Letters

To the one who retired but still wants to be useful

Forty years of work, and then one day, quiet. At first it was nice. Now the mornings are long, and you notice how much you still know: how to fix a dripping tap, how to explain fractions, how to prune an apple tree, how to fill in a form without fear.

Somebody needs exactly that. A young family who has never held a drill. A student stuck before an exam. A neighbour whose garden has run wild. On SkillNav you take only the jobs you want, at your own pace and close to home – a few hours a week, a little extra money and the good feeling of being needed.

Experience doesn't retire. Have a skill? Pass it on. Need help with something heavy? Someone younger is glad to lend a strong back.

The SkillNav team

Who gave you your first chance?

Write to us and tell us your story. With your permission, we would love to share it.

Write to us: info@skillnav.net →

Need a hand, or have a skill?

Need a hand?

Describe it in your own words. The assistant writes the post, and you can switch on “Give someone new a chance”.

How posting a job works →

Have a skill?

Find small jobs near you or from home. No CV needed, and being new never counts against you.

How finding work works →

SkillNav is one app for both sides, and it's free.

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