Normally when it is time for retirement, one barely thinks or wishes to think about work because that is exactly what you are getting away from in the first place. Yet a situation might occur that after some time, you might be left entirely jobless and to some extent, penniless. An economic crisis could make things much worse for you as your savings get dried up by converting into expenses, with no income flow whatsoever.
In such drastic situations, one might reconsider trying to find ways to earn income. However, for that, you don’t have to have an office or operate from a fixed place necessarily. There is always an option of working from home or the most exotic locations in the world filled with beaches. According to the reports, around 2.8 million people have reportedly opted for this including youngsters.
Here are 4 ways of earning income while relaxing and having fun with your loved ones.
Translator work
If you happen to know more than one language extremely well, you can definitely consider being a translator. Speaking in different languages can be fun as well. Yet it is a job which is always in demand whether recession takes place or not. Many hospitals, corporates, and educational institutions, for example, hire interpreters to translate many languages into English for global communication. Usually, translators earn anywhere between $15 and $40 per hour. All you need is a computer, a good quality internet connection, and a smartphone.
Freelance writing
If you never get bored of writing even after having spent years doing so professionally, you can continue with the same by working as a freelancer. Freelance writers and editors have the ability to earn anywhere between $15 and $100 per hour, depending on the client they have and their own level of expertise and experience. Even if you start off low key, you will pick up in terms of income once you offer your services to more clients or build strong connections with the already existing ones you have.
Teaching online
If you have a skill which you have an expertise and have made a name for yourself in the industry, you can offer an online tutoring service. With the advent of social media, this has become convenient and a viable option for many. Imagine doing yoga poses and teaching the same by having a camera or laptop on a beach or recreating a classroom scene where you are trying to make learning maths fun for a fifth grader. On an average, teaching online can fetch retirees anywhere between $12 and $25 per hour. If you are regular and consistent with it and people like your work, you can monetize this further by looking for sponsors or spreading it through word of mouth.
Cashing it in by being a cashier
Often on beaches, you could find shacks, bars, restaurants, and adventure sports firms that are on a constant lookout for cashiers who work for them on a part-time basis since the job isn’t very skilled or high paying. Yet for a retiree, this can be a very crucial side income.
