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dwjz06
11-25-2022, 11:37am
Ok folks. Some serious here, but knowing you all there will be goofy chit as well.:D I rarely make threads.

So Just looking for ideas here. You all have all had vastly different life experiences I am sure. I am almost 60. Retired from my full time job of 25 years recently. (Outsourcing and poor management were the deciding factors for retiring) They are paying the lion share of my health insurance for life unless I give it up or croak first. So I am giving some personal information here just to keep it somewhat on track.

Ok so some parameters may be in order too.

1. I have provided for the family raised the kids all of that so it is just me, myself and I to consider here.:seasix: I do not have to make baller money. I do have to cover say 20 ish years left on the planet. Maybe:D

2. I know the world needs ditch diggers too. A little old for that now. So Emanuel labor and I are not friends:D

3. Mostly association work and sitting in front of a computer, customer service etc... for over 25 years, and a lot of travel to run meetings, etc. Not really interested in the same line of work or the travel. Been to 38 states so far.:cert: Had lots of different jobs through the years. Military etc.. Please no retail suggestions:lol:

4. I really just want to work. Like what I do. Be helpful to a company/place. Make some decent money until I can really retire. Let's call 45-50K or under decent for this new line of work. Financial guy says the math is no good at this time to fully be retired due to divorce some years back:D So whatever it is I will need to work 5-7 years ish? Maybe more? Could be less? Age seems to matter more than I thought.

5. So what I am interested in is what types of work or ideas for what types of jobs for a semi retired person to look into given above average work ethic, dependable, reliable person with above average intelligence can fit in well with? I will not answer personal stuff on the thread. You can Pm me if you think you need more detail.

6. Remote ideas? located in FL currently.

Ok so this could go sideways, but since I consider many on here friends through the many years of interaction I thought it would be interesting, and could be fun for others to see your ideas as well. OK Go!:seasix:

Louie Detroit
11-25-2022, 11:40am
Good luck in your future endeavors!

DJ_Critterus
11-25-2022, 11:42am
WalMart greeter? Fluffer? Reviled car forum admin?

Sirius, what exactly did you do in your career? FL college/university system is recovering and are starting to unfreeze the hiring processes. Local school boards are doing the same and it's all within the FRS (retirement plan) system and transferrable.

Yadkin
11-25-2022, 11:46am
The world needs plumbers, electricians, and truck drivers.

Also, my local "nextdoor", folks are constantly asking for handyman work. I could easily charge $50/ hour cash if so inclined.

DJ_Critterus
11-25-2022, 11:47am
The world needs plumbers, electricians, and truck drivers.

Unfortunately, Aerovette has already filled the electrician spot :(

DJ_Critterus
11-25-2022, 11:48am
Don, you are always riding your bike. Why not see if you can find something at one of the Harley Dealerships near you?

dwjz06
11-25-2022, 11:51am
WalMart greeter? Fluffer? Reviled car forum admin?

Sirius, what exactly did you do in your career? FL college/university system is recovering and are starting to unfreeze the hiring processes. Local school boards are doing the same and it's all within the FRS (retirement plan) system and transferrable.PM sent

Don, you are always riding your bike. Why not see if you can find something at one of the Harley Dealerships near you?True. Interesting. Sales, washing them?:D Not a bike mechanic for sure. Not bad with a wrench on cars. Something to look at.:seasix::cert:

sublime1996525
11-25-2022, 12:52pm
Cliffs?

Jk man. You should check out USAJobs.gov. The VA is always hiring and not a bad place to work.

dwjz06
11-25-2022, 12:55pm
Cliffs?

Jk man. You should check out USAJobs.gov. The VA is always hiring and not a bad place to work.Thanks Franklin. I think I have an account. Will check it out.:cert:

sublime1996525
11-25-2022, 1:00pm
Thanks Franklin. I think I have an account. Will check it out.:cert:

If you need any help navigating or with creating a gov resume, let me know.

slewfoot
11-25-2022, 1:03pm
Ok folks. Some serious here, but knowing you all there will be goofy chit as well.:D I rarely make threads.

