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IS IT TIME TO CONSIDER A BRIDGE JOB?

Sometimes you do everything you can to find a job and none of it works. If you’re in that situation, you may want to consider a “bridge job”.  Bridge jobs are often perceived as a part-time or short term jobs following a full time career. For our purposes, a bridge job is just what it sounds like – a job to bridge where you are now to where you want to be in the future and can be either a full-time or part-time position.

Although frequently appealing to retirees, bridge jobs can actually meet the needs of any job seeker. 

Bridge jobs are a way for parents to stay in the workforce while taking time off to raise children. They can be valuable while pursuing education or training or while transitioning to a new career. A bridge job, providing connections to other people, is a great way to network—in addition to providing income.  

 Some examples of possible bridge jobs include:

Working for family or friends

Computer work from your home, which could include typing, bookkeeping, creative assignments

Other home based work: sales, personal services, organizing, home or yard maintainence

 

If you're discouraged with your job search, maybe it is time to consider a bridge job. Bridge jobs, as are other full time, part time, degreed and non-degreed jobs are posted on Hire-a-Shocker.