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?

A home health aide (HHA) provides in-home care for elderly or disabled individuals who need assistance with daily living activities.

2. Entrepreneur

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Entrepreneur

Your Match?

An entrepreneur is an individual who takes on financial risks in order to create and manage a business venture with the aim of achieving profit and growth.

3. Retail Salesperson

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Retail Salesperson

Your Match?

A retail salesperson assists customers in finding and purchasing products or services.

4. Retail Manager

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Retail Manager

Your Match?

A retail manager serves as the leader and key decision-maker within a retail environment, responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning of store operations across multiple locations or within a larger retail organization.

5. Customer Service Representative

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Customer Service Representative

Your Match?

A customer service representative (CSR) acts as a liaison between a company and its customers.

6. Truck Driver

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Truck Driver

Your Match?

A truck driver is responsible for transporting goods over long distances using large commercial vehicles, typically tractor-trailers or semi-trucks.

7. Nurse

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Nurse

Your Match?

A nurse is trained to provide medical care and support to patients in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and community health centers.

8. Writer

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Writer

Your Match?

A writer expresses thoughts, ideas, or stories through written language.

9. Franchise Owner

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Franchise Owner

Your Match?

A franchise owner is an entrepreneur who owns and operates one or more franchise locations of a larger franchised business.