[MSchad]

Originally Posted by npwalters

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

You can take as much as 20 consecutive days at a time, 20 days between two shifts. But you're suppose to find co-workers to cover your shifts, and you reciprocate.

[Papa_lecki]

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!!

What did you do? Finance, accounting, sales, marketing, technology? You might get more opportunities if you provide details.
Between Leesburg and Ocala probably has openings, depending on skills

[Djean1981]

For higher pay, I would look for a remote job..

[vintageogauge]

There are a lot of high paying jobs available in the medical, service, and education sectors. For example there are currently 60 unfilled school superintendents available in central Florida and tons of medical jobs. You just have to think outside the box. Also the opportunity for starting your own business is great especially south of 44 where just about any business would be successful. You are young and if you ever thought you would like to be your own boss this is the place to do it.

[I'm Popeye!]

Moving to the Villages (A retirerment community) to WORK!

[Rainger99]

Originally Posted by I'm Popeye!

Moving to the Villages (A retirerment community) to WORK!

“Free” Medicare is a lot more expensive than I thought it would be! I am sure others feel the same!

The Dow was 34,584 in June 2021. Today it is 34,299.
That plus the highest inflation in 40 years is having some people reassess their retirement plans.

[LizzieBorden]

The other thing to keep in mind when you retire early, you will have salaries that are a lot less and I am not sure how that impacts your social security pay out. 12 years ago my friend did that and because he worked at a lower rate it impacted his SS quite a bit as he took his at 62. IF you dont plan to take it til full payout age, its a non issue. Not sure if the rules have changed, but I would Check into it and as along as you have the right information on the impact….enjoy the early retirement.

[bowlingal]

Since you were in communcation, what about the villages radio station? The Villages recreation dept? Movie theater worker? ALL part time. Don't get sticker shock about salary, No sick time, no vacation, no health ins. Try Indeed social media site or the Daily Sun for full time work.

[JoelJohnson]

Originally Posted by LizzieBorden

The other thing to keep in mind when you retire early, you will have salaries that are a lot less and I am not sure how that impacts your social security pay out. 12 years ago my friend did that and because he worked at a lower rate it impacted his SS quite a bit as he took his at 62. IF you dont plan to take it til full payout age, its a non issue. Not sure if the rules have changed, but I would Check into it and as along as you have the right information on the impact….enjoy the early retirement.

You sure took a hatchet to to this question. (Sorry, I couldn't resist because of your id).

[Laurawilcox]

My husband and I both intended to work remotely in The Villages for 4 years or more as we came here a bit younger.

Both or our positions ended with the tech downsizing.

You mentioned major communications company so I presume something like Comcast/Cox etc. you will not find those here. The response that this is a services business area is correct. The average income tallied outside of Villagers was 17k. There aren’t “enterprise” grade employers here. The Villages as a company of 5k are but the income is half of outside.

Remote employers are seeing 100s of applicants apply so those are difficult as more are moving to hybrid.

You can message me if you like and i can share what we have learned, however , if you are counting on your past income streams being necessary to move here, I would consider your timing.

[Blueblaze]

Time for some tough love...

If you are actually wealthy enough to retire to the Villages at 56, you wouldn't need a job. Odd's are, you will live past 85, so you need to ask yourself if you've saved enough to see you through a retirement that will likely last longer than your career, over 10 years of which, you will be dependent on a part-time minimum wage job, Obamacare, and whatever you managed to save after paying off your kids' education.

My advice would be, tough it out. Quit eating out and start saving 20% of your salary. Invest it wisely. Ten years from now, your sentence will be up, and you'll be ready for the Villages.

[KsJayhawkers]

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.

Don’t forget about getting stuck out in the heat without any air conditioning in the summer.

[KsJayhawkers]

Originally Posted by Blueblaze

Time for some tough love...

If you are actually wealthy enough to retire to the Villages at 56, you wouldn't need a job. Odd's are, you will live past 85, so you need to ask yourself if you've saved enough to see you through a retirement that will likely last longer than your career, over 10 years of which, you will be dependent on a part-time minimum wage job, Obamacare, and whatever you managed to save after paying off your kids' education.

My advice would be, tough it out. Quit eating out and start saving 20% of your salary. Invest it wisely. Ten years from now, your sentence will be up, and you'll be ready for the Villages.

I strongly disagree!! If the OP has the financial ability and good health to retire at age 56, then he should do it. Tomorrow is not promised for anyone!! Don’t live to work, work to live!! Move to TV and have fun, find a little P/T gig to give you some spending money and enjoy life while you are still on this earth to do so!! I retired at age 50 and don’t regret one minute of it.

[NotGolfer]

Working at the golf-courses in theory may sound like a lovely job but you start at the bottom (cart barn for cart rentals or Ambassador. The days and shifts aren't available for YOU to pick...they put you where you're needed. You can't pick the course to work in---they put you where there are openings. Seniority takes precidence for moving into other positions and time slots. Take in account of the weather too. Heat and humidity are the main factors and not so glamorous to ride/drive around in your golf-cart. Oh---the courses provide the carts for the ambassadors. Starters are better positions in that they have "air" conditioning to work in when they're not outside directing folks. You can take time off but there are restrictions---someone else posted those. Pay is low (minimum wage) but a cushion for "fun" money perhaps. Someone said you can get a discount at the CC restaurants but you have to be management, I think, for that to kick in. MIght have been something in the past but no longer. The Golf Management does have a "holiday" event for the families and employees but it's not like it once was as there are so many now to attend. As someone else stated there is a golf-outing for employees too. You might be better served by contacting the actual people in charge or look online (Villages sites) for better information.

[True Blue]

Originally Posted by KsJayhawkers

I strongly disagree!! If the OP has the financial ability and good health to retire at age 56, then he should do it. Tomorrow is not promised for anyone!! Don’t live to work, work to live!! Move to TV and have fun, find a little P/T gig to give you some spending money and enjoy life while you are still on this earth to do so!! I retired at age 50 and don’t regret one minute of it.

What did you do for health insurance retiring at age 50?