Great Jobs for Everyone 50+: Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy ... And Pays the Bills

As previous reviewers have posted, this mostly has low minimum wage paying jobs and the book was of very little value--much better resources out there. I find it interesting as well that some people post reviews when they have not read the book yet. Therefore, I don't go necessarily on the number of stars a product has but actual reviews of people who have used/read the product. This set of reviews kind of fooled me--as the reviews mostly were good when I found the book of very little value. Appreciate the ease at which you can return a book/product.

On the strength of the authoring company, AARP, I had some great expectations for this book and therefore bought it to read on my summer vacation at the lake. It was mostly a waste of time and money. The "great" in the title is my basic issue with this book, as many of the jobs it describes hardly rise to that level. IIRC, some of these wonderful opportunities include: Walmart Greeter; Rural Paper Delivery; Barista; and various volunteer opportunities such as Meals-on-Wheels. Maybe it is just me but virtually all of the jobs included in this book had already occurred to me (I'm a working professional, 57 years old in 2014) and I had a general sense of the nature of work out there. Nothing really new here for me, and none of the listings broke new ground for me either.

As the host of the "Boomers Rock" radio talk show I am always looking for information to share with my listeners, books that I have read, articles that are helpful and ideas that can "Ignite Your Life", "Great Jobs for Everyone 50+, Finding Work That Keeps You Happy and Healthy...and Pays the Bills" is a gotta have, take my word for it!Kerry has written a book that every baby boomer, or for that matter anyone over 40 should have in their library. Very detailed, extremely easy to read, Kerry nailed it. And I read a lot of books!In her first ten chapters (part one) she covers ten different areas for people to learn about finding their next phase has over 90, yes I said 90 ideas. And that was just part one. From 15 part time ideas, 10 snowbirds ideas, 11 work at home ideas, 12 seasonal ideas, do you get the idea? That is just 4 of the ten, enough said, get the book.How to plan for a second career starts chapter 11, it is one of the most talked about subject on my talk show. I mean with anywhere from 79-84 million of us boomers a huge majority, I have read upwards of 70% are either financially not ready, or worried about their futures. Let me tell you, we have to work together, collaboratively, learning and sharing to make a difference in not only our own lives, but those of our children and grandchildren.Strategies are listed in chapter 12, so I think you catch the drift here, at least I hope you do.Typically I buy books in Kindle form and then if I find the book excellent enough I buy the hard copy, this one rates buying the hard copy.A note to bad reviewers, and I really hate going into negatives, but here I must speak. Remember the old saying, the one mom used to tell us all the time, "If you don't have anything good to say,,,,,," catch what I am saying. I certainly hope a couple of grumpy opinions do not sway someone from buying something that can help them in their quest for happiness and a productive "Encore Career" as Mark Freedman would say. That to me would be a shame.Great Jobs is GREAT!

This is a great compendium for over 50 job seekers and those looking for a career change late in life. The book covers the entire spectrum of what you need to know and what is available in the market place for those exploring new options and transferring their old careers. Would highly recommend this for anyone in transisition.

This book makes for good reading and it was delivered on time. However, being a member of AARP most of the material I was already familiar with as that same information is on their website. It did give me some other ideas and sites to follow through on so I am glad that I purchased it and would recommend it.

It is not easy facing unemployment at any age -- but when things get tilted away from experience as being "too costly" - the anxious factor can get ratcheted up a few levels. This book published by AARP is simple to read and offers advice and strategies for those finding themselves over 50 - without work and mounting bills to pay. I particularly found the sections and comments on keeping fit and healthy important and helpful. If you intend to jump back and compete with a workforce that is 20 years younger in any capacity staying fit and healthy is critical. I also found the "Be Your Own Boss" chapter presented in a realistic manner - no "sales pitch style"!

Useful and enlightening information offering up to the date resources for pursuit of after retirement career. Gives insight into careers or jobs I had not considered. I recommend this book to all considering returning to the work force after retirement.

I purchased this book because at the age of 50 I lost my teaching job when the small school I worked for closed. 18 months later I have not found a new teaching position so I thought I would read the book to see what careers they recommend. I was astonished to find that one of the career areas that is highly recommended for 50+ workers is education. I would love to know how they come to that conclusion when so many teachers are being laid off. Some of the advice in the book about resume writing and interview skills is helpful, but it did not really give me any clarity on what career area to move into now that my teaching career is over.

Well worth the read.