Okay that is awesome.

Laser engraving tumblers, cutting boards, plaques and some wood work

Have an Etsy business where I make custom engraved slate coasters (laser cnc).

Plan on adding more slate products.

Not so much a side as a hobby. Buying stuff at online auctions and flipping the merchandise. I've made a bunch of money a couple times on some lucky deals; I've kept some stuff; and I've lost my butt more often than not.

high school golf coach

LMCane said:

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have spent the last two years researching for my first book on the Shenandoah campaign in the Civil War

once I finish this book, I have 3 other concepts in mind.

then I move to where it is best to do the research for each book.

these are mostly semi-retirement plans. also deciding between being a tour guide or go back and get another degree to teach community college (I already have a Bachelors in History and a Juris Doctorate in International Law)

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just to follow up as I did more research.

unfortunately, even most community colleges require both prior teaching experience AND a Masters Degree. As I have a Juris Doctorate, that would likely mean going back to school for two years.

I don't think it makes sense to SPEND money for two years when your salary is going to be under $40K even if you work FULL TIME

so I have been investigating high school substitute teacher during early retirement years (ages 57-62)

anyone been a tutor?

I have a friend that teaches at loan star in Houston. He does not even have a degree.

Check with the community college to verify eligibility.

LMCane said:

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LMCane said:

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have spent the last two years researching for my first book on the Shenandoah campaign in the Civil War

once I finish this book, I have 3 other concepts in mind.

then I move to where it is best to do the research for each book.

these are mostly semi-retirement plans. also deciding between being a tour guide or go back and get another degree to teach community college (I already have a Bachelors in History and a Juris Doctorate in International Law)

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just to follow up as I did more research.

unfortunately, even most community colleges require both prior teaching experience AND a Masters Degree. As I have a Juris Doctorate, that would likely mean going back to school for two years.

I don't think it makes sense to SPEND money for two years when your salary is going to be under $40K even if you work FULL TIME

so I have been investigating high school substitute teacher during early retirement years (ages 57-62)

anyone been a tutor?

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Substitute teaching is awful. Tutoring in math physics or chemistry could be fun and lucrative. I don't believe there is much of a market for other subjects outside of perhaps Spanish or other foreign languages.

rodan85 said:

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I have a friend that teaches at loan star in Houston. He does not even have a degree.

Check with the community college to verify eligibility.

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From what I understand on the academic side you need to have 18 graduate hours in the subject to teach it at a CC. No idea requirements on the vocational side. I could be wrong and YMMV, etc.

techno-ag said:

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rodan85 said:

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I have a friend that teaches at loan star in Houston. He does not even have a degree.

Check with the community college to verify eligibility.

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From what I understand on the academic side you need to have 18 graduate hours in the subject to teach it at a CC. No idea requirements on the vocational side. I could be wrong and YMMV, etc.

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He teaches the certification class for Personal Trainers. So that may be the vocational side.

By the way, he is also applying to teach health and fitness in a Houston area school district. That is how desperate they are for teachers.

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techno-ag said:

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rodan85 said:

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I have a friend that teaches at loan star in Houston. He does not even have a degree.

Check with the community college to verify eligibility.

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From what I understand on the academic side you need to have 18 graduate hours in the subject to teach it at a CC. No idea requirements on the vocational side. I could be wrong and YMMV, etc.

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He teaches the certification class for Personal Trainers. So that may be the vocational side.

By the way, he is also applying to teach health and fitness in a Houston area school district. That is how desperate they are for teachers.

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Yeah I heard teaching is loosening up since Covid. There used to be a penalty for retired rehires charged to a district by TEA and I think it's still being waived.

Tamu12 said:

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Just ordered 2 shirts! Puro 956 ALV

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That was you???? Badass!!! Thanks for the order. We're sending 10% of the profit to BiG Heros in Brownsville. It's an organization that helps special needs adults.

Talon2DSO said:

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Tamu12 said:

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Just ordered 2 shirts! Puro 956 ALV

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That was you???? Badass!!! Thanks for the order. We're sending 10% of the profit to BiG Heros in Brownsville. It's an organization that helps special needs adults.

