Retirement Hobby & Second Career Starter Guide

Hobbies That Bring Joy (and maybe income)

• Photography & Photo Editing

• Writing or Blogging (life stories, travel, hobbies)

• Gardening & Landscaping

• Painting, Crafts, or DIY Projects

• Cooking or baking for friends, events, or markets

• Music, Singing, or Teaching Lessons

• Genealogy Research for families

• Travel Planning for Senior-Friendly Trips

Fun & Easy Sports to Keep You Moving

• Pickleball (low impact, high fun)

• Golf (social and outdoors)

• Swimming or Water Aerobics

• Tai Chi or Gentle Yoga

• Bowling (join a local league)

• Cycling on flat trails

• Walking Clubs (parks, malls, nature paths)

Second-Career Ideas (2–4 days a week)

• Consulting in your old field

• Tour Guide or Museum Docent

• Substitute Teacher or Online Tutor

• Part-Time Retail in a hobby-related store

• Seasonal Tax Prep or Bookkeeping

• Pet Care (walking, sitting, grooming)

• Event Planning Assistant

• Driver for seniors, tours, or airport runs

• Home staging or real estate support

Over 60 Dam Tip: You don’t have to slow down you just get to choose how you show up. Find something that makes you smile, pays a little (if you want), and leaves you enough time to enjoy life.