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SEMI-RETIRING - FINDING PART-TIME JOBS

Spinach30 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:04:31 GMT

I've finally decided to semi-retire. I'm 60 years old and I've been working since I was 13 years old. Seriously, I've never been without a job. I've finally come to the conclusion I don't want to get up at 4:30a.m., commute to the city, put in a full, busy day and then commute home. Hubby and I are in good financial shape but I'd like to find a part-time job to at least cover for medical insurance (which is quite high in California). I've been looking through Indeed and Glassdoor but there's not much. Do you guys have any other tips on finding part-time jobs? Appreciate your help!

Re: SEMI-RETIRING - FINDING PART-TIME JOBS

Trinity11 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:15:58 GMT

@Spinach30 wrote:
I've finally decided to semi-retire. I'm 60 years old and I've been working since I was 13 years old. Seriously, I've never been without a job. I've finally come to the conclusion I don't want to get up at 4:30a.m., commute to the city, put in a full, busy day and then commute home. Hubby and I are in good financial shape but I'd like to find a part-time job to at least cover for medical insurance (which is quite high in California). I've been looking through Indeed and Glassdoor but there's not much. Do you guys have any other tips on finding part-time jobs? Appreciate your help!

Every single one of my jobs was because I networked among friends and acquaintances. I don't think there was a job I ever got that I didn't "know" someone before being hired. My dad did the same and he had a very interesting career. He worked until he was in his 80's and then got a lucrative job part time based on people who recommended him in the same industry.

Best of luck and I hope that you can put out some info to friends, family and acquaintances that you are looking for part time work.

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MandyG06 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:18:28 GMT

is there something close by, a library, a store, that you enjoy going to that isn't necessarily work? A little coffee shop? something fun, which you deserve for putting in a lifetime of hard work and congratulations, too

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Kachina624 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:25:49 GMT

After I retired I worked about 4 years part-time at a JC Penney catalog call center. We have a number of call centers in my area; Victoria's Secret and Bank of America to name a couple. They train everyone they hire so experience isn't necessary. I wanted a job that had no responsibility since I'd had plenty during my career. The customers were nice (mostly) and it was fun helping them shop. I enjoyed the job.

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PinkyPetunia — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:33:40 GMT

You didn't specify what kind of job you seek. Around here I see lots of stores with "We Are Hiring" signs displayed.

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 16:42:53 GMT

What is it you want to do?

Just my opinion but Indeed and Glassdoor don't seem to be the place to look for a part-time job.

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Suzeecat — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:01:20 GMT

Oh, congratulations to you! I hope to do the same in the next few years and my dream would be to find a pleasant place to work a few hours a day, a few days a week. Since I've done office work my entire career, maybe helping out with overflow work in some office somewhere where my experience would be appreciated. Keep your eyes and ears open and tell everyone you know that you're looking. You never know where you will find someone who knows someone who needs you!

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roeroe1005 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:07:20 GMT

Congrats Spinach30!

I retired one year ago. I was secretary to the Principal. I wasn't ready to retire but ... that's another story. Previous to that, I worked in corporate for 30 years.

Anyway, I began temping in local school districts. I've been pretty lucky and have worked most of the school year.

My sister worked in a financial company and took a package about 3 years ago. She still wanted to work, but not "stressful" jobs. She became a teacher's aide at a local school. She gets home at 3p, has all holidays, snow days & summer off. And she loves her students.

I suggest working part time in retail also. Or maybe try a temp agency.

Right now I'm working about 17 hours/week at a high school. This job goes until June 30.

Good luck!

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Luvitorleaveit1 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:19:15 GMT

I plan to do the same when I retire work part time 2-3 days a week. There is a lot out there thinking off the top of my head the courts, movie theatres, retail stores, schools, colleges, customer service reps...it depends on what you are looking for.

I personally would be looking for something less stressful and with less responsibility than my current job as a manager in one of our fiscal departments.

Good luck.

