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Most of the people that I worked with in the school district have retired, or gotten other jobs. All an employer can do is verify that I did work there, nothing else. My manager at H&R Block will give me a reference, though.
I have two colleagues who retired in May. One is 56 and the other 57. Both got jobs working at Starbucks (though they do have to stand, I assume, you said you didn't want to stand). The amazing thing is that after 6 months, they will get some medical and dental benefits.
Starbucks is very friendly in hiring older folks or retirees.
All an employer can do is verify that I did work there, nothing else.
While this technically true, it is legal to ask the prior employer, "Would you hire this person again?" If a "no" is received, I would guess the prospect of being hired by someone else might be bleak.
Nope, the old ankle (from ankle surgery) would most likely swell up like a balloon (perhaps a little smaller) and my right hip (hip replacement) could definitely start talking to me. Job has to be a "sit down, desk/computer" type.
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I have two colleagues who retired in May. One is 56 and the other 57. Both got jobs working at Starbucks (though they do have to stand, I assume, you said you didn't want to stand). The amazing thing is that after 6 months, they will get some medical and dental benefits.
Starbucks is very friendly in hiring older folks or retirees.
Temp agencies don't have any work, and are a complete joke. There's a post in the Unemployment Forum about temp agencies, and most people agree with this.
I work event security, and at least they do have work. But I'm still looking for a full time job, and if it ever happens, I'll go off of SS.
So far temp agencies have been pointless and useless for me in Florida. Even the same agency that always found work for me in Dallas have not responded to me at all her in the Tampa area.
moved ... before you go off of SS, please check it out. Without looking it up again, I think that you can do that only if you repay all SS earned so far.
Ok, since I was unemployed for a few years and having a very difficult time finding another job, I was very happy when I turned 62 a month ago and able to apply/get my Early Retirement/SS. All of my unemployment benefits had run out, so no more money there. So, without any money coming in for me at all, this SS was excellent choice for me. Anyway, due to age, some physical limitations (3 past surgeries) and no college degree and/or certification, I'm still having a hard time even finding a part-time job and wondering if anyone else is in the same situation? I want a "desk job" using a computer, since I can no longer lift/move around heavy things, stand too long. I use to be able to work in a warehouse, stockroom and do some delivery work, but seems like those days are gone now. So, I'm 100% content with getting SS, but would like a little bit more money coming in for wife and I.
It's extremely nice having money coming in without "job stress" going on anymore, but......
You sound like a nice fun guy but as an employer, I want someone to tell me what they CAN do for me. I want them to be excited and care about the position not just a paycheck. I don't want to hear about limitations and surgeries. (I have a disability and long ago I learned, people just want the job done - I talk about it here just to vent b/c no one really cares - bottom line). I wouldn't brag about being on SS either - just say you have other income if that comes up. Employers want you there for the long term - not to up and leave after a period of training.
Maybe a nursing home, adult facility, hospital front desk, something like that. Go out and check out the places that seem to hire older workers.
Also, you like the water - how about at a marina?
As already stated, I'm only looking for a part-time job. A person can simply say "I've got other income", but that statement may not set well with some employers. Sometimes, an employer will try and get out of a person where the other income is coming from. If not told a good enough answer, an employer can definitely think a person is withholding info asked about......that isn't good either! Working in a marina would definitely be weekend work.......wife would say "no, no".......and I'd agree.
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You sound like a nice fun guy but as an employer, I want someone to tell me what they CAN do for me. I want them to be excited and care about the position not just a paycheck. I don't want to hear about limitations and surgeries. (I have a disability and long ago I learned, people just want the job done - I talk about it here just to vent b/c no one really cares - bottom line). I wouldn't brag about being on SS either - just say you have other income if that comes up. Employers want you there for the long term - not to up and leave after a period of training.
Maybe a nursing home, adult facility, hospital front desk, something like that. Go out and check out the places that seem to hire older workers.
Also, you like the water - how about at a marina?
I am receiving Survivor's Benefits and recently obtained a part time job through my state's employment service. I'm working as an office manager for an appliance repair company, 30 hrs. per week, $9.00 per hour. It fills the budget gap perfectly and best of all, I have no coworkers! Check your state's employment service.
Remember now, I'm ONLY looking for a part-time job, so I can be "picky".
Unless you have been living under a rock you must know that there are millions of underemployed people in this country. As their unemployment benefits run out these people are snapping up part-time jobs and sometimes several in order to stay afloat. So, if you are serious about getting a job, maybe now is not the time to be so "picky".
Have you ever thought about what would happen if your wife lost her job? Yes, that is a possibility in today's financial environment. Or maybe someday soon she will realize that all of your enduring quirky personality traits will not make up for the fact that you are contributing very little financially to the household. I bet she expects you to get a job even though she has put stipulations on the hours and days you are allowed to work. Of course, maybe she is the type of woman who likes to take care of a child/man financially. Good luck to you!
You appear to have narrowed where you'll work and what kind of work you're willing to do. I fear you're going to have a hard time of it unless you broaden your parameters. However, you're in a very enviable position since you don't need medical coverage. Why not just take it easy for a while until the job market gets better?
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) and my right hip (hip replacement) could definitely start talking to me. Job has to be a "sit down, desk/computer" type.
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