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Kirsten Bromaghim
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How have people moved on to new careers?

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Valerie McDaniel
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Tax Preparer at Jackson Hewitt

Yes, 2016 substitute teacher and acquired my real estate license.

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Xavier Hudgins
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Maintenance Worker at Main Street

Not sure, They will be at one job and go on to the next.

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Mary Peitersen
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Senior Advisor at Motor Vehicle Administration

This happens in a lot of different ways. The first question is what do you want to do with your retirement. If you don't think you will be able to support yourself off of Social Security and retirement savings, then how much will you need to make. There is a great calculator on SSA.gov that can help you figure out what your SS check will be.

Next question--do you want the security of a salaried position or do you want to be your own boss? If you want a salary, assess what marketable skills you have and what field you can use them in. Most seniors work part-time and that can limit the field of opportunities. If you would like to be your own boss, the years before you retire is a great time to start your own business, even with your time commitment limited to weekends and evenings. And if it doesn't work out, you still have a regular job so you've minimized the risk.

There is a great book called "What Color Is Your Parachute?" that many have found immensely helpful in finding the right career that fits your skills and passions. You can find a copy of it in any public library.

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Paul Brown
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Armed And Unarmed Security Guard at St Moritz Security

I did. I worked for garage door company for 21years and in 2003 the owner call me into the office because he wanted to talk to me. While talking he said I have some bad news Paul and I asked what so he said to me he was closing the doors on July 3rd and no knew but me he gave me enough time to find another job. So my friend worked for a security company and asked me if I would come work for him I got hired on the spot. On June 15 2003 I started my new career in the security. I really like the security work and in 2015 I went to work for a different security company because my friend and my dad passed away. And the company would give me leave. The company I work for now I started as a security guard the 2016 I went to school to become a armed guard have been for 2 years then in November of 2017 the company gave me a road supervisor position. I still work sites but now I go check on employee and report to the area manager when something is going wrong

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Scott Moore
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Custodian at Caldwell School District

I worked for a Driver/Warehouse job for 15 years. Saw writing on wall. Started out as a good company with pay and benefits. Owner decided to go to Health Savings Account. A lot of changes since. Took out my retirement when I started School job. School job was eliminated. 3 1/2 years later. Tried a trade job. Big mistake. Now unemployed.
I got a call today for a 2nd interview scheduled for tomorrow. I have a few applications I sent out during my weeks of Unemployment. Hoping to hear from them.

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Kennith Elkins
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Asst Maintenance Engineer at Holiday Inn Airport

Things have changed and some times you have to make changes to in order to better yourself to make better money and have better benfits and retirement plan. You are not to old to learn new things you can do it just believe in yourself and have faith that you can do it good luck.

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