I am RETIRED! No More Work!

Shakesbear · May 22, 2013

I was due to retire last November but was asked to stay on at the school I was working at to see the year 11 (15/16 year old) pupils through to their exams. Today was my last day at work. I feel just a tad emotional - will miss the pupils and colleagues but not the stress of teaching and marking. Nor will I miss the child protection issues or school politics. I am looking forward to being able to focus on developing my writing, embroidery and patchwork.

I had a lovely celebration lunch with some colleagues I have known for a short time and one who I have known for over a decade. I am so thrilled that he has just got a new job that he richly deserves. Lunch was so good - I had lots of cuddles and hugs, some gifts and lots of cards.

So looking forward to the rest of my life . . . please help me celebrate and raise a glass (or a bottle) to my future . . . and yours.

Torgo · May 22, 2013

Cheers, Shakesbear! ENJOY! *raises glass*

Bufty · May 22, 2013

You'll soon settle into it, S.

Some of the best years of my life have been after I retired- can't think how I ever found time to work.

Have fun.

Here's to you- and yours. :partyguy:

mirandashell · May 22, 2013

Good luck, Bear! And nice one on surviving teaching that long! LOL!

I really envy you. I can't wait until I retire.

cray · May 22, 2013

woooot!

congrats, shakesbear.

take a nap!

firedrake · May 22, 2013

Many congrats, missus!

Siri Kirpal · May 22, 2013

Sat Nam! (literally "Truth Name"--a Sikh greeting)

Congrats! Here's to a splendid rest of your life!

Blessings,

Siri Kirpal

Haggis · May 22, 2013

Congrats, Shakesbear.

With much envy,

Haggis

muse · May 22, 2013

Many congratulations, Shakes.

I'll gladly lift a glass (or two) to your retirement. :hooray:

Liralen · May 22, 2013

Congrats, and ENJOY!

But wait . . . I am confused. "No more work?"

I've been under the impression you were a woman, so how can that be?

Shakesbear · May 22, 2013

Liralen said:
Congrats, and ENJOY!

But wait . . . I am confused. "No more work?"

I've been under the impression you were a woman, so how can that be?

I have a sign in my house that says "You are welcome to admire the dust, but please do not write in it." I intend to do as little house work as possible, eat out as frequently as I can afford and the rest of my intentions I will post if they come to fruition!

onesecondglance · May 22, 2013

Finally! Enjoy it!

Perks · May 22, 2013

Very woo hoo! Enjoy!

dpaterso · May 22, 2013

Big congrats, and a brilliant retirement plan! Well done.

-Derek

Lavern08 · May 22, 2013

Congratz

:Thumbs:

Goody-goody for you!

Although, I definitely haz a jealous. :tongue

shakeysix · May 22, 2013

Out of the politics of teaching? Congratulations, Bear. You have just tacked a decade onto your life. The politics will do you in physically just as certainly as smoking or beer swilling. --s6

FluffBunny · May 22, 2013

Congratulations! *flings sparkly confetti all over Shakesbear* May your retirement be all that you dreamed it would be and twice as fun.

ExitTheKing · May 22, 2013

Congratulations! May the writing, embroidery, and patchwork flow!

Caitlin Black · May 22, 2013

Woo!

I plan to retire as soon as possible. Chances are that'll be 35 years from now, but I digress. :tongue

ReflectiveAcuity · May 22, 2013

More time to write. Can't beat that! Congrats.

tinker · May 22, 2013

Congratulations, Shakesbear! :partyguy:

I used to teach as well ...
Now I have no class!

Enjoy yourself!!!

lorna_w · May 22, 2013

congratulations! I hope you get many decades of retired bliss.

GailD · May 23, 2013

Congrats, Shakesbear!! :TheWave:

*raises glass*

To being a lady of leisure! Long may it last!

Purple Rose · May 23, 2013

Congratulations, Shakesbear!!!

This is exactly what I'd like to say but Gail beat me to it and as she's a friend, I shall shamelessly quote her:

GailD said:
*raises glass*

To being a lady of leisure! Long may it last!

clee984 · May 23, 2013

That's awesome, congratulations! My dad retired last year and is having the time of his life.

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