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No I use too work   I retired early and got on social security before its all gone 46 yrs. and thats enough

I am retired and drawing SS but I have a small shipping business that supplements my income. I also help my wife with a couple part time jobs she has. We are the main support of her extended family in a third world country. 

i've been self employed most of my life as an owner operatot trucker, mostly all union jobs around boston.. ubfortunitly the boom ended as predicted, i recently just sold off my truckk,needed the money to survive , now i looking for a new career.....god won't let me down,.

Yvonne57

daren1, I wish you all the luck in finding a new career. I hear there's new oil fields opening up in South Texas. They need workers. Good luck. yvonne57

Yes, i work, I am lucky one, I have never been without a job --  I will continue to work as long as I can.. Pick a field that pays well but has little competition for employment and you will do well.  I sell pianos, Not much competition for my job  but it pays well and I have never had a bill collector call me in my life, and its been a long one!  I also am a musician although I limit myself to that now as I get older, I don't have the desire to work late at night anymore.  Some jobs you must travel to as I traveled to where I am today because pianos are a big business here, other parts it is not, so often I hear from folks in my home town in Ohio...."How can you make a living selling pianos?"..  Example, If i were to sell fishing poles and shotguns, I would do much better in Ohio than I would here in Northern California...

Yvonne57

Neat job Vinny. It sounds cool. r/yvonne57

I'am in the printing field,lost my job last year and having a hard time finding another one.

Yvonne57

ClevelandRick, that's terrible. I'm sorry to hear that you lost your job. That's a heart breaker. I hope something comes up for you soon. And your home life is bad too? I'll be praying for you. regards/yvonne57

Yes, I am a musician. Currently, I am working as an accompanying pianist and piano teacher.

Yvonne57

Vinny sells piano's Papitou, maybe you guys should get together!!! r/yvonne57

I work in the Printing Industry, have done so for the last 45 years, can't wait till retirement, getting up each day at 5.00 am and driving an hour +( each way),  each day is starting to be tiring. printing over the years has certainly changed, everthing now is going digital and so will the craft of printing. If i could do it all over again i wouldn't. lol.

Yvonne57

bulletman, Flip & ClevelandRick were in the printing business too - isn't that a coincidence? And Vinny and Papitou are in the music industry. Wow, what a small world!

I didn't intend for this question to be offensive to anyone when I asked it. If some ppl on this site could stop twisting around my intentions it would be nice. Everyone knows if you see a question that you don't like YOU DON'T HAVE TO ANSWER IT, MOVE ON,  I DO INSTEAD OF trying to argue with someone about it JUST move on, there a PLENTY of other questions to answer. I asked this simple question and knew I was going to get negative feedback from someone. If it was one of those derogatory sex questions, I could understand ppl getting upset. I want to thank the ppl that stood up in my defense and saw that I wasn't tryin to put anyone down, that is not in my nature.

country bumpkin

Sorry for the crap! *~* I hope you have a good weekend spacy and don't work to hard.

Self employed Interior Designer and its hard work! but I love it in fact I eat and sleep the job ok Im weird! xx

country bumpkin

Hi Mel: I have not made the chicken recipe yet. I have been in clinicals almost everyday so dinner has been only things I can make that are quick and easy. Also my son goes to work after school and I want to make it on a night when he's home to enjoy it. I hope to make it soon. I clean houses for a living but I have just finished 6 months of classes to become a phlebotomist.

country bumpkin

Sorry Mel, I told you about my carrier path just now because I thought you were the one who asked this question but I see now that it was spaceghost. LOL

Yvonne57

melandrupert, sounds like a fun job. You are lucky. r/yvonne57

I quit my job ten years ago as a bond broker and never had a 9 to 5 job again. I have a hobby that generates income. I'm fortunate that my wife still works Were both 60 years old and SS is around the corner for the two of us. We've been very fortunate in that we are financially secure at this time. I wish everyone out there having a tough time the best of luck in what ever your pursuits are. This economy sucks, and we just have to endure till things turn around.

I am now semi-retired.I have been self employed in the building trade virtually my entire life apart from a couple of stints driving trucks.(Something I just had to get out of my system). I only do small jobs now.mainly for people I have known for a long time.I spend a lot of time at home because we have an invalid daughter who my wife cares for full time with my help to do the heavy lifting.

Yvonne57

Tommyh, sounds like you and your wife are constantly busy. I hope you have someone that can come in and help you once in a while? I've heard that helps when you are attending to an invalid child or parent or anyone. Take care. Regards/yvonne57

i work in a casino talk about a variety of people everyday wow

Yvonne57

clu - do you like working in a casino? My Husband and I are going to Vegas and I've often wondered what the employees think of us? Is it hard or is it fun? Should we tip anyone specific that works there? The croupier, drink servers, etc? yvonne57

what sort of work do you do or want to do?

 I work part time as a substitute teacher.. I am a FULLTIME mom. After dad passes I will have to find a full time position..Even if I have to leave the school system. (which would break my heart).

Yvonne57

Is your Dad that bad off now Jenn, I'm so sorry to hear that. Bless you, yvonne57

Sorry Saceghost...I kind of find your question offensive (to some of the folks who come onto this site) I myslef am disabled and have been on social security disability for the last 10 years and I never would ask such a question as the way that you are phrasing it...it sounds demeaning to me...my own personal opinion...I do not mean to offend you but I do find the phrasing of your question offensive....(:

And who do you think you are?

i work in a casino talk about a variety of people everyday wow

I have done my time, (dont mean in prison) lol, now enjoying early retirement.

Whenever I pray, I ask God to lead me to the job He wants me to have so that I can support myself and be a better example for my three sons. I do not have a job right now, but  have some income from investments my Dad made for me when I was a kid.  I also have a note on property I sold a couple of years ago.  I NEED TO WORK. 
I obtained an "administrative support" certificate this year, updating my clerical and computer skills.  I am learning to be a tax preparer, in hopes that I will be working for one of the tax preparing offices (H&R Block, Liberty Tax, etc.)
It is very difficult to find work in the Central Valley. I only worked part time when my sons were young, and hindsight tells me we would all have been better off had I worked FT. I have worked as a typist, account clerk,  secretary/bookkeeper,  substitute teacher, 21 dealer, retail sales (Macy's-like store and Home Depot), receptionist, fast-food deli,  usher, and electrician.  I type 80 wpm and operate a 10-key at nearly 24,000 kpm.  I just applied to the IRS (Fresno is one of their main sites) and have passed the initial weeding.  Please keep me in your prayers (or karma) that something will come along soon.

country bumpkin

You inspire me!

" Fortunately I had the foresight to see a good-thing under the (Clinton) administration & made a perverible (bundle) in the stock market when the market was breakin records vertually every week." ''Thank-you very much ! "