Are you ready for a career change? Have you decided to re-enter the workforce after being a stay-at-home mom? Maybe you want to add more money to your retirement savings account. Keep reading, because I have some of the top work from home careers for people over 50!\u00a0<\/p>\n
Did you know\u00a0Martha Stewart<\/a>\u00a0was a stockbroker in her 30s before she built her homemaking empire?\u00a0<\/p>\n Vera Wang<\/a>\u00a0didn\u2019t design her first wedding dress until she was 40.\u00a0<\/p>\n Julia Child<\/a>\u00a0didn\u2019t write her first cookbook until she was 49.<\/p>\n Hoda Kotb<\/a>\u00a0quit working at the Today Show, wrote a book, and launched her app at age 61.<\/p>\n Grandma Moses<\/a>\u00a0didn\u2019t start painting until she was 77.<\/p>\n It\u2019s never too late to pursue your dreams.\u00a0<\/p>\n Whatever your situation may be, you’re likely in the perfect spot to transition to a work at home career after all, you have years of work experience to draw from. With kids out of the house (or nearly there), more confidence, transferable skills, and wisdom, age 50 and above is prime time for an encore career<\/a>!<\/p>\n If you\u2019re interested in a career change, full-time employment, or a part-time side hustle, and you\u2019re over 50, check out these great ideas for middle-aged and older adults.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re experienced in managing office finances, are comfortable with numbers, and enjoy administrative work,\u00a0becoming a Bookkeeper<\/a>\u00a0is a good option for working remotely.\u00a0<\/p>\n Many Bookkeepers work independently, setting their own hours and working with clients of their choice. As a Bookkeeper, you can find full-time and part-time jobs that you can do from home with companies like BELAY<\/a>, Robert Half<\/a>, Supporting Strategies<\/a>, and Intuit<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you prefer complete control over your schedule and earnings, consider starting your online business. An online course like\u00a0Bookkeeper Launch<\/a>\u00a0can teach you the\u00a0skills and knowledge to start and run a bookkeeping business from home.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to the\u00a0US Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>\u00a0(BLS), Bookkeepers earn an average annual salary of $50,670 or $24.36 per hour, but if you go out on your own, you can earn around $60 per hour.\u00a0<\/p>\n Not sure if bookkeeping is the right career path for you? Sign up for the free self-assessment<\/a> and informational webinar from Bookkeepers.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a 50-plus-year-old, you’ve likely spent the last 20 to 30 years working in a specific industry, building and gaining an extensive knowledge bank that others are willing to pay for. If you’re ready to leave the 9-to-5 grind and have more control over your schedule, consider working as a freelance Consultant<\/a>.<\/p>\n As a Consultant, you’ll help businesses identify issues, offer solutions, and, in some cases, help the company implement them. As a senior-level professional, you likely already have a pipeline of customers who need your help, whether it’s a previous employer, past clients, or colleagues you’ve worked with in the past. You can also find consulting gigs through platforms like\u00a0Toptal<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0FlexJobs<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you’d like to go full-time consulting, companies like\u00a0Boston Consulting Group<\/a>, Deloitte<\/a>, McKinsey & Company<\/a>, PwC<\/a>, and\u00a0Accenture<\/a>\u00a0are known for hiring consultants. According to Indeed<\/a>, the average annual salary for a Consultant is $90,380. <\/p>\n If you’re struggling to figure out your consulting niche, check out this guide from Sarah Moon<\/a>. <\/p>\n Perhaps you view\u00a0content creation<\/a>\u00a0primarily as a career path for Millennial or Gen Z influencers. The truth of the matter is that anyone, regardless of age, can start creating content online, whether it’s in the form of a blog, podcast, newsletter, or social media content. Even though I started creating content in my 30s, I’m now in my 50s, and I’m still loving what I’m doing.\u00a0<\/p>\n One nice thing about content creation is you don\u2019t need to be a technical wizard (I\u2019m not). All you need is a love of creating, whether it’s written, filmed, or audio, and a passion for the topic you are covering.\u00a0<\/p>\n Content Creator\u00a0Jennifer Connolly<\/a>\u00a0of A Well Styled Life started her blog to help women over age 50 discover their personal style and fashion. She writes with authority due to her experience as a Principal Fashion Buyer for boutiques in Northern California and her training as an Image Consultant and Personal Stylist.\u00a0Find a niche<\/a>\u00a0you enjoy and have experience in, and start creating content.<\/p>\n Not sure which platform to use? Here are some excellent options:\u00a0<\/p>\n As a Content Creator, you can monetize your content through a wide variety of income streams, including paid sponsorships, affiliate marketing<\/a>, advertising, creator programs, or selling merchandise<\/a>, courses<\/a>, subscriptions, printables<\/a>, e-books, and even events. Your earnings as a Content Creator will vary based on several factors, including your following size, monetization methods, time invested in your side hustle, your niche, and the platforms you use.