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Author: B&W   Date: 8/3/2021 5:48:52 PM  +6/-0   Show Orig. Msg (this window) Or  In New Window

You didn't indicate where you live.  That makes a big difference.  Small town USA vs Big City will determine what and how many jobs are out there.  You stated that your 401K is set for retirement, so I assume you need something for the next 12 years to pay the bills, and you want to be home every night.  And a low stress job.  OK.  If there is a Costco in your area start there.  Great medical benefits and generally, outside of management, low stress.  You will probably start part time and the pay won't be great to start, but it will get better.  


What did you do prior to flying?  Can you do that again?  How about a trade job?  I know of folks who are Real Estate housing inspectors for resale homes.  Set your own schedule, work as hard as you want.  Or not.


If your base is being closed (as you inferred) try to become a relief pilot for your company.  If you work for AMC become a part time/per diem pilot.  I did that for two years.  Set my own schedule, only worked 9 days a month (usually consecutive days) and took the rest of the month off.  Worked well for me.  YMMV.


After 40 years of flying, the last two being part time/per diem, I am now fully retired.  The trick to that is pay everything off prior to retiring.  No mortgage, no car payment, etc.  Learn to live off of your potential 401K payout.  Having a fixed income of $100,000 p/y and no debt is much better that a fixed income of $80,000 p/y and a mortgage payment, car payment, etc.  Good luck 

 
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