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Post by QuickSilver on Mar 31, 2017 9:25:23 GMT -5
After years of procrastination and indecisiveness.. I believe this is the day I hang it up and retire. Yesterday's dust up with my boss sealed the deal. I always said that when it wasn't fun any longer... and I was made to not feel good about my performance and contributions.. I would go. I knew that I would know in my heart that it was time.. and I do.
I have packed up all my personal belongings from my desk.... I have the next two weeks off for my husband's surgery.. but I will likely not be back.. I'm tired... I have worked full time for 41 years. I have raised two son's as a single mom.. supported them.. and put them through college. I have taken crap from bosses half my age and bit my tongue because I needed the insurance.. Well... Both hubby and I are on Medicare and SS.. we have been frugal and prepared for this. I need to start a new chapter in my life.
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Post by TheSource on Mar 31, 2017 9:32:32 GMT -5
After years of procrastination and indecisiveness.. I believe this is the day I hang it up and retire. Yesterday's dust up with my boss sealed the deal. I always said that when it wasn't fun any longer... and I was made to not feel good about my performance and contributions.. I would go. I knew that I would know in my heart that it was time.. and I do.
I have packed up all my personal belongings from my desk.... I have the next two weeks off for my husband's surgery.. but I will likely not be back.. I'm tired... I have worked full time for 41 years. I have raised two son's as a single mom.. supported them.. and put them through college. I have taken crap from bosses half my age and bit my tongue because I needed the insurance.. Well... Both hubby and I are on Medicare and SS.. we have been frugal and prepared for this. I need to start a new chapter in my life. Good luck! I hope things work out for you for the best!!!
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Post by Kady on Mar 31, 2017 9:53:14 GMT -5
You deserve a rest....good luck.
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Post by rebecca2013 on Mar 31, 2017 10:48:58 GMT -5
Well Chica... I wish the very best for you and hubby....and yes... maybe it is time... no sense in being frustrated at work constantly as that isn't healthy for you. give_rose
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Post by smitty45 on Mar 31, 2017 14:26:04 GMT -5
Best wishes for your husbands surgery, and also for your retirement. Let me put a something very important in here. My mom learned the hard way. I hope it;s decades away, but when God calls one of you home, Uncle Sam will be very greedy, even if one leaves at the end of the month. SS,,,, Uncle Sam puts a hold on a bank account until the full sum is paid back to Uncle Sam.. My best advice, seperete bank accounts... When my dad passed, my mom and dad had a joint account,, when Uncle Sam was notified dad had passed on, Uncle Sam extended his arm and opened his hand, froze moms bank account until dads entire SS deposit was paid back. Even though mom had money in the account she had no way of accessing it.
Just a friendly warning that SS won;t tell you.
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Post by Bob on Mar 31, 2017 14:52:11 GMT -5
Good luck with your husband's surgery. Hope everything goes smoothly during his operation and in the aftermath. It's always nerve-wracking facing surgery.
Regarding your decision to leave, I faced a similar point several years ago and was getting near the point of wanting to leave due to a boss I couldn't stand. In the end, she was given her marching orders and I ended up having the best part of my career at the end of my time with the firm. It's a huge decision when to leave and if it's what you want, then go for it. I've found it to be a huge change. Most of it has been good, but some not so much. Then again, I'm a bit younger than you.
Hope it all works out. I'm sure we'll all be interested to hear how things go on both fronts. Best wishes.
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Post by suds00 on Mar 31, 2017 17:56:35 GMT -5
good luck.it is a change.
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Post by formerlyme on Mar 31, 2017 20:19:06 GMT -5
Congrats QuickSilver on your decision to finally retire. You've done more than your share of hard work in life, and now it's time to take it easier. I hope your husband's surgery goes well, and that both of you will fully enjoy the freedom of retirement.
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Post by QuickSilver on Apr 1, 2017 9:44:46 GMT -5
Bob my boss isn't going anywhere.. unless of course it happens to her AFTER my exit interview where I will tell them exactly what prompted my decision... That said.. it's not only her. I'm simply getting tired of doing the same old thing day after day. I've done this particular function for over 15 years and while the names change the details are all the same over and over. I'm not interested in continuing in the medical field. Nothing about it is easy and most of it is stressful.. I'm just not interested in it anymore. I'm really not concerned about finances. We will have to adjust our spending habits for sure, but we will be fine. We have been pretty frugal and proactive in our retirement planning. My main concern is boredom. I'm not really on fire about any new persuits.. I know that I will need to find something to get me out of the house and interacting with people... I just don't know what. I don't really want to commit to anything as I have spent the last 41 years under the thumb of someone or something and I need to feel free and in control of what I will stand for and what I will not.. if that makes any sense.
