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Peregrine Took

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4. I hated it

Reply to bemildred (Reply #2)

Thu Dec 15, 2011, 02:21 PM

Dec 2011

They offered early retirement and I grabbed it. Worked 5 years on a part time job after that but the new dude in charge and I didn't hit it off - had to leave there.

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I have never adapted well to being retired. [View all] Peregrine Took Dec 2011 OP

my father is 72. buys businesses to ensure he has a job seabeyond Dec 2011 #1

I would still be working but I was ready to have a breakdown. Place was a pressure hell hole. Peregrine Took Dec 2011 #5

If you like your work, why quit? bemildred Dec 2011 #2

I hated it Peregrine Took Dec 2011 #4

I loved my work, but was forced into retirement in 2010. RebelOne Jan 2012 #14

There is always volunteer work. bemildred Jan 2012 #15

And if those old enough to retire find it hard imagine those who are being laid off and cannot find jwirr Dec 2011 #3

I took to retirement like a duck to water. frebrd Dec 2011 #6

My husband is like that. Peregrine Took Dec 2011 #9

Me too! 25 years & and loving marybourg Dec 2011 #12

Thirteen years ago and I feel just like you. Love it. demosincebirth Jul 2012 #19

My other half didn't either. Lugnut Dec 2011 #7

I got called back to my old job a few years ago as they were short handed. Disaster! Peregrine Took Dec 2011 #10

I always loved working, and there are days when I really miss it. JDPriestly Dec 2011 #8

See my post above about trying to go back to your old job. Didn't work out for me at all Peregrine Took Dec 2011 #11

That's why we're getting Bill Moyers back on PBS in a couple weeks! housewolf Jan 2012 #13

Everone on this thread may wnat to consider Dyedinthewoolliberal Jul 2012 #16

It used to be possible tru Jul 2012 #17

I've never been happier DavidDvorkin Jul 2012 #18

I have always been a lazy bastard so I love being retired. mysuzuki2 Jul 2012 #20