What is (or will be) your second career? - Page 3

HFWR · 05-05-2008, 08:18 PM

Old blues man.

chinaco · 05-06-2008, 02:00 AM

Second career? I figure people either work because they need the money, or it is a social outlet, or a hobby.

We will be FI. If I do something... it is likely to motivated by my interest.

HFWR has the right idea. Bend dem gitar strangs!

walkinwood · 05-06-2008, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by frayne

Retired now for three years and worked for a major tax prep firm this past tax season. Not really a second career more of a part time job when the weather is too crummy for golfing and motorcycle riding.

Frayne,
I've thought of doing this too, but wondered if it payed enough to make it worth the effort. I have no tax background, but am pretty sure I can learn what's needed for the job. Working for part of the year appeals to me - especially, if I feel the need for a supplemental income in ER.

Walt34 · 05-06-2008, 06:53 AM

One guy I worked with wanted to sell fish from the side of the road, and he did that for several years after retirement. Not for me, it's too hot in the summer, too cold in the winter.

Another works 2-3 days a week for minimum wage at the golf course shop. Being an employee he gets free golf and sometimes free food from the restaurant.

I'm going back to work to buy some toys. A travel trailer if I can talk DW into going, if not I may go by myself or get a light sport aircraft and bore holes in the sky. Perhaps an ultralight - I've never flown one of those. No skydiving though, I think people who jump out of perfectly good airplanes are nuts.

hankster · 05-06-2008, 10:58 AM

I want to take the place of Guy what's-his-name on the Food Network show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives". Ah yes..... traveling around the U.S. in a classic Camaro convertible, sampling food from various establishments

cute fuzzy bunny · 05-06-2008, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by hankster

Guy what's-his-name

Maybe not so great a deal. When he won the "next food network star" (or whatever it was) contest, the foodtv network got to use him in an unlimited capacity for a fairly cheap salary for several years. And man, is there a single show they have running now that he isnt shoved into?

I call him "the food networks bitch". Makes my wife giggle.

ajs56 · 05-06-2008, 12:06 PM

Seems like everyone has a different take on a second or FIRE career. I enjoy these discussions.

My goal is to FIRE within a couple of years, by age 52-53. We have some rental units to manage, so it will be nice to have that be my "day job" at only 5-10 hours/week.

Once FIREd I would like to expand my long time avocation of performing music into writing music and also general writing and photography for periodicals, etc. I never felt comfortable with the idea of earning a living as an writer or artist (and neither did my DW or kids...), but we have worked hard toward FIRE to enable the pursuit of these passions.

We also have a 40 acre farm to maintain, but that is like therapy for DW and I.

Happy FIRE folks!

ziggy29 · 05-06-2008, 12:43 PM

Not sure yet. I'm hoping to find something I both enjoy and can do largely on my terms (as in number of hours worked, which hours I worked, et cetera).

frayne · 05-06-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by walkinwood

Frayne,
I've thought of doing this too, but wondered if it payed enough to make it worth the effort. I have no tax background, but am pretty sure I can learn what's needed for the job. Working for part of the year appeals to me - especially, if I feel the need for a supplemental income in ER.

The pay isn't all that great but depends on the amount of time you work and the number of tax returns you do. I took the course to learn more about doing my own taxes more than anything else and did taxes just to see how I liked it. From taking the tax classes I learned enough that it made sense to set up an HSA. Plus continuing education classes on tax stuff keeps my brain from going into atrophy. I did enjoy the work and the people and will probably contimue to do it until I get bored and decide to do something else.

Orchidflower · 05-07-2008, 09:39 AM

I'm with those who want to be the next road person for "Drive Ins, Diner and Dives." Looks like a blast to me!

cardude · 05-07-2008, 12:01 PM

I'm thinking about being a manwhore.............

Moemg · 05-07-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Orchidflower

I'm with those who want to be the next road person for "Drive Ins, Diner and Dives." Looks like a blast to me!

I'm in as long as I don't have to eat deep fried Twinkies !

cute fuzzy bunny · 05-07-2008, 03:19 PM

I was a freelance gynecologist for a while after I retired, but my wife has nixed taking up that excellent second career again.

Turns out she's rather inflexible about some things...

Moemg · 05-07-2008, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by cute fuzzy bunny

I was a freelance gynecologist for a while after I retired, but my wife has nixed taking up that excellent second career again.

Turns out she's rather inflexible about some things...

Did she at least let you keep the stirrups ?

mathjak107 · 05-07-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by cute fuzzy bunny

I was a freelance gynecologist for a while after I retired, but my wife has nixed taking up that excellent second career again.

