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Finding a flexible job after retiring.

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Kaz2200 · 30/05/2019 08:44

Just that really, looking at selling our business to get away from the commitment, retail 7 days a week, but not ready to give up working completely. Looking to maybe start a small business that we can pick up and but down around travelling. Has anyone done anything that works for them.

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RonniePasas · 16/08/2019 19:55

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666onmyhead · 03/09/2019 04:21

My OH retired at the beginning of the year, he's now bored! So he has started freelancing in his old profession. Is this something that you could do - ie holiday cover for people in the same or similar industry that you are stepping away from ? This way you could work when it suits you and holiday the rest of the time ?

RiaBrown · 09/04/2020 14:14

Wanted any suggestions to do with retirement ..

sallyshirt · 31/08/2020 18:40

Baby sitting?

StaffAssociationRepresentative · 08/11/2020 22:37

I know someone who does House Sitting. She has a small list of regular clients who often go away at weekends and she does a bit of weeding and looks after pets.

sneakysnoopysniper · 14/02/2021 01:26

I also have a friend who is a house sitter - obviously on hold at the moment - but she has regular clients with homes abroad. Its a wonderful opportunity so stay in new places and see the inside of some fabulous homes. You need to be flexible and enjoy living out of a suitcase. Also prepared to do a variety of tasks usually looking after pets (which can come in all shapes and sizes) cleaning, light gardening and so on. A couple can share the duties. You need to be resourceful, independent and assertive in negotiating contracts.

lightand · 21/05/2021 13:30

All good ideas.

echt · 31/07/2021 07:02

I'll do teaching cover work, though only in the most local of schools.

ExConstance · 02/03/2022 12:55

I run a care service for a charity for older people. Quite a few of our carers are retired people who come to us to work a couple of shifts a week, or on a bank basis. None of them have worked in care before and they all really enjoy it. One of them has withdrawn her availability for 3 months to visit family abroad, so it can be a very flexible way to work part time.

thesandwich · 02/03/2022 12:57

Have a look at the restless website for ideas

PermanentTemporary · 02/03/2022 12:57

I'd certainly consider doing my current job on a bank basis if I am still physically capable of it when I retire. I'm pretty drained by it now though and I've got 15 years to go...

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