As a federal employee, there are many ways you can apply your valuable skills to enjoyable and enriching work after you retire. 

Here are few places to get ideas:

Teach or become a mentor

Many retirees are becoming teachers, from elementary school through college
Take a look at: http://www.teaching-jobs.org/

Retirement Job Search Websites

Consiider these sites to find jobs that are tailored for retirees

• RetirementJobs.com  http://www.retirementJobs.com
• SimplyHired.com http://www.SimplyHired.com/fiftyplus
• RetiredBrains.com  http://www.retiredbrains.com
• SeniorJobBank.com http://www.seniorjobbank.com/
• Seniors4Hire.com http://www.seniors4hire.org/

Work for the best companies

The American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) has recognized these companies for their best practices in managing 50+ workers.
You can view the list here:  http://www.myfederalretirement.com/snip/103.htm

Other Resources

Be sure to follow this multi-part series which provides lessons to help you find the right fit for your retirement job.    Click here to read "Your Next Dream Job"

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