Hey retirement is good! Building things, traveling, fixing
things like the travel trailer, updating the home, finishing
the second house getting ready for sale. The point is no
problems finding things to do. I remember those bad days of
teaching as well as the good days. I miss it yes, but then
think about the stress and don't miss it. My wife is now
retired teacher and is busy all the time!
I do miss all the fine people who post on Tnet Retired and do
love to read about what others are doing in other states. It is
really cool to read about snow when in Cal we are having sunny
mild days. That's life, retirement is good.
Cal-Kid DIYer
On 5/16/16, Dorothy wrote:
> On 5/13/16, Rob wrote:
>> Hi-
>> I seem to be have a terrible time trying to completely
>> retiring. I'm 69, and still teach part-time at a private
>> school where I need to be there everyday. I'm only 1/3 a
>> full time teacher, but the grind of getting there at 7:30
>> everyday is not enjoyable. It's my 43rd year.
>>
>> I won't go into my history here, but I've analyzed my
>> issue. Most of my colleagues are in their 30's and 40's.
>> For some reason, I put me on par with them. I feel guilty
>> about not being in school, but they are. I even feel
>> guilty about not volunteering for school trips or after
>> school activities. It's not how I like to end my teaching
>> career.
>>
>> I'm retiring again in a few weeks. I plan on staying
>> retired, but curious if others who have retired has
>> trouble leaving work and still feeling guilty that you
>> are doing it and others aren't.
>>
>> Rob
>
> Rob,
>
> If you are 69 years old, have 43 years in and are still
> working? I am amazed! I am 54 and have 27 years in and will
> be retiring next year. I can't take it anymore. How you
> lasted this long I have no clue but admire the fortitude.
>
> You've paid your dues and shouldn't feel "guilty" about
> anything. Just my .05 cents. Consider yourself fortunate you
> like the profession as much as you do. Many of us are barely
> hanging on.
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