One on the more pleasant things about retiring and knowing your last working date is that you start realizing that many of things that you use to do (and possibly took for granted) are all coming to an end. I recently worked my last football game as a statistician and I went to my last office Christmas party last night.
I have worked in my current position since 1994 (well if you don’t count my area’s recent consolidation into a larger department). My work at this large University has been nothing but enjoyable and I have been fortunate enough to work alongside many wonderful people. The department that employed me all this time has always empowered its staff to be responsible and accountable for their specific area… basically you either swim or sink! The management’s philosophy aligns with mine… which is in essence by allowing someone the opportunity to fail they will likely reward you…
So in 85 days I will have my last working day at my job and there will be many other lasts for us before that day. This will be our last Christmas in our house (unless we sell it soon) and we just had out last Thanksgiving. With all these “lasts” one would think that there would be a lot of sadness along with them but to the contrary I am just enjoying and relishing each and every one of them as we countdown the days to our next journey…
… only 12 more Mondays :)
Wow, less than 3 digits!! Too cool :)
ReplyDeleteYou're getting there!
ReplyDeleteJust think of all the first times you will have in your new life..
ReplyDeleteI like your positive attitude! Its good to look at each remaining day and enjoy it rather than rush it.
ReplyDeleteCherish each one of these lasts. They make wonderful memories!
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have a positive attitude and will do well. How is the real estate market in your area looking? Could you rent your house out if it doesn't sell?
ReplyDeleteGood for you; looking on the bright side of everything. Hope you enjoy all of your firsts as much..
ReplyDeleteCool, only 12 more Mondays! Lots of new beginnings ahead for you.
ReplyDeleteyes less than 3 digits rocks :) and yes we are looking very forward to all of the firsts in our next chapter... our real estate market has finally caught up with the rest of the US and is soft but we can rent our house if needed...
ReplyDeleteHeyduke50, I can totally relate to what you're experiencing. I felt the same way over a year ago as John and I geared up to leave jobs and home in Tucson, Arizona. Oh---we have the monthly rate at Marina Dunes of $1,000. That's doable for us.
ReplyDeleteThose 83 days will go fast! And then full timing will go even faster. We have been on the road 4 and 1/2 years and it only seems like yesterday. So much to see and enjoy! Treasure it all.
ReplyDeleteYou will have many lasts that will always be memories, but you will have many new first to look forward to. A new chapter will begin!
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