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re: Retiring, part time work suggestions?

Posted on 8/7/20 at 10:37 pm to
Posted by VABuckeye
NOVA
Member since Dec 2007
38283 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 10:37 pm to
Tree poisoner
Posted by 9Fiddy
19th Hole
Member since Jan 2007
67158 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 10:41 pm to
My dad retired as an oilfield executive and now drives a school bus at 72 years old. He loves it. It keeps him up early and lets him stay productive.
Posted by chinese58
NELA. after 30 years in Dallas.
Member since Jun 2004
33959 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 10:42 pm to
Call people and tell them you're with Microsoft, and their computer has a problem you can fix. You may have to learn to speak English as though you are a foreigner to qualify for that one.
Posted by ClampClampington
Nebraska
Member since Jun 2017
4051 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 10:56 pm to
You’ll have to bid but most customers have a pretty good idea of what it will cost to get the job done, and that’s based off loaded miles. You make your money by finding a front haul up to Indiana and ideally finding something else once you get to Atlanta. You’ll make good money if you can avoid many deadhead miles

I’m not too familiar with that type of hauling, but I’d Wave Express is a dispatch company they should be able to tighten up your round. Of course, they will skim some off what the customer is willing to pay but you’ll find some direct contacts pretty quick if you run some consistent lanes
This post was edited on 8/7/20 at 11:00 pm
Posted by SPEEDY
2005 Tiger Smack Poster of the Year
Member since Dec 2003
88396 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 10:56 pm to
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Most third party companies like that let the drivers bid/set just a total payment, so you're not being paid by mile, but whatever bid you make.




From that link:

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At Wave Express, we’re intentional about helping drivers understand just how much money they can make. Our current pay rate is up to $1.42/mile. At that rate, you can make $125,000 or more.






This post was edited on 8/7/20 at 11:00 pm
Posted by AU66
Northport Al
Member since Sep 2006
3314 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 10:59 pm to
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What did you do to be able to retire at 55?


Got lucky and married a pretty blonde 22 yr old bank teller that slowly worked her way up through the ranks to become a $120,000/yr compliance analyst/ advisor that works remote.
Posted by ClampClampington
Nebraska
Member since Jun 2017
4051 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:01 pm to
That’s gotta be a loaded mile (once you have picked it up)
Posted by rebel cat
Member since Mar 2020
1565 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:02 pm to
non-profit
Posted by LSUMANINVA
West Virginia
Member since Sep 2004
9558 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:18 pm to
Baseball/softball umpire and/or volleyball referee.
Posted by TBoy
Kalamazoo
Member since Dec 2007
29173 posts
Posted on 8/7/20 at 11:41 pm to
Work for an airline, fly standby for almost nothing.
Posted by makersmark1
earth
Member since Oct 2011
21621 posts
Posted on 8/8/20 at 5:55 am to
Part time at a golf course as a cart guy.

Caddying.

Tutoring.

Model patient for med school.
Posted by GeauxWrek
Somewhere b/w Houston and BR
Member since Sep 2010
5022 posts
Posted on 8/8/20 at 6:11 am to
Get a boat. Use to as 'Gram selfie shooting studio for all the thots
Posted by ksayetiger
Centenary Gents
Member since Jul 2007
70474 posts
Posted on 8/8/20 at 6:21 am to
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Limo driver


work some funerals too. get a discount for your nearing death ceremony.
Posted by baldona
Florida
Member since Feb 2016
24491 posts
Posted on 8/8/20 at 6:46 am to
I’d do something construction wise, as said with raw land is a great idea. You work 7-5 time wise, bid your jobs and only do the fun ones, and work the days you want.

I always thought it would be fun owning a piece of machinery to rent out like a bobcat, stump grinder, mini excavator, etc.

The only real negative is the investment in the machinery. And of course learning to use it if you don’t know how.
Posted by thegreatboudini
Member since Oct 2008
7298 posts
Posted on 8/8/20 at 6:51 am to
I plan to work at a golf course when I retire just to give me something to do 3-4 days a week.
Posted by X82ndTiger
USA
Member since Sep 2004
2542 posts
Posted on 8/8/20 at 6:52 am to
Posted by WaydownSouth
Stratton Oakmont
Member since Nov 2018
11360 posts
Posted on 8/8/20 at 6:53 am to
Lowe’s
Posted by escatawpabuckeye
Member since Jan 2013
1057 posts
Posted on 8/8/20 at 6:55 am to
traveling/mobile notary
Posted by Shaun176
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2008
3181 posts
Posted on 8/8/20 at 7:32 am to
If you plan on living in the 5th wheel, you can volunteer at the state parks. It doesn't pay, but you get to stay in the park for free which cuts your living expenses and will give you something to do.
Posted by deltaland
Member since Mar 2011
103968 posts
Posted on 8/8/20 at 7:36 am to
You could always give out blowjobs for 40 dollars. Flexible hours, work from home or on the road. Cash only business
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