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funsearcher!

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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 $.
 

Have always controlled my expenses but recently I have had dental expenses as well as rent increase and other unexpected things--but mostly i just need to be out in the world again, doing something. Volunteering as been a bust so far in this new town.
 

For the first few years that I was retired I had a seasonal job at the AAA motor club. It was good because I would work full time for 6 months and then go play for 6 months. With a small trailer we went to the Seattle area to visit with the kids, making stops at Pikes Peak, Yellowstone and a
bunch of other sights. The next year we went to Nova Scotia sightseeing along the way. You can't do that with a conventional part-time job.
 
Since I am having difficulty finding a suitable job for me, I've decided to ask a local library where I started working as a volunteer in 2005. volunteering at the library gave me the confidence to move forward with getting an education and 17 years work history.

I've noticed a decline in health and social skills since unemployment 6 months ago. The library will offer me a chance to be productive while getting much needed exercise and social interaction.
 
Mr Ed, I know that it's not the greatest environment to work in but have you or would you consider fast food work? Not necessarily running the drive thru window but I'm sure that with the tough times they're having both finding and retaining workers, that if you lived ner my area, you could find a job and start working as soon as later today. And the wages, while not a king's ransom, by any means, have been increased to entice people to work. Lots of people interaction and a little do-re-mi, you know. I've seen plenty of seniors working at McD's or Chick Fil A's over the years. Just a thought from this end is all. Maybe your health won't allow it but as badly as they need workers, I bet that you could wrangle a job if you wanted to. Good luck! 🌞
 
Not finding something interesting to do in retirement is weird. I suggest an open eyed look, there is more than enough interesting things that you have not considered.
 
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'm not working now, but I eased into retirement doing part time bank teller "lunch relief." It didn't pay much but I got to talk to my co-workers and customers. The hours were 11:00 to 3:00, that gave me time to get my housework done in the morning and home in time to relax a while before dinner prep. Some banks advertise "part time" and mean all day (9 hours) Monday and Friday. Oh no, those days are too exhausting .
 
Mr. Ed said:
I spoke to the library director yesterday who will be happy to have me as a volunteer.
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Gosh, you've just given me a great idea!

My library is close by and going thru some renovations. Re-opening soon.

ETA...altho, I'd like a paying p/t job too.
 

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