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Working Part Time for Seniors - What are the options?
by Alden Smith
Many senior citizens that
have retired from the work force find themselves sitting around with
nothing to do, and being bored out of their minds. They have
spent a lifetime where the job and workplace has been a major part of
their lives, and now face the reality of nowhere to go from 9 to
5. if you are in this position, and want to fill up a few
extra hours and have spending money, considering a part time job is
just the cures for the retirement blues.
Employers who hire senior citizens for
part time work have a good head on their shoulders. They are
hiring a worker who has a lot of experience in the work place, does not
ahve all the distractions like a growing family to worry about, and
they can be flexible on hours. Studies show that the fastest
growing work group in the United States is now seniors.
Being a senior citizen does not mean
that you do not have a lot to offer the work place. Years of
experience in many fields and a good work ethic are one of the things
employers look for. Many employers are short handed, and the
senior citizen working part time helps fill that void. It not
only makes good sense for the employer, but helps improve the economy
because now seniors have extra income for needed items. This
also helps increase the demand for more product. And as this
demand grows, more jobs are created. It is a win-win
situation for all concerned.
Why would an employer be interested in
hiring a person who has reached retirement age? Quite simply,
these mature, experienced individuals already know the score - they
know what is needed in the workplace, and know what it takes to meet
the needs of the company. They are dependable, and know that
this quality makes them a valuable resource. Employers also know that
the younger men and women in the workplace have no idea how much
dependability means to a company.
Another very good reason that creating
part time jobs for seniors is so important is that many seniors need
extra money that a part time job can produce for them.
Retirement funds and Social Security does not often meet the needs of
retirees. It may pay the bills for them, but does not provide
enough income that insures a good quality of life.
If you are a senior citizen looking for
part time work, it pays to visit the referral services in your
area. They can check your previous work history, and can
question you on your general knowledge of your area of
expertise. This helps the referral service to match you with
an opportunity that not only meets your needs, but that you are
comfortable with. More and more employers are coming to the
realization that hiring part time retired seniors only makes good
sense. Part time work for seniors can only continue to
grow. Now, many companies have people working from home,
"tele-commuting" to work. The opportunities are endless...
