{"id":39463,"date":"2022-10-28T22:50:15","date_gmt":"2022-10-28T11:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/?p=39463"},"modified":"2023-07-03T11:56:01","modified_gmt":"2023-07-03T00:56:01","slug":"tasker-best-jobs-for-retirees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/tasker-best-jobs-for-retirees\/","title":{"rendered":"23 Best jobs for retirees"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>At last, you\u2019re officially retired and free to spend all your time with loved ones and explore your hobbies. But perhaps you find yourself wanting to supplement your pension or experience different jobs.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the good news: retirement doesn\u2019t have to stop you from getting part-time jobs and practising your skills. If you\u2019re retired and looking for work, you can find all sorts of wonderful opportunities on Airtasker.<\/p>\n<p><strong style=\"font-size: 28px;\">How can I make money from home after retirement?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many industries have shifted to online work, and you can now do countless side hustles from home, such as freelance writing, proofreading, translating, and virtual tutoring. And if you need a break from technology, you\u2019ll be glad to know many other careers for over 60s don\u2019t require a computer.<\/p>\n<p>Keep scrolling to discover the best jobs for retired people \u2013 both from and away from home!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0b0c875bde5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/tasker-best-jobs-for-retirees\/#Share_your_knowledge_and_skills\" title=\"Share your knowledge and skills.\u00a0\">Share your knowledge and skills.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/tasker-best-jobs-for-retirees\/#Repair_or_improve_peoples_homes\" title=\"Repair or improve people\u2019s homes.\u00a0\">Repair or improve people\u2019s homes.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/tasker-best-jobs-for-retirees\/#Help_people_get_things_done\" title=\"Help people get things done.\u00a0\">Help people get things done.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/tasker-best-jobs-for-retirees\/#Cook_from_the_heart\" title=\"Cook from the heart.\">Cook from the heart.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/tasker-best-jobs-for-retirees\/#Spend_more_time_in_the_garden\" title=\"Spend more time in the garden.\u00a0\">Spend more time in the garden.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/tasker-best-jobs-for-retirees\/#Connect_with_people\" title=\"Connect with people.\u00a0\">Connect with people.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/tasker-best-jobs-for-retirees\/#Earn_money_at_home\" title=\"Earn money at home.\u00a0\u00a0\">Earn money at home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/tasker-best-jobs-for-retirees\/#Show_off_your_talent\" title=\"Show off your talent.\u00a0\">Show off your talent.\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/blog\/uk\/tasker-best-jobs-for-retirees\/#Find_job_opportunities_for_retirees_on_Airtasker\" title=\"Find job opportunities for retirees on Airtasker.\">Find job opportunities for retirees on Airtasker.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rediscover_your_artistic_talent\"><\/span><strong>Rediscover your artistic talent.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050521\/embroidery-senior-woman.jpg\" alt=\"closeup hands, senior woman doing embroidery to earn money\" width=\"716\" height=\"478\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1. Accept clothing alterations.<\/h3>\n<p>Fashion trends may change, but one thing will stay constant: People are more confident when their clothes fit nicely. If you\u2019ve got a sewing machine on hand \u2013 or even just a needle and thread \u2013 you could offer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/services\/alteration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">clothes alterations &amp; repairs<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/services\/dressmaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">dressmaking services<\/a>. Many people are also falling in love with embroidered items these days!<\/p>\n<p>Aside from earning extra money from it, crafting activities such as sewing can help refine motor skills and even act as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maplewoodseniorliving.com\/blog\/benefits-of-crafting-for-seniors-maplewood-senior-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">form of therapy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/alterations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find clothing alteration jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>2. Paint walls and furniture.<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s another crafting activity you might be interested in. Help people give their home or office a makeover by offering painting services. Small painting projects could take up an hour or so of your time, while a full house paint job can take a week or more.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/painting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find painting jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>3. Fulfil your mural painting dreams.<\/h3>\n<p>If becoming an artist is something you\u2019ve always dreamed of, it\u2019s not too late! As a mural artist, you\u2019ll need lots of creativity \u2013 and an eye for design \u2013 compared to regular paint jobs. You may be asked to create graffiti writing on a bedroom wall or paint a mural on a cafe\u2019s exterior.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Share_your_knowledge_and_skills\"><\/span><strong>Share your knowledge and skills.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>4. Become a tutor or instructor.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050521\/retired-senior-man-teaching-ukulele-lesson.jpg\" alt=\"retired senior man teaching ukulele lesson online\" width=\"716\" height=\"403\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s one of the best jobs for retired teachers! However, teaching doesn\u2019t have to be limited to basic school subjects. Many young adults and children are eager to learn new skills outside the classroom, such as piano, dance, public speaking, and other languages like Mandarin.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/tutoring\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Explore tutoring jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>5. Dive into freelance writing and content creation.