Retired But Want To Work? Try These 10 Low-Stress Jobs for Seniors

For those of us who dont have to work after retirement, there are multiple reasons to do so anyway especially if the work feels less like work.

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For starters, who couldnt use a little extra money? Or a lot of extra money? Inflation has many retirees stretching their budgets further than planned, making that new paycheck every couple of weeks all the more enticing.

You may also have more years ahead of you than you figured, as lifespans tick up. If you dont need to keep working for financial reasons, this may be your best chance to try something youve always wanted to try. Youre in a great position to find work on your own terms. Theres no pressure to land something quickly, no pressure to go for what pays most, no pressure to accept or continue a gig that you dont enjoy.

Or perhaps youre finding yourself in a position where you do have to bring in more money post-retirement. Whatever the reasons, the number of full-time U.S workers over 65 has increased steadily since 2000, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. That year, the number stood at about 1.4 million. In 2022 and the first half of 2023, it hit 5.3 million.