Part time work

I wouldn't want to go back to work for twice what I was making....retirement is Great. However, should I need some extra money, it seems like virtually every store/business in our area has a Help Wanted sign on the door.
 

Find some work at a lounge for fun or hostess in rest have small gretogethers in your home serve an aurderve and charge a small fee turn the music on and boogie. Sounds like fun to me
 
I have thought about pt work but need to iron out the specifics yet. I am not sure what I'd like to do.
 

Check with your area ABC stores. They might be looking for fill in or part time and you will definitely meet people. just sayin'.
 
funsearcher! said:
Finding something which doesn't require standing for 4/6 hours is difficult--and masks are mandatory here
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Excellent point.

Don M. said:
it seems like virtually every store/business in our area has a Help Wanted sign on the door.
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When you say, "virtually every business has a help-wanted sign on their door".. you are referring to McDonalds, Arbys, Waffle House, or Gilbertos Taco shack?
 
I was never a teacher but I have a 4yr degree and passed a criminal background test allowing me to sub for $15/hr.
I sub at high school level, we all wear masks and, unlike the little kids, there's no bathroom, lunch or playground duty. I oversee assignments left by teacher and practically everything is online for the students.
There's an online schedule of sub openings and I pick the days I want.
 
My youngest son asked me the other day, if I would consider coming out of retirement.
The look I gave him spoke volumes. No Way!

He told me why he asked, saying they were adding new equipment where he worked and they
needed someone who might be able to handle running and heading up a crew to run it.
He told them about my work history and they want to interview me for the job.

I am considering it mostly for the challenge.

Money isn't the concern; We are doing very well with no real need to add to our income.

It's the Challenge.
 
DH and I continue to work part-time, mostly remotely for me, some in-person for him. We closed most of our small business about five years ago, but held onto some of the more enjoyable aspects and preferred customers.

Will probably do this until Spring 2023, though if inflation goes wild, one of our kids' jobs evaporates, or other crisis evolves between now and then, we can either continue as we are doing now, or ramp it back up and tutor our kids to take it over. So far, they're not interested (too much work, they say), but one never knows what tomorrow might bring to us or them...

Working keeps us engaged with the business world and with people other than friends and relatives. Much more so that if we'd retired completely five years ago.
 
funsearcher! said:
How many of you are doing part time work in retirement--in person, not online? I need some ideas because I miss the socialization and also would appreciate some extra $.
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I have all the money I need, maybe not all I want, but all I need.

I don't have an unlimited time left and my health isn't getting better. So no I want my time to be my own...
 
Aunt Bea said:
Nothing here.

I’ve always found that it’s easier for me to control my expenses than it is to increase my income.
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Cost savings alone, like dieting, are on a road filled with good intentions, but sorrowful results. I get your point but I once read an article...and to summarize, there is nothing like income, a paycheck, to boost your income/lifestyle. Savings notwithstanding. Do the math, could your savings amount to say $10,000 a year? Could they repeat those supposed savings next year or the next? I am blessed and did not have to earn. But personally, I coulda, shoulda, done something...anything. And, once out of the market it's hard for 'you'to return.
 
Skyking said:
Cost savings alone, like dieting, are on a road filled with good intentions, but sorrowful results. I get your point but I once read an article...and to summarize, there is nothing like income, a paycheck, to boost your income/lifestyle. Savings notwithstanding. Do the math, could your savings amount to say $10,000 a year? Could they repeat those supposed savings next year or the next? I am blessed and did not have to earn. But personally, I coulda, shoulda, done something...anything. And, once out of the market it's hard for 'you'to return.
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I’ve spent most of life bumbling along on the path of least resistance.

I’m more than content with the results of my passive approach to personal finance. 😊
 
I would not work part time. By the time they would take out federal tax, state tax, FICA, and SDI, it would cut my paycheck in half.
I would rather spend the time volunteering for various organizations on my own schedule.
 
Worked until I was 70. Upon retirement, began substitute teaching at a vocational school. Was supposed to be a couple days/month. Turned into 2 to 3 days/week and they wanted more. So... I quit!!! By that time, I was extremely involved in a group of geezer golfers and volunteer tasks at the golf course. We play golf EVERY day the course is open... 7 days/week. On top of that, I am in my second 3-year term on the Board of Directors. I do quite a bit of minor repair work at the course in my "spare" time. Leaves me with just the right amount of recliner time. Gets me up and going. Gets me exercise. And, keeps me involved with people.

My wife has a "coffee group" of similarly aged ladies. Some of them are either widowed or long divorced. She gets calls when one of them needs a male. (No! Not in THAT way!) I've fixed vacuum cleaners, screen doors, etc. I've hung pictures. I've fixed cell phones that someone's grandkids have messed up. As payment, I am inundated with fresh backed cookies, etc.

With the current shortage of workers across the U.S. there are so many opportunities for seniors to find part time work... or volunteerism. The key, in my opinion, is to first make a list of things you enjoy doing or talking about. Then, check with area businesses that touch those interests.

Local senior centers usually have a list of places needing volunteers. Many churches have clothing resale shops that utilize volunteer help. In our community, there is a different church every night that hosts a free meal for those in need. They are always looking for volunteers.

