Have you ever noticed job advertisements using terms like "energetic" and "fit and flexible"? As a retiree would that make you dismiss the vacancy as for a younger person? That's exactly what the employer wants you to think.
Some employers actually ask recruitment agencies to only send young people! Reputable recruitment agencies send the most suitable person for the job regardless - nevertheless statistics show that a twenty-six year old is twelve times more likely to be employed than someone of retirement age.
With jobs becoming more and more scarce it is increasingly difficult for retirees to get any vacancy let alone one where they will be a valued employee.
So what about a home business? For retirees this can be a really viable option.
More and more retirees use a computer - the silver surfer rides the information superhighway! Add to that the knowledge and wisdom gleaned over the years and you have a winning combination.
The thing most searched for on the internet is information.
People want recipes, want to know how to get rid of stains, want to know which is the best product for this problem or that.
Basically if you can recommend a product you can earn a living online.
But like any new endeavor, there will be a learning curve involved.
If the idea of learning new skills and earning an income from your home business, for retirees it's an easy choice.
How do I start? What do I do first? Where to look? There are many sites that will help you earn a living online.
If you put the term "make money" into a search engine you will find many millions of results.
Some of these are good honest sites - some of them less so!