So, you're thinking about going back to work ...

[Diggin It]

^^ That's part of the reason ... I don't always know what day it is any more. I'm going on 8 years of no schedule. I've gone as long as 4-5 weeks without leaving the property.

 

[atsah]

Four to five "days" without leaving the property would drive me insane.. You have to go out and look at something else..

 

[ovrszd]

^^ That's part of the reason ... I don't always know what day it is any more. I'm going on 8 years of no schedule. I've gone as long as 4-5 weeks without leaving the property.

That's your fault.. back to my earlier comment, your job was your life. I think you should go back to work. I'll thank you in advance for your contributions to our tax base.

 

[ovrszd]

Four to five "days" without leaving the property would drive me insane.. You have to go out and look at something else..

When I venture out to look at something else all I want to do is go home. Guess it depends on what home is? What type property are you confined to?

 

[bunyip]

69 and still working, I have retired twice and didn't enjoy it but now I work 20 hours one week then have a week off, I am quite happy doing this and the money is very good so I can buy all the toys I want and travel when I feel like it.
If I want more time offg I just take it, people at work say I should go for the government pension but I know that I don't qualify being a self funded retiree when the time comes, it also puts me in a position at work where I cannot be stood over as I will just walk and they know that.
I have watched people stop work and die within a year as they have no interests, I have plenty and plenty of time to pursue them.

 

[TractorGuy]

The only reason I might need a job is to get some rest. I've been working my *** off since I retired.

 

[fried1765]

Congrats Rick. You're gonna love it. I highly recommend it, the hours are great. I never know what day it is. 50/50 on the month.

I cannot comprehend looking for a job. I cannot comprehend being bored. I don't have time for a job.

It's my opinion that those who struggle with retirement kinda went thru life mixed up. Their life was their job. My job was how I paid for my life.

7.5 years for me. Have not regretted a moment.

DITTO!
19 years,...... and enjoying every day!

 

[Kyle_in_Tex]

... just more or less because you're bored and feel like you could use a few extra bucks.

You find a position listed that looks interesting in a field you have some experience. The listing is very basic, no real details. Before you apply, you want some additional information. You contact the company with a list of questions about working conditions, training, pay, scheduling and so on. They waffle on every one of their replies.

• 'It's a basic setup, but we don't allow prospective applicants to view the workplace.'
• 'We don't discuss pay, not even a general range.'
• 'We're not sure what training will be involved, when, or where it might be.'
• 'We're working on new scheduling and we're not sure what it will work out to be yet.'

Am I the only one who would no longer consider applying?

Either they don't really want to hire somebody OR....

They only ran the ad because legal said they had to.....they already have the hire-ee in mind, most likely the board chairman's brother in law.

This.

 

[JPRambo]

Seven weeks retired as of today. Have not been home (Florida) for five weeks. Been to N.C. once and Georgia twice. Now on my property in Georgia trying to finish my new garage build.

 

[DerbyRunner]

[*]'It's a basic setup, but we don't allow prospective applicants to view the workplace.'
- Many people who seek employment are inappropriate hires. Why would you alarm the existing employees by parading them through the place of work?

We don't discuss pay, not even a general range.
- If you are asking about pay, that is a sign to a potential employer that you probably are not a good fit. Those questions come later in the process.

We're not sure what training will be involved, when, or where it might be.'
- Of course not. Is the new hire knowledgeable and ready to hit the ground running? Or a newbie needing hand holding?

We're working on new scheduling and we're not sure what it will work out to be yet.
- Quoting schedules to applicants is a trap for an employer. Existing employees may resent this.

Am I the only one who would no longer consider applying?

- It is probably best that you did not apply.