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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Breast Cancer / June 2008O.T.-Retired
Almost 25 years ago, with my diagnosis, I really didn't expect to become old enough to retire! I am so grateful that I've thoroughly enjoyed thirty years of kindergarten teaching. Yesterday was my last day. My colleagues became like second family, through the tough stuff and through the joys too. Many, many children have enriched my life too, and now I am ready for the next stage......Any sage advice from retirees? Barb > Almost 25 years ago, with my diagnosis, I really didn't expect to become > old enough to retire! I am so grateful that I've thoroughly enjoyed [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Barb First of all - celebrate! You've earned it and if you put it off you won't have time :-) Yes, in kindergarten you've certainly had an enriching career but the next thirty years can be just as good. I'm not giving any other advice right now except to relax and don't worry about how to fill your time. In a few months you'll wonder how you found time to work. There's a LOT of life and enjoyment out here! Well done - and hugs, Mary Thank you, Mary. It was wonderful to hear from you. I have been a bit concerned about what I'm going to do with myself. Almost everyone who has spoken of retirement has said that the time gets filled. I will continue to substitute teach, but now I can choose my days! My best to you and your husband too. Barb >> Almost 25 years ago, with my diagnosis, I really didn't expect to become >> old enough to retire! I am so grateful that I've thoroughly enjoyed [quoted text clipped - 18 lines] > > Mary > Thank you, Mary. It was wonderful to hear from you. I have been a bit > concerned about what I'm going to do with myself. Almost everyone who has > spoken of retirement has said that the time gets filled. I will continue > to substitute teach, but now I can choose my days! My best to you and > your husband too. > Barb Thanks, we're fine. He's removing all the stained glass lights in our house, cleaning and edging them with Y came and having them encapsulated netween two sealed panes of glass so that they're preserved, easily cleanable and add to the house's insulation. That's something you can consider :-) But don't begin with the bigest, most complicated and heaviest ... Mary As Brook and I rode to his parents' home today, we talked about all the things that we can do in our home now. It's been years since we've painted, and both attic and basement need a good cleaning. Those will be work for the pair of us and won't get done until his retirement in October. It will be so good to do a thorough cleaning at my leisure too. (Not that I'm very happy about cleaning, but many things have remained undone while I worked outside my home). Sounds like a really big project you are doing with the stained glass, but a smart idea. There must be a lot of satisfaction in doing that kind of job, too. Barb >> Thank you, Mary. It was wonderful to hear from you. I have been a bit >> concerned about what I'm going to do with myself. Almost everyone who [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > Mary > As Brook and I rode to his parents' home today, we talked about all the > things that we can do in our home now. It's been years since we've [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > (Not that I'm very happy about cleaning, but many things have remained > undone while I worked outside my home). My house cleaning is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, when the grand daughter leaves. I'm not a fanatic housekeeper and don't know why the urge has come upon me but come upon me it has so it will be done. Once I get down to it I enjoy it and it's easier with my new slimline self. Well, not exactly slim, but not as fat as I was! > Sounds like a really big project you are doing with the stained glass, but > a smart idea. There must be a lot of satisfaction in doing that kind of > job, too. There is, it's keeping him very happy - he didn't even wait for me to come down to join him for breakfast this morning, he was outside working on the second window before nine! And I've just remembered that it won't be possible to do any cleaning until he's finished the windows, it makes a mess ... <sigh> I can always find an excuse :-) Seriously, Barb, I think you've already begun your new life by discussing such a thing with Brook. It will be great when he retires too. Although for a year after retirement mine followed me around wanting a pat on the head and driving me mad ... it seems a fairly common thing to happen. It won't lat though. Mary Enjoy, hope you live to a ripe old age. Doing anything special? Alex > Almost 25 years ago, with my diagnosis, I really didn't expect to become > old enough to retire! I am so grateful that I've thoroughly enjoyed [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Barb Alex, I think I accidentally replied to you personally, instead of through the group. My husband will retire in October, after 39 years with the state of Pennsylvania. We may take a short trip then. I'll spend time with my grandkids, and then substitute teach next school year. I do plan to enjoy! Barb > Enjoy, hope you live to a ripe old age. Doing anything special? > [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] >> >> Barb > Almost 25 years ago, with my diagnosis, I really didn't expect to become > old enough to retire! I am so grateful that I've thoroughly enjoyed > thirty years of kindergarten teaching. Yesterday was my last day. My > colleagues became like second family, through the tough stuff and through > the joys too. Many, many children have enriched my life too, and now I am > ready for the next stage......Any sage advice from retirees? ------------- Congratulations! (On both scores) I have no advice because if I live long enough, I will be retiring in 6 years and I'm dreading it (what will I *do* all day?). Looking forward to reading the replies. Eva >> Almost 25 years ago, with my diagnosis, I really didn't expect to become >> old enough to retire! I am so grateful that I've thoroughly enjoyed [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > I have no advice because if I live long enough, I will be retiring in 6 > years and I'm dreading it (what will I *do* all day?). There won't be enough hours in a day for what you want to do. I know that many people watch television during the day. I haven't time for it - ever! > Looking forward to reading the replies. You're far too independent minded to take advice from others :-) The Whole World is out there, waiting to be grasped. You have two hands, grasp what you can! Mary > Eva Thank you, Eva. I didn't really entertain thoughts of retirement, even a couple of years ago, so I didn't worry about filling time until recently. The time feels right now, so I guess I'll see what happens about how to occupy myself. As Mary said, many retirees say that they are as busy as they ever were. I live in a rural area and I think there are good organizations who could use volunteer help. I have five grandchildren and I'm looking forward to being able to participate a bit more in their lives. I will substitute teach and after a bit, if I'm not busy enough, I could always take a part time job! (Jeesh, did I just say that?) Barb >> Almost 25 years ago, with my diagnosis, I really didn't expect to become >> old enough to retire! I am so grateful that I've thoroughly enjoyed [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Eva > Thank you, Eva. I didn't really entertain thoughts of retirement, even a > couple of years ago, so I didn't worry about filling time until recently. [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > > Barb No, Barb, the time has come for you to do things for yourself! It's hard when you're used to being dependant on an employer and/or doing voiluntary work, as we always did, you feel very selfish at first. But believe me it's well worthwhile - and immensely satisfying. Mary |
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