| Part Time Jobs 11:34 - Sep 16 with 4234 views | LoftusR |
Hi all,
I am planning to stop full time work in the next couple of months and I'm looking for some ideas of what part time work may be available in and around central / north London.
I have had a long and varied career in FMCG and Financial services supply chain up to director level.
However I am not looking to continue that type of work and I'm looking for a complete gear shift. An example being working as a tour guide which is something I'm already looking in to. I am sure there are some interesting things out there that I'm just not aware of.
Love to hear any suggestions that I can look into or even better if you know of any specific opportunities do let me know either below or DM. |  | | |  |
| Part Time Jobs on 11:41 - Sep 16 with 2544 views | Pindarus |
You could try market survey interviewing which involves being outside and meeting the public. For instance I spent three days a week accosting travellers at Gatwick Airport for a few years, and after a lifetime in an office it was a breath of fresh air. | | | |
| Part Time Jobs on 11:43 - Sep 16 with 2522 views | CroydonCaptJack |
If you are not after paid work I am always impressed with all the National Trust guides you see at their properties. A great way to find out about the history of these old buildings etc as well.
Just something I have thought about doing myself in a few years. |  |
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| Part Time Jobs on 12:00 - Sep 16 with 2433 views | ted_hendrix |
Mate, at the age of 65 I made the mistake of just carrying on going to work, my Construction Company never asked me If and when I was gonna knock It on the head and as a result I worked on for another three Years.
One Sunday evening I said to the Missus I've got a real stinker of a week coming up at work, meetings with two faced horrible, lying clients etcetera, the Missus said FGS hand your notice In which I duly did the next day.
My firm were absolutely brilliant with me, looked after me financially and with benefits until the day I left.
My absolute biggest mistake though was not retiring at the age of 65, I still feel aggrieved about It because being retired Is In all honesty brilliant.
Obviously circumstances dictate just about everything but being fully retired Is just fantastic.
Good luck whichever way you go. |  |
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| Part Time Jobs on 12:07 - Sep 16 with 2391 views | Esox_Lucius |
On a different tack, sign up with a few appropriate agencies and take whatever you like the look of. It's a great way to meet new people and a chance to do something different with each contract. |  |
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| Part Time Jobs on 12:20 - Sep 16 with 2341 views | W4Hoop |
I spent 10 enjoyable years as a London Blue Badge Guide. Getting the qualification takes some commitment in time and money (18 months, around 4 grand) but once you have the badge you're set. You are freelance, you choose your hours and type of guiding and there is lots of demand. The Blue Badge covers all of London and outside including Windsor, Hampton Court, Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, Canterbury etc. If you're not up for the full monty you can get a green badge for a specific area like Westminster or the City. Google the Institute of Tourist Guiding. |  | | |
| Part Time Jobs on 12:31 - Sep 16 with 2286 views | Mick_S |
| Part Time Jobs on 12:00 - Sep 16 by ted_hendrix |
Mate, at the age of 65 I made the mistake of just carrying on going to work, my Construction Company never asked me If and when I was gonna knock It on the head and as a result I worked on for another three Years.
One Sunday evening I said to the Missus I've got a real stinker of a week coming up at work, meetings with two faced horrible, lying clients etcetera, the Missus said FGS hand your notice In which I duly did the next day.
My firm were absolutely brilliant with me, looked after me financially and with benefits until the day I left.
My absolute biggest mistake though was not retiring at the age of 65, I still feel aggrieved about It because being retired Is In all honesty brilliant.
Obviously circumstances dictate just about everything but being fully retired Is just fantastic.
Good luck whichever way you go. |
This echoes what my cousin said to me. Pack up as early as you can, see how it goes and if you feel the need to work part time, make sure it’s on your terms. He regrets not retiring earlier. Obviously helps if you have a few bob. |  |
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| Part Time Jobs on 12:59 - Sep 16 with 2183 views | OakR |
| Part Time Jobs on 12:20 - Sep 16 by W4Hoop |
I spent 10 enjoyable years as a London Blue Badge Guide. Getting the qualification takes some commitment in time and money (18 months, around 4 grand) but once you have the badge you're set. You are freelance, you choose your hours and type of guiding and there is lots of demand. The Blue Badge covers all of London and outside including Windsor, Hampton Court, Stonehenge, Bath, Oxford, Canterbury etc. If you're not up for the full monty you can get a green badge for a specific area like Westminster or the City. Google the Institute of Tourist Guiding. |
Good thread - I've resigned a few weeks ago and wanting to go part-time as well. I'm a gardener so that is my default option but wondering about other options so interested also to see what comes up here.
