In my 40's, dont need to work but can I help others?

[KrissKross]

I am in my early 40’s and I have been running my own business for almost 20 years, currently still employing over 20 people.

I have at least half the week available and getting twitchy, I don’t really need to work but want to try something a bit different.

I am sure I would be a great asset to another entrepreneur or company. I have no up to date CV and clearly no recent references, should I bother trying to get a job, I don’t have a clue where to even start after all these years!

Thanks.

[DSLiverpool]

Speak to your local council business hub about mentoring, I've just signed up and am awaiting my first assignment.

[KrissKross]

DSLiverpool said:

Speak to your local council business hub about mentoring, I've just signed up and am awaiting my first assignment.

Thanks, a bit of googling and I ended up at the job centre though, is there a main website for the business hub?

[Pferdestarke]

Where are you located?

I need a mentor.

[DSLiverpool]

Yes sorry you need your local chamber of commerce in my case it was Wirral and they have a program running.
You don't get paid but do get to meet some new start ups that may require investment etc

[mike9009]

Hi

My boss is in a similar position where his company pretty much runs itself now. He has been helping local charities to get organised and club together to cover national events held in the local area.

He finds it very rewarding, but also quite a challenge, completely out of his day-to-day field of experience.....

Mike

[liner33]

I found becoming a school governor and later chair both rewarding and challenging when i was taking a career break

[anonymous-user]

As mentioned above, maybe become a governor of a local State School. Also maybe become a director/trustee of a small charity.

Edited by anonymous-user on Tuesday 1st March 10:51

[KrissKross]

Thanks for the tips, much appreciated.

[rog007]

Also consider becoming a NED https://www.nedaglobal.com

[anonymous-user]

Or spaff it up the wall on coke and hookers and then start again from scratch.

[KrissKross]

Breadvan72 said:

Or spaff it up the wall on coke and hookers and then start again from scratch.

Tempting...

[chilistrucker]

KrissKross said:

Breadvan72 said:

Or spaff it up the wall on coke and hookers and then start again from scratch.

Tempting...

I can mentor you in this, win, win

[Sparkzz]

If I was in your situation;

I'd spend more time with family and friends, more time in the gym and more time in the garage/garden. I'm assuming if you have a business that runs itself you don't need extra cash. Is mentoring really lucrative?

[Ilovejapcrap]

anonymous said:

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I could never do this all the fking about trying to get anything done would drive me insane.

Helping children with a crap start on life would no doubt be much more rewarding, but not sure how you'd go about it / what you'd do.

[Evoluzione]

I could do with a hand, where are you?!

[king dilbert]

KrissKross said:

I am in my early 40’s and I have been running my own business for almost 20 years, currently still employing over 20 people.

I have at least half the week available and getting twitchy, I don’t really need to work but want to try something a bit different.

I am sure I would be a great asset to another entrepreneur or company. I have no up to date CV and clearly no recent references, should I bother trying to get a job, I don’t have a clue where to even start after all these years!

Thanks.

What type of business do you operate may I ask, and how long has it been self-sustaining?

[anonymous-user]

Sparkzz said:

If I was in your situation;

I'd spend more time with family and friends, more time in the gym and more time in the garage/garden. I'm assuming if you have a business that runs itself you don't need extra cash. Is mentoring really lucrative?

I am not sure that you are quite getting what this thread is about.

[smifffymoto]

I have a retired friend that takes on the role of "responsible adult" too young people in custody.As I understand,he basically is there to reassure and provide support and make sure the police don't intimidate.

[andy-xr]

NED would be a good next step