Life in retirement isn’t what it used to be. The economic landscape has changed, and people are living longer than ever. If you find yourself needing some extra money, or just bored, then you are in luck. There are plenty of part-time jobs available for retirees and seniors, and a lot of them can be done from the comfort of your own home.
Virtual assistant
Are you comfortable with technology? Perhaps you were an administrative assistant when you were working full-time. In that case, you should experience a smooth transition to becoming a virtual assistant. This is a great part-time job for a senior who is comfortable with programs such as Microsoft Word and also possesses good writing skills. If you are good with details and meeting deadlines, then a virtual assistant position might be the part-time job for you. CrowdSource is one good place you can look for virtual assistant jobs.
Consultant
Being a consultant can be great if you like your full-time job but wish to continue it in a part-time capacity. You’ve likely got a wealth of experience, contacts, and networks that you can use to benefit your old company or even other companies in the same arena. You can look for consulting jobs at sites such as Freelancer.
Online educator
If you have a degree and the personality for teaching, then why not become an online educator? This is a great part-time job for a senior who values flexibility and has the patience to teach. You will enjoy the rewarding experience of teaching while not even having to leave the comfort of your own home. Look for online educator positions on sites such as StudentWritingServices or TopCanadianWriters.
Customer service
Customer service is one field that always seems to be hiring, and there are also plenty of opportunities to do this kind of work from home. If you have good communication skills and are comfortable with calming down frustrated customers, then a customer service job may be the perfect part-time job for you. You can find customer service jobs at sites such as Indeed.
Dog walker/sitter
If you’re a pet owner, or just love animals, then you’ll love spending some time walking dogs or working as a pet sitter. Walking a dog can be a very enjoyable and relaxing way to earn some extra money. Pet sitting can be a great way to earn money while spending time with animals you love. If you prefer dogs, cats, or any particular kind of pet, then you can specify whatever you’re looking for. Be as flexible as you like; that’s the beauty of a part-time job. Look for pet-sitting jobs at sites such as YourDogAdvisor.com.
Proofreader
Proofreading is another job that can be done from the comfort of your own living room. If you’ve got a background in writing, then you should be well set up for this kind of work. Proper writing and proofreading are fast becoming a lost art, so if you’ve got the ability then definitely try your hand at proofreading online. You can find proofreading jobs at websites such as Essay Help Services.
Bookkeeping
Bookkeeping may be the perfect part-time job for you if you’re good with programs such as Microsoft Excel and Quickbooks. A good bookkeeper should be detail-oriented and possess good interpersonal skills. Bookkeeping combines two very different skillsets, but if you have bookkeeping experience from your full-time job, why not carry that over into your part time job? You can find bookkeeping work on sites such as UpWork.
Blogger
If you’ve got something to say, and you think people might be interested, then it’s time to give blogging a try. Blogging can be the ultimate work from home part-time job. You don’t need any education or training, all you need is some interesting ideas and the writing skills to back it up. Your best bet is to choose a niche you’re familiar with and make that the subject of your blog. Don’t get caught up in the fun of blogging for free; as soon as you can, translate your blog into an income. Try out FreelanceWritingGigs for blogging jobs.
Conclusion
Life after retirement is changing and many seniors are finding themselves looking for part-time jobs. Fortunately, there are many available, and a good number of them can be done at home. Decide which part-time job suits your lifestyle the best.
By Grace Carter
Grace Carter is an editor and proofreader at AustralianReviewer. Also, Grace teaches business writing and grammar online.