I'm looking for some ideas for a relative of mine...20 years of experience as a lawyer, some as a federal prosecutor, some corporate, some independent (hang out a shingle). Now he's looking for something different to do for ~5 years before the big R. Needs to keep busy (not ready to sit around the house all day) and keep some money coming in, although he doesn't need big bucks. Can anyone suggest some good ideas for an ex-lawyer...a career when he can leverage his skills (writing/communicating/organizing/critical thinking/analysis) but not actually practice law?
Some ideas that I came up with:
1) Real estate - could be a variety of things
- buy a few properties and rent them out
- support real estate transactions in some capacity (realtor, mortgage broker)
2) Small business
- buy & operate a franchise
Any others? I know there are some lawyers on the board...would appreciate suggestions.
Some ideas that I came up with:
1) Real estate - could be a variety of things
- buy a few properties and rent them out
- support real estate transactions in some capacity (realtor, mortgage broker)
2) Small business
- buy & operate a franchise
Any others? I know there are some lawyers on the board...would appreciate suggestions.