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PhotoHokieNC
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PhotoHokieNC

Once you’ve opted for working for the man, your hours will be

up to them. Especially in that job. I’ve known several guys who decided to take that on under the same circumstances as you plan, but it has evolved that almost all dealerships have resorted to using Uber or Lyft. Those drivers are always available and can handle far greater numbers of customers simultaneously.
Posted: 07/27/2025 at 12:35 PM ET
(In response to this post by Jeffroww)

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Retirement part time job question
Jeffroww • 07/27/25 10:21 AM ET
I can't even pretend on having an opinion on what your personal preference
BG Hokie • 07/28/25 10:12 AM ET
Your full time job should be...
EDGEMAN • 07/27/25 08:23 PM ET
Or better yet, 20 years ago.**
HokieNoVA • 07/27/25 11:10 PM ET
Or 50 years ago.
EDGEMAN • 07/28/25 04:49 AM ET
Don’t work any more. The end. Love, your friend Gen Xer VT2K2K3.
Victory Ticker • 07/27/25 04:54 PM ET
^^This is the answer...if you can!^^**
HOKIERIT • 07/27/25 07:39 PM ET
Disagree somewhat. If you have a strong work ethic, enjoy the camaraderie/
Coach McGuirk • 07/27/25 09:36 PM ET
Let’s not forget….
Hokiel • 07/27/25 11:15 PM ET
I like the low stress job idea.... One that you can turn off when not there
Vtskier1 • 07/27/25 09:48 PM ET
I highly recommend that. I did wedding banquet bartending. Setting up and
Coach McGuirk • 07/27/25 10:01 PM ET
Big fan of 4 days off over the weekend.
Hokiel • 07/27/25 02:37 PM ET
I did that as my semi retirement. Plus, I wasn't obligated to show up the
IB4TECH • 07/28/25 09:11 AM ET
Agree....also gives you the opportunity to travel a bit**
BleedinOandM • 07/28/25 07:10 AM ET
Once you’ve opted for working for the man, your hours will be ◄
PhotoHokieNC • 07/27/25 12:35 PM ET
When I last visited my dealership, it gave me a Lyft home, and one of...
EDGEMAN • 07/27/25 03:25 PM ET
I'm a big fan of having Mondays off.**
mancunian • 07/27/25 12:03 PM ET
^^ never gets a case of the Monday's....**
coshokie • 07/27/25 03:01 PM ET
I'm doing a part time m-w and love it that way. Can go on long weekend
coshokie • 07/27/25 11:07 AM ET
Sounds like you will be sitting down a lot, which is key. Back to back is a
Coach McGuirk • 07/27/25 10:49 AM ET
If you have a vacation home, you might want the consecutive days available.
Gator Hokie • 07/27/25 10:34 AM ET
Try both ways if you can.**
IB4TECH • 07/27/25 10:33 AM ET