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Yo Talon don't forget me when you need some stuff engraved for the new company!

You hooked me up when I was at Blue Racer!

I provide sound equipment setup and hosting (not rental) for small corporate and personal gigs. I can also do DJ work -- I can either do it myself or get a more experienced DJ if you want the full DJ experience. I'm more of a "keep the tunes going" and small wedding, retirement party, anniversary, etc. DJ (no lights, smoke, etc.). What I offer is the small thing (low minimums, short events) setup and take down. I prefer an event like a small hotel gathering, say one pitching a product/service or a training. I use my gear for my own training professionally, which is how I got the idea to start doing this.

If anyone might be interested (DFW area) let me know and we can talk: skh (underscore) 91 at hotmail (no spaces).

Have a few apps that don't generate much but also take a minute or so each day to do, and get about $30/month from each of them. It's dumb, I know, but its also easy.

One example is an app called AtlasEarth. Disclaimer, you should never put a dime into the game. Download it or if you want to help me out a little bit then use this link and you can also get a bit of extra in game currency (which again you should only get by watching ads or the freebies, never put money in the game).

https://r.atlasearth.com/9PGCTxAU5Cb

Hoyt Ag said:

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Hunting guide in the Fall
Rent a room or two in summer to Forest Service or BLM interns.
Rent house out during hunting season
Make custom furniture

Adds nice tax breaks and about $35-45K additional income.

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Boy have times changed.

Sold oufitting business for 3x what I paid, my permits were worth a lot.

House will go on sale in a few months. If it doesnt sell by April, will rent it out as investment.

Sold all shop equipment

In 2024, around April/May I am taking 3 months to travel SE Asia and find a place to stay a while while working online or whatever God has in store for me. Scary AF, but damn I am excited.

7 years ago I started as a travel agent to make some extra income on the side. I never liked to call it a 'gig' because I was serious about it (and still am). Here I am 7 years later and while I will not quit my day job (can't walk away from the guaranteed retirement), I could easily do so. I absolutely love it (and hate it some days lol), but never dreamed it would come this far. I will say though even if I could walk way from day job I probably wouldn't because so many had major issues during the pandemic with full stop of income.

We also have several rent houses now and hope to buy one every 1-1.5 years (esp if we can get those interest rates lowered).

DP

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Hoyt Ag said:

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Rent a room In 2024, around April/May I am taking 3 months to travel SE Asia and find a place to stay a while while working online or whatever God has in store for me. Scary AF, but damn I am excited.

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This is awesome. Good on you for going on an adventure. What prompted this move?

Cause, I'M A MAN. AND I'M 40!!!

Just tired of the rat race in the US and certainly dont have faith in the direction the country is headed. I'm financially secure and want to travel more with more laid back lifestyle. I've been to dozens of countries, but I want to see more of the world. Taking some classes now to give me better career opportunities to allow me to work remotely and have a decent income and allow myself to do what I want. And, winters are too cold for my liking. I prefer beaches or tropical climates. Putting the house for sale in a few months and then leave once it sells. If it hasnt sold by March/April, then I will just rent it out as an long term rental and then try to sell it once market rebounds in our area.

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9 years ago I went to a Dallas Stars game where they gave out souvenir necklaces with flashing green pendants. I had an idea to make smartphones light up in a synchronized way. Yada yada yada, last year I created a light show for the New England Patriots.



It brings in extra income, but I still have my day job!

Would love to create a show for Aggie football or basketball one day.

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That's awesome!

im dissapointed it didnt play the whole the intro for dire straits...

but badass none the less

rynning said:

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9 years ago I went to a Dallas Stars game where they gave out souvenir necklaces with flashing green pendants. I had an idea to make smartphones light up in a synchronized way. Yada yada yada, last year I created a light show for the New England Patriots.



It brings in extra income, but I still have my day job!

Would love to create a show for Aggie football or basketball one day.

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This is legit! Too cool! Way to go!