Retirement, schmirement! For the first time in a long time, I can try new jobs, roles, experiences, like Jennifer Lopez' character in 'Monster-in-Law' without worry of "losing the farm" so to speak. And, as a friend said, "Build my resume for Disney."
On day two of retirement, I applied for three part-time, non-IPERS employer, jobs. Two applications were online. The third application required an in-person pick-up and I decided to complete the application right there and had a brief interview when submitting the application.
By the end of the day, I had an email exchange for one of the online applications to set up a time for a phone interview the next day. The phone interview seemed to go well, and I was told that an in-person interview would be next but there would be a week's delay due to a vacation.
On the fourth day of retirement, I had a call with an offer of employment. "Yes", was my reply.
Retirement job #1 is being a member of the grounds crew at a local golf course. It means reporting early in the morning, learning the course, golf terms, and learning how to operate a zero-turn mower.
The benefits: outside, beautiful scenery, can wear earplugs or earbuds to listen to music or books, early start on the day, and very friendly people! Even a few familiar faces! The stress is minimal--not running out of gas and keeping the line are the biggest worries. That and being mindful of golfers!
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