Career Change [Archive] - Talk of The Villages Florida

Mortal1

07-06-2021, 09:03 AM

Great white shark trainer...alligator walker...frequency grease inspector...

You are a lawyer...perhaps someone can make a viable suggestion...but I'd think you probably already have some ideas...perhaps put those out there and see if anyone has input on those ideas as they may have already done them.

Dana1963

07-06-2021, 09:49 AM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G
Used car salesperson, real estate agent should be easy migration

Stu from NYC

07-06-2021, 10:27 AM

I think you might want to find another lawyer to discuss this with.

Babubhat

07-06-2021, 10:36 AM

Pick something you would enjoy doing that will pay enough to meet your needs. Taxes are boring but pays well

MrFlorida

07-06-2021, 11:37 AM

Greeter at one of the Rec centers. or pool badge checker.

manaboutown

07-06-2021, 05:56 PM

JGVillages

07-06-2021, 06:39 PM

Financial Advisor possibly with a well established brand, ie: Edward Jone / Raymond James etc.

DAVES

07-06-2021, 06:43 PM

Sell reverse mortgages (just kidding).

Back in the 1970s when I was a member of the NY bar I looked into moving to FL. What I found was the local bar jealously guarded its turf, making it very difficult to obtain a FL license to practice. It did not want attorneys licensed in other states retiring to FL and writing wills and trusts on the cheap or otherwise for friends and acquaintances. Maybe that has changed but I doubt it.

I realize you are requesting career change ideas. Why not take the Strong-Campbell Interest Inventory test? It would give you an idea of what may interest you. Strong Interest Inventory (https://www.personality-and-aptitude-career-tests.com/strong-interest-inventory.html) I took it many years ago and developed an avocation I love that changed my life!

Truth based on experience with attorneys and our legal system, I have a low opinion of both.

In terms of protecting their turf, you could say that about any field.

As far as career change, I seem to recall Col Sanders of chicken fame started at 80 something. Personally I am thankful that I worked hard and saved hard for 45 years.
I am too old, my back is shot and I do not need or want a job at Wallmart.

Bilyclub

07-06-2021, 06:43 PM

Dan Newlin's always looking for office help.

Seamus6

07-07-2021, 05:45 AM

Writing and teaching come to mind.
You may not be able to teach law or tax classes in Florida but perhaps you could find a NY university that would let you teach online.

If you don't need a lot of money, you could try something new that you are interested in as a few above have suggested. I'm in IT and thought I might like to work part-time cooking in a restaurant when I retire. Maybe even go to culinary school first to officially become a chef which doesn't take too long. I thought about teaching as well, which I have already done for short spurts already. And have started a novel about 78 times.

Don't forget to have fun when you get down here.

Another thing to consider is if you switch careers, how long would you have to work to make enough money to fully retire vs staying in New York another year or two in a presumably higher paying job. For me I would probably have to work at least five to seven years in a new career to make up for working another year at my current salary. If I drop down to Walmart greeter or fast food, probably eight to ten years...No Thanks!

mydavid

07-07-2021, 06:12 AM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G Micky D's is looking for help.:1rotfl:

richs631

07-07-2021, 07:10 AM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G

Attorney from NY looking for advice on Talk of the Villages. My advice, stay in NY

noslices1

07-07-2021, 07:14 AM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G

Most of the restaurants are looking for cooks and servers. Many other retail stores are looking for employees to fill many positions also.

DanBrew

07-07-2021, 07:35 AM

Two good friends die in a car accident and when they get to the pearly gates, they are incorrectly sent to hell. God gets word of this and approaches Satan and demands their return. Satan refuses and states, "once here, they are mine and will stay." God says, "listen buddy, don't fool with me as I will sue you." Satan responds, "yea right, and where are you gonna find a lawyer."

billethkid

07-07-2021, 07:52 AM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G

Suspicious first post!!

Must be a boring day in NY or just a villager fishing for entertainment.

What kind of lawyer goes to a retirement community, anonymous web site for advice about leaving their profession?:shocked:

RayAmb

07-07-2021, 07:54 AM

Best post’s ever!,,,,,!

KRMACK55

07-07-2021, 08:47 AM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G
Real estate everyone with a pulse here goes into real estate

Lisanp@aol.com

07-07-2021, 08:55 AM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G

Why don’t you find a NY firm that will allow you to work remote in FL writing the wills, trusts and estates and doing client calls via phone or zoom? Clients can go to the office to notarize once all has been finalized in their documents. You won’t earn what you would as a NY attorney, but not sure money is motivating your move to FL. I may even know of such a firm. You could also look into starting an advisory firm to help people navigate the complex system of when/how to begin taking social security and Medicare options?

