Active adult living is becoming huge among retirees. Since 60 is the new 40, and so on, retirees may opt out of the traditional job market, but they are certainly not opting out of work entirely.
As retirees increasingly continue to buy new homes in Charlotte, North Carolina, pursuing “unretirement communities” that offer numerous activities to suit their still-active lifestyles, they are not really “retiring” after all. So, for those of you who are interested in “retirement work”, there are plenty of exciting opportunities out there. It all depends on what you are looking for. Here are a few to consider:
Babysitter
Who can call this work, really? If you love children, there is no better way to spend your time, and nothing makes you feel more youthful than being around kids. Begin by offering your babysitting services to family members or neighbors. Parents often seek summer daytime babysitting, after-school hours or the occasional evening out. If not, consider putting up ads in local coffee shops or newspapers.
Writer/Blogger
If you have good writing skills, freelancing is a great way to earn some retirement income. You can start your own blog and write about things you enjoy, or share your professional expertise with others. If you're retired from a job that required any kind of technical expertise, look for organizations seeking technical writers and editors. They might need publications written or reviewed by someone with exactly your kind of expertise.
Tutor
This is a perfect job for a retired teacher, or anyone, really, who enjoys helping others learn. If you have expertise in a particular subject, this will help recommend you as a tutor for older children. For tutoring younger children, you may only need a simple proficiency in a subject to help them. Other students just need more one-on-one time to learn the concepts. Whatever group you choose, tutoring is a rewarding experience as you help others get to the next level in their studies.
Virtual Assistants
For active retirees who prefer a bit more “work” to their retirement job, becoming a virtual assistant can be just the way to go. Online assistance does require some computer skills, as well as some software knowledge for such programs as Word a d Excel, to get by.
Tribute Homes specializes in building retirement communities for active adults 55 and over in North and South Carolina. For more information, visit us at www.tributehomesusa.com or contact us at 800.381.2984.
