Let’s Talk About Retirement

Dr. Babs asked:


I am doing some research in the area of transitional career change, whether that be when changing jobs, after you lost your job, or if you are looking to retire. Any help would be appreciated!

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arklatexrat asked:


I read a previous thread suggesting MediCare, but I am not talking about HEALTH insurance. They only have term life insurance tied to current job, and they need to retire. They have no burial policy, and each is worried about leaving the other with burial expenses and debts. I have seen a few ads online, but when you get to the fine print, they seem mostly like scams. They probably wouldn’t get a very good rating if a health exam were required. Probably $15 -$25K max would be the amount needed. They live in Texas if that matters.

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onyxblue485 asked:


I want to join the delayed enlistment program and my parents want me to be an MP so I have job skills, but I want to be in the infantry and hopefully one day a scout sniper. Can you give me some advice on how to convince them? (pros, not cons) I have until august and my parents don’t wanna see me dead or leave the USMC without job skills. I plan on retiring, though.

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George j asked:


This is George from India. I reside at Bangalore, India.

I am a retired person aged 42 years old. My qualification is Post Graduation in English and Sociology. I also done Diploma In Computer Applications have very good knowledge of Data entry jobs.I wanted to work for a company at U.K were I can work 5 hours a day from home.(during day time - Indian Time).I am not willing to pay any thing to get into this job. Salary is negotiable. I have a computer and an internet connection.

Will you please help me to find job for me in UK. I am very keen to work there.

Thanking you with best regards.

George Joseph
jv.george@yahoo.co.in

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Dennis asked:


I need a job that will pay good money. I have over 30 years experience at warehouse work, and other jobs, as well. I have retail experience. I was working in a warehouse position until Dec.31, 2008, but was laid-off due slow sales. I am willing to learn new jobs to support my family.
If anyone knows of any jobs out there, please let me know I live in Independence, Missouri, and need something close to home. I can not afford to relocate.

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Dana1981 asked:


Today 33 retired US military generals and admirals announced that they support comprehensive climate and energy legislation. Here is the text of the letter:

Dear Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell,

Climate change is threatening America’s security. The Pentagon and security leaders of both parties consider climate disruption to be a “threat multiplier” – it exacerbates existing problems by decreasing stability, increasing conflict, and incubating the socioeconomic conditions that foster terrorist recruitment. The State Department, the National Intelligence Council and the CIA all agree, and all are planning for future climate-based threats.

America’s billion-dollar-a-day dependence on oil makes us vulnerable to unstable and unfriendly regimes. A substantial amount of that oil money ends up in the hands of terrorists. Consequently, our military is forced to operate in hostile territory, and our troops are attacked by terrorists funded by U. S. oil dollars, while rogue regimes profit off of our dependence. As long as the American public is beholden to global energy prices, we will be at the mercy of these rogue regimes. Taking control of our energy future means preventing future conflicts around the world and protecting Americas here at home.

It is time to secure America with clean energy. We can create millions of jobs in a clean energy economy while mitigating the effects of climate change across the globe. We call on Congress and the administration to enact strong, comprehensive climate and energy legislation to reduce carbon pollution and lead the world in clean energy technology.
http://www.trumanproject.org/files/misc/Truman_Project_-_Clean_Energy_Ad.pdf

It was the largest such announcement of support ever, reflecting the consensus of the national security community that climate change and oil dependence pose a threat American security. I’ll be interested to see how deniers spin this one. Do you agree with these retired military experts that climate change threatens US national security and we should enact carbon regulation to address it?
jim says Wow, I knocked that one out of the park.

I hope he’s joking, but knowing jim, he probably believes that.
Ah yes thank you bravozulu for chiming in with your expected brilliance. Retired generals are trying to advance their careers. You’re a regular Einstein.

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amor vincit omnia asked:


just retired, 78 yrs young, excellent physical condition.
looking for a PT job just to keep all my systems running

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Go For Broke asked:


I was born and raised in downtown Honolulu all my life until recently I moved to Fresno. Almost every person I met tells me how they wish they can trade places and me and didnt understand why I moved away from Hawaii.

Hawaii is VERY expensive, more expensive then NYC or any big cities because Hawaii’s pay is low compared to those cities. Traffic is horrendous! You hear stories of pedestrians being runned over weekly. Yes, the weather is nice, the beach is nice, and the food is good. The problem is that most people work SEVERAL jobs just to stay afloat and make ends meet. They dont have much of a chance to enjoy the beach as much as most people think. I rarely had time for the beach when I used to live there. Its all work, work, work.

The truth is Hawaii is divided by the rich Asians and Whites who recently retired and live comfortably and the vast majority who are working their ***** off to live in paradise.

I hope people realize that its not greener on the otherside.

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chris asked:


what would it be?
mine- a USAF SERE instructor (survival instructor)
or a Paleontologist (dino bones)

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dax asked:


I am having my first baby in the spring, and will need inexpensive childcare for 2 days per week. (Money is tight). I wanted to run some ideas past my target childcare providers see what you think, and if you could suggest anything for me as well.
I was thinking of hiring a college student who is majoring in education/childcare field. That hire could stay at my home w/ my child, and I would offer my computer for working on homework (while my child is napping) and use of my washer/dryer in exchange for inexpensive care, like $20 for the day. (8 hours). I would also write the sitter a great letter of reference for future jobs (considering they do a great job!) Does this sound reasonable? Would you be interested? Do you have any other suggestions?
I’d also be interested in hiring a retired woman who maybe also takes care of a grandchild of her own in her home. I’d like to add my child to the mix. In exchange, we could offer to run errands, do yard work, or make baked goods (I make killer breads), plus a small fee in cash. What do you think? Any other suggestions?
Or any other completely different ideas from women who have found creative ways to pay for childcare w/o breaking the bank?
Thanks!
For the college students, they are basically getting paid to do homework, watch TV, do their laundry while the baby is sleeping. You don’t have to do much to keep an infant occupied. I know when I was in college I would’ve been glad to have some fast cash pretty much get paid to sit at somebody’s house and study. I’m throwing out ideas asking for suggestions, not nasty replies.

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