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I retired at 62, 3 yrs before I planned to but company had other plans for me. I did childcare for 3 yrs to supplement my early SS and that was for necessities of life...
I had the energy and the families loved me and I had made the contacts, bit business in many parts of the US. and cash $$$.
One could also look at the caregiver world, another big business. Loved one trying to keep their loved ones at home vs assisted living situations.
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OP mentioned EXTRA money, not necessities.
I have found quite a few expensive hobbies / habits in retirement, that make it handy to have a few sources of extra cash flow.
I always had OT / PT jobs to fund my bad habits BEFORE retirement, so would be expected I might do the same during 40+ yrs of retirement (as able )
My jobs have usually been very fun, engaging, adventurous so... when possible... pick up some extra bucks for the next personal adventure.
Tho I do enjoy retirement gigs that pay me to travel internationally.
At some point it will be 'traveled-out', so will probably drive an airport bus so I can hear about the travels of others. (not cuz I need the dough, just something to do at night (I don't have / don't want a TV)).
yep , we too have lots of hobbies that take a considerable amount of money ..
our photography and my drumming consume the most . so i work a day a week to support this stuff . this way my wife can't really complain about what my studio time runs a month
- Pet sitter. We went away for 5 days. We have 3 weenie dogs. Paid the pet sitter $270. She is a retired lady who has maturity and integrity. Absolute trust is worth the premium cost.
- Fix it guy. My mother in law lived in a condo complex in Scottsdale, Az. Bill the "fix it" guy came by and for a minimum fee of $40 for the first hour would fix anything in the house that needed fixing. He was always booked solid.
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