Having friends (boomer-age) who are in health care I know that there is a shortage of younger folks entering the field(s). It has improved a bit because of the incentives of sign-on bonus, parking space, and generous perks. The boomers haven’t aged out in this area because of this – however, if one wants to change jobs, they may not be as successful in a market where there are young folks entering the field or returning to the field.

I worked with a career coach and a friend of mine recently started a coaching service. These are good start-up jobs for working at home – especially if you have a large network and leads.

I’ve found that there are no real guidelines anymore. Each job posting/openings, interview process, and hiring procedures are different. In today’s market, it is all a toss of the dice unless you are well qualified with a “something” they want to the table.

In closing, I say this kindly and respectfully, the “advice folks” are just in business these days. We learn best from our experience, our networking and best from those who love us best.

Financial consultants are often young to mid-age. Some of this positions requires long hours, networking and lots of contacts. It is true, that boomers can go do well providing they can bring business to the table. You need to be on top of your game. This holds true for the younger and mid-age.