Encore Careers Provide Opportunities for Older Adults

The Sheridan Press reports that encore careers can offer opportunities for seniors that were impractical earlier in life. Employment during retirement can provide additional income and mitigate the pain of dipping deeply into one's savings. "We find it a benefit to have employees that are in the same age range as our clients," said Sheree Childers-Cossel, human resource manager for The Hub on Smith. "They understand the challenges that older adults face and they have so much wisdom to share with other staff members." The ideal encore career provides the senior with a flexible schedule to accommodate other retirement activities.