It's a Hot Part-Time Job Market for Boomers and Seniors

Seniors and retired baby boomers are finding conditions for part-time employment more favorable as businesses change their hiring strategies, reports Forbes . The U.S. census estimated that 10,000 baby boomers retire every day, while Merrill Lynch and New Wave noted more than half of baby boomers plan to earn some income following retirement, either for the money or for social interaction. Most said they plan to work only part-time, and many seniors feel the need for extra money to help offset costs. Grocers and retailers are seeking employees in new places, and often taking a broader view on whom they are willing to employ, with particular interest in seniors and retired baby boomers. Higher-paying part-time positions cover many job categories, including freelance work, tutoring, food demonstration, drivers or nannies for children, and fix-it shops. Senior and baby boomers interested in part-time employment are urged to actively network and talk to friends, as well as check out employers' websites and places that they might focus on, such as AARP and senior communities.