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Let me tell you, time really flies starting the day after retirement. I was in your shoes last June. Now its already December and those days seem so long ago. I've purposely not contacted my former employees to see how things are going - had to cut the cord. I'm sure they're doing well. Everyone can be replaced.
Good luck.
BucFan is correct. Time flies when you're retired--at least it does for my husband and me. Neither of us have contacted our former employer either, and everyday we look at each other, smile, and realize that we're really retired and can do what we want when we want. I'm sure the school we taught at is doing just fine without us. BucFan said it all, "Everyone can be replaced."
Thanks all! That's right! All those fireworks will be just for me!
That's what I've been telling the people I'll leave behind - no one is irreplaceable. You'll keep on going without me. Their main problem is whether they will hold the vacancy for a long time. Being short-handed is no fun. But that won't be my problem.
I just got taken out for coffee by a couple of friends.
While at Barnes and Noble today, ran across this retirement planning book - author discussed how to calculate your financial needs for retirement - here's a link the the author's online discussion.
Thought it would be interesting to retirees who are concerned about their finances.
Today is my last day of work. I turn in all my electronics and badge about midday and finish cleaning out my office and computer. I've slept very poorly these last few days. I guess I'm pretty excited and all the things I have to do in this short period keep rolling around my mind. So, I've come in early and stayed late. My last few hours of unpaid overtime, LOL. I woke up to snow falling and freezing rain at the office. It figures. Gotta get those last few lousy commutes in so I can appreciate not doing them next year. I got my retirement papers in the mail this week. She sends me a copy when she sends them to the finance center to close me out.
So, a long chapter in my life closes and I walk into a new chapter tomorrow (tho technically, I'm still employed tomorrow).
Exciting times. I had the same sleeplessness problem as well. Now, six months later, some of the best sleep in my life - no worries or work problems stirring around in you head -
Congratulations. Well deserved. Must be a nice feeling to get to a comfortable retirement after years and years of dedication, hard work, saving money.
Today is my last day of work. I turn in all my electronics and badge about midday and finish cleaning out my office and computer. I've slept very poorly these last few days. I guess I'm pretty excited and all the things I have to do in this short period keep rolling around my mind. So, I've come in early and stayed late. My last few hours of unpaid overtime, LOL. I woke up to snow falling and freezing rain at the office. It figures. Gotta get those last few lousy commutes in so I can appreciate not doing them next year. I got my retirement papers in the mail this week. She sends me a copy when she sends them to the finance center to close me out.
So, a long chapter in my life closes and I walk into a new chapter tomorrow (tho technically, I'm still employed tomorrow).
Let the reinvention of me begin....
Congratulations Tesaje...enjoy your new found freedom..I go back to work in a week or so for my last semester a a full time prof...after that up to 3 years of part time since I've decided to go on the "phased plan" for now...Happy new year as well.
Today is my last day of work. I turn in all my electronics and badge about midday and finish cleaning out my office and computer. I've slept very poorly these last few days. I guess I'm pretty excited and all the things I have to do in this short period keep rolling around my mind. So, I've come in early and stayed late. My last few hours of unpaid overtime, LOL. I woke up to snow falling and freezing rain at the office. It figures. Gotta get those last few lousy commutes in so I can appreciate not doing them next year. I got my retirement papers in the mail this week. She sends me a copy when she sends them to the finance center to close me out.
So, a long chapter in my life closes and I walk into a new chapter tomorrow (tho technically, I'm still employed tomorrow).
Let the reinvention of me begin....
The very best to you. I've been following this thread for the year, and it's been very good. I will follow in you wake in exactly 2 years - 12/31/2011. Can't wait to particpate in my own "Last year" thread!
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I've slept very poorly these last few days. I guess I'm pretty excited and all the things I have to do in this short period keep rolling around my mind. So, I've come in early and stayed late. My last few hours of unpaid overtime, LOL. I woke up to snow falling and freezing rain at the office. It figures. Gotta get those last few lousy commutes in so I can appreciate not doing them next year. I got my retirement papers in the mail this week. She sends me a copy when she sends them to the finance center to close me out.
Congratulations
