Interesting and rewarding jobs for older workers

While most folks understand that finding a job, whatever type of job, is hard enough but finding one that makes you happy but be more of a challenge. And why shouldn’t you find a job that gives you fulfillment and makes you happy to get up in the morning? If you are an older worker and you have been recently laid off from a job that wasn’t interesting please consider finding something now that would be more than just a job to go to every morning.

The things that are holding you back?

• Worry is probably the biggest thing that holds anyone back especially when it concerns goals and dreams and that is understandable but you shouldn’t let it get in your way.  
• Too old to start a new career is probably true if you are over 50 and trying out for a spot on a NBA team but not for other jobs. Don’t look the number of years that you have left before retirement and conclude that starting right now wouldn’t be enough time to get the most out of a new field, instead consider the quality of the years and how much you would enjoy your time.  
• Nobody can be picky in this economy. That’s right you do need to pay the bills but consider all your options when looking for a job, not just the jobs that pay the bills.

Where are the interesting and rewarding jobs?

• Work for organizations that help other folks: caregiving, teaching, and working for charitable organizations are just a few that come to mind. 
• Train to be a therapist. While training may take some time think about how much satisfaction you would get in helping others. 
• The green industry will be a big part of the economy and saving the environment is definitely a worthy profession. 
• There must be something that you dreamed about doing while you were younger maybe now is the time to look into it. 

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Jobs to consider

I wrote a post at the beginning of the year called job trends for 2011. The way this year is going it is hard to believe there is any job trends at all. One of the areas that looked inviting at that time was the retail industry. As a matter of fact it is still a relatively stable industry. Maybe you should reconsider (if you haven’t already) searching for a job in retail.


Whenever someone mentions a job in retail the first thing that comes to mind is low pay and working weekends not to mention less than great benefits. You can’t argue with that but in these terrible economic times you can’t always be so dismissive. Also remember that there are promotions within the retail industry so you can advance into better jobs.

You are probably thinking right now, do I really want to work for Wal-Mart? Wal-Mart isn’t the only retail store that hires folks, although they hire the most people by far. There are still many specialty shops that need employees. Who knows you may find a job in an area that you have a deep interest in.

You don’t have any retail job experience? That isn’t a problem for the majority of stores because they can train you as you go.

About.com has a terrific page on retail industry. It also has a link to Fortune’s list of top retail companies to work for. Check it out.

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Over fifty and recovering from a job loss

As someone who has lost more than one job I know how difficult the transition can be from employed to unemployed. One day your life is fairly stable with a full time job and paycheck and the next day you don’t have either. It can really be stressful time especially if you didn’t see it coming. Even if the economy is pretty good (which it isn’t right now by any stretch of the imagination) finding work and recovering from job loss will be difficult especially if you are over the age of fifty.

 

There are lots of things to do and think about after a losing your job. Were you the cause of it? What reason did they gave you? If you contributed to your own loss of employment (at least that was what the company told you) or even if you were just another victim of this terrible economic situation that we find ourselves in, don’t dwell on it. Of course if you really felt that you were unjustly let go and you believe that you have a case, then by all means seek assistance from your state unemployment office.

 

The added burden of being over 50 and losing a job is that your age could work against you in your job search. Age discrimination unfortunately still happens, but don’t let that get you down. Staying positive about your situation is the only way that you will be able to find a job. Other folks have found work and so can you.

 

Things to think about

 

• Be creative while job searching 
• Dreaming should be a part of your job search 
• Seek help from the government in order to find a job 
• Don’t procrastinate while looking for work 
• Don’t let the unemployment numbers bum you out

 

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Unemployment and money problems

Money problems seem to be one of the biggest deterrents to happiness that there is. As a matter of fact it is one of the top reasons that couples get divorced. The worry about how much money is coming in and how much is going out can keep you up at night whether you are married or not. What makes the matter worse is the current economic situation that we find ourselves in, rising unemployment with no sign of it getting better. While folks who have become unemployed are feeling the stress of paying their bills, people who are still working are also worrying about how long they will have their jobs. There are some things that you can do to ease your financial situation.

 

A few tips to prepare you for being unemployed

 

• Make a budget and stick to it. This sounds easy but most folks don’t do it. The simple idea behind budgeting is spending less than you are taking in. another advantage to budgeting is finding areas to cut back thus saving money. It may be difficult at first but you will be glad you did later on. 
• Can you sell off anything that you don’t need? Another tough decision but look around your house and you will probably find something that you can get rid of. Yard sales are a great idea. 
• This may seem off subject but exercising and eating right is vital to your health and finances. If you keep yourself healthy you won’t have to go to the doctor and pay for office visits.  
• Limit the amount of times you use your credit card. Debt on your card can snow ball and make deeper in the hole. 
• Use coupons for groceries and other things. You will be amazed at how much you will save.

 

 

 

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