An encore career describes work or purposeful activity taken up after a person's main career ends — often part-time, more flexible, or in a different field — chosen for purpose, interest or income rather than as a continuation of a previous job.
For many, it's not primarily about money — it reflects a desire to stay purposefully engaged, use hard-won skills and experience, maintain structure and identity, and contribute meaningfully, while having far more control over how much and when they work than a traditional career allowed.
There's no rush to decide — many people explore a few options before settling on a direction. Our free encore career planner helps you reflect on what might suit your next chapter.