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    Senior Consulting

    Get paid for decades of expertise.

    YourEncore

    • Network for retired STEM professionals.
    • Pharma, biotech, R&D consulting.
    • Match your expertise with companies.
    • Hourly rate $100-$500.
    • Part-time flexible.
    • Mostly virtual.

    GLG (Gerson Lehrman)

    • Expert network for analysts.
    • Hour-long phone consultations.
    • $300-$1,500/hour rates.
    • Hedge funds + investors hire.
    • Strict ethical guidelines.
    • Senior executives sought.

    Other expert networks

    • Catalant — project-based.
    • Toptal — top 3% talent.
    • Clarity.fm — phone advice marketplace.
    • Upwork — broader freelancing.
    • BoardProspects — board service.
    • Each different niche.

    Best for these professionals

    • Retired executives.
    • Specialized engineers.
    • Healthcare professionals.
    • Legal experts.
    • Financial advisors.
    • Academia + research.

    SCORE volunteering

    • Volunteer mentor for small businesses.
    • SBA-supported.
    • Free for businesses.
    • Use your business expertise.
    • Many seniors love this.
    • Not paid but rewarding.

    Setup

    • Update LinkedIn profile.
    • Apply to 2-3 platforms.
    • Build profile with expertise.
    • Get reviews after first projects.
    • Network at industry events.
    • Patient — projects come slowly.

    Decades of experience = valuable

    Your career experience has tremendous value to companies + investors. Senior consultants on these platforms often earn $50K-$250K+/year working part-time. YourEncore for STEM, GLG for finance/strategy, Catalant for projects. Pick 1-2 platforms matching your background. Apply. Patience — first project takes months. Then steady income.