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"Best field to work in for 50+?"

  • Maria
    Posted: Mar 31, 2009 01:01 AM
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    Maria
    West Warwick, RI
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    I usually work in manufacturing, but its getting increasingly difficut to find work. What seems to be the field now that has more new hires in the 50+ group. Obviously, I need to work another 15 years. So, what path would be more fruitful. I'm open to work in a variety of fields.

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    Joy Griffin
    Posted: Feb 04, 2010 05:57 PM
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    Joy Griffin
    Naperville, IL
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    non-medical in-home care is a great industry for boomers and older. Home Instead Senior Care provides caregivers for seniors in their homes, ranging from simple companionship to personal cares, part-time a few hours a week to live-in. and it's a great job for those who are more mature - especially if you have family experience taking care of your own parents or grandparents.

    www.HomeInstead.com

    and Home Instead Senior Care is an AARP Preferred Employer of Older Workers

    http://www.aarp.org/money/work/articles/home_instead_senior_care.html

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