Friday, September 30, 2016

Changing gears

Today is my last day. I have been employed for over 50 years (including summer and part-time work while in school). 

I guess it is time to quit. 

Retirement is going to be a big adjustment for me, as I guess it is for most. I have never taken employment for granted. That paycheck was always received with gratitude and as a measure of my value. Now I will need to pay myself.

But it is on to a new chapter, with more time for personal projects and finding opportunities to help others.

PS: I leave it to TFG to tell us about the pictured object.

8 comments:

  1. Congratulations on a fine career. 50 years is a long time to be doing anything. Enjoy your retirement, and please keep finding the time to take photos and post them here.

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  2. Best wishes in the journey to follow!

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  3. Congratulations! I highly recommend retirement!

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  4. Congratulations on your retirement. You will find many things to keep you busy. The important thig is to keep busy.

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  5. All the best John. I hope you'll share your thoughts on your "adjustment". I'd be interested in reading about it seeing as I may not be far behind you.

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  6. Warmest good wishes for your retirement, John. The day I retired (eight years ago) was the day I got my life back. It felt that it had been on hold - relegated to second or third place by the demands of a career. Suddenly I had time available seven days a week.and that made such a difference. Enjoy your retirement - I'm sure you will.

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  7. John, how appropriate that title, "Changing Gears"! Best wishes.

    I changed gears too, upon retiring and I've never been so busy.

    Sincerest regards, JR

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