30 Fast-Growing Careers for Older Workers

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ii didnt vote for him seen this coming a mile awayand when u keep taking god out of the contry it will only get worst your right people wake up

caroln of GA 3:18AM August 23, 2010

The American economy is dying because manufacturing jobs are outsourced. Unless we revive manufacturing, all the stinulus money stimulates the Chinese economy. This leak has to be stopped. I don't care what the economists or politicians say - there is no economy without manufacturing. It may not be too late to reverse the trend. It will be difficult, but with an active demand from the popuolace and especially labor unions, we should be able to make a comeback.
Otherwise, the thirdworldization of America will be complete in our lifetime.
Our slogan should be
BRING THE JOBS BACK!!!

Hab of NJ 12:05AM August 23, 2010

For all you 50 year and older, remember the idiot who told you to stay positive, if it weren't for the negative, change would never happen. I'm here to tell you a secret... a 92 year old male once told me the reason he is 92 (and still drives a car) is your health is more important than being positive, I quote him: "Keep your mind full and your bowels empty." I have been lifting weights and exercising for years. And the best advice I am giving all of you 50 plus year old people is: "An investment in yourself will pay dividends for the rest of your life." So for all your rich people who invested in the stock market, for all you college educated people who invested in knowledge... did you forget to invest in your body. Some of you won't live long and prosper, faith will get you because you forgot your health while striving for wealth. Even older people without health issues understand this: We all have an end time. Money is like manure, it does no good unless you spread it around and I don't see too many rich people spreading money around, thus the economic downturn we are all experiencing.

Joe Oberman of CT 11:40PM August 22, 2010

For all you 50 year and older, remember the idiot who told you to stay positive, if it weren't for the negative, change would never happen. I'm here to tell you a secret... a 92 year old male once told me the reason he is 92 (and still drives a car) is your health is more important than being positive, I quote him: "Keep your mind full and your bowels empty." I have been lifting weights and exercising for years. And the best advice I am giving all of you 50 plus year old people is: "An investment in yourself will pay dividends for the rest of your life." So for all your rich people who invested in the stock market, for all you college educated people who invested in knowledge... did you forget to invest in your body. Some of you won't live long and prosper, faith will get you because you forgot your health while striving for wealth. Even older people without health issues understand this: We all have an end time. Money is like manure, it does no good unless you spread it around and I don't see too many rich people spreading money around, thus the economic downturn we are all experiencing.

Joe Oberman of CT 11:36PM August 22, 2010

I agree with Ellen S. (Another Useless Study!). This country has gone down the tubes, mostly because of our corrupt politicians who sold us out to foreigners.!
I hope and pray that we get true American leaders who will care and work for us..!! God Bless America..!!!

Harry V. of NY 10:45PM August 22, 2010

Having talked with a counselor at a local community college about the nursing program, and gotten my degree's credits transferred, I kept wondering if I was crazy thinking of going into a nursing program once I retire from the federal government. Imagine my joy when I saw this article. Unlike the first poster, who seems so bitter, I believe we do need to give back. We are all in this world together, and I am thrilled to begin a new career and be able to give back something to my world. And, to the poster who said employers dont hire older workers, please!! Look around, they are everywhere.

deborah of MD 9:37PM August 22, 2010

Age is just a number. The factors that prevail are:
a. A positive attitude. You are an asset, as opposed to a possible problem to any employer and you must convey that. Be pleasant and be the person that people look forward to seeing when they arrive to work. Be a problem solver.
b. You are energetic, in good health and physically able to do the job you are applying for.
c. Your personal hygiene and neat appropriate clothing, as you will be representing the company.
d. The appearance of desperation and insecurity plays a larger role in rejection than age.
e. Do your research, know what is important to the company you are applying for. Show a history of being able to adapt and always being interested in learning new things.
f. Another killer is complaining about your past employers. Simply stating it was not a good fit is better than making an employer feel they will be the next one in line you will complain about.
g. The truth of the matter is, there are companies that want innovative youth while others prefer older employees for certain reasons and those are the jobs you need to find when older.
h. Don't worry about your age, focus on a good fit is more important.
I. Be flexible, and be willing to find a job that is suitable for you personally instead of the dream job that leaves you in a waiting room with those you could never compete with, at any age.
Think about your skills, your talents, sometimes you can go out on your own and create your own business or freelance with your skills that companies need.
I know its not easy. I am 51, and presently looking for work. I am now studying computer programs, why? That’s what they want. Know what they want and learn it. There are tutorial books that can be used if you can't afford expensive tuitions. ( thats what I am using) Go to the library.
Seek out help groups ( they are out there) that will help you develop the skills you may lack in this every changing world. The dept. of unemployment even has help for home makers who have spent most of their time caring for their families and need help entering the work force.
Stay Positive no matter what. Go out there like a door to door salesman in your immediate area if you have to. There is a job out there for you, you just haven't found it yet. When you find it, you'll be glad everyone else rejected you, because you have now finally ARRIVED at your destination. : )
Good Luck to us all.

Elena of NY 9:35PM August 22, 2010

Give back? Make a difference? By the time you've reached retirement age, you're absolutely SICK of the ENTITLEMENT frame of mind of the younger generation trapped in the social welfare system, and completely frustrated by the DUMBING DOWN of our education system! Seniors in American society are regarded with little or no respect, or worse, looked upon as burdens on an already virtually bankrupt Social Security System. The country we grew up in is long gone, and I don't believe there is much hope of ever reviving it.
Our PLAN for retirement is to leave what's left of the country to the liberal crybabies, and move to South America. We plan on living a simple, uncomplicated life on a small, fixed income. No car, no granite counter tops, no stainless steel appliances...but with a peace we cannot find in Obama's new SOCIALIST America!

Ellen S. of TX 9:22PM August 22, 2010

I think it's a darn shame that people who have worked all their lives and saved so that they could have a decent retirement are now being forced to either continue to work or try to find work in a down market. Myself, I plan to work as a nurse until I eventually die on the job. Forget retirement. With the way prices are rising today and the fall of the dollar, we will be lucky if any of us baby boomers will be able to retire.

Mac of MO 9:21PM August 22, 2010

It is very strange. Politicians, government, Social Security want you to work to 66 plus. Companies want to get rid of their 50 plus workers. If you are currently out of work and are 55 plus, lots of luck finding a job. You need to be very creative and think outside the box.

J of PA 9:01PM August 22, 2010