Highly qualified mini-jobs for pensioners: contact points & tips

Highly qualified mini-jobs for pensioners: contact points & tips

As they get older, pensioners are often faced with the decision to supplement their pension with a highly qualified mini-job. This opportunity not only offers financial support, but also makes it possible to continue to use the knowledge and experience acquired over the course of one's working life. There are various places to go to find such highly qualified additional income.

One option is to look for job offers specifically tailored to pensioners on well-known online job boards. In addition, organizations such as the “Mice for Older” association offer special job offers, advice and information about working in old age. Other contact points include jobs-rentner.de and seniorenportal.de. If you would like to pass on your knowledge, you can also work in the educational sector, for example as a trainer at vocational schools or the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

However, when deciding on a mini-job in retirement age, it is not just the financial aspect that is crucial. Many people say they continue to be professionally active for social reasons. Financial aspects play an important role, especially for women, as they are often affected by poverty in old age. It is important to note that in 2024 the upper limit for monthly earning potential in a mini-job was raised, so that pensioners can now earn up to 538 euros.

It is worth it for pensioners to check carefully whether the effort involved in a mini-job in old age is really worth it, and what impact this has on their pension and possible additional income. Through the targeted selection of highly qualified work in old age, pensioners can continue to actively participate in working life and at the same time improve their financial situation.