Re: I cannot wait, I cannot wait, I cannot wait
[Re: oldbroad]
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10/04/18 07:13 PM
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Re: I cannot wait, I cannot wait, I cannot wait
[Re: oldbroad]
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10/05/18 10:40 AM
10/05/18 10:40 AM
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I was an environmental field inspector enforcing Clean Air and Clean Water regulations. Definitely not considered a popular person in the regulated community! Yet, for TWO YEARS after I retired, I got calls at my home from several of the facilities I used to inspect because they all hated my replacement! They would ask ME compliance questions about this or that regulation. I just never told my replacement or my Regional Director, but it did make me feel that I had done a good job while I was there for almost 20 years.
So, I TOTALLY understand your feeling a little bit cheerful about your company going through two employees and not really appreciating you while you were there!! I think I took a good 6 months of simply reveling in not having to go to work every day! So enjoy every minute. This winter will be a good time to start tackling a thing or two if you want.
Once again, weeds are my life!
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Re: I cannot wait, I cannot wait, I cannot wait
[Re: oldbroad]
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10/07/18 11:06 AM
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Ah, retirement! Enjoy it to the max, Oldbroad!
I worked as a speech & language therapist in the public schools for 33 years straight. With 96 students in my caseload, the required paperwork had become another full-time job, and the part I loved, the creative and fun stuff I did with the kids, was suffering. Since I could receive a pension and health insurance from the state at age 55, I grabbed it and ran, along with a small nest egg my district gave me for unused sick time. I've been retired for 15 years now, and I still love the feeling that every day is Saturday. Of course, I often forget what day it is, but that's a small price to pay for freedom and mental health.
By the way, after I left, they hired two therapists to take my place, and several of my teacher friends said the program just fell apart. I felt bad for the kids not getting the services, but it's no longer my problem.
“Rainy days should be spent at home with a cup of tea and a good book.” -Bill Watterson
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Re: I cannot wait, I cannot wait, I cannot wait
[Re: LadyKestrel]
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10/07/18 02:18 PM
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Ah, retirement!
By the way, after I left, they hired two therapists to take my place, and several of my teacher friends said the program just fell apart. I felt bad for the kids not getting the services, but it's no longer my problem. Love it! I am also having trouble keeping up with what day it is. Thanks!
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Re: I cannot wait, I cannot wait, I cannot wait
[Re: oldbroad]
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10/07/18 07:16 PM
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