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I retired 15 years ago, then found I was in demand part time from many sources. I have a valid CDL permit and employes are begging for drivers. They love people who are mature and dont destroy their equipment. Older workers show up on time and dont mind working, and dont hand them any crap. So far my biggest problem has been that after a while they keep wanting you to work more and more hours until part-time work becomes almost full time.

The biggest complaint I hear from employers is that todays kids dont seem to have a good work ethic. I have cut back now to working very little, only a couple of days a week,but even at that there are jobs available.

The pay isnt great but it keeps a few bucks in your pocket and keeps you busy. Why waste time on a golf course when there are parts to deliver and people to enjoy speaking to. Tractor-trailer rigs to be taken to the garage for maintenance ,and wrecks to be hauled in.In the meantime there are always volunteer Rescue Squads who need drivers, no pay, but very rewarding, and between jobs popping in to Free Republic. There are tons of jobs waiting to be filled. You dont have to be a Walmart greeter. The nice thing about retirement income is if you get bored or you can look for another. You belong to the KMA club.
You can always tell the employer Kiss My Azz. and leave.

Dittos here.

I "semi-retired" 7 years ago (age 51). After a career in the fast lane, I left to work for myself, part time. I have a degree in accounting and started a little book keeping business. Started out with 3 clients, but one grew to the point that his work pays me enough to pay all my bills. I work "full time" (5-6 hrs a day) 2 weeks of the month. The rest of the time is variable, depending on the season. My time is fully flexible except the second week of the month---when I pay bills, taxes, etc. I take long trips and can adjust my work to fit my schedule.

After a couple of years I joined with my sister buying old houses for remodel and resale. I now do about one house a year---my profit varies from $5k to $35k per project. This pays for my travel. I am starting to tap my retirment funds a little and will do so until age 62 when SS kicks in.

For younger persons contemplating "bridge jobs", you might want to consider getting an accounting degree or some other qualification that gives you a "skill" you can sell. It sure worked for me.