So Just looking for ideas here. You all have all had vastly different life experiences I am sure. I am almost 60. Retired from my full time job of 25 years recently. (Outsourcing and poor management were the deciding factors for retiring) They are paying the lion share of my health insurance for life unless I give it up or croak first. So I am giving some personal information here just to keep it somewhat on track.

Ok so some parameters may be in order too.

1. I have provided for the family raised the kids all of that so it is just me, myself and I to consider here.:seasix: I do not have to make baller money. I do have to cover say 20 ish years left on the planet. Maybe:D

2. I know the world needs ditch diggers too. A little old for that now. So Emanuel labor and I are not friends:D

3. Mostly association work and sitting in front of a computer, customer service etc... for over 25 years, and a lot of travel to run meetings, etc. Not really interested in the same line of work or the travel. Been to 38 states so far.:cert: Had lots of different jobs through the years. Military etc.. Please no retail suggestions:lol:

4. I really just want to work. Like what I do. Be helpful to a company/place. Make some decent money until I can really retire. Let's call 45-50K or under decent for this new line of work. Financial guy says the math is no good at this time to fully be retired due to divorce some years back:D So whatever it is I will need to work 5-7 years ish? Maybe more? Could be less? Age seems to matter more than I thought.

5. So what I am interested in is what types of work or ideas for what types of jobs for a semi retired person to look into given above average work ethic, dependable, reliable person with above average intelligence can fit in well with? I will not answer personal stuff on the thread. You can Pm me if you think you need more detail.

6. Remote ideas? located in FL currently.

Ok so this could go sideways, but since I consider many on here friends through the many years of interaction I thought it would be interesting, and could be fun for others to see your ideas as well. OK Go!:seasix:

I have 2 retirements behind me, Uncle Sam and 20 more years with local govt. When I retired last February, I told myself and my wife, I'm not doing shit until January and so far, I have lived up to this.

Once January shows up, I may do volunteer work. With my 2 retirements along with hers, plus 2 social security's, house and cars are paid off and a respectable savings and investments, we're fine. We never lived beyond our means like many


I am considering going back to where I just came from but through and employment agency working for a good friend in another department who needs some help a few days a week.

MikeB
11-25-2022, 1:20pm
I was in the same boat at 63. Gave up my professional career (electronic designer)

Waiting on the SS ponzi to start in 2.5 years, I took a job as a
beginner mechanic at a scissor lift/boom lift rental local company.
All I had to do was check-in and clean/fuel/park returning lifts.
Any mechanicasl problems found, write it up and put in the queue
for the mechanics.

Easy work for 7 months.
Got promoted to office/dispatch help for the next 2 years,
until I had to quite because of the SOs health problems.

So, I'd suggest look for equipment rental firms and see what they have to offer.
I did all types of office stuff: CDL tracking, as well as delivery drivers DOT daily records.
Kept tract of daily/weekly/monthly reports for deliveries & pick-ups. Was a fun job, Started at $13.00, raised up $18.00 an hour in less than 2 years.
Got annual bonuses plus profit sharing too. $20k in less than 3 years.

You never know what's out there.

DAB
11-25-2022, 1:43pm
i just checked SSA, and they have updated numbers for what you can expect to get upon filing for benefits. nice increase across the board. so i copied my numbers to a spreadsheet i've made to compare scenarios and they break even around 80 for me. since I was born in April, when i file at 62, i won't get a check until May. so only 7 checks first year.

if you've had a decent work history, SS is some good money to fill gaps you might have, or you can let investments alone for later.

as for work? no idea in FL, or anywhere else.

drive around, see who has signs up. or just stop in places you might like and ask if they are hiring. piano player in a cat house? :slap:

TheHammer
11-25-2022, 1:46pm
FPD may be looking for a forum shill

Vette40th
11-25-2022, 1:59pm
Warehouse Manager..
Look up jobs for introverts.. Lot of different ideas.

Aerovette
11-25-2022, 2:05pm
Unfortunately, Aerovette has already filled the electrician spot :(

Firemen have to eat too y'know.