I forgot to mention part time jobs should be easier to find because employers don't have to offer the same fringe benefits as they would a regular employee.

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alarmclock — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:16:26 GMT

If you want to stay home, look for places that hire remote customer service people. You can usually pick your days and times but you do have to have computer equipment and internet service that meets their standards.

Try shopping channels! I will bet it would be interesting.

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daisyk — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:20:53 GMT

You could try an assisted living facility. I took a part time job almost two years ago as a concierge (front desk) at an senior community. I have found it really rewarding for the most part. The pay is not great at my place anyway, but I love the people and it is a nice atmosphere to be in. There are also positions in activities. I also like the idea of the library someone mentioned. I know our local library pays pretty decent-more than I make at my front desk- Good luck and enjoy!

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chrystaltree — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:37:19 GMT

Check out your local hospitals; many, if not most hospitals hire part-time administrative assistants, medical record workers and admissions reps and collections reps.

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Imaoldhippie — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:50:43 GMT

To help you it would be useful to know what type of pt jobs you are looking for.

There are jobs from Walmart door greeter, to flipping burgers to waiting tables, store clerks, etc.

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Spinach30 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:51:15 GMT

At this point, any clerical would be fine!

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Mj12 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 17:54:20 GMT

OP congratulations on your decision!

Is there any chance your current employer has any PT/telework positions? If not, depends on what kind of position you are looking for, but IMO Glassdoor and Indeed wouldn't help much. For an office position, are there any recruiters/placement agencies in your area? I would call and set up an appt and see if they have anything p/t.

Good luck!

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ROMARY — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 19:37:52 GMT

I would walk into any store that you love to browse around.

Just ask for the manager, and ask her/him for a job application.

'You'd be surprised' at the results.

'Around here', while browsing stores, assistant managers, and managers have asked me to fill out applications.

When I jokingly told them that I was 'too old', they said that they have several employees over 70 that are doing great.

Same would probably hold true in other venues: restaurants, coffee shops, etc., wherever you enjoy being in your days off of your present long-term job.

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colliemom4 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:41:34 GMT

You can try wayfair if you want to work from home.

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sandy53 — Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:58:48 GMT

I have been retired from teaching for several years and have had two part-time jobs ever since. I work very early mornings as the Red Cross Lifeguard at our local Rec Center pool and I work for our state university supervising student teachers who come to my part of the state. That involves regular classroom observations, etc. I love both jobs and it made the adjustment to retirement much easier. But they did not come close to paying enough to cover the cost of health insurance. This year I finally qualified for medicare, thank goodness.

I think flexibility is a major thing to look for in a retirement job. If your husband continues to work, this may not be that important. I started out lifeguarding 4 days a week at first, but now I am down to 2 days because I want more free time. My university job is easy to schedule around my other activities.

My boss at the swimming pool loves me because I show up for work and I am on time. The college students who work there are so unreliable. Older workers should be cherished for our work habits!

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KathyM23 — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 00:23:02 GMT

Try a temporary agency. I have done that several times in my life. Work in a variety of places, doing different things, meeting new people. The agencies kept me as busy as I wanted to be. You may work for two weeks somewhere; then not work at all for two weeks; or work a day or two here and there. Also have long-term temporary jobs. I really enjoyed it. I had lots of offers of permanent employment from companies I worked at on a temporary basis and so that is also possible if and when you might want to return to work permanently.

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CinNC — Thu, 13 Jun 2019 01:58:55 GMT

You are looking for a part-time job to help pay your medical insurance or to provide medical insurance?

If it's the first, lots of good suggestions. I worked as a temp years ago and loved it. The long term postions were a bit easier than the "one-day, be there in an hour" last minute calls. It's also how I found my last job.

Often health care facilities have their own temp departments - if you live in a city with a teaching hospital. One of the most creative positions I worked at was in the hospital pharmacy covering for a person who was on vacation.......she job shared with another woman. Each worked two days a week (one on Mon/Tues and the other on Thurs/Fri) and they alternated weeks working on Wednesdays.