tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post6840357247701557040..comments2024-03-17T04:14:05.997-05:00Comments on Sam, Coffee, Money, & Thyme: Money Monday-Earning a Living, Living a LifeSAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-282028337910678582022-04-28T16:10:40.302-05:002022-04-28T16:10:40.302-05:00These activities were NOT all in the same time fra...These activities were NOT all in the same time frame. When I worked full-time, I might buy two or three machines in one weekend and none for months, depending on my time to go to garage sales and availability of machines. Most were hit or miss over a few years. Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-14087197683743376532022-04-26T11:23:27.824-05:002022-04-26T11:23:27.824-05:00I thought being a barista would be fun, but only i...I thought being a barista would be fun, but only in a local small business, not a company store.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-84228437745273878712022-04-26T11:22:25.114-05:002022-04-26T11:22:25.114-05:00I think project work and subbing are my best optio...I think project work and subbing are my best options. For him, the back up things at his dealership group are easy fits.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-50706484750409038832022-04-26T11:21:08.334-05:002022-04-26T11:21:08.334-05:00No doubt! I'm less nice though do won't co...No doubt! I'm less nice though do won't commit beyond my own needs and preference.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-8577230270084848032022-04-26T11:20:23.715-05:002022-04-26T11:20:23.715-05:00Most seem not totally retired, but able to live fr...Most seem not totally retired, but able to live frugally.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-6242817603946910312022-04-26T11:19:48.989-05:002022-04-26T11:19:48.989-05:00I'm less panicked about living expenses but mo...I'm less panicked about living expenses but more motivated by "fun", travel, entertaining, seeing kids living a ways away. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-62500020309674874092022-04-26T11:18:40.518-05:002022-04-26T11:18:40.518-05:00He's not actually a mechanic so wouldn't w...He's not actually a mechanic so wouldn't want the responsibility of verifying second hand, but he loves talking cars. I just saw a need for people to supervise testing days.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-75107684535902040742022-04-26T11:16:34.999-05:002022-04-26T11:16:34.999-05:00A good caterer is a god send in a community.A good caterer is a god send in a community.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-2944589795089113562022-04-26T08:15:44.581-05:002022-04-26T08:15:44.581-05:00We don't really want part time jobs-we more wa...We don't really want part time jobs-we more want flexible jobs, take or not take based on our personal schedule first. Technically, we should have more than enough to live off. IT's the extras I'm aiming for. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-67853139400185198442022-04-26T08:14:27.974-05:002022-04-26T08:14:27.974-05:00His friend drove bus for seven years after retirin...His friend drove bus for seven years after retiring form the police force. Neither of us though would want a firm scheduled job though. Flea markets-that's what I was trying to think of with the semi regular garage sales. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-2216103363524205472022-04-26T08:13:03.912-05:002022-04-26T08:13:03.912-05:00I think he's most excited to not be working in...I think he's most excited to not be working in the winter and being able to take off and travel whenever we want! A little extra cash will help that be practical.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-87215115163399570382022-04-26T08:12:02.347-05:002022-04-26T08:12:02.347-05:00You sure had a lot of income earning activities. You sure had a lot of income earning activities. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-67205037249643433292022-04-26T08:11:25.105-05:002022-04-26T08:11:25.105-05:00We've both been lucky that we've enjoyed o...We've both been lucky that we've enjoyed our careers. For him though, its his hard schedule as he ages. For me, it's wanting to move on and do things at my own leisure. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-73731615530602478382022-04-26T08:10:27.474-05:002022-04-26T08:10:27.474-05:00That's a really nice card to get as a send off...That's a really nice card to get as a send off from the work space. I have lots of ideas for fun as well. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-73806290614148702352022-04-26T08:09:39.365-05:002022-04-26T08:09:39.365-05:00Of course we can't won't do it all-it real...Of course we can't won't do it all-it really was just brainstorming. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-89566955790750896202022-04-25T20:54:32.243-05:002022-04-25T20:54:32.243-05:00Yeah, I often think I'd like to go work in a s...Yeah, I often think I'd like to go work in a store a couple of days a week, just to have a reason to get dressed and to interact with people - and a bit of money is nice too! However, people are not very nice to retail workers...sigh. Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07735339885677950350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-47809968777952842422022-04-25T17:53:31.649-05:002022-04-25T17:53:31.649-05:00Seems like a good idea to plan now, especially acr...Seems like a good idea to plan now, especially across both of your opportunities. Hope you're able to find things that will work but still be enjoyable.Emma Thttps://allthingslists.