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If you live in Canada and want a job (some kind of a job) in order to pay for food, clothing and shelter, you do have some options. You won't get rich but you CAN go to work every day and collect a pay check. Try places like Home Depot, Wal-Mart, Call Centers, McDonalds, etc. who all hire lots of people over the age of 50. However, that could mean making $10.00/hour instead of $30.00/hr. Sometimes you just have to do, whatever you have to, in order to survive!

9 years ago. Rating: 8
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Gidday mate,,do not know what country you are in,,but in Aussie,if you are over 50 you are in deep,if you do not have a trade...i am 63 with no hope..............

9 years ago. Rating: 5
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If you find out, please let me know.

9 years ago. Rating: 5
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A good attitude is a big plus.  Charm can keep one employed and sometime sought! Let your personality shine through on interviews. And heres a hint, if they give you a "walk around” and you see some trash, pick it up. This makes a good impression……………

9 years ago. Rating: 3
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I know an 84 year old woman who still works at Sears, in spite of the young managers' attempts to get her to quit (i.e. poor hours, difficult assignments).  She is an incredible woman, with a lot of personal strength. 

My aunt, also 84, has been hustling AVON and WATKINS products for years.  It keeps her socially active as well as professionally, but IS a self-employed operation, with the taxes and responsibilities, and no retirement or unemployment that can go with other jobs.  She also has to rely on customers to pay for their orders, as she must pay out of pocket before receiving them for distribution and receiving her check from Avon/Watkins. 

A 74 year old friend has been a nanny for over 20 years; her "girl" is now a sophomore at a prestigious university. 

You might look into becoming a real estate agent, although it is costly to start (membership fees, ads, business cards, etc.)

If you are where there is "AARP" (American Association of Retired Persons), you might contact their office and ask what services are available for employment. 

 

9 years ago. Rating: 3
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Depends on your training and experience. But, it you have none of either, you can always get a job cleaning, if you're well enough . A lady friend of mine is 66 and she still cleans.

At any rate, look on the internet and in your local paper for jobs.

9 years ago. Rating: 3
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