I just looked up that Blue Badge training - if I found the right one it's £10k now, interesting job though. | |
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| Part Time Jobs on 13:04 - Sep 16 with 2163 views | essextaxiboy |
I stopped Taxi driving when COVID hit , I was planning to anyway during that summer . I have a little job delivering prescriptions a couple of days a week . It’s been very rewarding , feels like it’s worthwhile and no stress , everyone is pleased to see us . It’s only minimum wage but I only use it to cover Rangers and golf til my state pension kicks in . Some perks , I had my Covid jabs in the first week they were released and my boss is happy to give advice on medical stuff anytime . Sometimes I think I might carry on but I am aware that the future can’t be taken for granted so I will pack it in next year …. Hope you get sorted |  | | |
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| Part Time Jobs on 13:08 - Sep 16 with 2146 views | ted_hendrix |
I've already booked my Covid and flu jabs, you get age priority thank goodness. | |
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| Part Time Jobs on 13:13 - Sep 16 with 2107 views | PlanetHonneywood |
I've DM'd you Loftus.
Don't regret weighing anchor at 55. Admittedly a little health wobble somewhat crystallised my thinking shall we say!
But the key to it at whatever age you decide to call stumps: keep the legs, the heart, and the mind moving as much as you can, and be prepared to adapt as and when you need to.
Good luck fella, welcome to the club.
Ted, can you prepare his membership papers and Esox, the usual swearing in ceremony formalities please. That said, I have been asked that you return to our usual Colombian supplier because whatever the fck you got from El Salvador for Essex's doo was just mental! |  |
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| Part Time Jobs on 13:34 - Sep 16 with 2018 views | qpr1976 |
I was made redundant from FT employment at 54, took the Summer off then worked Part Time for 6 years whilst my Private pension pot continued to grow. I did 25 hours for a few years, then dropped to 20/week before giving up August ‘24.
For those 6 years I delivered online groceries for a supermarket. Easy work (except Xmas), on your own most of the time and most customers were great. Felt quite community spirited as well.
Pay is average, around £13.50/hour (outside London) and between the 6 or 7 companies, they are Always looking out for drivers. Worked well for me. | | | |
| Part Time Jobs on 13:39 - Sep 16 with 1994 views | W4Hoop |
| Part Time Jobs on 12:59 - Sep 16 by OakR |
Good thread - I've resigned a few weeks ago and wanting to go part-time as well. I'm a gardener so that is my default option but wondering about other options so interested also to see what comes up here.
I just looked up that Blue Badge training - if I found the right one it's £10k now, interesting job though. |
Yeah you found the right one, Oak. F#*k me that's some increase - though I did the course 17 years ago. | | | |
| Part Time Jobs on 14:04 - Sep 16 with 1890 views | Northolt_Rs |
Amazon delivery driver. |  |
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| Part Time Jobs on 14:15 - Sep 16 with 1861 views | Malintabuk |
Great thread... but the other angle
I'm 70 next month and still work full time.... in fact I average over 50 hours a week.
No mortgage, no real money issues really, but it is the thought of... being non productive.
Worked all my life... but the year long miners strike affected me. A young married man with 2 children... and no wage for a year.. it was frightening... just lucky my lass worked as a nurse, and my mum supported us as well .
My lass as been retired now 3 years and keeps on at me too... but the thought of not having that "income" every week is daunting.
Yes I have a small pension, savings etc, but it is the finality of it ... that's it, it's over type of thing.
Nice to read so many positive takes on it.... | | | |
| Part Time Jobs on 14:24 - Sep 16 with 1804 views | PlanetHonneywood |
| Part Time Jobs on 14:15 - Sep 16 by Malintabuk |
Great thread... but the other angle
I'm 70 next month and still work full time.... in fact I average over 50 hours a week.
