Reaching retirement age is an exciting milestone! However, along with the new excitement of a fresh chapter in your life is also a lot of financial pressure. Not everyone has 401k’s and significant savings piled up in the bank. Many retirees find themselves struggling to be able to keep pace with all of their expenses without a full-time job to pay for it all. Even with a traditional retirement savings account, it’s easy to find yourself wanting a little extra to be able to spend on travel or extra pleasures like your favorite hobbies.
Just because you’re not working full-time anymore doesn’t mean that you can’t work part-time, making a little extra cushion of spending money. Here are some of the best part-time jobs for retired people to consider trying out.
Retail
Finding a retail store nearby that’s looking for someone to work a few hours a week is a great way not only to make some extra cash but also to get out of the house and be social.
One of the biggest concerns for older folks is a lack of social interaction.
Retail requires a lot of face-to-face talking and keeping busy. Just make sure that it’s something that doesn’t require you to carry heavy loads or exert too much physical energy. Staying healthy is important!
Walk Dogs
A lot of younger folks still working full-time jobs don’t have the luxury of walking their dogs as much as they’d like to. They are often looking for someone to give their precious pooches the exercise that they need. In addition to getting paid to hang out with cute furballs, which, let’s face it, is a gift in itself, you also get the added benefit of exercise!
Printing a few signs throughout your neighborhood announcing that you’re offering dog walking services is a great way to make a few extra hundred dollars a month!
Nanny
A lot of families are looking for an older person with plenty of experience with kids to look after theirs. There is something comforting knowing that someone who has already raised their children and perhaps even has grandchildren are watching your little ones.
The best part is that you can build a powerful and memorable relationship with whatever family you work with. Making a difference in a child’s life can be a wonderful way to spend the golden years of your life.
Receptionist
Many offices have trouble finding a part-time receptionist since most people are only looking for something full-time. A retired person can be the perfect fit since you’re not looking for something more than a few hours a week. The best part is, it’s not physically demanding work so you don’t have to worry about hurting yourself on the job.