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Post by isabella on Oct 5, 2009 20:28:45 GMT
I made a big decision over the weekend - I am going to retire ;D I handed my notice in this morning - I feel a little bit sad as I have worked at the same store for 15 years - since it opened  My knees have been telling me it is time to give the job up  I have made the right decision ;D |
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Post by Tig on Oct 5, 2009 22:34:34 GMT
It is a difficult decision to make, I was torn between work which I really enjoyed (most of the time) and having some quality of life with my OH as we had our kids young and didn't really have much 'us' time Up until the day I left I kept thinking it was the 'wrong' decision, and I did go back a couple of times afterwards to undertake projects on a part-time basis. That was when I realised I was happier being able to walk away and leave them all to it! It took a while to adjust, rekindle other hobbies that I had shelved due to time constraints of work and family .. and now I don't know how I ever found time to work ;D Keep in touch with the friends you worked with, I love catching up with them and never brag about life in 'retirement' - well not much anyway  How long before you finish? x Tig |
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Post by Biggles on Oct 5, 2009 22:38:06 GMT
All the very best for your retirement Isabella.
You will soon wonder how you found time to work! Perhaps you might get alot more 'ME TIME' and enjoy your coming retirement-
Good Luck for for future--Bigs
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Post by JennyWrenn on Oct 6, 2009 5:31:59 GMT
There is never a transition period is there; so it is a big leap I often think I would like to retire but I also enjoy going into work GF in USA retired when she was 45 and never looked back - she is/was a Teacher but goes back to the school to help out as and when so she still keeps in touch but has never regretted it Good luck Isabella ;D |
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 6, 2009 6:39:47 GMT
Good luck Isabella  You will have time for youself and all the things you would like to do. |
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Post by carolann on Oct 6, 2009 8:47:37 GMT
Good luck Pam. dont think of it as retirement it will be a post where you pick what you want to do and when you want to do it and you will have lots to do. As Tig says keep in touch with your friends and go out to lunch with them sometimes.
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Post by snowowl on Oct 6, 2009 11:46:57 GMT
Good luck on your retirment Pam.
When i finished work after 12 years at the same place i was so worried i had made the wrong choice but i had to leave through ill health.
I know i couldnt have done the job for much longer but yes i did miss all my friends and the laughs we used to have.
But i have never looked back at the choice of leaving now.
I still go in the shop regularly and there some still there who i worked with and we still have a natter.
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Post by Barbara on Oct 6, 2009 14:28:54 GMT
I retired in January Pam, so good luck to you, it's wonderful, I love everyday doing what I want, some days lazy some busy, but all mine. and my little ones come to visit some times, so I catch up on what they are up to as well. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 6, 2009 15:56:34 GMT
I am supposed to be able to retire from the Civil Service at 60 but the way things look at the moment, it's more likely to be 65 (or possibly even later). Having already worked for 23 years, I've got probably the same again until I can stop If you can stop, do it and relax and enjoy yourself. Life's too short to slog your guts out if you don't have to. Best wishes Pam. FA x |
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Post by isabella on Oct 6, 2009 19:02:31 GMT
Thankyou All so much for your lovely messages  I did try to retire last year but was talked into cutting my hours down instead Shifting 6' heavy plants around was beginning to tell on my 63 year old knees which are decidedly dodgy these days I have to work a months notice so will be leaving sometime in early November ;D I may take up gardening as a hobby  ;D |
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Post by Tig on Oct 6, 2009 22:31:30 GMT
Good idea Pam - you could do with a bit more time to practice by the look of your garden .. no doubt you will soon get it ship-shape once you've retired ;D  Tig |
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Post by Auricula on Oct 6, 2009 22:44:34 GMT
Good for you Pam.It does take time to adjust, but I'm sure you won't regret it |
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Post by Ladygardener on Oct 7, 2009 6:25:45 GMT
How wonderful Pam, I'm sure you won't regret it. I would if given half the chance. I'd think twice about taking up gardening 'tho, I've heard it can take over your life. ;D
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Post by blodau on Oct 7, 2009 9:01:51 GMT
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Post by isabella on Oct 7, 2009 19:09:04 GMT
Good idea Pam - you could do with a bit more time to practice by the look of your garden .. no doubt you will soon get it ship-shape once you've retired ;D Tig |
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Post by isabella on Oct 7, 2009 19:11:06 GMT
Thankyou Auricula,LG and Blodau |
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Post by isabella on Oct 28, 2009 20:17:19 GMT
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Post by Jasmine on Oct 28, 2009 20:59:02 GMT
Happy retirement Isabella. Have you got lots of plans? I think I would enjoy just not having to set the alarm clock anymore. |
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Post by Tig on Oct 28, 2009 23:23:21 GMT
Happy Retirement Pam ... life starts here Btw - if those shoes are a size 4 I reckon I could get a few years of gardening wear out of them  Now ... what goodies did you get on your last day? x Tig |
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Post by Auricula on Oct 29, 2009 0:36:07 GMT
All the best for a very fruitful retirement Pam - you'll be able to come on here now during the day, with the rest of us slackers!! ;D
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Post by Ladygardener on Oct 29, 2009 8:27:33 GMT
 Happy Retirement. |
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Post by isabella on Oct 29, 2009 9:09:00 GMT
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Post by isabella on Oct 29, 2009 9:15:53 GMT
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Post by Dutchy on Oct 29, 2009 18:48:10 GMT
That most definitely is a bonus and all that free time ;D ahum ;D
Happy retirement Pam looks like you are already enjoying it.
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Post by Barbara on Oct 30, 2009 8:32:29 GMT
Have a lovely rest of your life, enjoy every day. |
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Post by Ruthie on Oct 30, 2009 20:50:04 GMT
A very happy retirement Pam! It is now more than 2 years since I took early retirement and I have not regretted it for one single moment!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2009 20:10:08 GMT
Size 8 ? I could've got years of allotment use out of them ;D
I wish you all the best Pam. Relax and enjoy yourself.
FA x
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Post by isabella on Nov 2, 2009 19:34:27 GMT
Thankyou Dutchy,Ruthie,Barbara and FA ;D
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I have made the right decision ;D
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