No mortgage, no real money issues really, but it is the thought of... being non productive.
Worked all my life... but the year long miners strike affected me. A young married man with 2 children... and no wage for a year.. it was frightening... just lucky my lass worked as a nurse, and my mum supported us as well .
My lass as been retired now 3 years and keeps on at me too... but the thought of not having that "income" every week is daunting.
Yes I have a small pension, savings etc, but it is the finality of it ... that's it, it's over type of thing.
Nice to read so many positive takes on it.... |
Something like that Malcolm, would leave it's mark on you. If anything, I applaud you.
However, as the mother of a mate of mine once said: no one on their deathbed regretted not working more!
Only you know what really makes you happy and in your case, you will need to plan how to use your time when you decide to wind it down/stop, however, what things are on your to do list that working is stopping you from doing?
Anyway, to you...  | |
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| Part Time Jobs on 14:28 - Sep 16 with 1794 views | LoftusR |
| Part Time Jobs on 14:15 - Sep 16 by Malintabuk |
Great thread... but the other angle
I'm 70 next month and still work full time.... in fact I average over 50 hours a week.
No mortgage, no real money issues really, but it is the thought of... being non productive.
Worked all my life... but the year long miners strike affected me. A young married man with 2 children... and no wage for a year.. it was frightening... just lucky my lass worked as a nurse, and my mum supported us as well .
My lass as been retired now 3 years and keeps on at me too... but the thought of not having that "income" every week is daunting.
Yes I have a small pension, savings etc, but it is the finality of it ... that's it, it's over type of thing.
Nice to read so many positive takes on it.... |
I get that, that's why I want to work part time for a few years. However I have really had enough of the city rat race and dealing with red braces tossers all day | | | |
| Part Time Jobs on 14:43 - Sep 16 with 1718 views | DWQPR |
Sold my financial services business last year at the age of 58 and then spent a year accompanying advisers to meet my old clients. Very humbling experience to say the least. Bought a house six months ago on the south coast near the Solent and have spent the summer doing the place up, new bathrooms, new flooring and a whole load of decorating. And not needed to live in it whilst the work has been done. I’ve enjoyed every minute of it, accompanied by the radio and the odd tradesman and today is moving in day. Still some work to do but that’ll see me through the autumn.
Pop into London for the R’s, a bit of Shakespeare and a few lunches with friends. Have I missed my career? Not one jot. Looking forward to hopefully a long, happy and healthy retirement. | |
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| Part Time Jobs on 14:44 - Sep 16 with 1708 views | essextaxiboy |
| Part Time Jobs on 14:15 - Sep 16 by Malintabuk |
Great thread... but the other angle
I'm 70 next month and still work full time.... in fact I average over 50 hours a week.
No mortgage, no real money issues really, but it is the thought of... being non productive.
Worked all my life... but the year long miners strike affected me. A young married man with 2 children... and no wage for a year.. it was frightening... just lucky my lass worked as a nurse, and my mum supported us as well .
My lass as been retired now 3 years and keeps on at me too... but the thought of not having that "income" every week is daunting.
Yes I have a small pension, savings etc, but it is the finality of it ... that's it, it's over type of thing.
Nice to read so many positive takes on it.... |
I get your point about being productive , but i have seen so many people seemingly cruising towards retirement only for theirs or their partners health to snatch it away . | | | |
| Part Time Jobs on 14:53 - Sep 16 with 1676 views | jeffranger50 |
I retired 5years ago & was great but I received a call from one of the branch managers & could I help him out for a few months & accepted & agreed a price & working any days I like,
And I’m still there now! doing 2-3 days a week, but it’s got to stage where I’ve had enough now & said I’ll work up to Xmas & he was ok, but needs to get someone in to do my job & as yet no one is but that’s not my problem, had 3 in but all failed | | | |
| Part Time Jobs on 14:55 - Sep 16 with 1656 views | ted_hendrix |
| Part Time Jobs on 14:15 - Sep 16 by Malintabuk |
Great thread... but the other angle
I'm 70 next month and still work full time.... in fact I average over 50 hours a week.
No mortgage, no real money issues really, but it is the thought of... being non productive.