Murray
11-25-2022, 2:08pm
Car service.either a town car driving execs to/from the airport/meetings etc or stretch limo for parties/ weddings/concerts etc.

Did it for 7+ yrs. Was one of three drivers out of 50 that treated it like a full time job. Most were retired teachers/managers etc.

Or maybe running new cars from dealership to dealership. Shuttle service for a dealership?


Edit: only car service had good tips (about $12k a year) but all of the above have no cost to get into and you can stay in it until you’re shitty at driving :thumbs:

LATB
11-25-2022, 2:14pm
Remote ideas? located in FL currently.



Reading your story, this one is easy:
Get a real estate license. You can achieve your financial goals. You can work at your own pace. And there’s no ditch digging.

snide
11-25-2022, 2:23pm
Cliffs?

Jk man. You should check out USAJobs.gov. The VA is always hiring and not a bad place to work.

How is their healthcare? :bigears:

snide
11-25-2022, 2:27pm
We plan on opening up our ice cream truck in the spring. We'll be looking for workers we can trust, but we won't be able to cover your commuting expenses.

As LARS mentioned, look into Real Estate. There are many areas of real estate where you don't need to be a [Il Duce]REALTURD[/Il Duce].

:cheers:

Vandelay Industries
11-25-2022, 2:31pm
VB Curated Content Editor

dwjz06
11-25-2022, 2:33pm
i just checked SSA, and they have updated numbers for what you can expect to get upon filing for benefits. nice increase across the board. so i copied my numbers to a spreadsheet i've made to compare scenarios and they break even around 80 for me. since I was born in April, when i file at 62, i won't get a check until May. so only 7 checks first year.

if you've had a decent work history, SS is some good money to fill gaps you might have, or you can let investments alone for later.

as for work? no idea in FL, or anywhere else.

drive around, see who has signs up. or just stop in places you might like and ask if they are hiring. piano player in a cat house? :slap:Thanks Douglas. Yeah I thought about taking SS at 62 as well, but still there will be a shortfall due to the ex getting half my pension money. I need to leave the rest of it alone to make some money. So if the economy stays in the chitter. I will not have to eat dog or cat food.:D

Reading your story, this one is easy:
Get a real estate license. You can achieve your financial goals. You can work at your own pace. And there’s no ditch digging.You know Larry. I took Real Estate classes many years ago. I was going to do a part time gig with it. The thing is. It seems like you need to know a good broker or someone to set up shop with right? Don't know anyone down here. I like the idea. :cert:

Aerovette
11-25-2022, 2:38pm
Take STD's advice...






then do the opposite.

dwjz06
11-25-2022, 2:41pm
I have 2 retirements behind me, Uncle Sam and 20 more years will local govt. When I retired last February, I told myself and my wife, I'm not doing shit until January and so far, I have lived up to this.

Once January shows up, I may do volunteer work. With my 2 retirements along with hers, plus 2 social security's, house and cars are paid off and a respectable savings and investments, we're fine. We never lived beyond our means like many


I am considering going back to where I just came from but through and employment agency working for a good friend in another department who needs some help a few days a week.Pretty much the same idea, but for different reasons. 1. Getting some health stuff in order, and taking a bit of a break. I have worked for 45 years. 2. I will then have to dip into my money after Jan. The job thing will be more important after the first of the year:D

GTOguy
11-25-2022, 3:01pm
What Yadkin said. I get solicited for jobs weekly due to my CDL I've had from my old job.
I retired at 60, but with full medical. And am taking my SS in 3 months at 62.
I have always lived under my means and have saved money. Now it's time to live, IMO.
Can you downsize or tighten up so you don't need to go back to work? You are only a couple years shy of SS. And will your SS be enough, with your retirement, to live on?
Many people hire older folks because they have a great work ethic and are reliable and not on dope. You should easily be able to get a job at Ace hardware, NAPA auto parts, or driving a local delivery truck. Or even do on-line stuff.