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Post by QuickSilver on Apr 1, 2017 9:49:58 GMT -5
Best wishes for your husbands surgery, and also for your retirement. Let me put a something very important in here. My mom learned the hard way. I hope it;s decades away, but when God calls one of you home, Uncle Sam will be very greedy, even if one leaves at the end of the month. SS,,,, Uncle Sam puts a hold on a bank account until the full sum is paid back to Uncle Sam.. My best advice, seperete bank accounts... When my dad passed, my mom and dad had a joint account,, when Uncle Sam was notified dad had passed on, Uncle Sam extended his arm and opened his hand, froze moms bank account until dads entire SS deposit was paid back. Even though mom had money in the account she had no way of accessing it. Just a friendly warning that SS won;t tell you. Geez... really? We have our SS checks deposited in our checking account... How do you write a check to pay them back if they have frozen the account?
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Post by smitty45 on Apr 1, 2017 11:02:09 GMT -5
Best wishes for your husbands surgery, and also for your retirement. Let me put a something very important in here. My mom learned the hard way. I hope it;s decades away, but when God calls one of you home, Uncle Sam will be very greedy, even if one leaves at the end of the month. SS,,,, Uncle Sam puts a hold on a bank account until the full sum is paid back to Uncle Sam.. My best advice, seperete bank accounts... When my dad passed, my mom and dad had a joint account,, when Uncle Sam was notified dad had passed on, Uncle Sam extended his arm and opened his hand, froze moms bank account until dads entire SS deposit was paid back. Even though mom had money in the account she had no way of accessing it. Just a friendly warning that SS won;t tell you. Geez... really? We have our SS checks deposited in our checking account... How do you write a check to pay them back if they have frozen the account? What Uncle Sam did was, when my moms SS hit the bank the following month Uncle Sam took back the total amount my dad had for SS leaving mom with just a couple dollars left in the bank. My advice,,, get a separate account and withdraw as needed and deposit into the checking account as needed.. I know it will be a royal pain, but.
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Post by Drifter on Apr 1, 2017 11:24:13 GMT -5
Hope all goes well with your husband's surgery and recovery is quick. You'll be fine QuickSilver once you are no longer working. You'll be amazed at all the stuff that will need your attention at home and wonder how the heck you actually worked and got things done at both places. We have our SS checks deposited in our checking account... How do you write a check to pay them back if they have frozen the account? You don't write any check. SS, once notified, will explain to you on the phone exactly what will be taken back for the month they paid, and they just withdraw it from your direct deposit account. Or, like when my father died, my parents didn't have direct deposit, they received a check. They just deducted the amount from the next check. With both people on SS, they cannot take ALL the money issued for both people. It would be best to call SS to find out their procedure for yourself but I'm sure you have a ways to go to even worry about this.
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Post by dragonlady on Apr 3, 2017 17:22:08 GMT -5
Congratulations on your decision to retire. I retired in '02 and have never been bored. I love being retired! I've never been at a loss for something to do. My major gripe was not so much the bosses - although I've had a few losers over the years - it was the other nurses I worked with. Many apparently used up all their "niceness" on the patients and had little to none for the women they worked with. The vicious gossip was at times unbelievable. I'm just not into the stereotypical "catty" behavior some women are and I never have been. Fence sitting can be difficult in those situations Bank accounts. The current financial recommendation is to have 3 accounts - his, hers and ours. Each person deposits their income in their account and then each sets aside a set amount to go into the third account to cover living expenses - electric bill, heating, etc. I learned early on that joint accounts were unsafe - for a variety of reasons.
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Post by Kady on Apr 4, 2017 8:47:16 GMT -5
I never looked backed when I retired either....went right into remodeling my house, stayed busy. There were a few times in the winter that I did get bored but, it passed quickly.
Hope all goes well for your hubby today, bettyboop, and he has a quick recovery.
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Post by highlandannie on Apr 4, 2017 13:23:35 GMT -5
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