NINE DAYS

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NINE DAYS

Postby PaulaO » Wed Apr 27, 2022 5:32 pm

til retirement. I don't know how I feel. I alternate between "I cannot wait" and "I'm gonna throw up." I just want it over. I want to smoke (but I won't). I have to turn my ID badge in to my boss, who will be at my location on my last day. She'll be here at 3:30. :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll: :roll:

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Re: NINE DAYS

Postby piedmontfields » Thu Apr 28, 2022 1:30 am

It’s probably shocking to you. I think that is normal.

But as long as finances say you are good to go, you are. It is real change and you can do it!!

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Postby Flight » Thu Apr 28, 2022 9:41 pm

It would feel surreal finishing work for good. It makes me excited to think about it though! I have a few more years yet...

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Postby StraightForward » Sat Apr 30, 2022 3:10 pm

One more week, how exciting! Think of all the quality time you'll get to spend with Miss A. :D

I've got 12.5 years to hit minimum retirement age, but who knows what will be happening by then.
Keep calm and canter on.

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Re: NINE DAYS

Postby PaulaO » Sun May 01, 2022 12:37 am

My boss sent me an Outlook invite for 3:30 on my last day to pick up my badge and “maybe” have a celebratory drink. I replied I wouldn’t be returning after lunch and my badge will be on my desk for her to pick up at her convenience. Like I’m gonna stick around and wait for her.

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Re: NINE DAYS

Postby Moutaineer » Sun May 01, 2022 6:10 pm

Good for you. Whats she going to do? Fire you?

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Re: NINE DAYS

Postby heddylamar » Sun May 01, 2022 6:33 pm

Take yourself out for a celebratory drink with Miss A!

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Re: NINE DAYS

Postby PaulaO » Mon May 02, 2022 9:24 pm

heddylamar wrote:Take yourself out for a celebratory drink with Miss A!


That would be one way to get me on trail! :lol:

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Re: NINE DAYS

Postby PaulaO » Tue May 03, 2022 3:54 pm

I said I wasn't going to cry but someone is chopping onions in here. My friend gave me a beautiful card, a massage gift certificate, and a Halloween decoration of hers that I have coveted for many years. sniff.

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Re: NINE DAYS

Postby piedmontfields » Thu May 05, 2022 3:05 pm

That's awesome, Paula. And congratulations again.

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Re: NINE DAYS

Postby Moutaineer » Mon May 09, 2022 3:35 pm

So how does it feel this morning, Paula?

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Postby texsuze » Mon May 09, 2022 4:04 pm

She's sleeping in...:)

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Re: NINE DAYS

Postby PaulaO » Mon May 09, 2022 10:09 pm

I was out of the house by 8 am for my chiro appointment. Then I worked out at the gym next to the hospital and I felt nothing when I drove by. Picked up my British pounds for my trip, hit WalMart, then home for a Smuckers Uncrustable followed by a nap. I’m exhausted!

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Re: NINE DAYS

Postby Flight » Wed May 11, 2022 7:55 am

See, retirement is busy too :) enjoy!!

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Re: NINE DAYS

Postby hoopoe » Thu May 12, 2022 4:22 pm

hint for England trip, you can get money from ATMs using your personal card

Enjoy enjoy enjoy your trip. I love england and cannot wait to visit , probably in January

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Re: NINE DAYS

Postby piedmontfields » Fri May 13, 2022 2:18 pm

Ditto on just using ATMs abroad (while being aware of skimmers and also notifying your bank that you will do so).

Enjoy, Paula!


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