LATB
11-25-2022, 3:06pm
You know Larry. I took Real Estate classes many years ago. I was going to do a part time gig with it. The thing is. It seems like you need to know a good broker or someone to set up shop with right? Don't know anyone down here. I like the idea. :cert:

Yes you will have to hang your license with a broker. They are everywhere. Especially in Florida. And yes they take a cut of the commission, but usually offer advice and basic administrative support.

And there’s nothing wrong with hopping brokerages. I’ve been with several over the years. Including a large Re/Max office at one point. Don’t do that, take my advice. Get in a small boutique brokerage office.

The money is there. It will always be there (despite what some think). It does take more effort than most see. There are significant expenses. And you have to deal with a lot of people, vendors, lenders, Bla Bla Bla.
PITA
But it’s mostly rewarding.

Think about this:
Every million dollars worth of property that is listed has about 50 thousand dollars in commission attached to it. :seasix:

GTOguy
11-25-2022, 3:06pm
i just checked SSA, and they have updated numbers for what you can expect to get upon filing for benefits. nice increase across the board. so i copied my numbers to a spreadsheet i've made to compare scenarios and they break even around 80 for me. since I was born in April, when i file at 62, i won't get a check until May. so only 7 checks first year.

if you've had a decent work history, SS is some good money to fill gaps you might have, or you can let investments alone for later.

as for work? no idea in FL, or anywhere else.

drive around, see who has signs up. or just stop in places you might like and ask if they are hiring. piano player in a cat house? :slap:
:iagree: When I did my math, my break-even age is 79 collecting at 62 vs 67.
That is a boat-load of money I can invest or spend while I am still young enough to enjoy it. Taking it early for me is a no-brainer. Lot's of guys look at the monthly numbers and wait the full length of time and then die in 3-5 years. Or sooner.

Taurus
11-25-2022, 3:15pm
Reading your story, this one is easy:
Get a real estate license. You can achieve your financial goals. You can work at your own pace. And there’s no ditch digging.

This, I have a couple friends that did this prior to retiring and have done well. The only downside is competition and interest rates today. It's not an easy way to earn but you control your time management.

I retired early last year at 63 and spend time volunteering in a hospital ER as a patient advocate. I know there are several paid positions there as well, you may want to look at whoever is the major provider in your market's website You may be surprised what you find and it's pretty rewarding as well.

Taurus
11-25-2022, 3:17pm
:iagree: When I did my math, my break-even age is 79 collecting at 62 vs 67.
That is a boat-load of money I can invest or spend while I am still young enough to enjoy it. Taking it early for me is a no-brainer. Lot's of guys look at the monthly numbers and wait the full length of time and then die in 3-5 years. Or sooner.

Me too, my break even was 68 and since SS is really the gravy for me as I can live without it, why not take it now and invest? No guarantees to out live it anyways.

Sea Six
11-25-2022, 3:38pm
Don you should put in your application with Search And Rescue.

They’re always looking for somebody.

MadInNc
11-25-2022, 4:37pm
Don and all. Thing is with SS at 62 it will impact your health Ins big. If you do not have a company sponsored Retirement health plan,and have to go to ACA for Oblunder Care, SS @$24k+ yrly Ttl can and will push ya over the AGI calculations if ya claim Gov Subsidizes

Ie. If ya make less than $65 k (call your accountant to find out your threshold), and add the SS as income ya loose subsidization with an AGI total of $89k ya loose ACA subsidization and have to spend ~$2-3k monthly for insurance wiping out SS draw down you Will get at 62

dvarapala
11-25-2022, 4:44pm
The_Dude says COBOL is making a comeback.

sublime1996525
11-25-2022, 4:46pm
:iagree: When I did my math, my break-even age is 79 collecting at 62 vs 67.
That is a boat-load of money I can invest or spend while I am still young enough to enjoy it. Taking it early for me is a no-brainer. Lot's of guys look at the monthly numbers and wait the full length of time and then die in 3-5 years. Or sooner.

