Originally Posted by TheShed

..What would the bored suggest a worldly wise, business savvy, excellent communicator does with the rest of his life?? ..

Originally Posted by UKCityGent

A friend was in a similar position last year to yourself - he semi-retired and set up a microfinance company which deals with small set-ups. He spends a fair sizeable amount of time setting up regional office (he is currently in Sub-Saharan Africa) and then manages it remotely with his team (3 people in total). He says it meets his philanthropist needs and keeps his brain active and in 'the game'. I decided to give up my career last week and join him to set up phase 2 of the plan.

Originally Posted by Miss Ann Thrope

Oh and drones. You'll be replaced by drones....or attacked by them. Either way, drones.

Originally Posted by Millhouse

If there are no jobs there are no recruitment agents. There is always a silver lining.

Originally Posted by TheShed

I really do think I've gone wrong somewhere. I've been flying around the world selling stuff to extremely interesting people in a very wide variety of industries and I thought that's all I ever wanted to do Even though Ive got to a fairly high position and just parachute in to help my people when they need big guns. I've made a fair bit, got all of my kids independent and where I wanted them to be. But something's wrong.

I've missed out on doing stuff for enjoyment rather than money. Ten years ago when the kids were coming out of Uni and starting their lives I felt content, now they have succeeded I feel empty. Me and Mrs Shed have a couple of philanthropic projects which I finance and she loves but I can't even be bothered with those now. A lot of my friends who I share this with think I've been in the Middle East too long and lost my spark, gone stale etc and I may be starting to agree. The thrill The chase got lost somewhere. Think, chasing that dream girl at school and when you get her to the prom; what the hell do I do now?.

What would the bored suggest a worldly wise, business savvy, excellent communicator does with the rest of his life?? There's not a hope in hell that I'll don slippers and buy an allotment as my brain has to be active 21 hours a day. Training? Maybe. Business Angel? Nah too high risk and I feel that valuations for startups is getting stupid again. Run a beach bar? Nope too much physical work. Politics? Love to but how on earth do you start? I just don't know.

I've even starting making model cars (think Airfix for the old uns) as a way to test my creative side but I always screw it up at the last minute. Those of the bored who know me will also be surprised to learn that I don't even really go to the pub anymore as I can't be arsed with the ME newbies and all of their complaints.

Originally Posted by TheShed

I really do think I've gone wrong somewhere. I've been flying around the world selling stuff to extremely interesting people in a very wide variety of industries and I thought that's all I ever wanted to do Even though Ive got to a fairly high position and just parachute in to help my people when they need big guns. I've made a fair bit, got all of my kids independent and where I wanted them to be. But something's wrong.

I've missed out on doing stuff for enjoyment rather than money. Ten years ago when the kids were coming out of Uni and starting their lives I felt content, now they have succeeded I feel empty. Me and Mrs Shed have a couple of philanthropic projects which I finance and she loves but I can't even be bothered with those now. A lot of my friends who I share this with think I've been in the Middle East too long and lost my spark, gone stale etc and I may be starting to agree. The thrill The chase got lost somewhere. Think, chasing that dream girl at school and when you get her to the prom; what the hell do I do now?.

What would the bored suggest a worldly wise, business savvy, excellent communicator does with the rest of his life?? There's not a hope in hell that I'll don slippers and buy an allotment as my brain has to be active 21 hours a day. Training? Maybe. Business Angel? Nah too high risk and I feel that valuations for startups is getting stupid again. Run a beach bar? Nope too much physical work. Politics? Love to but how on earth do you start? I just don't know.

I've even starting making model cars (think Airfix for the old uns) as a way to test my creative side but I always screw it up at the last minute. Those of the bored who know me will also be surprised to learn that I don't even really go to the pub anymore as I can't be arsed with the ME newbies and all of their complaints.

Originally Posted by Scamp

No recruitment agents means no idiot candidates.

Originally Posted by TheShed

I really do think I've gone wrong somewhere. I've been flying around the world selling stuff to extremely interesting people in a very wide variety of industries and I thought that's all I ever wanted to do Even though Ive got to a fairly high position and just parachute in to help my people when they need big guns. I've made a fair bit, got all of my kids independent and where I wanted them to be. But something's wrong.

I've missed out on doing stuff for enjoyment rather than money. Ten years ago when the kids were coming out of Uni and starting their lives I felt content, now they have succeeded I feel empty. Me and Mrs Shed have a couple of philanthropic projects which I finance and she loves but I can't even be bothered with those now. A lot of my friends who I share this with think I've been in the Middle East too long and lost my spark, gone stale etc and I may be starting to agree. The thrill The chase got lost somewhere. Think, chasing that dream girl at school and when you get her to the prom; what the hell do I do now?.

What would the bored suggest a worldly wise, business savvy, excellent communicator does with the rest of his life?? There's not a hope in hell that I'll don slippers and buy an allotment as my brain has to be active 21 hours a day. Training? Maybe. Business Angel? Nah too high risk and I feel that valuations for startups is getting stupid again. Run a beach bar? Nope too much physical work. Politics? Love to but how on earth do you start? I just don't know.

I've even starting making model cars (think Airfix for the old uns) as a way to test my creative side but I always screw it up at the last minute. Those of the bored who know me will also be surprised to learn that I don't even really go to the pub anymore as I can't be arsed with the ME newbies and all of their complaints.

Originally Posted by Millhouse

The automization of work just keeps giving.

Originally Posted by DXBtoDOH

Someone like you might actually do very well in a second career in the property market.

No, I'm not talking about listing studios in Disco Gardens or being a Foxtons agent. But specialising in high end residential or commercial properties, or even leasing commercial property. You have the communication skills, you are business savvy, you'd probably quickly build up a professional network of clients. Based on how you described yourself as a troubleshooter you probably have great people and negotiating skills, which is essential for high end residential or commercial real estate. The chase after closing the deal would keep you alert and active.

Just a thought.

Originally Posted by Millhouse

I might be able to help - let me know if you need connections

Originally Posted by TheShed

Thanks DXB, much as I hate estate agents (the barasti kind) that could be an interesting call. I think I'll look into it.

Originally Posted by Meow

I thought you were going to pursue photography?

Originally Posted by weasel decentral

I know who he is but I have never heard him being called Chippie Brady.

Originally Posted by UKCityGent

A friend was in a similar position last year to yourself - he semi-retired and set up a microfinance company which deals with small set-ups. He spends a fair sizeable amount of time setting up regional office (he is currently in Sub-Saharan Africa) and then manages it remotely with his team (3 people in total). He says it meets his philanthropist needs and keeps his brain active and in 'the game'. I decided to give up my career last week and join him to set up phase 2 of the plan.