I never knew there were so many different kinds of soy sauce. Lesson #13 is : know your ingredients. This can be why a dish, despite following the recipe exactly, tastes better than yours. 6 Types of Soy Sauce Everyone Should Know – https://thewoksoflife.com/6-types-of-soy-sauce-everyone-should-know/ Memo to Self – Don’t be discouraged to learn there are […]
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I seriously wonder if there are any original recipes out there. You think to yourself “Let’s make a black bean and corn thing tonight”. So you do what everyone else does and hop on the internet to find numerous recipes that are pretty much the same. Full Disclosure: This recipe is a copycat and my […]
lifeunderwriter.net 
Stratocasters?
So in how many years do you project retirement at this point ?
Two to four years is my estimate. I’m one of the fortunate few who possess a skill set in current high demand. I enjoy my work. The work provides structure, mental stimulation, and just enough human interaction to maintain my social skills. The economic benefits of a few extra work years is also a good thing. Yes, I have a bunch of Stratocasters. But no desire to bring the band together again for a final farewell tour.
Why the high demand?
Life insurance sales continue to grow since the pandemic. High volumes of insurance applications and a lack of professional underwriters to do the work. The shortage is due to many reasons: downsizing, graduates pursuing other types of work, etc. No one as a kid says when I grow up I want to be an underwriter.
How does one train to be an underwriter? Is it a good job field to go into at this point?
A great specialty to enter at this point in time. I’m a middle boomer and once this generation retires/dies there will be even higher demand for my particular skill set. Some companies train interested employees for this role. Most training is done through insurance companies with industry based training courses.
So if One wanted to be an underwriter, what degree would they pursue before hand? Business or anything in liberal arts?
Great question, but no solid answer. I would suggest any major in the sciences with a minor in business. I majored in Sociology. (yeah)
Stratocaster?
Classic electric guitar design by Fender. I own several and the quip is a reference to discretionary spending. Once on fixed income, no more guitar purchases.