Need to take a course on retirement

by Kathy

Nov 20, 2016

I retired in the Spring of 2015. Last year I subbed, taking a long term sub job in the spring that lasted 3 1/2 months. I swore I would never do another long term sub job. I started subbing this fall, then took almost 6 weeks off for a total knee replacement. During that time a friend asked me to take her FMLA leave. I said I would. Before it started I heard inklings about a .5 special Ed position in the same school, my old school. I told my friend about it. Well, I subbed for 2 weeks and was then hired for the .5 position. I start week 3 in that position tomorrow and am loving it. There is something I am missing about how to retire, I think. Kathy

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mmp Kathy maybe you are missing that it was time to end full time teaching and switch to teaching part time. Glad you are enjoying your time.

On 11/20/16, Kathy wrote: > I retired in the Spring of 2015. Last year I subbed, taking > a long term sub job in the spring that lasted 3 1/2 months. > I swore I would never do another long term...See More

Nov 20, 2016

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Flacka Retirement is whatever you want it to be. I retired when you did and last year I subbed for my replacement when she was on maternity leave. By the end of the first day I knew that I made the right decision when I decided to retire and I never looked back. As long as you are happy, then it's right for you.

Nov 22, 2016

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Elaine/ret/IN Bet those half days "off" are pretty darn sweet, and I'll bet your school is ever so delighted with your role.

Enjoy.

Elaine

Nov 25, 2016

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Kathy I love going to work after school has started and leaving well before it ends. I also love being with my old coworker's and friends. I have made a new friend in one of the third grade teachers, too. One of the second grade teachers and I are going to start going to the gym together, though I need to tell her that going to an Italian restaurant afte...See More

Nov 27, 2016

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Cher Good for you! We all "adapt" in whatever way we feel necessary. I retired in 2005 and never looked back and don't miss it one bit. I have 4 grands, 2 sons and 2 DILs and a lot of fun going on. I wish you the same in whatever you do! xoxo

Dec 9, 2016

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