PS - don’t be discouraged - I believe that some make it their hobby to post obnoxious replies on this forum rather then actually leaving their homes to partake in the village lifestyle. Every person I have met in the reality villages world is lovely - here, not so much.

Samcat13

07-07-2021, 10:10 AM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G

You are over qualified for most jobs here in the villages.

davem4616

07-07-2021, 10:35 AM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G

become a lion trainer

now that Siegfried and Roy are no longer doing shows in Vegas that venue's wide open

John41

07-07-2021, 10:57 AM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G

Paralegal, taxes, financial advisor not exactly a complete career change though.

La lamy

07-07-2021, 11:52 AM

Physio/trainer. Lots of rehab needed in TV.

Jacob85

07-07-2021, 11:53 AM

I think Florida hires attorneys for mediations so I would check into that and the requirements. If you decide to volunteer Seniors V Crime is a project of the attorney generals office and is located in the Sumter county sherifs annex - phone- 352-689-4600 extension 4606. Bryan is the manager. Good luck

Jacob85

07-07-2021, 11:57 AM

There is also, a book called “what color is your parachute” which is good at helping you find new ideas for carrier change

Marty94

07-07-2021, 01:07 PM

I guess you have to determine if you need to work. If not, then I find volunteering very fulfilling and there are numerous opportunities.

jarodrig

07-07-2021, 03:16 PM

While filling up my car at Walmart, the pump video display said “Walmart now hiring” !!! ;)

Topspinmo

07-07-2021, 03:20 PM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G

Used car sales person?

Becca9800

07-07-2021, 03:47 PM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G

Hi Sue! Perhaps a position at a mental health facility? As you can see, there's a lot of wretched, old curmudgeons on this string. You'd absolutely have job security!

Seriously now, I love the idea of working remotely for you. No need to learn new skills, unless you want to that is. I recently "retired" and began working remotely for a med mal defense attorney. Absolutely love it. I don't have to get dressed, or drive to the office. I simply log into my computer and go to work. I can work whenever I want, last night I put a couple hours in from 10-1:30 bc I couldn't sleep. THE best part though, I'm free to travel back and forth from TV to my up north home, I can work from anywhere. Perhaps put your feelers out to firms in NY, I have to think there's something out there for you. Working remotely is one of the perks of Covid and it's here to stay. Best wishes to you!

Stu from NYC

07-07-2021, 04:05 PM

Hi Sue! Perhaps a position at a mental health facility? As you can see, there's a lot of wretched, old curmudgeons on this string. You'd absolutely have job security!

Seriously now, I love the idea of working remotely for you. No need to learn new skills, unless you want to that is. I recently "retired" and began working remotely for a med mal defense attorney. Absolutely love it. I don't have to get dressed, or drive to the office. I simply log into my computer and go to work. I can work whenever I want, last night I put a couple hours in from 10-1:30 bc I couldn't sleep. THE best part though, I'm free to travel back and forth from TV to my up north home, I can work from anywhere. Perhaps put your feelers out to firms in NY, I have to think there's something out there for you. Working remotely is one of the perks of Covid and it's here to stay. Best wishes to you!

Wretched old curmudgeons? Do you really think this is a real post?

Becca9800

07-07-2021, 04:10 PM

Why would I doubt it's a real post?

Bilyclub

07-07-2021, 04:18 PM

Hi Sue! Perhaps a position at a mental health facility? As you can see, there's a lot of wretched, old curmudgeons on this string. You'd absolutely have job security!

Wretched, old curmudgeons is a step above snowbirds.:pray::pray: :boom: :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

Becca9800

07-07-2021, 04:22 PM

Wretched, old curmudgeons is a step above snowbirds.:pray::pray: :boom: :1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

BOOM? ROFL? It really wasn't all that but if it amuses you, ok by me.

petiteone

07-08-2021, 11:17 AM

Hi : Attorney in New York, but do not want to re take Fla exams. What would you suggest for a career change. Specialty has been estate planning. Txs
Sue G

With so many reciprocal BAR states with NY, I'm surprised FL isn't one.

Stu from NYC

07-08-2021, 11:46 AM

Why would I doubt it's a real post?

Have you noticed the OP has not come back?

Malsua

07-08-2021, 03:44 PM

Have you noticed the OP has not come back?

Probably answering all those private messages asking for free estate planning. Just send her $500 and she'll get all the regulatory paperwork out of the way. She'll provide you a $1000 a month for life for each $10000 on deposit and you can stop at any time for a full refund.

Becca9800

07-08-2021, 06:37 PM

Have you noticed the OP has not come back?

Have you noticed how scathing so many of the responses were? I wouldn't have come back either. What possible motive could there be for posting a 'not real' message? And why would one race right out of the gate toward the assumption that a post isn't real?