Side Hustles

[Cloud]

would be nice if I could come up with something actually "politically correct" that is, in the areas of education, alternative energy, smart growth, etc. that we are supposed to be focusing our economy on, because there might be grants and other biz opportunities.

I don't think I'm smart enough for that though!

I've been wrestling with this for a while--not only a side hustle, but an actual "retirement career" that would let me do something else other than working in an office for someone else. No answers yet, though.

[Lamplighter]

Originally Posted by Cloud

would be nice if I could come up with something actually "politically correct" that is, in the areas of education, alternative energy, smart growth, etc. that we are supposed to be focusing our economy on, because there might be grants and other biz opportunities.

I don't think I'm smart enough for that though!

I've been wrestling with this for a while--not only a side hustle, but an actual "retirement career" that would let me do something else other than working in an office for someone else. No answers yet, though.

Don't know if you were responding to my use of the words "politically correct", I would call the areas you mentioned as "current fads" and everyone will be competing for funds, grants, etc.

Instead I have found from personal experience that taking what you are currently doing or enjoy, and moving it slightly off center can actually lead to reasonable and enjoyable second sources of income.
It won't happen overnight without a major input of $, but with a longer outlook, a reasonable retirement income is not out of question.