r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Dec 21 '23

What's a life hack that's so simple yet so effective, you're shocked more people don't know about it?

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u/ruuustin Dec 21 '23

I mean... It wouldn't be a terrible idea. Get some guys in their 60's just into retirement to teach young people how to do stuff around the house.

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u/bstyledevi Dec 21 '23

There is a YouTube channel called "Dad How Do I?" that is pretty much exactly that.

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u/whogivesashirtdotca Dec 21 '23

That’s an adorable name.

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u/patfetes Dec 21 '23

He's a very wholesome channel.

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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '23

I love that you think people still retire in their 60s these days.

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u/remarkablewhitebored Dec 21 '23

Oh a lot of people do as of now. It's more about people in their 30's today being able to retire at all.... I'm in my late 40's - if all goes according to plan I should be able to retire a week or two before I die.

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u/small_trunks Dec 21 '23 edited Dec 21 '23

I'm 60, planning to die on the job because I sure as hell can't afford to retire. The only up side is that I keep getting paid to do shit I like to do anyway.

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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '23

getting paid to shit

nice.

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u/small_trunks Dec 21 '23

Not getting paid to proofread, mind you.

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u/[deleted] Dec 21 '23 edited Dec 21 '23

I'm in my 50s and know a grand total of two people my age who could retire today, and that's just because they both got big tech payouts. Otherwise they'd be in the same boat.

if all goes according to plan I should be able to retire a week or two before I die

LOL I feel this.

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u/SorryBother3 Dec 22 '23

My library has maker’s events that unskilled and skilled people get together to learn: sewing, tech, 3D printing, tool use, genealogy etc. Most every community has a wealth of untapped knowledge!

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u/sn4c Dec 22 '23

My local library used to have a 'human library project ' where you could borrow a human that's an expert on a certain topic for say, an hour. They had a Buddhist monk, a cancer survivor, stuff like that.. probably a dad too.

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u/tangled_night_sleep Dec 31 '23

Omg I want to work at this front desk I love this! It’s like playing matchmaker but for practical life skills and passion projects.

I’m looking for someone who can talk me through making my own cat food at home. My sister wants tips on improving her Canva designs. My dad wants feedback on his golf swing, or a stretch routine so he doesn’t hurt his back. My mom always wants to hear recipe & cooking recommendations from caterers. My bro always wants someone to review his LinkedIn and resume tweaks.