Mom could land another JOB (what?!)

HI LetranKnight, People at this age want to feel useful. Once they are retired and sit around at home, they feel useless. These people also want to create value in other people's lives. It's great to know that your mum is still active and want to go out to work. She will know when it's time to stop

Hi. I think this a good opportunity for your mom to do something that she really wants to do. I also kinda understand her if she wants to take the job (as hard as it may be) for many reasons. Perhaps, she likes the challenge and she loves to work in a different position than she's accustomed to. But I think I don't have to warn you that an admin position is very a stressful job. I should know, my mom was one and I can barely see and talk to when she was on that job for a decade (and one, the president kinda asked to extend her stay). I don't know if you really want to go back to the workforce per se but it's your decision. If you're happy with your current life, I don't see why you should change it. Unless you feel otherwise. Speaking of moms, I think my mom will be like your mom. Though she would welcome retirement with smiles and open arms, I don't think she will ever get used to the idea. I mean, she is a powerhouse when it comes to working. So much that sometimes I feel that when she was here, I thought she had done everything in her work and also mine (which is a very bad feeling for me). Regardless, I don't think she sit idly and have a chat with or gossip with neighbors. She likes new things and challenges, apparently they are the same. Good luck to your mom!

There are some people that need to work, need to feel that they are doing some good and helping people. Your mother sounds like one of them and you're very blessed to have such a mother! People who keep working and being interested in helping others live longer, healthier lives. Encourage and support her!

I too thought my parents were going to retire a few years ago. Their kids have finished their studies and they have a pretty good income. but no! they want to build a foundation and now am pressuring me to help them and eventually take over. I am not mad at my parents. I am happy that they are active and are doing what they love. i hope they stay young forever but they will have to retire eventually. Just let your mom do the things that make her feel young. It's good for her and you as well. because if she stays in the house all that time then that means you will have a police, guarding your every move

Your Mum is a senior teacher . she hopes that she is able to contribute her remaining energy to education.It couldn't be better! Although Some young teachers are full of sap and open-minded, but lack of teaching experience that is not the work of a single day.

Hi LK, I don't feel its wrong what your mother is doing because for a person who had been in the job for years & then sit at home is really tough. I say this because i have experienced it as my father got retired from govt. sector in DELHI and he started thinking what he will do after retirement as he knew after retirement it wont be that easy for him to sit at home he tried a lot to get some job but we insisted him not to do job further as whole life he had done job and now its time for him to take rest.Had he got the job he might be doing the job as he is sort of person who don't like to sit idle. But your mothers case is somewhat different as her work was appreciated so their is as such no need for you to get embarrased or your relative to get embarrassed.You really need to appreciate her for her deed.

hi letran oh please be proud of your mom as she knows retirement is tht pits and you feel like you have worn out your usefulness. we older people want to be needed just as much as younger people do.why should your relatives be mad don't they want your mom to really use her'ootential I am sure I am plder than your mom but i was happy as could be working on the library when I was 79 but the supervisor was snowed into firing me so her assistant would not quit. they both ended up being fire for firing me for the old reason being elderly.I did the work and was told I was their best worker so library head quarters asked me to comed back bu I had had a bad accident and broke my left shoulder so my days shelving media were dolne.. If it had not been for mylot I do not know what I would have done as I was bored s ick with nothing to do.More power to your mom.

Well, it would be up to your Mom if she's going to take it or stay on the job offered to her. I guess doing something useful empowers her as a person. But then again, who am I to say, right? That's your family and I respect the way in which you would like to be with them. Goodluck and take care always.^_^

I commend your mother, good on her for pursuing her career. I think if a person can handle it and is happier continuing with her work he or she should do so. I hope she will be successful in her endeavour regardless of how old she is. One has to be ready for retirement and if started too soon one can feel one is missing something from life.

Hi Letran It actually sounds wonderful that her skills and talents are so appreciated by the schools principal and colleagues. I am sure you and others are hoping she stays retired but if she likes to work well maybe suggest her to do so part-time. In the interim I am very happy to hear that they all appreciate her and her teaching authoritative skills. Good staff today in schools is hard to come by so very proud of her.

That's nice, although if she has health problems it would be have a bit of effect on her health and you have to constantly remind her to take things slowly or not to get stressed, but if not then it's okay, either way just let her do what she feels like doing!!! We all need purpose in our life, and people who are used to be productive just can't stand to be idle...

hello LK, That is good for her I think as long as she can still do some works, I told mom that she can retire anytime and pass the business but she always refuse because she don't want to stick at home I told her she can visit a relatives anywhere they are or travel if she want. She will just answer me I don't want too it's expensive (though she can travel) and I don't want to go without you . So I told here as long as her bones are still strong she can work, she is hard headed one she don't listen to me Let your mom enjoy it have a great day!