This was my dads situation. He waited until the last possible minute to retire and passed away a month before he retired. I’m hoping to take as early as possible. I’ve still got some time though as I’m only 40

sublime1996525
11-25-2022, 4:47pm
Don and all. Thing is with SS at 62 it will impact your health Ins big. If you do not have a company sponsored Retirement health plan,and have to go to ACA for Oblunder Care, SS @$24k+ yrly Ttl can and will push ya over the AGI calculations if ya claim Gov Subsidizes

Ie. If ya make less than $65 k (call your accountant to find out you threshold), and add the SS as income ya loose subsidization with an AGI total of $89k ya loose ACA subsidization and have to spend ~$2-3k monthly for insurance wiping out SS draw down you Will get at 62

This is a good point. Don, are you able to receive care through the VA? This saves me a ton on insurance.

LATB
11-25-2022, 5:05pm
So, ultimately…

we are all going to be receiving government welfare and government health insurance. :rofl:

dwjz06
11-25-2022, 5:31pm
This is a good point. Don, are you able to receive care through the VA? This saves me a ton on insurance.No. I did not retire from the military. Did my 6 years, and got out. To Mike’s point he may have missed that my old company is picking up most of my health insurance. I pay less than 25% so it is cost effective for me to keep it.:cert:

Might be good for part time work as well since they usually do not pay benefits. I have worked on getting my monthly bill stuff down as well. The bad part is I got the new bike right before the retirement stuff was worked out. So now I have that added:D having a ton of fun with it though. You have to have a hobby or something to do as well.:cert:

Thanks for the serious responses:seasix: some of the other ones are good too:lol:

Vette40th
11-25-2022, 5:42pm
VA is open to all Veterans. Never know what it may cost if you go in and ask.
Heck, you may even live after treatment.

UniqueDoug
11-25-2022, 6:09pm
:waiting:

dwjz06
11-25-2022, 7:47pm
:waiting:hey Doug. How ya doing?:kimblair::cert:

JRD77VET
11-25-2022, 8:01pm
I'm in PA so this won't help but the idea is there.

My boss owns a machine shop, welding shop and sheetmetal shop. We have a few "retired" guys doing sales, quoting and computer drafting.

Two weeks ago, one of the drafting guys decided it was time to go from five days to three days a week.

You may be able to pick up some work in the field you already know.

The_Dude
11-25-2022, 8:07pm
Are you on linkedin? The company I work for is hiring like crazy. I can PM you the link.

markids77
11-25-2022, 8:21pm
I work for a rapidly expanding heavy equipment dealership based in Florida. Our Savannah location needs a receptionist, several mechanics, a warehouse person and a parts person. In fact, last I checked there were 64 open positions company wide., and several of our more senior personnel will be retiring soon. If a service industry position strikes your fancy, PM me and I will provide the company information.

JRD77VET
11-25-2022, 8:24pm
...... In fact, last I checked there were 64 open positions company wide.............

My wife works at the hospital in Sellersville PA. They have over 300 positions open ( everything from porters, food service to top execs )

markids77
11-25-2022, 9:01pm
My wife works at the hospital in Sellersville PA. They have over 300 positions open ( everything from porters, food service to top execs )

We have been looking for a warehouse person for more than a year... Brandon brags about how many jobs are created each month but I wonder who is filling those positions... with the GA port here we can't even get any local temp service to send a body! I roll out of bed at 4:30 every weekday so my co-worker and I can check parts in before the 7AM opening time. 11 hour days are no picnic at my age.

UniqueDoug
11-25-2022, 9:43pm
hey Doug. How ya doing?:kimblair::cert:

Hanging in there! Cheers

Aerovette
11-25-2022, 11:59pm
So, ultimately…

we are all going to be receiving government welfare and government health insurance. :rofl:

Not me. I will work until I die.

ToolMaker
11-26-2022, 3:45am
After being forced to retire from my job because of covid on 4-1-2020, I went on job sites looking for something in my field, manufacturing.

This one, https://www.indeed.com/ finely bore fruit.
I make $50k as a QC tech and it is much less stressful than the VP positions held since closing my shop in 2012. This along with SS at 66 +4 mo. works out to be close to what I made before.