\u00a0<\/p>\n Coaches<\/a>\u00a0use their professional experience and training to help others achieve their goals in a wide variety of areas, from better time management to career coaching, life coaching, business coaching, and even sleep coaching for new parents. If you have achieved personal or professional success in a specific area, consider sharing your knowledge to help others. Of course, taking an online course or joining a professional coaching network can help you achieve your career goals in this new field.\u00a0<\/p>\n While there are companies that hire Health, Wellness, and Psychological Coaches, many of these positions require a professional degree and an active license. Most people who want to go this route end up starting their own home-based business, as they can do so without as much formal education. If you’re interested in becoming a Certified Coach, consider iPEC<\/a> and its range of online training programs.\u00a0<\/p>\n How much you can earn as a coach will depend on your specialization, whether you’re running your own business or working as a W-2 employee, how many years of experience you have, and how many clients you decide to take on. To give you an idea of what is possible, the average annual salary for a Life Coach is $38,219<\/a>, and for an Executive Coach, it’s $119,335<\/a>, with top earners making $244, 403. <\/p>\n Perhaps you’ve spent years working behind a computer and are now ready for a new career path that doesn’t involve sitting at a desk all day. Many creative individuals find financial stability by making and selling handicrafts<\/a> and artistic creations.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re a Quilter, Seamstress, Knitter, Potter, or you possess other crafty skills and talents, sell your handicrafts on a platform like Amazon Handmade<\/a>, Etsy<\/a>, or MakerPlace<\/a>. More into graphic design or painting? Join one of the many print-on-demand<\/a> (POD) platforms, and sell your designs on T-shirts, tote bags, coffee mugs<\/a>, and phone cases!\u00a0<\/p>\n Starting a home-based crafting business allows you to spend your time doing something you enjoy, while making money on a flexible schedule.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can also follow the lead of retiree\u00a0Carolyn Wainscott<\/a>\u00a0and diversify your offerings to include online tutorials through YouTube, as well as selling patterns on\u00a0Craftsy.\u00a0<\/p>\n As an Arts and Craft Maker, your earnings will vary depending on the types of products you sell, the volume of your sales, how much you charge, and how many hours you work. According to OnlineDegree.com<\/a>, the average annual salary for a Crafter is $35,710. <\/p>\n As an older job seeker, you may be interested in switching careers and wondering which career paths will let you use your current bachelor’s degree. One such occupation is a Financial Planner.\u00a0<\/p>\n To become a\u00a0Certified Financial Planner<\/a>\u00a0(CFP), you must have a bachelor’s degree in any discipline. You’ll need to complete CFP coursework through a board-registered provider and pass the CFP Exam. Online courses in this field usually take 12 to 28 months to complete.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a Financial Planner, you’ll create individualized strategies to help clients meet their financial goals, so you should have excellent analytical skills, communication skills, and attention to detail. <\/p>\n According to\u00a0Indeed<\/a>, the median annual salary for a Financial Planner is $93,001, with some earning as much as $161,115. Some Financial Planners work as independent contractors with companies, while others are W-2 employees. To find remote work as a Financial Advisor, check out wealth management companies like\u00a0UBS<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Edward Jones<\/a>, or explore job boards like\u00a0FlexJobs<\/a>\u00a0and Indeed<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Another career that doesn’t require you to sit behind a computer all day is that of a Personal Trainer<\/a>. If you enjoy being active and helping others meet their fitness goals, this might be an excellent work from home career path for you!<\/p>\n While some Personal Trainers may have a degree in kinesiology or sports medicine, all you need for this occupation is a high school diploma or GED,\u00a0certification<\/a>\u00a0through an accredited program, and your CPR and AED certification. As a Personal Trainer, you can work in-person at a fitness center, gym, or park; you can offer online training, or even turn your garage into a workout space.<\/p>\n One well-known Personal Trainer is\u00a0Jillian Michaels<\/a>, who began her fitness and wellness journey because she was overweight as a child. Having obtained numerous certifications, Jillian Michaels monetizes her business with a fitness membership app, podcast, DVDs, books, public speaking engagements, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n Of course, you can also get certified in other areas like yoga, Barre, weight lifting, core training,\u00a0Fit4Mom<\/a>, and others! According to\u00a0Indeed<\/a>, the average annual salary for a Personal Trainer is $62,241, with some earning upwards of $109,298.