13 Steady Jobs for Retirees That Pay Weekly
Everyone takes a different approach to retirement. Many are happy to walk away from their place of employment and never do a day’s work again. Others, however, miss that kind of working environment.
Many retirees continue to work in some form because they want to stay busy. Some also like to top up their pension with some extra funds.
Each suggestion here is different: Some are desk-based, while others are more “hands-on,” but each offers an opportunity for retirees to stay active while earning some weekly cash.
1. Selling Online

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You may be in a position where you need to downsize and declutter. It’s a time in our lives when we must decide whether to pass on those family heirlooms or sell them online to other third parties.
Selling your own stuff could be a prelude to trading online as a job. You could buy items in bulk at general auctions and sell them on various digital shopfronts. Sites such as eBay will pay sellers on a daily or weekly basis.
2. Gardening

If you have a green thumb and are proud of your own outdoor space, why not let others benefit from your skill? Gardeners are always in high demand, and it’s tough for many to find someone they can rely on to turn up and tend their yard regularly.
The best thing about being a self-employed tradesman is that you can set your own payment terms. For bigger clients, you may want to set up a monthly account, but most customers will pay in cash at the end of each visit.
3. Driver

Several different types of driving jobs can be undertaken. If you’re the sociable type, you may be better suited at the wheel of a taxi cab. If you prefer your own company and the open highway, delivering for a large online retailer could be a better fit.
Those employers will have different terms regarding payment. Some will only release funds monthly, but many will issue more regular payments to their army of drivers.
4. Accounts

Many retirees who continue to work carry on in their field of expertise. If you were employed as an accountant or tax advisor, why not become self-employed and help out some of the thousands of firms and individuals who need some freelance help?
Clients would likely expect 30-day payment terms, but if you work and invoice through the month, you can ensure that funds hit your bank account every week.
5. Retail

Many independent retail stores like to employ older workers. That extra maturity, combined with solid people skills offers a better shopping experience for the customer. If you’re patient and like meeting new people, it’s a great option.
Larger chain stores may be more likely to pay monthly, but those smaller shops are open to more regular payments. Working in retail is open to all, and you don’t necessarily need any prior experience.
6. Dog Walker

Retirees who have left the rat race behind can be of great benefit to those still working. Anyone who is time-poor will often need help with everyday tasks and that includes dog walking.
A canine companion doesn’t understand that their owner has to stay late at the office or that the trains have been delayed. Scheduled breaks and vacations need cover too, and this is where retirees can step in and take on dog walking chores.
7. House Sitter

Extended vacations can lead to other opportunities for retired people. Along with potential dog walking, the homeowner may need someone to feed their cats, water their plants, or collect the post.
Housesitting is a relatively new phenomenon and retirees frequently have an advantage over younger candidates. They have more time available but are also seen as more trustworthy when it comes to looking after your home.
8. Tutor

Maybe you worked as a lecturer or school teacher in your regular career. Perhaps you have specialist knowledge of music or art and you would like to pass that expertise down.
Whatever your skills may be, there is a need for tutors across many subjects. Willing students either want to learn something new, or they may be cramming for a forthcoming exam. Skilled retired people can help out and be paid at the end of each lesson.
9. Freelance Writing

Many websites hire freelance writers to tackle their content, and age is no barrier to being hired. There are job boards all over the internet, and several sites look for multiple writers.
Pay rates vary greatly, but you can set your own hours and work as much or as little as you want. You can also be paid weekly or at the end of assignments in many cases.
10. Tour Guide

It’s a job that few consider, but if you live in an area with some historical interest, a tour guide could be a perfect fit. In many UK cities such as York and London, ghost tours are popular, and many mature people are ideal for leading them.
There doesn’t have to be any paranormal activity for your tour to take place. You can be a tour guide as long as there are attractions in your locality and you have the knowledge to bring them to life.
11. Personal Shopper

There are two ways to make money as a shopper. You could work undercover for retailers, taking on special assignments and checking on stock levels and quality of service. Mystery shopping jobs pay on completion of each assignment but rates are low.
Alternatively, retirees will often work as personal shoppers, collecting groceries for others or going into stores and helping their clients to make choices. Either option is a good pick if you love shopping.
12. Leafleting / Paper Rounds

The idea of the young paper boy or girl cycling around and throwing newspapers onto lawns is fading into America’s past. In the modern day, these jobs are taken by people of all ages.
As a retiree, you might view leafleting and delivering papers as dull. That may be true, but the jobs get you out into the open air while providing some valuable exercise in your later years.
13. Surveys and Market Research

Look up any site claiming you can make extra money and it will likely direct you to online survey companies. In return for sharing your opinions, those platforms will pay you but rates will be low.
You won’t get rich completing online surveys, but it can provide useful extra cash in retirement, and you can keep your brain active. As a more lucrative alternative, market research offers better pay for sharing views on new products and services. Many sessions can be carried out on a PC or laptop.