When I was just starting retirement transition planning, I talked to two friends who were preparing for retirement. I asked both what they were planning to do the first few months of retirement and both responded with cleaning out closets. At the time, I thought that was strange, but since then, I’ve realized it’s normal and appropriated.
Most working people have a list of unmet things to do when they retire. Getting home in shape is usually on the list. Often, that entails cleaning out closets and/or the garage, organizing photos or creating scrapbooks. Sometimes, it means getting rid of unused items and rearranging furniture and rooms so their more manageable. While these are leisure activities in the traditional sense of the word, they do help prepare home so it is more enjoyable in retirement.
For those people who love to organize, there are a number of business opportunities. If starting a business isn’t your desire, you may be able to work with another small entrepreneur who has expanded beyond what he/she can do on his or her own.
If you love organizing, but don’t want or need to earn retirement income, you may be able to find ways of volunteering your time. Many seniors need to downsize and may welcome the help of someone who can pitch in to organize or remove unwanted items.
There are many places where organizers are needed. Look in your neighbor and community for places and people who need your help. It may take awhile to find your niche, but there is plenty of excess stuff out there than needs to be sorted, sold and given away.
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