5 interesting jobs to do for part-time after retirement

Chí Long |

Even though they have retired, there are still some perfect part-time jobs for those who do not want to say goodbye to the world of work.

Online handicraft sales

According to inspired Villages, in recent years, more and more people have preferred to shop for handicrafts from small businesses or independent sellers. If you enjoy making handicrafts such as incense, soap, cosmetics or many other items, retirees can establish a small business or sell online through personal pages, e-commerce platforms such as Shopee, Lazada...

Making handicrafts helps retirees practice concentration, charisma and flexibility without taking too much effort.

Guestion

After many years of accumulating knowledge, retirees, especially teachers, lecturers, retired athletes, retirees... can do the job of tutoring the younger generation. There are many subjects that require teachers, from cultural subjects such as Math, reason, chemistry, literature, English... to sports, life skills or talent subjects such as singing, dancing, playing chess...

The amount of money that the tutor earns is not small, it can range from a few hundred thousand dong to millions of dong/session depending on your subject and teaching ability.

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Retired people can do many different jobs to earn more income and love life more. Photo: Xinhua

Advisory house

If you have worked in a field for many years, retirees may have accumulated extensive knowledge and experience in that field, for example businessman, investor, researcher, securities... Therefore, even after retirement, you can still be hired as a consultant for businesses, schools, research institutions... in a field that you are familiar with.

Nowadays, many businesses are looking to hire consultants with specific skills they require such as financial management, website building or just giving advice to help businesses reach new heights. If their abilities are good, retirees can still earn a high income from this job.

Time-sales

If you are retired but still healthy enough and still want to work outside, you can think about part-time sales at your favorite retail stores. It can be a clothing store, a convenience store, a family supermarket, a bakery or a coffee shop... This job helps retirees meet more people and feel more attached to the community.

Free writer/blogger

Becoming a freelance writer or blogger is an interesting choice for retirees because you can do this job anywhere. Many websites pay for articles and content on many different topics. If you have worked in the field of writing or have a talent for literature, you can try this job.

Or, if you are passionate about something, such as gardening, taking photos or sharing interesting stories about life... you can start a blog. Over time, as the number of followers increases, you can make money from the things you love.

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