Ok, so what now....

[MrSmitty]

I turned 62 tonight, Jan 01 2024, what comes next.. I lost my welding job in June, worked at O'reilly's for a while, now I'm at Bass Pro Shop ( which I love) but am making 35% less than as a welder.... Is this all there is? I'm too old and fat to continue as a welder. I'm hoping to be a retired millionaire, but that's not working.. I'd love to be a "consultant" but lack the required sheep skin.......any advice? I can work, and take "retirement" but not sure if I'm ready...alcohol may be a part of this post...."in vino veritas"

 

[Lost Californian]

If you have a grandson, move a bed into his living room, lay there every day until he wins a golden ticket.

 

[KG1]

My plans to retire as a millionaire didn't pan out either.

 

[KG1]

If you have a grandson, move a bed into his living room, lay there every day until he wins a golden ticket.

Get your ass out there and hustle up a golden ticket Charlie! I ain't getting any younger!

 

[Expat]

My goal has always been to live long enough to be a burden to my children.

 

[Dholcomb]

Alcohol is a depressant. If you’re feeling hopeless, depressed, etc, stay away from the stuff. If you love working at basspro and life is good otherwise, enjoy it and live. Decrease your cost of living to help save. Take care of your body, lose weight, etc. Health is worth much more than being a millionaire in my opinion.

 

[Ziggidy]

^^^ Truth spoken

 

[blain]

If you're around New Albany, the answer should be fairly straight forward.
Weld on barges up and down the Ohio river.

 

[CallSign Snafu]

I hear walmart is always hiring greeters...

 

[patience0830]

Alcohol is a depressant. If you’re feeling hopeless, depressed, etc, stay away from the stuff. If you love working at basspro and life is good otherwise, enjoy it and live. Decrease your cost of living to help save. Take care of your body, lose weight, etc. Health is worth much more than being a millionaire in my opinion.

Good advice. Always hard to follow.

But worth the effort. Overweight and depressed? Yeah, teetotalling and an excercise program will make a positive difference. Very few people have the intestinal fortitude to actually act.

 

[Expat]

I understand that not everyone is cut out for my side job.

 

[loudgroove]

I've always heard that a drunk person will say or do something that a sober person thinks about... or something like that!! lol

Edit: maybe it is "A drunk persons action is a sober person's thoughts". I really can't remember. lol

 

[wtburnette]

Find a way to give back.

I understand what you're going through. Aside from my career, my life hasn't turned out the way I'd hoped. After flailing about for a while, I got back into church and am trying to find opportunities to give, either with my time or money, or both. It's very fulfilling to help others.

 

[littletommy]

I’ve considered driving a school bus when I semi retire. The hours are good, pay is pretty decent, but I wouldn’t do it anywhere but in the town I live in, or another small school district. No way would I do it in the larger districts.

 

[Mongo59]

I have to go along totally with WTB on this one. Church is the answer even if it isn't the one you were looking for.

Of everything there is out there to lust for, just remember, someone else has already had it and remained as miserable as they were before. Do you think all those rich people went to Epstein's island to share the joy they got from all the wealth they accumulated? Just a thought...

 

[indiucky]

I’ve considered driving a school bus when I semi retire. The hours are good, pay is pretty decent, but I wouldn’t do it anywhere but in the town I live in, or another small school district. No way would I do it in the larger districts.

"(papaw) drives the bus...he goes up the hills and down the highway..."

Government Cheese

 

[1nderbeard]

Agree with what was said multiple times above. Nothing in this life will give you fulfillment aside from a relationship with God. Get with Him and then go serve other people with what you've got left. Continue to enjoy Bass Pro and life a good life for other people.

 

[JCSR]

If you have a job you love that's better than 99% of the people I know. Draw your Social Security (you've earned it) , work your job and adapt.

 

[firecadet613]

I don't mean to pile on, but there seems to be a growing theme with advice given in this thread.

“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it rests in you.” - St. Augustine

Finding the Lord (in or outside of church) may be the answer.

And/or being a bus driver. A lot of semi retired folks find enjoyment in that.

 

[MrSmitty]

Thanks for all the great words and advice, yes, God has a place in my life, just not where I need to be..