Careers for Over 50

Workers over the age of 50 may feel that the only choice they have is to “stick it out” until retirement. Quite the opposite is true, however, and some choose to spend the remainder of their working years in a new career.

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1. Home Health Aide

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Home Health Aide

Your Match?

For people who naturally love caring for people, becoming a home health aide could serve as a fantastic career.

2. Entrepreneur

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Entrepreneur

Your Match?

The word entrepreneur refers to a person who has identified a need and has an innovative business idea to fill that void.

3. Retail Salesperson

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Retail Salesperson

Your Match?

A retail salesperson is someone who sells products directly to consumers, such as beauty supplies, clothing, electronics or cars.

4. Retail Manager

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Retail Manager

Your Match?

A retail manager is someone who is responsible for the management of a retail store.

5. Customer Service Representative

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Customer Service Representative

Your Match?

Customer service representatives interact with customers on behalf of an organization.

6. Truck Driver

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Truck Driver

Your Match?

A truck driver is someone who earns a living driving a truck, transporting goods and materials over land.

7. Nurse

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Nurse

Your Match?

Nurses are indispensable when it comes to protecting public health.

8. Author

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Author

Your Match?

Are you naturally inclined to think creatively?

9. Franchise Owner

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Franchise Owner

Your Match?

A franchise owner, or a franchisee, is someone who buys a business that is part of a chain (think McDonalds, or Kentucky Fried Chicken), using the same name, trademark, product, and services.