[inda50]

So after reading the posts, must conclude the jobs are few and far between. Sucks!!

[efrahin]

Inda50, after all those postings it must be clear that when you retire, it should be RETIRED. NO MORE WORK. If you need to keep busy do some volunteer work. I stop working in Jan 2008 and have not done a thing, except waiting for the house to sell to pack my stuff and go to TV, after 45 hard working years I have enough.

[gfmucci]

Originally Posted by efrahin

Inda50, after all those postings it must be clear that when you retire, it should be RETIRED. NO MORE WORK. If you need to keep busy do some volunteer work. I stop working in Jan 2008 and have not done a thing, except waiting for the house to sell to pack my stuff and go to TV, after 45 hard working years I have enough.

Amen!!

[Russ_Boston]

Oh - I think the 50% off of greens fees works out better. I knew the pay was low but the two starters I talked to really like their jobs and thought the 50% made it palatable.

[Sandy222]

Where are the jobs at the rec centers and golf courses listed, or do you have to apply at each one individually?

A little part time job for me would be ideal. Just got to find the right fit.

[Hyacinth Bucket]

For travel agents you need to meet all the requirements of Florida before you can get a Florida travel agent number.

Like so many other licensing agencies, they just increased the requirements.

I agree with what Sam wrote. It is not worth the penalties to do business with out the necessary licenses.

HB

Originally Posted by samhass

It's good to work for yourself! You can set your own hours, etc. As Red and I know, you need to be aware that to have your own business in Florida, you must have a license. Getting one requires filling out lots of forms and writing checks to various state entities. Heaven help you if you don't get one and get caught doing business in Florida.
Using licensed contractors can help you if you ever have liability or other issues. It is also against the law to use unlicensed contractors.

[Donna]

Red,
You can not compare the salaries in Ca., and Fl., or N.Y., and Pa...I worked as an EMT many years ago in N.Y., made the same salary I am making now as a Medic! Go figure..

[BUC]

The company I work for is big in Florida, I'm thinking of transferring in a couple of years when this contract is complete. The pay for us is alittle better in Florida, because the way the contracts are configured, and NO STATE INCOME TAXES!

With that said how cool would it be to be a starter. I can't wait I'm getting tired of building roads, Asphalt is hot.

My wife drives a School Bus, I don't know how she puts up with the kids, she says she canwants to drive the little trolley when we get there. See you soon

[redwitch]

Originally Posted by Donna

Red,
You can not compare the salaries in Ca., and Fl., or N.Y., and Pa...I worked as an EMT many years ago in N.Y., made the same salary I am making now as a Medic! Go figure..

Donna, totally agree that comparisons between these states would be a joke, but I did expect a living wage -- sorry, but $12.50/hour is not a living wage, especially when I factor in commute costs to Ocala, clothing and lunches. I knew that I would take a large pay cut moving here -- I expected 50%. I did not expect 90% with no benefits.

One thing I have heard from several local employers is they have no reason to pay more -- they can hire retirees at low wages who just want something to do and don't want to lower their Social Security. So, you have a state with depressed wages to begin with and then add in people willing to take low wages because they're bored. I do wonder how young families manage to survive in surrounding neighborhoods.

[chelsea24]

IMHO I applaud the retirees that want to continue to work. It's keeping them going and active. And 9 out of 10 of those jobs are jobs that some younger people might consider "beneath" them. So, for all you retirees who still want to work and are working, whether out of boredom or not, I applaud you.

Every human being, not matter what age, has something good they can offer their community. I, for one, would go nuts if I didn't do some kind of work. But, believe me, I leave lots of time for pleasure. ;D

[redwitch]

Chels, I agree that people should be able to work if they want to but not at the expense of the local economy. By being willing to accept a job at a much lower wage, they hurt those around them.

I don't know about Chicago, but I know that in California the grocery "bagboys" were the youngsters. Home Depot and Lowe's rarely had employees over 35. Hostesses in restaurants were young because that is how you got your foot in the door to be a server. Jess worked for Linen & Things in California. The oldest employee was the assistant manager -- she was 32. I don't think that the retirees are taking the jobs that young people don't want to do, I think the employers are hiring retirees so that they don't have to pay benefits or decent wages. If the retirees would say, "Yes, I want to work for you but not at minimum wage," I think it would have a huge impact on the workforce here.

As I said, if you want to work for pocket change or to have something to do, work for The Villages -- there are a lot of jobs that are perfect for retirees there. To alleviate boredom, volunteer. There are many things people can do without accepting a job that a local could do if employers would pay a decent wage and offer benefits.

When a skilled position pays $10-12.50 an hour with no benefits and that's called a "good" wage, the local economy suffers. Here, if you're not in the medical field, it is hard to make a living wage and even those wages are seriously depressed compared to even Southern Florida or Orlando.

[samhass]

Red, it is possible that many work because they must. They work for any wage they can get because they need benefits or to keep a roof over their heads. They may say it's for fun because they are to proud to admit that they struggle. I may be dead wrong but I suspect many rely upon that extra income.

[carlent]

Red...I could not say what you just said any better. I totally agree with you. Your point is well thought out and well delivered.
Thank you


Carlent

also Sam....I think you are dead right with your comments

[redwitch]

Sam, I'm sure that many work because they have to. I know my neighbor does. She runs trolley tours. The point is if retirees wouldn't accept the low wages or at least just work in areas where only Villagers would be hired, I think the salaries here would at least be equitable to the rest of the State. And I do believe that the problem isn't those who have to work -- they would happily work for higher wages -- but rather it is those who work for "fun" and don't want the higher salary because it would hurt their retirement income and/or taxes.

[parks61]

parks61 here to reply back about my soon visit next month. 1st off thanks for the message and yes I dance and will enjoy taking someone to lunch or dinner. I will have to locate Crispers and meet everyone. As to your current message I would like to work part time so your reply was good - I work a few hours at a local golf course and deliver FLOWERS a couple hours for a lady friend who has a florish shop here. Hope to meet you next month