Temporary Staffing
Average pay: $15.21 per hour for data entry keyers and $15.87 per hour for general office clerks
If you like to take part in a variety of experiences, consider taking temporary assignments. They make great retirement jobs, since each gig offers something a little different.
“I worked 10 years in the staffing industry. Some of very best short-term file clerks and data entry people were seniors,” Kunkle said. “It’s sometimes harder to find younger people who are interested in a three- or five-day job, but seniors loved them because they offered some extra income with no long-term commitment.”
This probably isn’t the best idea if you prefer to follow a set routine, though, because your work hours and location will change frequently.