Just post a resume and let them send you jobs that you may qualify for.
Between Indeed and couple more like them, I was getting about 50 emails per day with jobs ranging all over the place. :cert:

Yadkin
11-26-2022, 8:04am
I have 2 retirements behind me, Uncle Sam and 20 more years with local govt.

So you never had a real job?

LATB
11-26-2022, 8:07am
After being forced to retire from my job because of covid on 4-1-2020, I went on job sites looking for something in my field, manufacturing.

This one, https://www.indeed.com/ finely bore fruit.
I make $50k as a QC tech and it is much less stressful than the VP positions held since closing my shop in 2012. This along with SS at 62 +4 mo. works out to be close to what I made before.

Just post a resume and let them send you jobs that you may qualify for.
Between Indeed and couple more like them, I was getting about 50 emails per day with jobs ranging all over the place. :cert:

If you are earning 50K and you take SS at 62, your benefit is going to be decimated.

ToolMaker
11-26-2022, 9:15am
If you are earning 50K and you take SS at 62, your benefit is going to be decimated.

Typo, 66 +4 :shots:

LATB
11-26-2022, 9:24am
Typo, 66 +4 :shots:

:seasix:

I believe at FRA (66+) you can earn and the benefit is not reduced. Not sure if there is an income limit? :island14:

Vette40th
11-26-2022, 9:26am
Typo, 66 +4 :shots:
How is that? What dollar value does SS get reduced if they see you are getting another retirement?

Strats-N-Vettes
11-26-2022, 9:39am
So Just looking for ideas here.
I really just want to work.

So what I am interested in is what types of work or ideas for what types of jobs for a semi retired person to look into given above average work ethic, dependable, reliable person with above average intelligence can fit in well with?

Remote ideas? located in FL currently.



Charter fishing boats...bait man for tourists.
Get real good and become a master baiter.

Don; find yourself an outdoor type job that is stress free...cabana boy at a senior center and your uniform is only a speed-0.
I wont need/want pics, but, STSphag will.

Or

Marine wildlife groups are always looking for dependable and mentally stable people...coastal erosion groups.


Find some volunteer work during your search that may lead you to people, or a job opportunity.

DJ_Critterus
11-26-2022, 9:45am
How is their healthcare? :bigears:

For us vets.... it sucks the wanky very much bad :yesnod:

Vette40th
11-26-2022, 9:52am
For us vets.... it sucks the wanky very much bad :yesnod:

If you never get sick, VA and Tricare are awesome. You save so much money.
But, BUT, if you have to get sick, go to ER....
Seriously, I have never had an issue with TRICARE or VA care, but I dont have allot of medical issues.
My heart surgery cost me 30 bucks, for ER co pay, but the lady gave me a 10% discount for being a Vet. 120/110, next day 28mm stent in 99% clocked LAD?
Total bill we tax payers were awarded, 220000 k.

LATB
11-26-2022, 10:04am
How is that? What dollar value does SS get reduced if they see you are getting another retirement?



If you are under full retirement age for the entire year, we deduct $1 from your benefit payments for every $2 you earn above the annual limit. For 2022, that limit is $19,560.



https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwij0Izdjsz7AhVETDABHfQoCI0QFnoECAwQBQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ssa.gov%2Fbenefits%2Fretirement%2Fplanner%2Fwhileworking.html&usg=AOvVaw3RBwVGim6bMMExtZaol4ZS

Vette40th
11-26-2022, 10:10am
So my 60k a year retirement will get SS reduced, or is it anything I earn working while collecting SS

LATB
11-26-2022, 10:19am
So my 60k a year retirement will get SS reduced, or is it anything I earn working while collecting SS

Your SS benefits will only be reduced if you begin taking the benefits before FRA (full retirement age).

Vette40th
11-26-2022, 10:26am
I will take it as soon as I can. Never know when you are going to pass

LATB
11-26-2022, 10:29am
I will take it as soon as I can. Never know when you are going to pass

If you are still earning money or have a pension, it may be wise to wait until FRA.

Gordon Shumway
11-26-2022, 10:46am
So my 60k a year retirement will get SS reduced, or is it anything I earn working while collecting SS

Your SS benefits will only be reduced if you begin taking the benefits before FRA (full retirement age).

