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Hiheidi

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Dec 27, 2022
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I'm looking at job sites myself and there seems to be a lot advertised in both schools/nurseries and - at the other end of the age spectrum - old people's homes.

Your proficiency in English could help with a teaching assistant position, but most of the roles I see seem to be more working with SEN children, so I don't know if that's something you could consider? Additionally, I see some of the old people's homes looking for people who - rather than doing the caring job - can organise activities and / or do marketing / social media, which your PR background could help with?
 




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Gwylan

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Jul 5, 2003
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Uffern
maffew said:
Could do a TEFL course if fancy teaching. Maybe some opportunities in Brighton?
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I hadn't thought of that. That's a good idea as I did some work for EF when I was a student - and, as a rugby coach, I'm used to working with teenagers.

Just looked into courses and they're very affordable - thanks for the suggestion
 


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Gary1

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Oct 25, 2013
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Obviously iI don’t know your financial situation but if you are living comfortably but want to work to give you a reason to get up in the morning & for social interaction then how about volunteering. Maybe at an animal sanctuary or helping the homeless or whatever floats your boat. More fulfilling & satisfying than helping someone else make money off your back only to do the dirty on you once they’ve had their pound of flesh.
 




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maffew

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Dec 10, 2003
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Worcester England
Gwylan said:
I hadn't thought of that. That's a good idea as I did some work for EF when I was a student - and, as a rugby coach, I'm used to working with teenagers.

Just looked into courses and they're very affordable - thanks for the suggestion
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It's a useful thing to have under your belt, never know if you decided to do some travel when you retire, then there's always opportunities in places, well there used to be. I remember when I backpacked afew places, lots of people with TEFL in central america/SE Asia picking up casual work along the way!
 




Herr Tubthumper

Herr Tubthumper

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Jul 11, 2003
64,861
The Fatherland
Gwylan said:
Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. Yes, I have considered voluntary work but I do need some money as my pension doesn't quite cover living expenses - there have been some steep increases in utility bills in the last couple of years.

I can do some freelance journalism work - and probably will do - but I want to keep that to a minimum. Partly because I've always done it and I'm a bit jaded; partly because there's a lot of work for very little money (the writing is the easy part, the hardest part is the research to put together pitches) and partly because there's always a good possibility of not being paid. I recently counted up how much I'm owed from clients not paying - and it's just under £20.000. It's pretty dispiriting to spend time doing something and not getting paid.

So, I'd rather do something a bit different. I don't mind minimum wage, as I don't need much money but I'll see what comes up. Teaching is an interesting suggestion though - it's something that I thought was impossible, given my age, but it may be a goer.

Going to crack on with some job applications now

(Oh, I'm not going stewarding at the Amex, my son works there and he'd hate to have me going there as well)
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20k, wow. Is not being paid common in the writing world?
 




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Gwylan

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Jul 5, 2003
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Herr Tubthumper said:
20k, wow. Is not being paid common in the writing world?
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Sadly, yes; that's over a number of years.

And, to answer the question of how much I'm looking for every month, I'd say about an extra £500/600. That's why I'm not too fussed about the rate of pay
 






North of Robertsbridge

North of Robertsbridge

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Sep 22, 2023
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East Sussex
I have a retired friend working part time for the Forestry Commission, that would cover what you need - mix of office work, in the forest, managing parking on busy days. He loves it, as it gets him outdoors and is quite flexible. The downside for yourself I imagine is that he needs to drive to get to the rural location.

Linkedin isn’t a bad call, if you have a professional network. I retired with no intention of working again then was approached on LinkedIn based on my profile, offered a rude-to-refuse day rate to sort something out in France for as long as it took, did it for 4 months
 


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Sirnormangall

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Sep 21, 2017
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Gwylan said:
Sadly, yes; that's over a number of years.

And, to answer the question of how much I'm looking for every month, I'd say about an extra £500/600. That's why I'm not too fussed about the rate of pay
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Might be worth looking at Non Executive Director roles. Lots of companies welcome the input and challenge that older people with “life experience “ can bring to their businesses and it’s generally well paid for what’s usually part-time work.
 






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Gwylan

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Jul 5, 2003
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Following the suggestion on here, I've actually signed up for a TEFL course. I've just started learning and realised that there are some gaps in my knowledge.

At the very least, it's given me something to do during the day and, if all goes well, should be qualified before the language schools open in the summer.

It was a great idea - what a valuable asset NSC is.
 


North of Robertsbridge

North of Robertsbridge

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Sep 22, 2023
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East Sussex
Sirnormangall said:
Might be worth looking at Non Executive Director roles. Lots of companies welcome the input and challenge that older people with “life experience “ can bring to their businesses and it’s generally well paid for what’s usually part-time work.
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Maybe, except that many accessible and genuinely advertised non-exec roles, like charities and some companies, pay expenses only which doesn’t help supplement the pension. There certainly are decently-remunerated non-execs and I know several, but generally they were approached as “known quantities” through investors or existing board members, basically the old boys/girls network. The same people who could find you an actual job at the company
 




thedonkeycentrehalf

thedonkeycentrehalf

Moved back to wear the gloves (again)
Jul 7, 2003
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Comrade Sam said:
As I get older tablets get bigger. I reckon at my age becoming a drugs mule would be a lot easier than when I was struggling to swallow paracetamol in my youth. I wouldn't dismiss it, good money.
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A mate of mine who is semi-retired just got a job as a drugs mule although he describes it as a delivery driver for the local pharmacy.
 


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seagurl

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Mar 21, 2012
158
Have you thought about being an exam invigilator? Although it's not a regular source of work it has supplied me with a small income since retirement. I work at one big secondary school locally, invigilating GCSE'S in the Summer and during the year for mock exams. Many of my colleagues work in 2 or 3 schools plus Sussex university who need invigilators through out the year. Full training is provided and you'll work with people of all ages and different backgrounds. Your age will be no barrier.
 


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Oh_aye

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Jul 8, 2022
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Gwylan said:
Following the suggestion on here, I've actually signed up for a TEFL course. I've just started learning and realised that there are some gaps in my knowledge.

At the very least, it's given me something to do during the day and, if all goes well, should be qualified before the language schools open in the summer.

It was a great idea - what a valuable asset NSC is.
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Someone mentioned you're from around coldean (me too), if so they are looking for care workers in the larchwood. Care work usually happy to take casual / flexible workers.
 


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BevBHA

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Jan 23, 2017
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Gwylan said:
I don't have a driving licence so that's not a possibility. I got swiftly rejected by Aldi but have applied to Asda as well. I don't think supermarkets are that good a bet any more; there a lot of students happy to do zero-hour contracts
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I’m a store manager for Aldi. May I ask which one you applied for if it’s local? Might be able to help…
 




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BevBHA

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Jan 23, 2017
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Hovegull said:
Aldi and Lidl are difficult to get in to, as they employee so few staff members (to make the model work) and it’s also not considered to have great working conditions either so probably a lucky escape.
I don’t believe any supermarket allows zero hours contracts - certainly Tesco, Sainsbury, Asda, Waitrose and Morrisons definitely don’t.
Age doesn’t really come in to it these days either. Most hiring managers will just be looking for someone who will commit to the hours, turn up on time and do the required job role.
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Having worked for Tesco for 5 years and now Aldi for 5 years, from customer assistant to store manager, Aldi are by far the better company. But the staff have to be 10x better, and they are.

You’re right about 0 hours though, none of the supermarkets have those, which is a positive.
 


sparkie

sparkie

Neo-Luddite
Jul 17, 2003
13,486
Hove
How about being a librarian ? Perhaps see if the council or local independent school has a vacancy.
 


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