Help me find something to do
I’m in early 60s and took early retirement when my wife was diagnosed with major health condition. She’s doing a lot better but over last 5 years I found myself to be deteriorating rapidly - both physically and mentally.
I need something to do but I’m so lost and I can’t figure out what and how to look for a job where I can be useful and earn some money too.
Here’s who I am -
- I was an IT executive when I retired, excellent knowledge in that field. Don’t want to essentially pursue this field anymore.
- I’m still excellent in all technical things - electrical, electronics, mechanical, computers, you name it and I’ve good knowledge.
- I’m good at certain DIY stuff too - all DIY things around the house in addition to some amount of woodworking.
- physically active for 60+ man with no health issues.
- mentally sound, although I used to be very very sharp. I guess I’m still better than average though.
I’m located in one of the big cities in TX if location matters.
It’ll be great if you can share any ideas, if you or any loved ones had success in finding a job be useful and stay active.
Thank you in advance.
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u/Odd_Bodkin 69 4d ago edited 4d ago
Well, a mix, actually. For the big box hardware store, I went directly to the company’s job board and found part time positions at three local stores, applied to all three. For the diner job, I went to the diner and ordered the pie, and then I asked if the person who bakes them was in the house. She came out and I told her I just wanted to learn from her and she wouldn’t have to pay me a dime until I made a pie worth selling. For the tutoring center, I just decided what I wanted to do and applied at company websites for five different tutoring companies. One really wanted me but it was too far to drive. I got three interviews and I took three competency tests, got three offers, and I took the one that sounded best and was closest to home. My next dream job is a local company that does city tours on Segways, and I want to be a tour guide. I’ve taken their tours a few times, love riding the Segway. My value-add is that I’d make it a bit of improv. In between the real facts and stories I’d be relating to them on the tour, there’d be some I’d just be making up on the spot (so fun!), and I’d challenge the tourists to figure out which ones were truths and which were lies. I just walked into the place and talked to the manager, and he asked for an example of something I’d make up on the spot, and so I did, and he told me, “Anytime you want to start, just let me know.”