<\/h3>\n<p>The years have taught you a lot. Now, you can put your experiences into words by creating a blog and writing for different publications. You could also cover important events around town and write about them.<\/p>\n<p>There are no limits to content creation, and you&#8217;ll have more time to think about what you really want to write now that you&#8217;re in retirement. The possibilities are endless!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/writing\/content-creation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find writing jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>6. Proofread like a pro.<\/h3>\n<p>One of the side hustles you can do from home is proofreading. Help people avoid embarrassing mistakes on their resumes, cover letters, and school papers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/writing\/proofreading\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find proofreading jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Repair_or_improve_peoples_homes\"><\/span><strong>Repair or improve people\u2019s homes.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050524\/confident-grey-haired-woman-drilling-wall.jpg\" alt=\"confident grey-haired woman drilling wall, home improvement as a side hustle for retirees\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>7. Repair appliances.<\/h3>\n<p>Do you have a knack for making faulty things work? Many people still opt to have their devices repaired by an expert instead of doing it themselves.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/appliances\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find appliance technician jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>8. Have fun painting fences.<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a hustle that won\u2019t take more than a day, look for fence painting jobs on Airtasker! Aside from painting, the job may require you to prepare and wash the fence before paint application and apply primer to ensure better paint adhesion.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/painting\/fence-painting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find fence painting jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_people_get_things_done\"><\/span><strong>Help people get things done.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>9. Make people\u2019s day by delivering gifts.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050523\/senior-elderly-man-delivering-gift.jpg\" alt=\"senior old man delivering a gift to a smiling young woman\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do your kids and grandkids think you give the best gifts \u2013 complete with intricate gift wrapping? Share your gifts with the world with a gift delivery service! Many people could use your help picking out gifts and delivering them to their loved ones for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special days.<\/p>\n<h3>10. Plan a party.<\/h3>\n<p>Think you\u2019d make a great event planner from all those years of planning your kids\u2019 birthday parties or organising corporate events? Event planning can be a profitable skill, as people always need help preparing for a party. It\u2019s a good thing you kept all those catering, venue, and decorator contacts!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/events\/birthday-decorators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find event decoration jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cook_from_the_heart\"><\/span><strong>Cook from the heart.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050523\/elderly-man-cooking.jpg\" alt=\"elderly Asian man cooking food, meals to sell \" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>11. Share your cooking talent with the world.<\/h3>\n<p>Do you enjoy cooking delicious food and feeding your loved ones? And, do you have a signature dish that gets the\u00a0best compliments?\u00a0You can make extra cash cooking for other people.<\/p>\n<p>Try offering meal prep services and pre-packed meals to people who don\u2019t have time to cook. You can also sell some baked goodies like cookies and pastries!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/cooking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find cooking jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>12. Offer catering services.<\/h3>\n<p>Hosting events can be stressful for some, and food is a crucial part of the day. For example, birthday parties need kid-friendly menus and company events usually serve finger food. Help ease hosts\u2019 burdens by customising event menus according to their preferences. If you\u2019re ready to cook for a bigger crowd, now\u2019s your chance to shine!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Spend_more_time_in_the_garden\"><\/span><strong>Spend more time in the garden.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050523\/senior-woman-repotting-plant-indoors.jpg\" alt=\"retired woman repotting a houseplant, doing gardening jobs to earn extra money\" width=\"716\" height=\"1071\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>13. Do gardening jobs.<\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s therapeutic, a form of exercise, and there\u2019s nothing like the joy you feel when a plant you cared for grows successfully. Help look after people\u2019s gardens a few times a week by doing senior-friendly tasks such as planting, watering, and repotting plants. It\u2019s even something you can do with your spouse!<\/p>\n<p>(Gardening can be a strenuous activity with all the bending and kneeling on the dirt! Here are some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/guides\/gardening-tips-tools-elderly\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">helpful gardening tips for the elderly<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/gardening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find gardening jobs near you<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>14. Design a garden.<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve spent more than a few years landscaping, why not try your hand at garden design and planning? As a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/services\/landscaping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">garden designer<\/a>, you\u2019ll collaborate with customers to come up with ideas and map everything out on paper before you get started.<\/p>\n<p>Find gardening design and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/landscaping\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">landscaping projects<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Connect_with_people\"><\/span><strong>Connect with people.