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Retired 3 weeks ago...I am free!!! smg - Fossil

Posted: Mar 12, 2014

After 49-1/2 years in this profession (slavery lately) I decided to retire 6 months earlier than planned. I really agonized over whether I had made the right decision and wondered if I would miss working. Well, I don't one bit!! I can now actually sit down and enjoy my morning cupo of jo, I can walk to the bathroom to pee and not run to get back to the KB, no longer have to worry as to whether my timesheet punches are accurate, and most importantly, I don't wake up dreading what mushed mouth idiots I will be faced with all day. I never realized how really stressed this job made me.

My parents both passed over these past holidays, my dad just before Thanksgiving and my mom just before Christmas. Their estate made it possible to retire a little early and supplement my SS (which I will start getting Sept). I also decided to put my house on the market in a few weeks and move to another state where I have friends. I knew I could not handle all of this by myself physically or emotionally (I live alone with no family or friends nearby) and work too; thus, my decision to retire early.

I received beautiful emails from my supes who expressed their appreciation for the high quality work I always produced. Also, I am losing my hearing, now wear hearing aids and I was afraid that sooner or later this would impact the quality of my work.

This is a dying profession and I am glad I retired at the top of my game. I wish everyone the best of luck, and for anyone thinking about quitting.....do it. There is life after MT'ing, believe me. For those who have no choice but to stay, I wish all of you my prayers.

Retired - nn

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Sympathy for the loss of your parents, and best of luck to you as you face these new challenges in your life. God bless!

Goodness gracious ... I loved your post! - anon

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I honestly loved your post, and you truly sound happy. I wish you all the best luck in the world in your new life, and I'm sooo glad you are able to make this decision for yourself! Being around friends, living out the final chapters of our life in PEACE, and just being happy is truly what it's all about. I totally envy you and the opportunity you have!

Yours was the generation that built this field up so that girls like me in my generation could have our shot at it so thank you so much for your service in the MT field and I hope your retirement is everything you hope it will be and more. Much love to you ... enjoy your retirement!

TY anon 4 U'r beautiful response...smg - Fossil

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It actually brought tears to my eyes.

Awww! Oh my gosh ... happy ones, I hope. - anon

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You've had a rough couple of months, you deserve some happy tears and I have a feeling there will be a lot more of those in the future! Good luck on the second part of your journey. :)

Good luck to you! I'm getting ready to put my house - MT12251955

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on the market this summer.

Also consider the tiny home movement - It totally changed my life

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Not sure your plans for a new home, but consider this: Smaller is better.

Google this and see what I mean: Many people are living comfortably and economically in 700 sq. ft or less (depends on number of people in family).

and this doesn't mean low-end housing. State of the art with no mortgage!

So happy for you. - Enjoy the rest of your life!!!

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