Best retirement jobs

The best retirement jobs include consultant, freelance writer/blogger, and tutor. When working in retirement, many jobs can offer a flexible schedule and decent pay. Consulting work can garner high fees, depending on your skill set and experience. Positions like freelance writer or graphic designer can also net you a fair amount of money, depending on how much time you put in. If you are looking to add some income to your retirement, you should consider one of the ten best retirement jobs:

1. Consultant (Business, Finance, Tech, Project, etc

2. Freelance Writer

3. Tutor

   Average Salary: $33,998

   Tutors are individual contributors who make sure that students assigned to them can understand classroom lessons. They are often full-time educators themselves, but they may also be working in other fields and are only passionate about teaching. Tutors usually meet students after school to go over any lesson that the students find challenging. They assist students with their homework or other schoolwork that the students may need help in. At times, tutors are tapped to help students study for future lessons, meaning that they go through classroom lessons in advance.

4. Freelance Graphic Designer

5. Tour Guide

   Average Salary: $32,323

   As their title describes, tour guides offer guided tours to individuals or groups of visitors. Tour guides undertake research and plan tours, provide sightseeing advice, and organize excursions. They transport and accompany their guests to the tourist spots in specific destinations. They are expected to be experts on the historical background and culture of an area. A useful tour guide must be equipped with enough enthusiasm, punctuality, keen sense, strong communication skills, and a steel-trap memory.

6. Retail Associate

7. Pet Sitter/ Dog Walker

8. Librarian

   Average Salary: $53,096

   Librarians are trained in the field of information science so they can assist people in search of information. They direct and develop information systems and programs for the public. It is their job to make sure that the data is well-organized to meet every library user's needs. Their library work focuses on three main aspects, including user services, administrative services, and technical services. Typically, librarians work in schools, government, or local libraries.

9. Landscaper

   Average Salary: $28,952

   A landscaper is responsible for maintaining gardens, plant areas, and other outdoor facilities. Landscapers' duties include reviewing and adjusting landscape design based on the clients' specifications, analyzing garden layouts, measuring land areas and surfaces for the design outlines, installing irrigation systems, maintaining plant growth, and applying fertilizers regularly. Landscapers will also work on removing weeds, trimming overgrown plants, checking defects on landscape equipment, and coordinating with other outdoor design professionals. A landscaper should be knowledgeable about the recent landscaping trends to suggest designs and improve the landscape presentation.

10. Handyman

    Average Salary: $44,648

    A handyman can perform various repair and maintenance tasks involving electricity, carpentry, plumbing, and even appliance installation. Most handymen work independently, but they can also choose to be part of a company. Furthermore, a handyman must also discuss the extent of repairs to clients, even sharing insights on maintaining facilities in good condition. There are instances when a handyman may be required to work in a group setting, which requires an active line of communication and coordination.