If you are still earning money or have a pension, it may be wise to wait until FRA.


Pensions do not reduce SS pre-FRA benefits in any way. Pre-FRA benefits are only reduced by earned income.

UniqueDoug
11-26-2022, 11:17am
:waiting:

DJ_Critterus
11-26-2022, 11:19am
Don, I hear there's a CFA position open not far from you :D

:leaving:

Taurus
11-26-2022, 11:47am
So my 60k a year retirement will get SS reduced, or is it anything I earn working while collecting SS

You can make $18K a year of earned income without affecting your SS until 66 then there is no limit.

LATB
11-26-2022, 12:03pm
You can make $18K a year of earned income without affecting your SS until 66 then there is no limit.
Appears that number changes annually. :island14:

If you are under full retirement age for the entire year, we deduct $1 from your benefit payments for every $2 you earn above the annual limit. For 2022, that limit is $19,560.

Taurus
11-26-2022, 12:42pm
Appears that number changes annually. :island14:

It does, that was the number when I retired last year. Makes sense it would go up with inflation.

LATB
11-26-2022, 1:27pm
It does, that was the number when I retired last year. Makes sense it would go up with inflation.

:seasix::cert:

DJ_Critterus
11-26-2022, 2:54pm
It does, that was the number when I retired last year. Makes sense it would go up with inflation.

SS and all government pensions (including my VA disability) went up by 8-ish % due to inflation. Well, it takes effect Jan 1 2023.

Yadkin
11-26-2022, 3:53pm
SS and all government pensions (including my VA disability) went up by 8-ish % due to inflation. Well, it takes effect Jan 1 2023.

That's less than half of the real rate. :yesnod:

Vette40th
11-26-2022, 3:54pm
Yes, but they spun it as Biden gave it to us

Yadkin
11-26-2022, 4:09pm
Yes, but they spun it as Biden gave it to us

Whouda thunk? :confused5:

Vette40th
11-26-2022, 4:16pm
It may be a slap in the face to real inflation, but I will take it.
Worked many years for substandard pay for my retirement.
Thankful for what little it is.

Yadkin
11-26-2022, 4:28pm
It may be a slap in the face to real inflation, but I will take it.
Worked many years for substandard pay for my retirement.
Thankful for what little it is.

Why would you be thankful for getting ripped off? If you had been able to invest your and your employers' "contributions", you would have a boatload.

Vette40th
11-26-2022, 4:30pm
I am not tahnkful for the rip off, I am thankful for the retirement portion.

Yadkin
11-26-2022, 4:49pm
SS hurts the poor the most since it basically ensures that they will have nothing for their families to inherit.

LATB
11-26-2022, 4:49pm
Why would you be thankful for getting ripped off? If you had been able to invest your and your employers' "contributions", you would have a boatload.

Correct. But, SS is not an investment/retirement plan. It is a tax on those who are earning. And welfare for those who are receiving benefits.

LATB
11-26-2022, 5:15pm
What do you call military benefits?

I suppose those are called military benefits. :island14:

Vette40th
11-26-2022, 6:20pm
Consider Military benefits welfare like you consider SS payments welfare? Both paid by the government :seasix:
Oh please, stop the BS. Anyone who doesnt like the retirement a member gets is ignorant to what it is.
Military Retirements were contract based. You made it to 20-40 years, you were given a benefit of retirement. Very few do..
If you were injured anytime in the Military, the VA can compensate you via money and of course health care for the ailment.
Now, If I was a fat slob, 23 years old and had a hang nail, Social Security Disability is being sectioned out to that too. It was never intended for so many programs that are there now. Go into an SS office and see the people in there. Feel free to profile many in there. Disgusting. But they think it is an entitlement.
Get a job, honor the contract, and that is that. Damn it pisses me off when people think the military retirement is a BS government entitlement minded program of welfare proportions.

