Boomers want flexibility in jobs
A majority of baby boomers and early retirees believe that flexibility – being able to work part time, or a week here and there – is the most important quality in determining their “ideal job” in retirement.
This was followed by the desire for an employer they could stay with for a while, as opposed to job hopping, and an employer who would give them independence and autonomy in their work, according to a survey by RetirementJobs.com, an Internet job information site.
The results came from an online survey of more than 400 job seekers age 50 and over, followed by interviews with a sample of the respondents.
Other attributes that older workers said would attract them to jobs in retirement included the ability to provide a useful service and cash compensation.
On the other hand, the study found that entrepreneurship, which many experts believe will be a motivating force for retirees, was rated important by fewer than one-third of respondents.
Washington
Livestock farmers face waste permit
Large factory-style chicken, hog and cattle farms might soon have to get permits from the Environmental Protection Agency when animal waste from their operations finds its way into local rivers, streams and lakes.
The agency proposed the new requirement Thursday, but it said it will leave it up to farmers to define what constitutes pollution, and that if it’s only storm water, never mind.
A federal appeals court had ordered EPA to also consider issuing new standards for controlling disease-causing bacteria, viruses and parasites in farm runoff. The agency opted not to adopt any.
Chicago
Boeing may sell Internet venture
Boeing Co. is considering selling or closing down its 6-year-old Connexion Internet venture amid a lack of demand by U.S. airlines for the service, a published report said Thursday.
The aerospace company has contacted commercial-satellite operators and other firms that might be interested in either buying the business or becoming a major partner, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Boeing did not confirm or deny the report but acknowledged the business is under review.
“We’re evaluating the long-term business model for Connexion to assess what’s best for both the business and our customers,” spokesman John Dern said.