Part time casual work at 60

When I retired and moved house I worked for The Blood Transfusion Service 18 hours a week. It wasn't casual labour and training was given. I worked until I was 68. I also did voluntary work for RVS. Expenses are paid and you can work when you want to.

Gummie, I've read this thread with great interest - 5 years till I can retire and like you, don't want to 'go the whole hog' but equally don't want to continue in this role any longer than I have to.

I too have taken away some great tips and advice, and just want to wish you the very best of luck, and please come back and let us know how you've got on?

Before I retired completely I worked for many new home builders selling houses/apartments/retirement living etc.
There is always vacancies for assistance on days that builders have show home openings and for showing clients around properties of a week-end its such an enjoyable job.
I still get requests to fill in for staff who have gone off at short notice but I have never taken up the offer for a few years,the pay is very good and uniform provided depending on the company you are selling for.

Thank you * Dottygran59* I will keep you posted. It’s been an illuminating thread. It sounds like you and I are both at the same point. I’m very excited to start my new, albeit scary life. Just need someone to buy my house now so that I can downsize.

I am finding work at 63 very difficult! I have a back injury and find any job painful after a while . I would have been okay retiring at 60 . Nursing is hard work mentally and physically but need the wages unfortunately. What do other people do ???

I started exam invigilating 3 years ago when I was 56 and really enjoy it. I work for 2 different schools and you can refuse hours if you don't want them, e.g. you have a holiday/break booked. You also get all the summer off and it is nice not to have to get up EVERY day for work. It is good money and I don't pay tax as this is my only income.