Vette40th
11-26-2022, 6:34pm
I believe SS and military benefits are earned, not welfare, even if the government pays it. Another member brought up wefare:yesnod:

No they did not. I know what you did. And so do you..
They stated they were military benefits which you put it together and and insinuated that if its paid by the Government, then its a welfare. With a question mark as if you had a "gotcha moment"
My retirement is paid via DOD/US Navy through DFAS and the US Navys budget.

Anjdog2003
11-26-2022, 6:37pm
No they did not. I know what you did. And so do you..
They stated they were military benefits which you put it together and and insinuated that if its paid by the Government, then its a welfare. With a question mark as if you had a "gotcha moment"
My retirement is paid via DOD/US Navy through DFAS and the US Navys budget.




Why do you debate with this Fk'ing Troll?

markids77
11-26-2022, 8:34pm
Back to OPs quandary.... PM sent.

sublime1996525
11-26-2022, 9:03pm
For us vets.... it sucks the wanky very much bad :yesnod:

It’s definitely dependent on the VA. The one is SLC is actually pretty great.

Anjdog2003
11-26-2022, 9:20pm
It’s definitely dependent on the VA. The one is SLC is actually pretty great.




The one we have in Long Beach is as good as any hospital. :yesnod:

snide
11-26-2022, 10:43pm
Not me. I will work until I die.

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dwjz06
11-27-2022, 10:32am
Don, I hear there's a CFA position open not far from you :D

:leaving:I am afraid to ask???:D:lol:

Bill
11-27-2022, 10:42am
I am afraid to ask???:D:lol:

UniqueDoug can get a $ 50 referral bonus if he refers a new applicant to CFA. Just forum members looking out for each other here. Pretty simple stuff.

LATB
11-27-2022, 10:54am
May want to look at LATB post few back and tell me he did not say SS is welfare paid by the government:seasix:

Correct, SS is welfare paid by the government.

dwjz06
11-27-2022, 11:14am
Correct, SS is welfare paid by the government.Or as GTrain has said many times it is just a tax:D

LATB
11-27-2022, 11:16am
Or as GTrain has said many times it is just a tax:D

That is exactly what it is.

abubakarkabiru
06-28-2023, 6:31am
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snide
06-28-2023, 11:24am
Sorry for bumping the thread. It's great to see that you're actively seeking new job opportunities and looking for ideas. I totally understand that you're not interested in retail or the same line of work you did before. Since you mentioned that you're open to remote work, virtual assistance could be a viable option. You can offer your skills in organization, attention to detail, and customer service remotely to support businesses or individuals. Another promising area for you to explore could be phlebotomy.

Is that what you did? Have a lobotomy? :bigears:

Rodnok1
06-28-2023, 11:29am
I wanna be a spammer that goes from forum to forum spewing spam filled links... In between screwing my sheep and drinking the same water I just took a leak in of course. I dream big. :yesnod:

Bill
06-28-2023, 11:50am
There's not even a sketchy link. I don't get the scam here? Is this an AI chatbot to make some bullshit posts, then, with multiple posts on the forum, a history, at that time start with the sketchy links?

I really don't get it.

Edit: Before I got IP banned from Reddit, certain subs insisted on a combo of account age and a minimum number of points before a user could post.

Easy! Post clever things on the cute animals' subs, rake in the points, then post in other subs until banned, then move on to the next one.

Aerovette
06-28-2023, 11:58am
Is a phlebotomy a surgery where you have your phleb removed? :island14:

MTPZ06
06-28-2023, 11:58am
Sorry for bumping the thread. It's great to see that you're actively seeking new job opportunities and looking for ideas. I totally understand that you're not interested in retail or the same line of work you did before. Since you mentioned that you're open to remote work, virtual assistance could be a viable option. You can offer your skills in organization, attention to detail, and customer service remotely to support businesses or individuals. Another promising area for you to explore could be phlebotomy.

thnaks

Jughead
06-28-2023, 12:24pm
Or as GTrain has said many times it is just a tax:D

Like obama care.

MTPZ06
06-28-2023, 12:43pm
Is a phlebotomy a surgery where you have your phleb removed? :island14:

It's a lobotomy for people with a ph imbalance.