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How to Have Fun During Your \u201cNext Phase\u201d\n(Keep Working)<\/h3>\n

7 Jobs You May Be Overlooking<\/em><\/p>\n

Y<\/span>ou\u2019ve just reached retirement and are caught up already on all of your projects around the house. Now what?<\/p>\n

For many people leaving lifelong careers, one of their biggest concerns is having lots of time and not knowing what to do with it.<\/p>\n

\u201cGoing back to work is a difficult decision to make, but employment has many financial and social benefits,\u201d says financial advisor Jeff Bucher, president of Citizen Advisory Group<\/a>, a firm that engages its community with education and charity efforts.<\/p>\n

\u201cMany people don\u2019t know if they can afford the time they have left, which may not be yielding a satisfying lifestyle. After I review the technical details surrounding my clients\u2019 finances, such as protecting and growing their money, I sometimes offer a bit of unexpected advice: consider your employment options.\u201d<\/p>\n

Many who take his advice often do so more for overall happiness than money. Work gives us structure, purpose and a social network. Bucher currently has clients that have gotten jobs as a second encore at the golf course, a flower shop and as a charter bus driver.<\/p>\n

Bucher reviews many fun options that second and later-in-life career seekers often find appealing, many of which are examples his clients have gotten after heeding his advice.<\/p>\n

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Golf course:<\/strong> This is a popular option since so many people love golf. And, if you are a morning person, work at a golf course is perfectly suited for you. Some popular jobs available at a golf course include golf shop staff, ranger, starters and golf course maintenance. A benefit that many golf course employees receive is free golf for you and a guest.<\/p>\n

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Photo: SpeedKingz Shutterstock<\/p><\/div>\n

Retail:<\/strong> A smiling face and a pleasant disposition has earned many later-in-life job seekers positions as greeters at places like Walmart, but there are other stores that may better fit your personality. That may include cosmetics at a department store like Lord & Taylor or Nordstrom, or the shoe department at Neiman Marcus. Think about where you like to shop. Employees usually receive employee-only discounts on merchandise.<\/p>\n

Sporting venue:<\/strong> If you love sports, consider being an usher at a venue. Ushers assist fans to their seats and help answer any questions the fans may have. You may have to walk up and down steps for long periods of time. If you have trouble with steps or other physical demands, ask what physical requirements are included. The job may have perks, such as free tickets.<\/p>\n

Tour guide\/charter bus driver:<\/strong> A tour guide\u2019s job is to introduce people to places that they are unfamiliar with, which may include wineries, museums and a city\u2019s historical locations. Many tour guides double as charter bus drivers, also known as motor coach drivers. Such drivers are responsible for addressing passenger complaints, keeping the tour on schedule and accounting for all passengers.<\/p>\n

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Norman Rockwell model Wray Gunn gives a tour to visitors at Norman Rockwell Museum. Photo by Jeremy Clowe. \u00a9Norman Rockwell Museum. All rights reserved.<\/p><\/div>\n

Curator\/teacher\/docent:<\/strong> Similarly to the above opportunity, you may have a lifelong subject about which you\u2019re particularly passionate. Rather than show people around a district or city, a docent, for example, gives visitors tours within a museum, a place that\u2019s often looking for teachers in painting or photography classes.<\/p>\n

Theme park\/zoo:<\/strong> If you want to brag about your job to your grandkids, look into the local zoo or theme park. Some of the most popular jobs for older adults at these parks include ticket takers, working at a merchandise stand or helping assist guests at an information booth. People who work at the zoo or a theme park often receive free admission anytime that they are not working.<\/p>\n

Your current or former job:<\/strong> This one may throw you for a loop, but it could be perfect. You\u2019ll likely maintain the same salary as the rest of your earning years (it\u2019s something you already know and are good at) and, many people derived much satisfaction from their profession. You may find new freedom in knowing that this job is more optional than before, which may engender a sense of freedom and an outside-the-box mentality. A benefit of working somewhere where you have worked at previously\u00a0is that you will already know your coworkers and work environment.<\/p>\n

In addition to providing yourself with a helpful, supplemental form of income in your golden years, it\u2019s helpful to remember that\u00a0the simple life costs money, too.<\/p>\n

\u201cHow much money do you spend just by staying in your house throughout the year? At home, your biggest expense will probably be the electric bill. You\u2019ll be preoccupied on your computer or on the television.\u201d Bucher said. \u201cWhether it\u2019s a hot summer or a cold winter, you\u2019ll want air conditioning to feel comfortable. And, for many people, the less active they are, the more likely they\u2019ll eat more, which means a larger grocery bill.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those expenses, however, assumes a life at home, but most people want to mix up their schedule every now and then. Trips to the mall, the movies or a vacation\u00a0get expensive.<\/p>\n

\u201cAll of us should be able to go on vacation once in a while,\u201d Bucher said, \u201cbut a job can help ensure you\u2019re not nickel-and-diming yourself throughout your later years.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jeff Bucher is president of Citizen Advisory Group<\/a>, and is an Investment Advisor Representative of AlphaStar Capital Management, an SEC Registered Investment Advisor.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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