RETIRED….. Now What? (my experiences of early retirement – it's not what you think)

James Carville. The Ragin’ Cajun. He did put it into simple, easy to understand statements sometimes. So, I think I have to go find another. costs going up everywhere, food, gas, just about everything. But where to go, what to do, how to do it. And will I be marketable to a company at this stage (50 something, remember)

So, LinkedIn, indeed.com, Zip recruiter, all have become my daily go to. I could be picky, but I am not that type of person. This job market is silly. If you listen to some, they say people are not going back to work. Jobs are tough to fill. Others, say, well it is a tough market out there. Who to believe. Regardless, I am initially thinking remote. Why drive. Gas prices way to high and who does not like the thought of working in your pajamas if you can. (Oh yeah, those online meetings. Crap) So I look.

I am also trying to become a PMP, certified professional. Agile, KANBAN, Predictive, Adaptive, RACI, Risk Analysis. Yeah, these terms are clogging up my old brain. But I have a friend who says his daughter had to take her resume down once she got hers. Too many people wanted her. With all the money spent on courses, books, test prep materials, I sure hope it is worth it.

(UPDATE- 2.5 weeks in. Wow. A nibble. No two. can you call us Friday. We think you are a great fit. My mood goes from bad to okay… you can do this. Then, like happens. “the employer has decided not to fill this position at this time. We will be closing this requisition. If we have additional openings in the near future… blah, blah, blah. “

Crap. Maybe I will try that online money making passive stuff tomorrow. This rejection stuff, is tough. Jeez, I only have so much more hair left to lose. Maybe I should take up drinking when I get stressed. Wait, why should I be stressed. Oh. Yeah. Carville.

Tomorrow is another day. Ever forward. There is not other path