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66. I find the lack of pretense is absolutely healing. No more pretending things work at work, people

Mon Feb 8, 2021, 02:01 PM

Feb 2021

mindlessly following completely inane, useless processes. No more going along with meaningless, ineffective crap. I could make real things happen at work and I loved that, but I was surrounded by a cavalcade of group delusion.

Now, up is really up, in is really in, off is really off. It's so simple!!!I don't bother with anything false or contradictory. now, when someone insists I pretend that their false reality is a common reality, I just say no and walk away.

So simple.

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Of all the times to fully retire, I choose now. [View all] redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 OP

change is so hard janterry Feb 2021 #1

Prior to the pandemic I was looking forward to it. redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #2

Yep DownriverDem Feb 2021 #24

I even back off of my party work. I need to reconnect and get back on some committees. redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #41

THAT is it, IMHO Lulu KC Feb 2021 #56

Go ahead and vent, you've earned it. But don't give up, ever. marble falls Feb 2021 #3

Hey rsbg: I just did, too. and I'm having fun online. Try meetup. Find your interests. lindysalsagal Feb 2021 #4

Hey! I never thought of that! Great idea! Squinch Feb 2021 #14

Great idea, lindy! cilla4progress Feb 2021 #50

It takes awhile to adjust but if you are ok financially you will love it captain queeg Feb 2021 #5

It can be tough for some people radical noodle Feb 2021 #6

It has been a very tough year. Sanity Claws Feb 2021 #7

I signed up for an online course this morning. redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #9

Happy for you. Retirement isn't the end, it is the beginning of the next secondwind Feb 2021 #8

My husband says he is going to work until he is 70 if he can. redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #10

Starting my second week of retirement today. I am young for it and can already see that I will need Squinch Feb 2021 #11

Good advice thanks. redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #12

Let's enjoy this, redstateblue girl! Squinch Feb 2021 #13

Well said. lindysalsagal Feb 2021 #18

Retirement is a MAJOR life change Miguelito Loveless Feb 2021 #15

My husband unexpectedly retired three months ago. betsuni Feb 2021 #16

About 2 Weeks After I Retired... ProfessorGAC Feb 2021 #70

It's a big change Freddie Feb 2021 #17

DU has become my community since the pandemic. redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #20

I admire your courage! DFW Feb 2021 #19

Pick up a hobby RussBLib Feb 2021 #21

This is a great suggestion. phylny Feb 2021 #38

Retiring is hard, especially during these Covid times. lark Feb 2021 #22

that was fun llashram Feb 2021 #23

You're ok bluecollar2 Feb 2021 #25

First of all - vent away. hamsterjill Feb 2021 #26

I think I will look into this! redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #35

Another perspective on retirement... N_E_1 for Tennis Feb 2021 #27

You're a little lost because retirement took you by surprise. HeartachesNhangovers Feb 2021 #28

Great advice thank you! redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #34

Time to reinvent yourself, you will find there are many benefits and pride on doing that Escurumbele Feb 2021 #29

Work is highly overrated. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2021 #30

I loved my job working directly with students. redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #33

You are immensely fortunate. PoindexterOglethorpe Feb 2021 #68

My mom retired last year, right at the start of COVID. Initech Feb 2021 #31

You feel how you feel. AirmensMom Feb 2021 #32

I envy you! Hela Feb 2021 #36

I understand that retirement is a huge adjustment TNNurse Feb 2021 #37

Thank you... redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #39

Got anything you've always wanted to learn? Back to school! nolabear Feb 2021 #40

Understand completely what you are going through. pazzyanne Feb 2021 #42

Well, look at it this way... calimary Feb 2021 #43

I retired almost 3 years ago FakeNoose Feb 2021 #44

I retired 1Jan19 1plus1equals1 Feb 2021 #45

I had retirement forced upon me a year ago..... I'm loving it. groundloop Feb 2021 #46

Being sad, angry or just frustrated about the sore spots in one's life isn't a character flaw. BobTheSubgenius Feb 2021 #47

I retired in August of 2017. Three months later I was diagnosed with colon cancer. I no longer had dameatball Feb 2021 #48

Glad you are better! redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #53

I would feel exactly the same redstate! cilla4progress Feb 2021 #49

Thank you I am looking into tutoring! redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #52

Super - I saw that rec cilla4progress Feb 2021 #54

I will! My local district is supposed to call me back. redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #60

Thanks everyone for all the support! redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #67

There may be volunteer opportunities using the phone Joinfortmill Feb 2021 #51

I know how you feel seta1950 Feb 2021 #55

I have been retired about 5 years now marlakay Feb 2021 #57

Just filled out my retirement paperwork. Joe Nation Feb 2021 #58

I just retired too. Yeehah Feb 2021 #59

I find the lack of pretense is absolutely healing. No more pretending things work at work, people lindysalsagal Feb 2021 #66

I'm wrapping up a work project next month... brooklynite Feb 2021 #61

You will be OK - it is nearly impossible to stay blue while counting blessings and PatrickforO Feb 2021 #62

Thank you Patrick. redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #63

Venting is therapeutic. I like to hear people's stories. Politicub Feb 2021 #64

A book I ordered just got here it will keep me busy. redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #65

Here's a couple of things to do DBoon Feb 2021 #69

Thanks everyone! I start tutoring Math and Science redstatebluegirl Feb 2021 #71