Stay active, keep learning and supplement your income, too. A growing trend says that more retirees are doing just this -- and lovin' it. Now is the time to rediscover your passion and put it to work for you. Here are a few resources to get you started:
Best Web Sites for Retirement Jobs & Opportunities
RetirementJobs.com Posts job listings in multiple categories for workers older than 50.Senior4Hire.org Lets you search for hourly jobs by zip code.Workforce50.com Offers job-hunting tips and job postings for workers who are 50-plus.RetiredBrains.com Links to jobs as well as volunteer opportunities at charities and nonprofit organizations.DinosaurExchange.com A job site for senior executives with an international focus.YourEncore.com A network of retired and veteran scientists and engineers who work for clients on a project basis.SeniorCorps.org Connects people age 55 and older with community-service projects.Bridgestar.org Executive search firm for the nonprofit sector.
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