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25 Best Jobs for Baby Boomers

December 08, 2009 | Cafe | Comments 1

Baby boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964, are nearing retirement age. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates that there are 78.2 million boomers, and that every hour, 330 of them turn 60.
That means an entire generation of workers might leave the work force in the coming years.
But they might not.

Many baby boomers are choosing to postpone retirement and stay at their current jobs or find new ones. Some can’t afford to retire, but many want to explore new avenues. After decades of working in jobs that paid the bills but didn’t fulfill them, they’re moving to different industries.

For their book “225 Best Jobs for Baby Boomers,” authors Michael Farr and Laurence Shatkin decided to comb through data to discover what the best jobs are for baby boomers. They looked at salaries, projected job growth and the number of openings to calculate which jobs have the most promise.

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  1. Dureen Coade says:

    Without doubt the best job for retired seniors is a business of their own, especially one that fits the following requirements.

    There are several points to look for when researching a business:
    1. Timing
    2. Solidity of the Company
    3. Unique products and exclusive technology
    4. Compensation that is proven
    5. Market trends

    At the present time, Baby Boomers are driving the markets. Boomers all want to look young and be healthy. Don’t you think this demand points to the anti-aging industry? I do.
    The boomers want products that work as well.

    If any retired teacher would like more information on a Company that can fill the above requirements, just contact me. I will do my best to help you.

    dcoade@rogers.com

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