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-41791249530832273472022-04-25T13:42:18.350-05:002022-04-25T13:42:18.350-05:00You will find your time filling up, just like Hubs...You will find your time filling up, just like Hubs. It is so good to think of all these things beforehand. I remember mom was moving in with us when Hubs retired so I could think of nothing else.Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-10216956582343351392022-04-25T12:11:57.955-05:002022-04-25T12:11:57.955-05:00So many members of the FIRE movement (Financial In...So many members of the FIRE movement (Financial Independence Retire Early) have side gigs and it strikes me as a very smart move in these volatile times! And potentially exciting too!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-23225297595431944362022-04-25T10:47:50.425-05:002022-04-25T10:47:50.425-05:00I admit, I was a bit panicked when I left the work...I admit, I was a bit panicked when I left the workforce to be a SAHM. A few years afterwards DH retired, and I went back to school to earn another degree. I realized that, while I loved the coursework, I did not like being away from my kids during the day, and knew I made the right decision to leave the work force when my first was born. We were always careful with investments, particularly real estate, which is our main source of supplemental income. I also worked as a PT dance instructor, but the pay was small--I did it because I loved it, until I realized I couldn't stand it anymore, and knew it was time to give up. The real estate is something we can do together. I think because my DH is older, I've always thought about how we can spend time together. Meg B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09871105973774159424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-64945638827341270802022-04-25T10:45:41.600-05:002022-04-25T10:45:41.600-05:00Thanks for the kind words and the shout out!
You&#...Thanks for the kind words and the shout out!<br />You've got some great ideas. A retired headteacher friend does exam invigilating & supply teaching and says its a lot less stressful just popping in and keeping her hand in rather than doing the same thing day after day.<br />Not sure if it would work but the AA offer a service where a car expert checks out secondhand cars before the buyer commits to purchasing - I wonder if your husband could do something similar and share his knowledge? xxxVixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05263970600699632661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-71560303575751628442022-04-25T10:23:25.597-05:002022-04-25T10:23:25.597-05:00Sounds like you have some great options for yourse...Sounds like you have some great options for yourself.<br /><br />I have done catering from time to time over the years and will probably do more of that as time to retire becomes closer. I think as long as it is something you really enjoy and can do it on your time frame it is more fun than actual work.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808093713899800649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-9398671898915167492022-04-25T10:13:37.573-05:002022-04-25T10:13:37.573-05:00I'm fortunate that my pension is a defined ben...I'm fortunate that my pension is a defined benefit and I bring in enough income that I don't want need to look for anything extra. I have, though, been working on crochet and knit projects for some time and at some point I'd like to sell them. Sadly, most people aren't willing to pay much more than the cost of supplies, which isn't worth my time and effort. I may try a craft fair this fall to test the waters with the product I've collected.<br /><br />You both certainly have skills and abilities that would lend themselves to a part time job. Subs are always in demand and I suspect your DH wouldn't find it hard to find a position doing some of the things he's currently doing. It would be a matter of not allowing the employers to take advantage and finding yourselves working fulltime again. Maebemehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09706540456819503068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-37226708807512830782022-04-25T10:06:00.766-05:002022-04-25T10:06:00.766-05:00YES... we floated several thoughts before retiring...YES... we floated several thoughts before retiring. Hubby did a couple before going to starting his own business of hauling. Amish neighbor mentioned he was needing someone to haul his horses and that was the start. Mother and Pop did flea markets. Daddy did small engine repairs and yard mowing. Hubby's dad did some insurance selling then went to school bus driving. His mom filled in where she retired from.Chef Owingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232750876170243171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-52912038475537609232022-04-25T09:38:54.449-05:002022-04-25T09:38:54.449-05:00Sounds like some great ideas!
Thanks for the tips,...Sounds like some great ideas!<br />Thanks for the tips, and I hope your dh will be excited about some of the possibilities too.<br />I've been trying to talk my dh into starting a youtube channel or an etsy store, perhaps of woodworking, cnc machine or vintage computer repairs. These are things he enjoys, and I think these days, it is good to have a second stream of income possibilities.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11093313893708262722noreply@blogger.com