Turns out she's rather inflexible about some things...

me toooo, im up to my elbows in work

AMATEUR GYNECOLOGIST, HONK FOR FREE EXAM

REWahoo · 05-07-2008, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Moemg

Did she at least let you keep the stirrups ?

Wait for it...

cute fuzzy bunny · 05-07-2008, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by REWahoo

Wait for it...

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Originally Posted by Moemg

Did she at least let you keep the stirrups ?

Since she was my last patient, yes. I had to take some accelerated depreciation on my capital equipment that year though.

dm · 05-07-2008, 06:58 PM

I play golf for money. Since Ive started keeping track it looks like I'm not very good at it.

enfp · 05-13-2008, 08:45 PM

[quote=Sarah in SC;652926]I have also thought of volunteering with Water Missions International, taking self-contained water systems in to areas without potable water. "

I have a friend who volunteers with them and knows all the people if you want me to hook you up, let me know.

figner · 05-14-2008, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by mathjak107

me toooo, im up to my elbows in work

I'm shocked no-one has picked up this one and run with it yet...

05-05-2008, 08:18 PM	#41
HFWR Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: May 2005 Location: DFW Posts: 5,145	Old blues man. __________________ Have Funds, Will Retire I will now proceed to entangle the entire area...

05-06-2008, 02:00 AM	#42
chinaco Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,539	Second career? I figure people either work because they need the money, or it is a social outlet, or a hobby. We will be FI. If I do something... it is likely to motivated by my interest. HFWR has the right idea. Bend dem gitar strangs! __________________ Disclaimer: I make no warranty or guarantee about the accuracy or completeness of this information. I am not a financial planner, my comments only represent my opinion.

05-06-2008, 06:53 AM	#44
Walt34 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: WV Panhandle Posts: 1,060	One guy I worked with wanted to sell fish from the side of the road, and he did that for several years after retirement. Not for me, it's too hot in the summer, too cold in the winter. Another works 2-3 days a week for minimum wage at the golf course shop. Being an employee he gets free golf and sometimes free food from the restaurant. I'm going back to work to buy some toys. A travel trailer if I can talk DW into going, if not I may go by myself or get a light sport aircraft and bore holes in the sky. Perhaps an ultralight - I've never flown one of those. No skydiving though, I think people who jump out of perfectly good airplanes are nuts. __________________ Retired six years ago at age 52

05-06-2008, 10:58 AM	#45
hankster Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 188	I want to take the place of Guy what's-his-name on the Food Network show "Diners, Drive-ins and Dives". Ah yes..... traveling around the U.S. in a classic Camaro convertible, sampling food from various establishments __________________ "There is no dignity quite so impressive, and no independence quite so important, as living within your means." Calvin Coolidge

05-06-2008, 12:06 PM	#47
ajs56 Dryer sheet aficionado Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 39	Seems like everyone has a different take on a second or FIRE career. I enjoy these discussions. My goal is to FIRE within a couple of years, by age 52-53. We have some rental units to manage, so it will be nice to have that be my "day job" at only 5-10 hours/week. Once FIREd I would like to expand my long time avocation of performing music into writing music and also general writing and photography for periodicals, etc. I never felt comfortable with the idea of earning a living as an writer or artist (and neither did my DW or kids...), but we have worked hard toward FIRE to enable the pursuit of these passions. We also have a 40 acre farm to maintain, but that is like therapy for DW and I. Happy FIRE folks! __________________ Best! -AJ

05-06-2008, 12:43 PM	#48
ziggy29 Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas Hill Country Posts: 1,699	Not sure yet. I'm hoping to find something I both enjoy and can do largely on my terms (as in number of hours worked, which hours I worked, et cetera). __________________ FIRE Clock: 11:36 PM. When it's midnight, I can be FIREd!

05-07-2008, 09:39 AM	#50
Orchidflower Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Il-Ia. border Posts: 904	I'm with those who want to be the next road person for "Drive Ins, Diner and Dives." Looks like a blast to me! __________________ "Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." -- Confucius

05-07-2008, 12:01 PM	#51
cardude Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 88	I'm thinking about being a manwhore.............

05-07-2008, 03:19 PM	#53
cute fuzzy bunny Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hot cross bun Posts: 21,411	I was a freelance gynecologist for a while after I retired, but my wife has nixed taking up that excellent second career again. Turns out she's rather inflexible about some things... __________________ Mr. Poopyhead

05-07-2008, 06:58 PM	#58
dm Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 223	I play golf for money. Since Ive started keeping track it looks like I'm not very good at it.

05-13-2008, 08:45 PM	#59
enfp Dryer sheet aficionado Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 43	[quote=Sarah in SC;652926]I have also thought of volunteering with Water Missions International, taking self-contained water systems in to areas without potable water. " I have a friend who volunteers with them and knows all the people if you want me to hook you up, let me know.

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