This is something I'm trying to figure out or even figure out how to make a separate post on.
I want a job that's flexible and/or part time. I go to interviews in my field with companies that seem ok, but this far there are snags like "and then we rotate having to work weekends" which is a deal breaker.
Part of me thinks that I should start to seriously look for the $20-$25/hour contracts and work 2-3 months a year and that will satisfy my social and spending money needs, and part of me thinks that I could take a lower paying job that is far more satisfying.
I love driving, so I've looked at all sorts of driving jobs, personal chauffeur - no thanks, 24 hour on-call and lots of bullshit associated. Medical emergency deliveries - usually "use your own car" and other weird criteria attached. Delivery? Well, that just sucks and is low pay, and I don't seem to find the ones where I'd be more of a courier and drive from San Antonio to Dallas to drop off this urgent box of paperwork. That sounds like a fun job because I could listen to audio books and music and not be stuck in an office answering phones.
Or maybe something in a medical office that would be more dynamic and exciting, even if it deals with the public. The side benefit would be "hey doc, I have this cough" and he could look at it. :D
I guess what I'm looking for is out-of-the-box ideas for jobs, even those considered menial by most, but that are fulfilling and come with a minimum of BS attached.
I've passed up a couple of "dream jobs" due to weird work hours or low quality leadership/management.
Reverend,
I love to drive too, but refuse to drive to work and back, if a job involves driving, no issue. I was considering being an underground utility marker, lots of windscreen time, work alone, outdoors etc... Only hang up, overtime in the summer hours, when I want to work the least. Also, insurance adjuster, lots of windscreen time and movement, but you might have to start in an office environment, earn some certs and work up to the mobile position...
Medical office... my wife runs a small medical office, 4 family practice docs, LOTS of detractors that, sadly, the ability to chat medical stuff with the docs doesn't really overcome (rude patients, people don't want to pay what they owe, high turnover in lower paying positions, the list goes on).
I found a work at home position that I just could not overlook, the income was well beyond what we need so we are continuing to build on the stash and have loosened up some of our discretionary spending because we are putting so much away in retirement accounts, cash savings, donations, we are enjoying a little more freedom that usual, that's probably the biggest benefit of the extra income.
My advice, go to the websites of the largish companies and look for remote positions, you might be surprised at the opportunities. If you get on with something, ensure they understand what you are willing to contribute and make bank!
I hope you find what works for you.