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you\u2019re active, love animals, or simply want to connect with people and their\u00a0pets<\/a>, pet sitting is a rewarding and flexible career that pays more than you might think! Pet owners may seek a Pet Sitter to watch their pets while they go out of town, walk them while they\u2019re away at work, or simply to check in and play with them occasionally. Pets with special needs may require medication, special feeding, or other care, and owners are often thrilled to find a trustworthy and reliable Sitter.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can easily find pet sitting jobs online, on sites like Care.com<\/a>, Wag<\/a>, or Rover<\/a>, or through your neighborhood bulletin boards. Check with your local community center and vet offices, too. You can explore more information at the\u00a0Pet Sitters International website<\/a>, which offers a free guide to getting started in the pet sitting industry.<\/p>\n According to\u00a0Indeed<\/a>, the average Pet Sitter earns $17.27 per hour, with top Sitters earning $30.42 per hour!\u00a0<\/p>\n As an adult in midlife, you likely possess strong communication, leadership, and management skills, complemented by top-notch organizational and critical thinking abilities. If you have these soft skills, a work from home career as a Project Manager<\/a> could be your ideal fit. <\/p>\n Most project management jobs will require a bachelor’s degree, but generally, you can break into this field with a degree in any discipline. To help you transition into this field, consider taking an\u00a0online certification program<\/a>,\u00a0which is typically self-paced and can be completed in a few months.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a Project Manager, you can work in a wide variety of industries, like consulting and professional services, engineering and tech, healthcare, finance, among others. Some top companies that hire remote Project Managers include Amazon<\/a>,\u00a0CVS Health<\/a>,\u00a0HubSpot<\/a>, and\u00a0Thermo Fisher Scientific<\/a>. <\/p>\n According to\u00a0Indeed<\/a>, the average annual salary for a Project Manager is $99,632, with top earners making $154,420!\u00a0<\/p>\n Do you have a great eye for catching grammar and spelling mistakes? Then perhaps a work at home career as a\u00a0proofreader<\/a>\u00a0is your calling.\u00a0<\/p>\n Working from home as a freelance proofreader offers flexible scheduling and a job you can do almost any time, setting your own hours and pace. With so much content online, the demand for proofreading is greater than ever. Unlike editing, which involves rewriting and revising work, proofreaders mainly review work for errors in grammar, spelling, syntax, and formatting. Proofreaders earn, on average,\u00a0$55,380 per year<\/a>, depending on hours worked and the number of clients they help.\u00a0<\/p>\n If this sounds like an interesting career path, check out this free webinar session<\/a> from\u00a0Proofread Anywhere\u00a0to learn if this path is ideal for you.\u00a0<\/p>\n Another great home-based career for people over 50 is that of the Recruiter<\/a>!\u00a0<\/p>\n Suppose you have industry-specific knowledge in a field like education, healthcare, tech, IT, manufacturing, or sales. In that case, you may be the ideal candidate for becoming a Recruiter. As a Recruiter, you will find qualified job candidates for companies that have openings that need to be filled.\u00a0<\/p>\n While some companies may require a bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or psychology, some companies will hire based on your industry-specific knowledge. For instance, many insurance companies and hospitals hire Recruiters to fill nursing vacancies. As an RN, you have inside knowledge of what makes a great nurse, and working as a Recruiter would be a natural fit. To increase your chances of breaking into this field, consider obtaining a\u00a0professional certificate<\/a>\u00a0as a Recruiter; some can be completed in as little as three months.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to\u00a0Indeed<\/a>, Recruiters earn an average of $71,304 annually. One thing to consider with this occupation is that in some positions, you’ll earn a base salary, plus commission for each successful placement you secure. Top Recruiters can earn upwards of $133,856 annually. If Recruiting sounds like your dream job, check out this\u00a0list of companies<\/a>\u00a0that hire Recruiters.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you’re looking to change gears or use your current knowledge to support a cause you’re passionate about, there are many work-from-home jobs in the nonprofit sector. Generally speaking, many nonprofit organizations are doing more with less, and they are willing to hire and train people, even if you don’t have direct experience. You can also break into nonprofit work by getting a\u00a0certificate in nonprofit fundraising<\/a>, taking a\u00a0grant writing course<\/a>, or\u00a0volunteering<\/a>\u00a0with the organization you would like to work with.\u00a0<\/p>\n While your pay might be lower than it would be in a corporate job, nonprofits generally have good benefits, and you’ll get to do work that is rewarding.\u00a0<\/p>\n You can begin your nonprofit job search by researching your favorite nonprofits and exploring their career pages, or take a look at this list of nonprofit organizations that hire remote workers.