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Working Into Your Senior Years

from: TRL

More and more people worldwide are having to work into their 70s because of financial shortfalls in their expected earnings. Some seniors are choosing to continue to work well into their 60s and 70s because they find it therapeutic or it provides them will a social life and gives them something to do. Either way, there are certain things that seniors should know about working through their retirement.

All seniors should undergo regular health checks to determine whether or not it is in their best interests to work. As we get older, we become more susceptible to ailments and illness because the body degrades over time and is not able to fight off ailments as well. Unfortunately, this means we all become less mobile as we get older.

Ironically, though, working often keeps individuals more mobile than they would be if they were sitting at home during their retirement. Remaining inactive for a period of time often causes joints to stiffen, thus making it more difficult to move. However, working for just an hour a day will encourage the natural movement of the joints and exercise the muscles around them, thus making the body more supple in general.

If you do decide to continue working past your retirement age, for whatever reason, you should be aware that seniors have been discriminated against in the past. Some employers dislike employing seniors because of a misguided notion that seniors cannot do a job as well as a younger person. However, research has revealed that seniors are actually less likely to call in sick or quit and are on the whole more reliable.

Discrimination against seniors employment has been outlawed in most states, and labor laws have been altered to reflect this. It is now illegal for any employer to refuse to hire a senior on the basis of age. Employers have to give a meaningful reason as to why they have refused a senior applicant a job.

Seniors actively looking for a part-time or full-time job should try agencies that are designed to cater for their specific employment needs. Local councils, employment centers and age concern groups often provide a service that is geared towards meeting the needs of seniors looking for employment. Employers actually contact these groups with vacancies that they would prefer to be filled by more mature people, thus removing the slight possibility of being discriminated against.

We all like to think that as we get older, we will be able to enjoy life more and make the most of our free time during our retirement. The sad fact is that life just isn't that simple or fair. Employment often means more to the old than it does to the young. Whether you, as a senior, remain working to earn a living or as a social exercise, always remember to put your mental and physical health first. Make sure that you get regular check ups and use available resources to get a job suitable for both you and your situation.

Retirement is about enjoyment, even if you do choose to work, so make the most of these opportunities and take care of yourself at the same time.

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