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Major Reasons for Working in Retirement
from AARP online pole of 2,167 workers over 50 in March 2005
Need the money | 61% |
Desire to stay mentally active | 54% |
Need the health benefits | 52% |
Desire to stay physically active | 49% |
Desire to remain productive or useful | 47% |
Desire to do something fun or enjoyable | 37% |
Desire to help other people | 29% |
Desire to be around other people | 24% |
Desire to learn new things | 17% |
Desire to pursue a dream | 14% |
Encore - A Guide to Work That Matters in the Second Half of Life - Baby boomers are inventing a new phase of work. It’s one of the most significant
trends of the new century.
Troops to Teachers - Proud to Serve Again
- helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in
public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience are most
needed.
FOCUS - A Women's Resource Center - The mission of FOCUS is to be a community for any woman seeking help or growth. We promote awareness through information and education.
Piedmont Works - this division of PVCC assists the job seeker with the process of obtaining employment. That process includes career planning, assessment, education and training, job readiness skill development, job search assistance and job placement.
Too Young to Retire - offers retirement alternatives to provide you with the information, ideas and tools to design a future at least as interesting as your past, possibly more so.
National Council On Aging - includes employment services and leadership training for mature workers.
Monster.com Career Advice - provides articles and tools to assist in career decisions.
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