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Retirement Planning? . . . How About An Exciting New Job?
By Paul Megan
And you thought you were all finished with work. But retirement planning these days includes so many diverse options. And one of them is to find a retirement job.

If you’re leaning in that direction because you just can’t see yourself hanging up your work shoes . . . or perhaps you wish to work for financial security . . . well, there are some fabulous opportunities just tailor made for your situation.

The good news is that many companies value having retirees on their workforce. They’re experienced, loyal, committed, on time and get along well with others. What employer wouldn’t salivate to have someone like that on board?

If you’ve decided to explore some retirement work opportunities, whether full-time or part-time, there are five benchmarks you can use to check out in advance to determine if an employment

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Center for Applied Sales Research to Provide Senior Living Companies with Contract Sales Specialist Services
The Center for Applied Sales Research, an Assisted Living Federation of America President's Council Member, has launched an innovative sales and sales management program: "Contract Sales Specialist Services." Contract Sales Specialist Services (CSSS) provides senior living companies with two levels of Sales Specialist Professionals to make a dramatically positive impact on their sales performance, particularly at communities with significant occupancy or reservation shortfalls. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/senior/living/prweb1630374.htm

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TeeBeeDee Poll Results: Layoffs are #1 Boomer Work Worry
Online Boomer Social Network TeeBeeDee surveyed hundreds of Boomers and found the top concern at work is layoffs; value of 401k is second biggest worry. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1632654.htm

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Luxury Lifestyle, Preferential Prices: Phase One of Andromeda Country Club Now on Offer
Dekel Panama S.A. is now offering buyers preferential prices on all phase one lots in their spectacular beachfront vacation community in Panama, the Andromeda Country Club. Pedasí's first big development, the Andromeda Country Club is slated to begin building by early next year, promising an elegant seaside lifestyle amidst the vibrant culture and natural beauty of the Azuero Peninsula. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1588554.htm

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situation makes sense for you. That way you can be sure you’ll wind up in an environment that’s comfortable and productive.

1. Health benefits. The best companies offer subsidies for eldercare, tax-free health accounts, wellness programs and insurance coverage for part-time workers.

2. Recruiting. Forward-looking employers target diverse age groups. They seek out older workers, rehire retirees, and actively retain their older workers.

3. Pension plans. Defined-benefit plans, stock options, profit sharing, incentive programs . . . all these are signals that you’re dealing with an age-friendly organization.

4. Training and development. The very best employer provides career counseling, refresher courses, as well as mentoring and coaching opportunities.

5. Alternative work arrangements. Flexible workplaces with seasonal schedules, shift options, telecommuting, leave for care-giving. In other words, do they engage older workers on their own terms?

Now, where do you find such high-quality employment opportunities?

For openers you might take a look at the Nov/Dec issue (2005) of AARP Magazine. They list a number of companies that meet these high-quality specifications.

On the other hand, if you haven’t been in the job market recently, you must understand that things have changed dramatically, especially since 9/11 and Katrina.

To succeed in today’s job marketplace you need to dump the old-fashioned ways of finding a job and
discover the exciting alternative and non-traditional strategies that can guarantee you a high-paying job in as little as 14 days!

With these innovative techniques you can be sure your retirement job search planning will lead to the career adventure of a lifetime!



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Center for Applied Sales Research to Provide Senior Living Companies with Contract Sales Specialist Services
The Center for Applied Sales Research, an Assisted Living Federation of America President's Council Member, has launched an innovative sales and sales management program: "Contract Sales Specialist Services." Contract Sales Specialist Services (CSSS) provides senior living companies with two levels of Sales Specialist Professionals to make a dramatically positive impact on their sales performance, particularly at communities with significant occupancy or reservation shortfalls. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/senior/living/prweb1630374.htm

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TeeBeeDee Poll Results: Layoffs are #1 Boomer Work Worry
Online Boomer Social Network TeeBeeDee surveyed hundreds of Boomers and found the top concern at work is layoffs; value of 401k is second biggest worry. (PRWeb Nov 19, 2008)

Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/11/prweb1632654.htm

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Local stocks slammed as markets tank 5 percent again
Greater Cincinnati stocks got slammed for the second day in a row Thursday as investors pummeled the market to its second straight day of 5-plus percent losses. (PG) (ASH) (AKS) (BGC) (OCR) (AFG) (CBB) (CVG) (KR) (M) Steve & Barry?s to liquidate
Steve & Barry’s stores will liquidate by early 2009 after its new owners said they would not be able to find financing, Reuters is reporting. Honda cutting back production
Honda Motor Co. is reducing North American vehicle production by another 18,000 units in response to dwindling sales. P&G continues to shrink energy footprint
Procter & Gamble Co. reduced its water and energy consumption by 6 percent to 8 percent in its last fiscal year, increasing its reductions since 2002 to roughly 50 percent.

setting the level and drawing appropriate means of financing a real estate development project or acquisition.