In article , David Lang
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Hi All

The day job looks like it may be going to disappear fairly soon, which has
got me thinking about the future.

Being 50+ I'd guess the job market isn't going to welcome me with open arms.

Looking at what I'm good at and concentrating on my strengths lead me to
think of starting up as a handyman/property maintenance. I have the
knowledge, experience & equipment.

Quick Google seems to indicate that people are charging reasonable hourly
rates.

Anyone running a similar business who has any advice?

Dave



A friend of mine used to work for a government department and he has
been longing for them to retire him early. Finally at the beginning of
this year he was retired at 57 Y/O. Since that time he has started his
gardening and maintenance "firm" i.e. himself and the dog

He tells me he has never worked harder in his life , been happier, and
has lost THREE stone in weight which all the dieting and excersize
machines failed to remove. He looks about 10 years younger, has more
work than he can handle and reckons he's happier then he's ever been!.

Best of luck in your endeavour!!....
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Tony Sayer