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Second act jobs: Give back to society
The high cost of living has forced many baby boomers to come out of retirement to once again start earning a paycheck.
Some boomers have yet to retire, choosing to work well into their 60's. For some though, this is an opportunity to work in a field where their job has more meaning than their lifelong career.
USA Today recently published an article about some of the fields that baby boomers are choosing for their second careers, or even choosing to switch to even before retiring. Those fields include health care, teaching, social work and even environmental projects.
Not only do these jobs provide a paycheck, but they also give workers a sense of giving back to the community.
This is also a time for workers who are close to retirement to consider turning a hobby into a product, such as photography or cooking.
For those who are considering a second job, this is a time to be creative...and as the saying goes: "do what you love and love what you do"!
Posted by Steve Wajda on June 24, 2008 at 2:11 PM
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I don't think this is just restricted to boomers. Work is becoming more central to our lives and we are taking the opportunity to work in roles that give us a sense of giving and contribution. This is something a lot of boomers did have the luxury of exploring so they are taking their opportunity like the rest of us.
Posted by Chris on June 25, 2008 1:34 PM