Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 17:17     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
Lowe's, Home Depot, Starbucks, & McDonalds.
Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 17:15     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
Anonymous wrote:Don't steal jobs from from adults who need to feed families.


Kick rocks.
Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 14:58     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
if you have senior level leadership, look at Fractional CXO opportunities
Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 13:59     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I had a great full-time professional career but was laid off (it was high profile and many people will see the organization on my resume and remember the mass layoffs). That was rough, but our family learned that things are much better for us if I don’t work. We are all more relaxed and, luckily, we don’t truly need my income. My three kids are in school and old enough to stay home alone as well. I am volunteering and catching up with friends, but I need a little more structure to my days.
Do any of you have tips on how to search for a part-time job? I don’t want to go back to my old line of work, so my contacts aren’t as helpful. I also don’t want a job with as much responsibility as I previously had. At the same time, I would like something interesting and that goes beyond retail etc. I won’t need benefits.

I would love any tips you have on: sites to search for part-time professional jobs, how to convey that I’m not desperate (I feel like people would assume that because I lost my job, I’m just trying to get anything and then would quit), and any other advice you have. Thank you!


I'd look for state, city, or county jobs where you can transfer your skills.



Be cautious when considering a role in local government. Many departments suffer from chronic underfunding, low morale, and unsustainable turnover. In the City of Alexandria, for example, staff turnover reportedly exceeds 100% in nearly every department. Key leadership positions remain vacant, and a toxic work environment drives employees out, exacerbated by reports that the city manager has verbally berated staff during meetings.
Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 13:41     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I did a career change after I was laid off at age 55 (from IT) and shifted to an administrative position at a temp agency where I was assigned to a department in higher ed. This temp position has continued for 7 years now. 🙂

I found the most success applying at temp staffing companies. I also found that many of the positions were 100 % remote. I did take a paycut, but I have zero stress in my job, which has been worth it.


That’s awesome. Good for you. I am younger, but this is my plan if laid off. I may go back to school and think a ‘clock in and clock out’ type job would be great.


Any suggestions for good temp/staffing agencies?
Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 13:39     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
Don't steal jobs from from adults who need to feed families.
Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 13:18     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
Anonymous wrote:I did a career change after I was laid off at age 55 (from IT) and shifted to an administrative position at a temp agency where I was assigned to a department in higher ed. This temp position has continued for 7 years now. 🙂

I found the most success applying at temp staffing companies. I also found that many of the positions were 100 % remote. I did take a paycut, but I have zero stress in my job, which has been worth it.


That’s awesome. Good for you. I am younger, but this is my plan if laid off. I may go back to school and think a ‘clock in and clock out’ type job would be great.
Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 11:34     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
I did a career change after I was laid off at age 55 (from IT) and shifted to an administrative position at a temp agency where I was assigned to a department in higher ed. This temp position has continued for 7 years now. 🙂

I found the most success applying at temp staffing companies. I also found that many of the positions were 100 % remote. I did take a paycut, but I have zero stress in my job, which has been worth it.
Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 11:17     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
flexjobs.com and flexprofessionals.com (DC area) are helpful websites
Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 11:12     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
I have not left my job yet but have a similar minded situation and may be leaving this year. Ive been doing research in to the types of part time work i could do. City/local government websites are good resources. There are several admin related part time roles i would find interesting. Colleges and universities are another. Finally I do think your resources from past jobs could come in handy, even if its not a field you are interested in, if they know your work ethic they can point you in other directions. Many professional part time jobs are not advertised. The roles are created because someone talented shows up and says they can solve a problem in 20 hours a week. So dont be afraid to propose the job youd like to have even if its not advertised. Do the work to show the company your value.
Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 10:07     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
Volunteer at libraries or nature centers.
Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 10:05     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
Anonymous wrote:I had a great full-time professional career but was laid off (it was high profile and many people will see the organization on my resume and remember the mass layoffs). That was rough, but our family learned that things are much better for us if I don’t work. We are all more relaxed and, luckily, we don’t truly need my income. My three kids are in school and old enough to stay home alone as well. I am volunteering and catching up with friends, but I need a little more structure to my days.

Do any of you have tips on how to search for a part-time job? I don’t want to go back to my old line of work, so my contacts aren’t as helpful. I also don’t want a job with as much responsibility as I previously had. At the same time, I would like something interesting and that goes beyond retail etc. I won’t need benefits.

I would love any tips you have on: sites to search for part-time professional jobs, how to convey that I’m not desperate (I feel like people would assume that because I lost my job, I’m just trying to get anything and then would quit), and any other advice you have. Thank you!


I'd look for state, city, or county jobs where you can transfer your skills.

Anonymous
Post 10/21/2025 09:59     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
What was your prior field? Is there a non-profit you could volunteer for that may turn into some paid hours?

When you say ‘professional’ jobs: do you mean anything other than retail/fast food type things, or would you be open to (for example) being a part time receptionist or virtual assistant?
Anonymous
Post 10/20/2025 23:30     Subject: Suggestions for how to look for a part-time job?
I had a great full-time professional career but was laid off (it was high profile and many people will see the organization on my resume and remember the mass layoffs). That was rough, but our family learned that things are much better for us if I don’t work. We are all more relaxed and, luckily, we don’t truly need my income. My three kids are in school and old enough to stay home alone as well. I am volunteering and catching up with friends, but I need a little more structure to my days.

Do any of you have tips on how to search for a part-time job? I don’t want to go back to my old line of work, so my contacts aren’t as helpful. I also don’t want a job with as much responsibility as I previously had. At the same time, I would like something interesting and that goes beyond retail etc. I won’t need benefits.

I would love any tips you have on: sites to search for part-time professional jobs, how to convey that I’m not desperate (I feel like people would assume that because I lost my job, I’m just trying to get anything and then would quit), and any other advice you have. Thank you!