List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter.

Kicks for free.

I guess I fit that demographic now that I am retired.

1.) I think I would like to be a Puppenspieler” is a German word meaning puppeteer or puppet master. It refers to a person who performs with puppets.

2. ) Professional Haikuist -anything in the arts would be fine. I guess I am doing that now. I made 183 this year.

3. ) Got to run as my flight is taking off. I might do this for free. Or a professional ping pong player.

One response to “Money for Nothing”

  1. vermavkv Avatar

    What a delightfully whimsical and inspiring reflection 🌟! I love how you approach the question with humor, creativity, and a genuine sense of curiosity about life beyond financial constraints. Your choices—a puppeteer, a professional haikuist, and even a ping pong player—capture both artistry and playfulness, showing a zest for experiences that nourish the soul rather than the wallet.

    The way you weave in your current passions, like creating hundreds of haikus, makes it feel authentic and relatable. It’s a lovely reminder that retirement (or any stage of life) can be an opportunity to explore passions freely, follow curiosities, and embrace joy in unexpected ways.

I would love to hear you opinion as well

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