Oh yes, the date thing. I got an ambulance called for me a while back. The paramedic asked me what day it was and I hadn't a clue. So I said it must be Friday the thirteenth, I'm being that unlucky. --Paramedics do not have a sense of humour.--
Husband was also unamused when he picked me up at the hospital.
I know it's stupid, but as a recent retiree I have a vague guilty feeling. Like pulling an extended sickie. I'm sure that'll wear off soon😊
I never had that feeling. I was just glad to get away from the place I had been working. Sad, but it was the only place I'd ever worked where I felt that way.
A new office manager started a couple of weeks before I left and despite having to walk right past my desk to get to her office she never once spoke, not even to say 'Good morning'. My first and only conversation with her was on the day I was leaving. I was taking stuff down to my car as she was coming up the stairs. She said something to the effect of I must be sad to be leaving (I was retiring) and I replied that I was not in the least sad to be leaving a place where managers don't even speak as they pass your desk. Oddly enough she didn't attend my leaving presentation either. Can't understand why.
I've just been made redundant, Covid or is that an excuse? 16 years of loyal service, 3 internal promotions, ended up with a senior position. No leaving do, just collect/drop off stuff when the office is closed . Feel a bit sick; 55, and having to look for work in this climate. Never mind, I think I'd be good on a checkout - always a smile on my face!
I know those feelings @B3. I should have been at work yesterday morning and this morning but am feeling rather sad. My OH can't understand but i liken it to my first marriage ending;you know it's not good and you want out but it's not how it's supposed to be.You thought it would last forever.
@sam bevington I'm sorry you lost your job in such a way.I guess i'm fortunate in that,as much as i/we'll miss the money,retirement is do-able for me and it was my choice.Morrisons won't miss me...
@klink, it's bound to feel strange for a while, especially as you left so suddenly without having time to get used to the idea. I reckon it probably took me over a year to really settle down.
So sorry @sam bevington - that's a very difficult time for you, and I don't envy you trying to find work. You have a very positive attitude. I hope someone sees that and you get some kind of work soon. I just felt relieved when I retired. If certain things hadn't changed, I wouldn't have gone, and I'm not going to talk about them here, but I don't regret it. I hope you get used to it @Klink, and when you feel down, remember the reasons you made the decision
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Maybe an odd RTBC but I'm grateful to the RHS for confirming so quickly that there's honey fungus in my front garden. It's not too late to move the acer and rose which I planted in the affected area just a few weeks ago, before I realised there was a problem, and because this is a new garden I can re-think my plans...
Since 2019 I've lived in east Clare, in the west of Ireland.
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Husband was also unamused when he picked me up at the hospital.
I just felt relieved when I retired. If certain things hadn't changed, I wouldn't have gone, and I'm not going to talk about them here, but I don't regret it. I hope you get used to it @Klink, and when you feel down, remember the reasons you made the decision
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...