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Business Strategy

12 Feb 2007

“Boomers Encouraged to Find ‘Hobby Jobs’ “

  • By Bill Conerly
  • In Business Strategy, Labor Markets
  • 3 comments

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that financial advisers are recommending that baby boomers who retire get "hobby jobs" in their retirement, defined as jobs that may pay less than the old job, but which are fun.  The primary motivation is to supplement retirement savings, which for some is not adequate.  A relative of mine was in the position where she could retire–but just barely.  So she worked when she found a temporary job that suited her.  She made enough to have a little extra spending money, to fund a vacation or presents for the grandchildren.  When the temp job ended, she took a few months off before going back to work.

The secondary motivation is to have something worthwhile to do all day.  For some retirees, that’s not a problem, but others miss the human connections that come from working.  Others get a job that is really connected to their hobby, such as working in a golf shop.

Of course, those of us who are already doing what we love have hobby jobs.  I, for instance, figure that when I want to slow down, I won’t retire, I’ll just raise my fees until half my clients go away.

Business Strategy Implications: With tight labor markets now, and tighter markets coming in the years ahead as the boomers retire, think about how you can use retirees in your work force.  You may have to make some accommodations, but  you may be able to find very talented people willing to work for less.

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  1. Shane Milburn
    February 12, 2007

    Be careful with raising your rates. Some recording studios who have increased their rates actually generated more work at the higher rate than they had when they were cheaper. It’s a signal for quality even though nothing else except the price changes.

  2. Tom McFay
    February 23, 2009

    Great Content and excellent writeup.

  3. Blast my Resume Free
    May 28, 2009

    This is a wonderful post. It is important to stay positive and I like how this post reinforces that!

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