. Downright awesome!

Answer 2

There are five topics I focus on when I am seeking a new Network Marketing opportunity and nothing else. The topics are:
1. The World Economy
2. The Industry
3. The Company
4. The organization or team I would be joining
5. The Compensation Plan

The World Economy
For the next 20 years the Baby Boomers will run the world. With over 10,000 people turning 60 years old everyday beginning the first of this year we dominate the world economy. Therefore, I look for a company that is marketing to these individuals.

The Industry
The Baby Boomers want to do three things and not much else interest them. They want to (a) look younger (b) feel better (c) be pain free.
You see even with the world economy going bust and the foreclosure rate building and lay off’s a plenty. BB’s understand hard work and long hours, they just need to be healthy enough to do the work. Therefore, I look for a company that is addressing these three issues.

The Company
The BB’s are very educated people. We all know that the there is a price to pay for things. But we want the best of whatever is out there. We all have experienced companies and products that under deliver and over promised. We also understand and know about companies that lie about there products. So the company that is fair and markets natural products would be of interest.
Along with that I look for the growth of the company. You see I understand that if the company is positioned correctly in the right industry they will grow with out any problems. So I look at the company's growth over 20 years then 10 years then the last 5 years. This tells me one thing and one thing only; will I be able to grow my business with them?
I also look at some other things with regard to companies. How many people have made over $1 million in the last 5 years then 3 years? It lets me know if I can achieve that goal. You see it does not matter what my sponsor has done because I understand that he could of gotten in last week. So, what has the company done is more important to me. How many millionaires does the company have all total?
If the company is a start up then I want to know their vision and why they thing they can achieve that vision. How does their products fit into the world economy system? Is this a realistic goal or thinking? Have any of the founders ever made over $5 million dollars? Because, if they have not that is the limits in which the company will reach (Law of money) plays a big part for me. Is there a corporate training in place to reach these goals?

The Team
Am I joining a team or just the company? Is there a leader with a vision that is big enough for me to fit in? Is there a team training system in place or am I on my own? How much support is there from the team top producers?

The Compensation plan
Here is where the rubber meets the road for me. This is by far the deciding moment for me. Often I will seek out the comp plan first before I look at all of the above. If the comp plans works I will look future into the company.
I do not even bother with Matrix’s or Bi-nary systems these are a rip off to the distributors.
I look for brakeage points, limitations and restrictions in the comp plan. I know more about other companies comp plan then most of their distributors. Why? Because if I am serious about looking at the company I need to know how I get paid.


These are the things I look for in an opportunity. I might add one or two more things but these are the major issues I must have addressed before I get even remotely excited. You should know that all I need is two NO WAYS and I don’t sign with the company. Yes just two red flags. LOL, one red flag if it is in the comp plan.

With all that being said please check out the two web sites below.

Change your destiny

Answer 3

I would also suggest a home based business. There are no age limits and many people our age are considering this as an option.

You dont have to worry about job security anymore. There are tremendous tax advantages, time freedom, uncapped income potential, etc...

Have you ever heard of Brian Tracy, Robert Kiyosaki, Paul Zane Pilzer? If not, go check them out and let me know if you are interested in listening to 3 generic audios specifically about this subject and why it is such a viable concept.

Also I wrote a blog recently on advice for working from home... just food for thought and again, very generic information (no companies named). The link to the blog is in the second paragraph of my profile here.

By the way, I am 54, so I KNOW it is never too late.

~feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
~best to you
~jennifer

Answer 4

You speak of being "paid well" but as a medical billing clerk in any metro. city, that could range from $25-$40K max. Though there is a market for someone with these talents, we all know age is a detriment in a world of highrise benefits we older people cost employers. That said, the best way to get into it, is to temp. if you get the skill behind you - then ease your way into permanancy. It helps these days, when you're 45+ and you are able to tell an employer, "I carry my own health insurance" or... "I have my own, outside retirement plan". This lets them off the hook a little in looking at you differently, even though you're older, believe me. Been there. Know this, at least, in California.

Let's face it, our bargaining power isn't what it use to be, and that you must accept with grace and, well, ACCEPTANCE!

Sincerely,

Grace

Answer 5

You could always work from home, landscaping, small engine repair, maintenance, the sky is the limit