Category: Hiring Retired Tradespeople

When timelines tighten and mistakes get expensive, experience becomes your most valuable asset. While many contractors focus on hiring younger crews for speed and affordability, there’s a rising group of professionals quietly solving big problems: retired construction workers. They may not want a full-time job—but for part-time, consultative, or short-term project support, they might be Read more

Reddit is full of posts asking where to find skilled, reliable tradesmen—especially retired ones. From job site advice to quick-fix consults, the demand for seasoned help is everywhere. The challenge? Most of these retired pros aren’t scrolling Reddit looking for work. They’re not posting on job boards. But that doesn’t mean they’re not working. If Read more

The skilled labor shortage isn’t going away anytime soon. But there’s an overlooked solution many companies are starting to embrace—retired tradespeople. These seasoned professionals might not want full-time roles anymore, but they’re more than willing to help part-time, consult, mentor, or jump in on short-term gigs. And they’re exactly the kind of help your crew Read more