Worked all my life... but the year long miners strike affected me. A young married man with 2 children... and no wage for a year.. it was frightening... just lucky my lass worked as a nurse, and my mum supported us as well .
My lass as been retired now 3 years and keeps on at me too... but the thought of not having that "income" every week is daunting.
Yes I have a small pension, savings etc, but it is the finality of it ... that's it, it's over type of thing.
Nice to read so many positive takes on it.... |
I understand where your coming from, I retired/left on a Friday on the following Sunday evening I was having a soak In the bath when the Missus walked In and said now your retired what are you gonna do tomorrow (Monday) my answer was nothing I'm gonna do nothing and I ain't gonna worry about It either.
And that was It, I was In a high pressure job, I was the point of contact with our clients for getting our retention monies, getting all the final sign off certificates signed off, It was greif from Monday through to Friday arguing with our clients who'd come up with any old bolox and reasons not to pay us what was due.
That weight of responsibility being lifted of my shoulders was incredible, at some stage In life you have to think long and hard and do what's best for you and your Family.
As I said earlier I was looked after by my Company but I returned that by always turning up and putting a shift In.
It's a lovely day outside and I've been In the garden with the Missus, cup of tea when we want one, do what we want dont got to answer to one anymore, spreadsheets my arse.
All of us who've retired get together In Weatherspoon's every three Months and talk complete Old Mens bolox, yep this is as good as It gets. | |
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| Part Time Jobs on 15:02 - Sep 16 with 1629 views | Fearless |
Interesting thread
I’ve just taken a 6 month sabbatical from work after 6 months of sick leave. Had 2 health issues in the past 2.5 years but hopefully on the mend now
I’m planning to see what I feel like doing in the new year, when I turn 61
Currently I’m going to the gym and running as often as possible and walking on the off days.
I also have my own side gig of taking people on tours of historic London pubs (no blue badge but I know my stuff according to the positive feedback I receive)
I’ll keep an eye on this thread for ideas etc - cheers! |  | | |
| Part Time Jobs on 15:13 - Sep 16 with 1565 views | ted_hendrix |
| Part Time Jobs on 15:02 - Sep 16 by Fearless |
Interesting thread
I’ve just taken a 6 month sabbatical from work after 6 months of sick leave. Had 2 health issues in the past 2.5 years but hopefully on the mend now
I’m planning to see what I feel like doing in the new year, when I turn 61
Currently I’m going to the gym and running as often as possible and walking on the off days.
I also have my own side gig of taking people on tours of historic London pubs (no blue badge but I know my stuff according to the positive feedback I receive)
I’ll keep an eye on this thread for ideas etc - cheers! |
Hope your Ok Mate, long time no see, keep your chin up. | |
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| (No subject) (n/t) on 15:25 - Sep 16 with 1482 views | charmr |
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| Part Time Jobs on 15:27 - Sep 16 with 1471 views | stowmarketrange |
I retired from driving trucks 3 years ago next month,and I can honestly say that I haven’t had time to get bored yet.
I have a small pension from Royal Mail to hopefully tide me over until March 2027,although being 65 today I was hoping to get it now,but times have changed.
Who knows if I’ve saved enough to see out my days comfortably,but I do know I’ve worked enough.The only thing that concerns me is that the pension age is under review again,and they might raise it to higher than 66 1/2 for me.
If you enjoy work then stay there,but if you don’t then retire.Good luck to you all. |  | | |
| Part Time Jobs on 15:34 - Sep 16 with 1437 views | LoftusR |
| Part Time Jobs on 15:02 - Sep 16 by Fearless |
Interesting thread
I’ve just taken a 6 month sabbatical from work after 6 months of sick leave. Had 2 health issues in the past 2.5 years but hopefully on the mend now
I’m planning to see what I feel like doing in the new year, when I turn 61
Currently I’m going to the gym and running as often as possible and walking on the off days.
I also have my own side gig of taking people on tours of historic London pubs (no blue badge but I know my stuff according to the positive feedback I receive)
I’ll keep an eye on this thread for ideas etc - cheers! |
Do tell me more about the side hustle pub tours as that was something I was definitely looking at but not sure how to start. | | | |
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