One thing I've struggled with in retirement is what to do all day. Sure, I have things I want/need to do. However I can't fill every day with these things. I think it's bad for one's mental health to doom scroll or watch TV. Maybe I can read a book for an hour or two, but not more than that.
If I have free time I might as well be working, or so I think. I am looking for an interim job, like for two to four months. I checked out freelancing sites but so far disappointed. I'm thinking about what business I could start from home without a big time commitment. I'm done working 50+ hours a week, or nights, or weekends. Working three months a year or part-time remotely would be perfect.
I'm looking for something like what I was doing, which was in the finance area. I know some people who have retired from big jobs and work at Starbucks. I don't want to do that.
I have years to go before I qualify for Medicare or will collect social security. For the last few months I've been on an Obamacare plan. The renewal notice came today. I've been hearing we should brace for big increases, like 15%. My plan is increasing 49%. I planned to get something else anyway. I have another plan to get reasonably priced health insurance -- not locked up yet, but I'm getting there.
You might try indeed.com or other job aggregate sites to find part-time work. Just from my experience you will want to refrain from listing a phone number on any public profile or resume you post and consider having an alias email address. You will get junk emails as well as opportunities to sell insurance or other products. Sadly, threat actors prey on those seeking employment so watch out for fraud & scams. Hope you find something that you enjoy! Good luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I'm looking at Indeed, Ziprecruiter, LinkedIn and a few other sites. So far not that many jobs for me to even apply to. One interview so far but it didn't pan out.
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ReplyDeleteTotally can relate. It takes a while to fully wind down to a rhythm and pace that you are comfortable with. After all, we have worked for decades.
ReplyDeleteAs you explore your options, maybe a good start is to reflect on what brings meaning to you at this stage of your life as well as your interests. Putting meaning/ purpose and interests above other factor (such as finances) would probably open up options beyond the usual jobs that you can find in job sites.
It may also unveil possible skillsets that you need to develop as you reinvention yourself to a new post-retirement you. This journey of self-(re)discovery can be exciting and the options you explore can possibly bring you beyond the legal retirement age in the US.