[CharlieK]

My wife and I are in the process of buying a home in TV and plan to move there early next year. I will be retiring from a major communications company after 28 years. I will be 56 when I get there and would like a full time job for a few years at least.
How difficult is it to find full time employment there? I’ve seen the job postings on TV website but would be looking elsewhere too.

[Brwne]

Originally Posted by CharlieK

My wife and I are in the process of buying a home in TV and plan to move there early next year. I will be retiring from a major communications company after 28 years. I will be 56 when I get there and would like a full time job for a few years at least.
How difficult is it to find full time employment there? I’ve seen the job postings on TV website but would be looking elsewhere too.

While there are many jobs available, you're going to find that the pay scale is less. My wife interviewed for a position that, as it turned out, was going to pay 60% less than if she continued working remotely. Fortunately, technology has facilitated remote work!!

[CharlieK]

Originally Posted by Brwne

While there are many jobs available, you're going to find that the pay scale is less. My wife interviewed for a position that, as it turned out, was going to pay 60% less than if she continued working remotely. Fortunately, technology has facilitated remote work!!

If my company allowed me to continue working remotely (which I’ve been doing for almost 15 years) I would stay. But policies are changing and that may not be an option for me in Florida

I’d be working more for health insurance - salary wouldn’t be the main concern

[Rainger99]

My wife wants me to go back to work - at least part time.

I have no interest in working at a store or restaurant but I was thinking about working at the golf courses either as an ambassador or at the starter shack. Any idea what it is like and what the pay is? How many hours can you work and are you always at the same course or do they rotate you? I live near Sawgrass and have no interest in working up north.

Any comments from people who are ambassadors or starters? How do you like it? Thanks.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by CharlieK

If my company allowed me to continue working remotely (which I’ve been doing for almost 15 years) I would stay. But policies are changing and that may not be an option for me in Florida

I’d be working more for health insurance - salary wouldn’t be the main concern

Unfortunately, most employers in The Villages are looking for people on Medicare so they don't need to pay for health insurance.
But, good luck in your search.

[MSchad]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

My wife wants me to go back to work - at least part time.

I have no interest in working at a store or restaurant but I was thinking about working at the golf courses either as an ambassador or at the starter shack. Any idea what it is like and what the pay is? How many hours can you work and are you always at the same course or do they rotate you? I live near Sawgrass and have no interest in working up north.

Any comments from people who are ambassadors or starters? How do you like it? Thanks.

Pay is minimum wage, 2-3 days a week, 6+- hrs a day. Plus 50% off green fees at championship courses, discounts on merchandise at all golfing facilities, and discounts at many restaurants and retailers. If you need the income or insurance coverage, not the job you want. This is for filling time, meeting people, and golfing discounts. You work same course, same shifts unless you volunteer to fill in when someone wants a day off.

[npwalters]

Originally Posted by MSchad

Pay is minimum wage, 2-3 days a week, 6+- hrs a day. Plus 50% off green fees at championship courses, discounts on merchandise at all golfing facilities, and discounts at many restaurants and retailers. If you need the income or insurance coverage, not the job you want. This is for filling time, meeting people, and golfing discounts. You work same course, same shifts unless you volunteer to fill in when someone wants a day off.

Are they good about accommodating a few weeks off for vacations?

[villagetinker]

OP, you may want to expand your work location to Ocala, Leesburg, etc., I would NOT try for Orlando, I4 can be a disaster. It appears most of the jobs IN The Villages are service related jobs, not sure what you are after but keep this in mind. I do electrical consulting remotely, with all of the work out of state.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

My wife wants me to go back to work - at least part time.

I have no interest in working at a store or restaurant but I was thinking about working at the golf courses either as an ambassador or at the starter shack. Any idea what it is like and what the pay is? How many hours can you work and are you always at the same course or do they rotate you? I live near Sawgrass and have no interest in working up north.

Any comments from people who are ambassadors or starters? How do you like it? Thanks.

Ambassadors work 18 hours per week for minimum wage. No medical benefits, no paid days off, no sick time, no holiday bonus pay. You get a discount at the Pro Shop and a discount on Country Club golf. Polo shirts and employee badges/golf caps are provided. They have a company picnic and golf game every year. That's about it.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Ambassadors work 18 hours per week for minimum wage. No medical benefits, no paid days off, no sick time, no holiday bonus pay. You get a discount at the Pro Shop and a discount on Country Club golf. Polo shirts and employee badges/golf caps are provided. They have a company picnic and golf game every year. That's about it.

But, they have a cool job title.

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

But, they have a cool job title.

Plus they get to drive around in the company car all day

[tophcfa]

I have also met a few people who work less for the money or health insurance and more so their grandkids are eligible for the charter school. Their children and grandkids live outside the Villages and the parents don’t have jobs that make their children eligible.

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Plus they get to drive around in the company car all day

Does the Villages supply the golf cart??

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Rainger99

Does the Villages supply the golf court??

Yes.

[John Mayes]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

Ambassadors work 18 hours per week for minimum wage. No medical benefits, no paid days off, no sick time, no holiday bonus pay. You get a discount at the Pro Shop and a discount on Country Club golf. Polo shirts and employee badges/golf caps are provided. They have a company picnic and golf game every year. That's about it.

Just a slight correction. They receive double time for any holidays they are scheduled to work.