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I won't have a staggering income in retirement (3-4 years out). But, I won't have to work either. That said, I WANT to work part-time. I've had a 30+ career in the broadcast industry, I'll need an outlet for my creative side in retirement. I'm hoping that either an entertainment park, or a job at a convention/sports arena facility will fill the bill (part-time). I'm divided between Orlando, Phoenix or Las Vegas (Henderson) as a home base. Too many choices. Are part-time jobs like this, readily available for seniors? or am I dreaming again.
I think it depends on the industry/trade/profession. Unless a poster or two here is familiar with the broadcast industry, I doubt if anyone is going to be able to tell you anything. In general part-time jobs (or any jobs, really) for seniors are hard to come by, but that might not apply to the things you want to do.
YOU are in that industry; it seems to me YOU are going to have to be the one looking around, talking to people, keepings your eyes and ears tuned.
Disney won't pay well, and they work you to death and are extremely controlling and micromanaging. I was always exhausted after my shift and my legs really hurt. I worked at Disney because I love the park but it looses much of its magic once you work there. I had always wanted to drive the monorail, but they don't hire seniors for that position.
Do you have a voice that would work for voice-overs? That is a good paying job, especially once you get your foot in the door. You can do that from anywhere . . . just need a studio nearby. Audio books are a good market, as are commercials (local folks need radio commercials as well as TV).
If you have a good voice and are interested, start doing your research now and find out what it takes to break into the industry! I don't think age would matter at all!
Thanks for the comments. Regardless of my personal career, I don't think I'm not alone in feeling a need to work a little in retirement. Part time work seems like a way to keep my mind busy and engaged. I've never had time to golf, bowl, etc., working 60 hr. weeks for over a decade. Relaxing sounds good, but I know I'll get bored very fast, so maybe a part time job will help. I don't think I'm alone in my thinking.
Thanks for the comments. Regardless of my personal career, I don't think I'm not alone in feeling a need to work a little in retirement. Part time work seems like a way to keep my mind busy and engaged. I've never had time to golf, bowl, etc., working 60 hr. weeks for over a decade. Relaxing sounds good, but I know I'll get bored very fast, so maybe a part time job will help. I don't think I'm alone in my thinking.
You're certainly not alone in your thinking! I retired at age 61 and did part time work for the next six years, which I enjoyed a lot for the reasons you gave. Not needing the money from it was great too, because when I tired of it I just gave it up.
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As a 'Farm-kid' I always had 3 jobs / many volunteer activities during my 'career', as well as homeschooling & running a farm and building houses and commercial props in my free time.
My PT 'retirement jobs' are almost always fun (and all are learning opportunities).
I try to learn skills I never had time to develop during my career. Money is secondary but helps to pay Property taxes and healthcare (now up to $14k each, tho were only $5k Both when I retired).
Currently enjoying being paid (well) for traveling. Off to Asia again this month for 5 wks, will be in a few (warm) states + Back overseas by January. (hopefully for 4 months... WINTER )
Since I LOVE being gone, I often help drive people moving across country for a free ticket home. I keep my CDL A which pays GREAT during the Christmas shipping season.
Still my favorite PT job opportunity is to buy a trashed mobile home on NICE acreage and bring in my dozer and trackhoe for a weekend of R&R. I can clean it up and place a new home or build a shop with apartment in a few weeks. This allows the next owner to build their 'Dream-house' while having a place to stay. (and saves me a lot of work).
Before I get too stiff, I would like to spend a couple summers working for a friend that restores National Park Lodges. He has some very talented stone masons, and a very fun (an active 'sport' to utilize for 'retirement' benefit). I have about 25-30 more 'active' yrs ahead of me in retirement. Then I will need to slow down a bit.
I certainly don't mind a little work, and during Harvest, am often spending 12-16 hrs a day helping farmers. (usually for free, cuz they don't have much free cash to pay when I'm helping them burn 300 gal of fuel / day @ $4/gal). It all works out fine. I would rather be busy than rich. My farmer friends keep me well fed! And it is great fun!
I have about 25-30 more 'active' yrs ahead of me in retirement. Then I will need to slow down a bit.
For your sake I hope you are right about that, but none of us can know such things. Life can turn on a dime - stroke, heart attack, or so many other things.
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For your sake I hope you are right about that, but none of us can know such things. Life can turn on a dime - stroke, heart attack, or so many other things.
I've been on borrowed time all my life and cared for a disabled and sick parent (from stroke issues) from the day I turned age 18 till they died when I was age 49, so... I'm quite enjoying everyday since as a gift. I Just flew in from a very wild and crazy motorcycle ride (since my last post), so yup, might bite the dust at any second. That's fine ! no pension / no healthcare, but plenty of life insurance My 'Trustees / endowments' will be appreciative ! (all are non-profits I have supported for 40 yrs, with a tad left over for the kids).
PT dreaming of keeping active till passing, but certainly that is not assured.
Some favorite PT jobs of my retired friends:
Cabinetmaking, Garden stores, custom alterations / sewing, research facilities, CAD drawing, Surveying, auto parts and Bank / document delivery, Hardware stores, Deli, RV / Bus / truck delivery, Ranching (roundups, and sheepherding), farm harvest, Fab shops, Auto & furniture restoration, special event management.
Some even like school bus driving The only retired folks I know in OP entertainment are in Vancouver BC and have plenty of PT opportunities (but one became a PT city bus / transit driver). I know two other retiree radio broadcasters who also keep pretty busy working PT in rural USA stations. Retirees are usually pretty flexible and dependable as employees.
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My 'Trustees / endowments' will be appreciative ! (all are non-profits I have supported for 40 yrs, with a tad left over for the kids).
The only retired folks I know in OP entertainment are in Vancouver BC and have plenty of PT opportunities (but one became a PT city bus / transit driver). I know two other retiree radio broadcasters who also keep pretty busy working PT in rural USA stations. Retirees are usually pretty flexible and dependable as employees.
