I thought it would be easier....

[+ WilliamM]

When it comes to gainful employment, there's a similar feeling - there is a loss when we are forced to retire, do it voluntarily, change jobs, lose jobs, etc

 

I did not feel any loss when I retired voluntarily in April 2005 at age 61. And I enjoyed my job very much.

 

But, I had unusual circumstances; my dad died of a heart attack at age 53 and I had a mild heart attack at a younger age.

 

Luckily, it was the right decision because I have just enough money to travel and read extensively.

 

I have posted much more in the last nine months due to some minor (I hope) health problems, so I have been bored a lot lately........

[JBrian72]

I promise not to make it hard to catch me

 

For something a little more on topic ... I'm just thinking about the roles we take on in life. We are brothers and fathers and sons and lovers and friends. It hurts when someone leaves or dies because there can be a fundamental change to a life role - to who we know ourselves to be. When it comes to gainful employment, there's a similar feeling - there is a loss when we are forced to retire, do it voluntarily, change jobs, lose jobs, etc. There's a fundamental change in who we know ourselves to be, and sometimes those changes - expected or not, anticipated or not - can really screw with your head for a while. I hope that you all are taking care of yourselves, recognizing a need to mourn, and then finding joy in other roles!

I just stumbled on your advice - It's exactly what I needed to see, thanks!

[Bayman4Fun]

"The worlds tiniest shower stall looked easier to me from the outside" I said after realizing just how ginormous my ass had gotten... in one of the final years the Mansions Hotel was open in SF.

[sincitymix]

making one of martha stewarts pies. Bitch said its an easy thing. flour and wet dough all over the kitchen.

[+ purplekow]

Folding fitted sheets is supposed to be easy according to Ms. Stewart convict # 9843432l2

[Elvis]

... Ms. Steward convict # 9843432l2

 

roflmao. My guess is she thought tax evasion was easier too.

[TruthBTold]

roflmao. My guess is she thought tax evasion was easier too.

 

She obviously had not talked to the Prez or at least his accountants/lawyers.