I was willing to trade off lower income now for an opportunity to find a second career and a steady income in rewarding area.
ARE YOU READY FOR AN ENCORE CAREER?
For 50 years, the average 50-something American was headed straight toward a leisure-based retirement. The path was well marked, with familiar rites like the retirement party and the gold watch.
Not anymore. You’re bound for a dramatically different destination, a new stage of life that includes work. You want jobs that supply money and meaning, especially if you’re going to do them for another decade or two. Sad to say, the search for work with purpose is often an intimidating do-it-yourself project. Encore.org can help.
Check out the Get Started Guide
Explore the top five encore career job fields
Review current job listings
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JOB LISTINGS
Use the Encore Career Finder to find jobs that offer purpose, passion and a paycheck.
TOP 5 ENCORE JOB FIELDS
Learn more about how to find work in these fields.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Explore resources for transitioning from a midlife career to an encore one.
What’s an encore career?
VISIT LEARN
To join the encore community
