5 Unconventional Jobs That Are Ideal for Women Over 50
Whether
you're looking to reinvent yourself, re-enter employment for financial
security, or simply want to be active, what you do with your time should be
engaging, intriguing, and personally satisfying. There's no excuse not to push
your talent, talents, and knowledge at this point in your life. The professions
listed here have traditionally been dominated by men. While breaking the
sex/work-type divide can be difficult at any age, being a mature woman with
real-world experience can be favourable.
So,
follow in the footsteps of the courageous women who have led the way before
you.
1. Transportation Planner
Tina
Quigley, a 50-year-old transportation planner, is the general manager of the
Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (RTC). She manages the
nation's only organisation in charge of a region's public transportation
system, traffic management, roadway design, construction funding, and
transportation planning. The RTC is one of the most efficient transit operators
in the country, according to the National Transit Database. It's an honour that
says eloquently about Quigley's leadership and proves that women can succeed in
a traditionally male-dominated sector. "This burgeoning sector is a lot of
fun and exciting right now," Quigley added. "Find a mentor and build
a network of influential people." A bachelor's degree in engineering or
planning is required.
2. Currency Trader
Forex,
the arena for exchanging currencies, is perhaps little known, but it is one of
the world's largest markets. It's a $5.4 trillion-per-day platform that's
available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Robyn Mancell, a co-founder of
Girls Gone Forex, is in her fifties. She instructs women on how to deal in this
market. "We get a lot of scepticism about our organisation because this
financial industry is controlled by men," she remarked. Over 60 women have
been taught by the organisation, many of whom are now coaches. The amazing
thing about learning to trade is that you can accomplish your job from anywhere
in the world if you have a laptop and internet connectivity. There is no
obligation to "day trade" for oneself, and women fare better than men
since they are more conservative traders, according to Mancell.
3. Lie Detector (Human)
Nejolla
Korris, 50, of Interveritas, has been a human lie detector since 2003 and is a
leader in her area. She can identify if someone is lying or not based on the
language, they use using linguistic lie detection. Nejolla provides consulting
services to a wide range of businesses and teaches the concept to both law
enforcement and non-law enforcement groups. She's worked with Scotland Yard,
the Irish Garda, the Singapore police, and the FBI. The job ranges from fraud
investigations to missing people cases to homicide investigations.
"Previous experience and maturity are assets in this profession,"
Korris remarked. Women are naturally better at detecting lies and conducting
interviews when they have a lot of experience. Interveritas provides a wide
range of online and in-person training options. Linguistic lie detection,
travel safety, internet safety, and reputation management are all abilities you
can learn. It's useful information to have, and it's a job worth considering.
4. Cabinet Maker
April
Morse, a cabinet maker, is a woman in a world dominated by men. She works as a
finisher at a wood shop. Her father founded the company in 1972, which she took
over in 2012. Morse is in charge of the company's administration, which
includes going out and measuring, estimating, and developing designs for new
projects. She also creates custom cabinets and cutting boards, as well as finishes
them in the finish shop. This is a pretty labour-intensive job, but it is also
very creative. "Apprenticing with a current cabinet maker is the greatest
way to enter into the business," Morse added.
5. Electronics Engineering
Puls,
funded by Sequoia Capital and Samsung, promises a once-in-a-lifetime
entrepreneurial opportunity for women. It's a web-based and mobile service that
sends skilled technicians to clients' preferred places (home, office, cafe,
etc.) to repair or set up their gadgets. This could be a terrific job option if
you have a talent for cell phone repair, TV mounting, or smart home setup,
especially if you don't want to sit behind a desk. Puls HQ oversees all service
requests, logistics, and payments, similar to TaskRabbit or Uber. The best
thing is that you get to choose your own hours, and top technicians can earn
over $2,000 per week.