Many times I think if I should go find a part time job that will supplement retirement income. Honestly, I don't have time!!! :>)
 
As you know I’m a 24hr shadow carer for my husband ,the past 10ths , so since I retired in august , my plans have gone for voluntary work , I wanted to do ……
 
I have been a stay at home mom and housewife my entire married life. Now that my two daughters are grown and one is married and living with their husband and the youngest is most likely going to get engaged very soon and will be moving in with her boyfriend by this Summer during the day while my husband is at work I will be here at home alone. I am like that now because my youngest although she still lives at home she is a full time Kindergarten teacher. I am not sure if I should go out and try to get a part time job or even just volunteer somewhere. I really don't have any specific skills and never went to college because I married young at the age of 20. So the highest degree I have is a High School diploma. I guess my biggest skills are I am organized and I can type on the keyboard very well. I certainly don't want to go out and work at a Fast Food place with a bunch of teens or get a part time job like that. Maybe I should just stick with being a housewife since that is what I know and it isn't like I have to get a part time job.
 
Rah-Rah said:
I have been a stay at home mom and housewife my entire married life. I really don't have any specific skills and never went to college because I married young at the age of 20. So the highest degree I have is a High School diploma. I guess my biggest skills are I am organized and I can type on the keyboard very well.
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Ma'am, don't shortchange yourself because you were "just a stay at home mom and housewife"!!!! My goodness! That experience benefits you with so many skills... and work ethic.
We married young. My wife had just turned 19. I was 19, but would turn 20 a couple months after we were married. Neither had a college degree. My wife was a stay-at-home mom and housewife until the kids were grown and gone. She applied at a local optometrist office and was hired on the spot as what I called their "Walmart greeter/receptionist". Within a couple months she was working as an optometrist's assistant. Worked there over 10 years before retiring. The office didn't have to worry about her showing up... showing up on time... having sick kids at home so couldn't work... etc., etc., etc.
There are businesses out there that would benefit so much from your skill set. Data entry. Receptionist. Customer service. The list is long. You CAN do anything you want from part time work to volunteer work. You have so much more to offer than so many in the job market!!!!
 
Patch said:
Ma'am, don't shortchange yourself because you were "just a stay at home mom and housewife"!!!! My goodness! That experience benefits you with so many skills... and work ethic.
We married young. My wife had just turned 19. I was 19, but would turn 20 a couple months after we were married. Neither had a college degree. My wife was a stay-at-home mom and housewife until the kids were grown and gone. She applied at a local optometrist office and was hired on the spot as what I called their "Walmart greeter/receptionist". Within a couple months she was working as an optometrist's assistant. Worked there over 10 years before retiring. The office didn't have to worry about her showing up... showing up on time... having sick kids at home so couldn't work... etc., etc., etc.
There are businesses out there that would benefit so much from your skill set. Data entry. Receptionist. Customer service. The list is long. You CAN do anything you want from part time work to volunteer work. You have so much more to offer than so many in the job market!!!!
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Thank You so very much for these aspiring words. I really do appreciate them.
 
Rah-Rah said:
I have been a stay at home mom and housewife my entire married life. Now that my two daughters are grown and one is married and living with their husband and the youngest is most likely going to get engaged very soon and will be moving in with her boyfriend by this Summer during the day while my husband is at work I will be here at home alone. I am like that now because my youngest although she still lives at home she is a full time Kindergarten teacher. I am not sure if I should go out and try to get a part time job or even just volunteer somewhere. I really don't have any specific skills and never went to college because I married young at the age of 20. So the highest degree I have is a High School diploma. I guess my biggest skills are I am organized and I can type on the keyboard very well. I certainly don't want to go out and work at a Fast Food place with a bunch of teens or get a part time job like that. Maybe I should just stick with being a housewife since that is what I know and it isn't like I have to get a part time job.
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You are very humble but in truth I'm pretty sure you've contributed to your family more than you're letting on here. Being a housewife is not an easy job. Your children must have turned out very well because you were always there for them. So many kids these days don't get the same treatment and end up in trouble due to the lack of parenting and feeling unloved.

And there's no shame in not having a college degree. Less so these days when you're not even guaranteed a high paying job and you are stuck with a huge debt. My grandson didn't want to go to college after graduating and needed time to discover himself. He is now in charge of a business I own and seems to really enjoy what he's doing and I couldn't be more proud of him. You don't need a degree if you're skilled in something you can make use of.
 
RFW said:
You are very humble but in truth I'm pretty sure you've contributed to your family more than you're letting on here. Being a housewife is not an easy job. Your children must have turned out very well because you were always there for them. So many kids these days don't get the same treatment and end up in trouble due to the lack of parenting and feeling unloved.

And there's no shame in not having a college degree. Less so these days when you're not even guaranteed a high paying job and you are stuck with a huge debt. My grandson didn't want to go to college after graduating and needed time to discover himself. He is now in charge of a business I own and seems to really enjoy what he's doing and I couldn't be more proud of him. You don't need a degree if you're skilled in something you can make use of.
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Thank You. You are very correct that being a stay at home mom and being involved in my two daughters schooling and the PTA and dragging them both to there sports games and practices was not an easy task. All of that while also keeping the house in order and making sure I kept hubby happy and the kids out of his hair after he had spent a long day at work. It really isn't an easy job at all. It is also true that wives and women when we get sick don't get a day off. Many times when I was ill my husband still had to go to work and work long hours and guess who tended the house and dealt with the kids. That would be me. Of course on those days when I was sick when he got home he took over, but during the day it was me.

I never regret not getting a college degree. Heck I would have married my husband the day after I graduated high school if I could have. I waited a little longer til I was 20 , but we both knew we were eventually going to get married as we were high school sweethearts and it did happen and we have now been together 34 years and will be going on 35 on July 18th of this year. The thing I am most skilled in is keyboarding/typing. I type pretty fast and rarely make mistakes. I would say that is my biggest skill.
 
Unfortunately some of us mothers, not only had to do all the housework, and get our children to school, and their extra school activities and sports, but we also had to go out to work all day as well..and then come home and make dinner for the family, and keep our husbands happy too... ..:oops:
 

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