<\/p>\n How much you can earn with a nonprofit will depend on what role you’re working in and where you’re located, your education, and experience. To get an idea of what you’ll earn at a nonprofit organization, you can explore prior salaries on Glassdoor for your desired occupation at the nonprofit you wish to work at. <\/p>\n Whether you’re retired and looking for a part-time job or want to earn some money on the side, consider working as a freelance\u00a0transcriber<\/a>. There are three common types of transcription: general, legal, and\u00a0medical<\/a>; the latter two fields require extra knowledge, expertise, and understanding of terminology. As a transcriptionist, you\u2019ll need fast, accurate typing skills, good grammar, English language proficiency, and excellent listening skills. Transcribers listen to audio files and convert the audio into a text document. As long as you meet your deadlines, you can usually work anywhere at any time. <\/p>\n According to\u00a0ZipRecruiter<\/a>, Transcribers earn an average of $20.19 per hour, depending on their productivity and experience.<\/p>\n To find freelance Transcription positions, check out\u00a0Daily Transcription<\/a>,\u00a0Rev<\/a>, and\u00a0TranscribeMe<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n If your background is in teaching or you excel in a subject matter like math, science, or a foreign language, there are plenty of online opportunities for qualified Tutors. As a Tutor, you can instruct students in a variety of subjects, either in your home or online. Some opportunities, like working with Cambly<\/a>, involve helping non-English speakers practice their conversational English skills via webcam. With other gigs like Bundle<\/a> and Cafetalk<\/a>, you can teach people new skills like yoga, photography, music lessons, and more.<\/p>\n To get started, you can check out this massive list of\u00a0companies that hire Tutors<\/a>. With these opportunities, you will need to provide proof of your expertise. <\/p>\n According to\u00a0Indeed<\/a>, the average hourly pay rate for a Tutor is $27.60 per hour. Most tutoring opportunities offer flexible hours, but you should consider your target audience. If you’re instructing school-aged children, you’ll likely need to work after school or in the early evening, as the kids will be in class during the day.\u00a0<\/p>\n Another great career for people over 50 is that of a\u00a0Virtual Assistant<\/a>. With its varied nature in terms of tasks you’ll complete, you may have all the right skills to jump into this remote occupation. Depending on the company you work for, you’ll likely handle tasks such as calendar management, email communications, scheduling meetings, and booking travel. However, in some administrative roles, you need specialized knowledge in an area like marketing, writing, bookkeeping, or project management. Of course, you’ll need basic computer skills and knowledge of standard software programs like Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a VA, you can work full-time, part-time, as a W-2 employee, a 1099 freelancer, or you can go out on your own and start your own business. If you’re interested in the latter, check out this free training:\u00a0Become a Booked Out Virtual Assistant<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to\u00a0Indeed<\/a>, Virtual Assistants earn an average of $22.39 per hour. If you’re ready to jump into a VA role, check out BELAY<\/a>, Boldly<\/a>, InboxDone<\/a>, and Zirtual<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n The field of writing is vast, encompassing many different types and niches that you can focus on.\u00a0<\/p>\n As a Writer, you can work on a variety of projects, including advertising copy<\/a>, magazine articles, resumes, online content, and technical writing assignments. There are also options to self-publish your work, with your own blog<\/a> or on a platform like Medium<\/a> or Vocal<\/a>. You can even pursue your dreams of writing a book. In fact, many\u00a0famous authors<\/a>\u00a0didn’t begin their careers until their 50s and beyond.\u00a0<\/p>\n The great thing about writing is you don’t need a college degree to begin. To get started, take a course<\/a> in an area you’re interested in, and start writing. The more you write, the better you become.\u00a0<\/p>\n Case in point: me. My background is in anthropology and nursing. To break into the field, I decided to start my own blog. I learned everything I know through online courses, reading books, trial and error, and writing almost every day.\u00a0<\/p>\n According to the\u00a0Bureau of Labor Statistics<\/a>, the average earnings for a Writer are $76,910 annually. No matter which type of writing you want to do, you can find job openings on this massive list of\u00a0jobs for writers<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n Not finding the perfect fit? Check out my friend Leisa\u2019s site,\u00a0Powerfully Purposed for Success<\/a>, where she helps older individuals find meaningful freelance careers later in life.\u00a0AARP<\/a>\u00a0also has a great list of career resources for people over 50! Lastly, we have a list of companies that\u00a0hire older workers<\/a>.<\/p>\n Remember, it\u2019s never too late to pursue your dreams, and there\u2019s certainly no age limit when it comes to work at home job options. Explore the great career paths you could take, whether you\u2019re age 50, 60, 70, 80, or beyond!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.theworkathomewoman.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Portrait-shot-of-middle-aged-woman-working-on-her-laptop-for-blog-post-work-at-home-jobs-over-50.png\")
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