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>15. Be a translator.<\/h3>\n<p>Being fluent in many languages \u2013 whether it\u2019s Spanish, Italian, French, Mandarin, or Japanese \u2013 will certainly come in handy if you want to try becoming a translator.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/translation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find translation jobs<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>16. Give people your expert advice.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050522\/retired-businessman-coaching-online.jpg\" alt=\"retired businessman coaching someone virtually from home office\" width=\"716\" height=\"478\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Your life lessons and years of experience are invaluable to the right people. Try your hand at being a personal life coach, a career coach, a business coach, or even a relationship coach. To become a certified life coach, look up requirements from the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the National Board for Health &amp; Wellness Coaching (NBHWC).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/services\/life-coaching\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find out more about life coaching<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>17. Help people start their day as a barista.<\/h3>\n<p>Coffee \u2013 at least for some people \u2013 is life. What do you think about being a barista? Prepare your customer\u2019s go-to drinks or come up with new blends that will have them coming back for more!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earn_money_at_home\"><\/span><strong>Earn money at home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>18. Take care of people\u2019s pets.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050522\/happy-senior-couple-dog-sitting.jpg\" alt=\"happy retired senior couple house sitting, sitting with dog on sofa\" width=\"716\" height=\"477\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a dream job for animal lovers: minding your neighbour\u2019s or colleagues\u2019 pets when they\u2019re away at work or on holiday. You can also try dog walking and hang out with cute, playful dogs. On top of earning some cash, you\u2019ll be getting that Vitamin D and reaching your daily step target!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/pet-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find pet care jobs near you<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>19. House sit for someone.<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a more relaxed side hustle, house sitting could be the right match. Your main responsibility will be to stay at someone\u2019s home while they\u2019re out of town and make sure the house is how they left it. You might also be asked to do small tasks such as watering houseplants and feeding their pets.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/services\/house-sitting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Get to know more about house sitting<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Show_off_your_talent\"><\/span><strong>Show off your talent.\u00a0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3>20. Display your musical skills.<\/h3>\n<p>Here\u2019s your chance to fulfil another childhood dream! Entertainers are a big part of events, and singing and dancing acts never get old. Most singers can take song requests that suit the event, while dancers can help get a party started when guests are too shy to dive into the dance floor. If you\u2019re feeling pretty nostalgic, choose to perform at themed events that can remind you of the good old times.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/entertainment\/\">Find entertainment jobs near you\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>21. Start your modelling career.<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/airtasker-seo-wordpress-blog-assets-prod.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/24050522\/stylish-senior-lady-modelling.jpg\" alt=\"stylish senior woman modelling in sunglasses while holding balloons\" width=\"716\" height=\"1073\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for good, fun jobs for retirees, you\u2019ve hit the jackpot. Modelling is for all ages, and you could even choose a niche such as print, editorial, hand, or feet modelling. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/fashion-and-style\/why-senior-fashion-models-are-increasingly-in-demand-20211014-p58zvu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Age-positive casting<\/a> is a growing part of the industry and there are even modelling agencies that focus on older models aged 30 to 90!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/jobs\/models\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find your first modelling gig<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>22. Make people laugh.<\/h3>\n<p>Have you always wanted to perform at children\u2019s parties or retirement homes to spread joy? Retirement means you have more time to explore all sorts of interests.<\/p>\n<p>Clown performances may include entertaining activities like juggling, telling jokes, balloon sculpting, mini-bicycle riding, performing on stilts, and many more.<\/p>\n<h3>23. Find an audience as a magician.<\/h3>\n<p>Want more opportunities in the entertainment industry? Prepare your cape and top hat and train to become a magician. Don\u2019t worry if you\u2019re starting from scratch because there are a lot of online tutorials and event classes which can help you become the best magician in the neighbourhood.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_job_opportunities_for_retirees_on_Airtasker\"><\/span><strong>Find job opportunities for retirees on Airtasker.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No matter your skills, passions, or untapped talent, there\u2019s something for everyone at Airtasker. Simply<a href=\"https:\/\/www.airtasker.com\/uk\/earn-money\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> sign up on our platform<\/a> to find jobs that match your skills and interests. This way, you can earn money on your own time while meeting new people and making the most of your golden years.<\/p>\n<h3>Can I work part-time when I retire?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, of course! There are many part-time jobs for retired people. Now that you have more time on your hands, you can certainly try jobs you might not have even considered before, such as cooking, translating, or even becoming a magician. 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