cj
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Hi all,
I haven't been around in a while...
Here's the deal: I retired after 32 years in Corporate America (only 2 different companies in all that time). Loved my job, even when I left, but didn't need the income anymore and wanted more time for me, so I left on good terms. After a couple months off, I took a part-time job for peanuts at my church - not for the money (obviously) but to serve and to keep some structure in my life, which I like. After 7 months of that, I'm finding that there are some style issues that really get on my nerves, and I don't think I want to do it regularly much longer.
In the meantime, I've kept in touch with my old work buddies, and they are still up to their ears in projects. My ex-boss (who is the greatest boss ever) wants me back in any way she can get me. She offered 2-3 days per week, any way I wanted to do it. It actually appeals to me, because I could pick my projects, still have contact with my old cronies (I really like these people), have something stimulating to do, make some fun money, and still have a 4-5 day "weekend" every week.
Ex-boss will send me her proposal next week, and the options are to work as a consultant or actually come back as a part-timer, probably 18-20 hours per week. Can you help me with the pros & cons? I know as a consultant I'd probably have more flexibility (hours-wise) and the money would be a lot better. But then I'd have to do all the tax jazz, which I've never had to do before. As a part-timer, I'd have at least some benefits (which are awesome at this company) and be eligible for bonuses, vacation (4 weeks per year) etc.
In either case, I'd only have to go into the office once or twice a week and can work from home the rest of the time.
Any input? And yes, I know "none of the above" is also an option.
Thanks!
CJ
I haven't been around in a while...
Here's the deal: I retired after 32 years in Corporate America (only 2 different companies in all that time). Loved my job, even when I left, but didn't need the income anymore and wanted more time for me, so I left on good terms. After a couple months off, I took a part-time job for peanuts at my church - not for the money (obviously) but to serve and to keep some structure in my life, which I like. After 7 months of that, I'm finding that there are some style issues that really get on my nerves, and I don't think I want to do it regularly much longer.
In the meantime, I've kept in touch with my old work buddies, and they are still up to their ears in projects. My ex-boss (who is the greatest boss ever) wants me back in any way she can get me. She offered 2-3 days per week, any way I wanted to do it. It actually appeals to me, because I could pick my projects, still have contact with my old cronies (I really like these people), have something stimulating to do, make some fun money, and still have a 4-5 day "weekend" every week.
Ex-boss will send me her proposal next week, and the options are to work as a consultant or actually come back as a part-timer, probably 18-20 hours per week. Can you help me with the pros & cons? I know as a consultant I'd probably have more flexibility (hours-wise) and the money would be a lot better. But then I'd have to do all the tax jazz, which I've never had to do before. As a part-timer, I'd have at least some benefits (which are awesome at this company) and be eligible for bonuses, vacation (4 weeks per year) etc.
In either case, I'd only have to go into the office once or twice a week and can work from home the rest of the time.
Any input? And yes, I know "none of the above" is also an option.
Thanks!
CJ