You retired folks, do you have a side hustle?

[944 S2]

Real Estate. Got my license and I own rental property.

[Hard-Deck]

Originally Posted by Seahawk

Just let me know.

Thanks brother

[look 171]

Originally Posted by sc_rufctr

I've always had a "side hustle" that I plan of doing for the rest of my life.

Basically I build/repair wheels and old bicycles. I've done a few classic steel framed mountain bikes of late.
I've always made a little bit of money but nothing Earth shattering.

But since Covid the local bike shops have been super busy so some of the local "MAMILS" have been bringing their bikes to me instead.

Good stuff

I wish you live near me but then, I would demand you use only those Campy tools from that tool chest on my bike, nothing else is acceptable. I would have given you my Park truing stand. The only thing missing is a dial indicator but what pro like us need such measuring instrument? It gets used once every three to four years.

[look 171]

Originally Posted by Zeke

I was waiting for that or I was going to post it. A side hustle is no longer on the side when retired. Like Baz, I go out on a very few jobs for regular customers that I like. The ones I didn't care for I let go.

Repairing and restoring antiques is keeping me busy whenever I have time.
(I care for my ill wife first.)

About the only service work I do is on doors and windows that leak or stick. I'm no longer interested nor can I pound nails due to my failed shoulder. Gonna go see about that this morning so I may be laid up for awhile if approved for a 2nd replacement.

The my hustle will be home care and PT. Antiques will have to wait. But guess what? Antiques do that.

Milt, I didn't know you wife is ill. I hope she's OK and get well soon.

[look 171]

People like us who run these small service type business do not really retire. I plan on doing this for some time but tune it back some in a couple more years. This depends if this economy will kick my butt or not? I am lucky to be selective with clients for the past 10+ years.

I am thinking about helping my local home owners on something simple such as, how to get a small construction project off the ground like an addition, or a simple kitchen remodel. I discovered that most people are deathly afraid on how to get it started and the correct people to call. My fees would be 100 bucks for an hour or two of chat chit. Then move on from there to offer suggestion on the how to and issues to look out for. Quick and short and keep the meetings under two hours and fees under 100 bucks just so I can buy a burger or two. I noticed there is a huge need for that service, plus, I can talk too damn much. My drive would be limited to 8-10 miles from home.

[Evans, Marv]

You know what? You should write a book about all of that. I've often thought lots of people would want something like that.

[Bill Douglas]

Originally Posted by look 171

I am thinking about helping my local home owners on something simple such as, how to get a small construction project off the ground like an addition, or a simple kitchen remodel. I discovered that most people are deathly afraid on how to get it started and the correct people to call.

I have a friend Midge who I pay cash to give me a 15 minute update on building projects. Instructions like "A diagonal across there, another joist here, beam 300mm x100mm..." His dog plays with mine for the 15 minutes then he meets wife at the cafe for a free (Bill paid for it) brunch. Works out well.

[ckelly78z]

I have been dabbling in stock market day trading...it is something that I enjoy, that can be done anytime of the year, in any weather, and I don't have to be physically capable of swinging a hammer, or turning a wrench.

It keeps my mind active, investment account bulging, and also in touch with social media trends of the young people. My son, and I bounce strategy ideas off of each other almost daily.

[jhynesrockmtn]

I work part time at a private school. It's turned into a jack of all trades sort of thing. They pay me well for what I do (accounting, some HR, building management, cleaning up puke.....). They also provide a great benefit package for 25 ish hours per week. I'm 58 and now will do this for at least 5 years. My wife and I both work part time now and have a lot of schedule flexibility.

I had to meet the guy who inspects our fire extinguishers yesterday. He's "retired", must be mid 70's. He got bored and started back part time when they asked a few years ago. Someone got injured and others would rather collect unemployment apparently. He's now working full time + trying to get them caught up on inspections that got delayed due to COVID. Super nice guy, old school work ethic for sure.

[Zeke]

Originally Posted by look 171

People like us who run these small service type business do not really retire. I plan on doing this for some time but tune it back some in a couple more years. This depends if this economy will kick my butt or not? I am lucky to be selective with clients for the past 10+ years.

I am thinking about helping my local home owners on something simple such as, how to get a small construction project off the ground like an addition, or a simple kitchen remodel. I discovered that most people are deathly afraid on how to get it started and the correct people to call. My fees would be 100 bucks for an hour or two of chat chit. Then move on from there to offer suggestion on the how to and issues to look out for. Quick and short and keep the meetings under two hours and fees under 100 bucks just so I can buy a burger or two. I noticed there is a huge need for that service, plus, I can talk too damn much. My drive would be limited to 8-10 miles from home.

I looked into that and it's a tough sell. You really can't just point people in the right direction. You have to hold their hand and take them there. Might as well keep being the contractor.

If you can get them to pull the permit as "owner/builder" you've got it made. Otherwise you might as well lay out the insurance papers and tell them all those costs must be paid up front.

The one guy I know who did this had a personality as big as a house and knew every sub contractor for miles around. He was a former city manager who built a major soccer stadium in Carson, CA. When he retired he knew the ropes.

I worked for him a few times and then dumped him. He mostly worked for people who could not be home during the day. That's the hook right there. That isn't the case so much anymore.

[vash]

i'll probably run and manage an apartment complex in San Francisco to save having to pay some company to do it. i can hire a plumber fast as hell.

[jamesnmlaw]