The 10 Best Jobs for Older Americans
The highest paid of Hannon’s seasonal jobs, preparers don’t actually need an accounting degree, though it’s helpful, she says. But you must have your own tax preparer identification number, pass a competency exam, and take continuing education course
The highest paid of Hannon’s seasonal jobs, preparers don’t actually need an accounting degree, though it’s helpful, she says. But you must have your own tax preparer identification number, pass a competency exam, and take continuing education courses. She says the large tax firms hire thousands of preparers each year from January to May 1. The median pay range is $8.70 to $34.35.
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The highest paying job in Hannon’s part-time jobs category, project-based consultants are brought in to solve specific problems or work on a specific project. Small, fast-growing companies are good sources of these jobs, according to Hannon: They’re
The highest paying job in Hannon’s part-time jobs category, project-based consultants are brought in to solve specific problems or work on a specific project. Small, fast-growing companies are good sources of these jobs, according to Hannon: They’re looking for experienced employees who are flexible and can hit the ground running. The median pay range is $65 to $125 per hour.
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The best-paying in the night jobs category, casino work puts you in the middle of the night life, though at times it requires more than average walking and standing. You’ll need a license from a state regulatory agency, which requires a photo ID and
The best-paying in the night jobs category, casino work puts you in the middle of the night life, though at times it requires more than average walking and standing. You’ll need a license from a state regulatory agency, which requires a photo ID and a fee, says Hannon. Pay ranges from $8.31to $24.73 an hour; many jobs provide base pay, with the remainder paid in tips.
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In the “great jobs for retired teachers” category, this involves conducting surveys of customers door to door, on the phone, online, or through the mail and usually writing a detailed report of the findings. Employers range from consumer products fir
In the “great jobs for retired teachers” category, this involves conducting surveys of customers door to door, on the phone, online, or through the mail and usually writing a detailed report of the findings. Employers range from consumer products firms to financial service organizations and government, Hannon says. A bachelor’s degree is required, as are a master’s or doctorate for more analytical positions. Pay ranges from $17.01 to $53.80 an hour.
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Nonprofits are hiring, and this job pays the best of those in Hannon’s nonprofit jobs category. Responsibilities range from hosting events to applying for grants to writing fundraising letters. People who had previous careers in sales, public relatio
Nonprofits are hiring, and this job pays the best of those in Hannon’s nonprofit jobs category. Responsibilities range from hosting events to applying for grants to writing fundraising letters. People who had previous careers in sales, public relations, or market research can fit well into these jobs, she says. The pay scale runs from $23.90 to more than $80 an hour.
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Snowbird jobs let older workers go south for the winter, and travel nurse is the highest-paying of these, according to Hannon. RNs and LPNs are in high demand in Florida and Arizona during winter months. Getting one of these jobs requires an associat
Snowbird jobs let older workers go south for the winter, and travel nurse is the highest-paying of these, according to Hannon. RNs and LPNs are in high demand in Florida and Arizona during winter months. Getting one of these jobs requires an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in nursing, plus a nursing license that’s acquired by passing a national exam. The jobs pay from $21 to $45 or more an hour, and housing stipends and health insurance also are often part of the package, she notes.
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In the “ride the age wave” category (jobs that are growing as the older population grows), a retirement coach involves counseling those nearing their golden years on what to do with the rest of their lives. The job is part of the emerging profession
In the “ride the age wave” category (jobs that are growing as the older population grows), a retirement coach involves counseling those nearing their golden years on what to do with the rest of their lives. The job is part of the emerging profession of life and career coaching, which is currently a self-regulated industry. So if you have a background in human resources, counseling, or even teaching, this could be a good fit, she says. Pay ranges from $50 to $400 per hour.
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Dressing up as Santa Claus may not be the most glamorous job, and it definitely involves managing wriggling kids: “Kids throw up. They cough in your face… Some cry, and others pull your beard,” one person Hannon interviewed told her. But depending on
Dressing up as Santa Claus may not be the most glamorous job, and it definitely involves managing wriggling kids: “Kids throw up. They cough in your face… Some cry, and others pull your beard,” one person Hannon interviewed told her. But depending on your experience and the location, the pay can be decent – it can be as little as $10 an hour, but contract pay for a 40-day season can range from $10,000 for a beginner to more than $50,000 for someone with more experience, she says.
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The top-paying job in Hannon’s category of work-at-home jobs requires patience, great listening skills, and a bent for peace-making. She says many mediators have law degrees but that people with non-legal backgrounds – like those with experience sett
The top-paying job in Hannon’s category of work-at-home jobs requires patience, great listening skills, and a bent for peace-making. She says many mediators have law degrees but that people with non-legal backgrounds – like those with experience settling workplace discrimination issues or doing marriage counseling – can work. Training typically requires 60 hours of coursework, but some learn by volunteering or interning, she says. Average pay ranges from $14.69 to $55.63 and up.
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Skilled health care workers are in huge demand given the aging population, says Hannon. This job is great for food buffs, though it requires at least a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, plus state licensure or certification. Pay r
Skilled health care workers are in huge demand given the aging population, says Hannon. This job is great for food buffs, though it requires at least a bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, plus state licensure or certification. Pay ranges from $16 to $36 per hour and up.
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