Careers in Later Life
Lesson One: On Hard Work - There Is Nothing but Honor in Honest Labor
I learned a lot about myself that summer. I learned that if I wanted, I could put in 10 or 12 hours a day of hard work. I learned there is nothing but honor in honest labor. I became an unabashed fan of capitalism. I saw how quickly money could accumulate in a savings account...
Must Read Articles With Career Ideas
This is a list of must read articles filled real life stories about those who found creative ways to make a living and find fulfillment with their second career choices.
The 50+ Workforce is Growing
A great article for the 50+ workforce.
6 Steps To Research A Small Busines Start Up
Starting s small business is work. You want it to pay off. Take these 6 steps before you start a small business and you'll increase your odds of building a profitable small business.
Over 50? Find Jobs Here
Find employers who are specifically looking for workers over age 50.
Plastic Surgery - Would You Do It?
In a competitive market, let’s face it: how you look matters. How you feel about yourself matters too. And in today's world, with enough money, you can make significant changes to how you look... and to how old you look. It's really a personal choice, and I'd like to hear your opinion. Would you spend the money on plastic surgery? Why... or why not?
Retired Brains for Retired Brains
RetiredBrains® is a site built by retired brains for retired brains. It has an impressive amount of quality information on finding temporary jobs, starting your own business, working from home, writing your resume, finding full-time work, continuing education… and all the information is geared for the 55+ audience.
How To Find Fulfilling Work in Retirement
Finding work you love can change your entire definition of retirement. Here are five things to look at when searching for a second career that doesn't feel like work.
Careers for Over 50 - Getting the Mature Worker Back to Work
Contrary to what you may think, mature workers are in demand. Here are five tips to use when seeking a new career over the age of 50.
Am I Self Employed?
If you pick up part-time work, odd jobs here and there, or start a business, you'll need to figure out if you are self-employed, and if so, what taxes you will need to pay.
Working in Retirement - 3 Things to Know
Some work in retirement because they want to, others because they have to. Either way, here are three things you need to know about working after retirement.
Joyce Russell, Guest Author
Joyce Russell is the President of Adecco Staffing. Her articles as a Guest Author for About.com MoneyOver55 provide valuable career tips and advice for the over 50 job seeking crowd.
Job Search Sites for Those 50+
The job search sites below are more than just job search sites. They help match employers who are specifically seeking older workers with older workers seeking work, and they inspire with stories of success, as wells as provide resources for those who want to start something new.