Just Worked My Last Weekend!
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
United States
June 24, 2019 5:45am CST
I had to work this past weekend and worked it with a smile. It was my last weekend to work with this company.
After sitting down with my trusty calculator, a calendar, and my current pay stub, I tallied up what my earnings would be until the end of July. Because you can only earn a certain amount while drawing Social Security, I had to make sure I had wiggle room to be able to work the part-time job I have committed to when I retire.
My calculations told me that if I ended my current job sooner, I would be able to give at least 6 hours a week to the part-time job without being penalized by Social Security next year.
My current job requires I work one weekend a month. The next weekend I would have been required to work is July 20-21. I decided to put my notice in for the 19th of July. No more weekends for this gal!
So, in 25 days, I will be officially retired. I have 5 days that I have taken off for vacation July 4-8, so that will be even less I have to work.
Can you tell I am really looking forward to this new chapter in my life?
22 people like this
21 responses
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
24 Jun 19
I am ready to begin today! Looking forward to more "me" time.
1 person likes this
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
25 Jun 19
@ElusiveButterfly You will love it.
1 person likes this
@whiteream (8567)
• United States
24 Jun 19
Yes, I can see you are looking forward to your new chapter in life. Many blessings to you. I hope all goes the way you wish it to.
2 people like this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
24 Jun 19
Being able to spend quality time with my kiddo, and my mother is something I look forward to. Doing things just for me is a bonus too.
1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 Jun 19
I sure can and I am rooting for you, I love being retired.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Jun 19
I was asked if we could afford the loss of income. My reply was that there are more important things than money. We will adjust.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Jun 19
@BelleStarr now that I am retiring, my hubby is looking to the future when he will be able to retire too. He has at least 20 years before he can retire.
1 person likes this
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
25 Jun 19
@ElusiveButterfly And so have we, with the lower taxes etc it ends up not being as dramatic a change as you might expect.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Jun 19
Because Little Miss will be in school I will have time to work a part-time job. It is something that I enjoy doing so it won't seem like working at all.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
10 Jul 19
I know I am going to love it. Looking so forward to it now that I only have 9 days left!
1 person likes this
@simone10 (54189)
• Louisville, Kentucky
11 Jul 19
@ElusiveButterfly Yay! You can start your countdown!
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Jun 19
Subwork can be trying. I once was the one that made the calls to find substitutes for teachers and support staff. Many did not want to go to certain schools or sub for certain age groups.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
28 Jun 19
@paigea thank you for working such a difficult job.
1 person likes this
@paigea (35678)
• Canada
25 Jun 19
@ElusiveButterfly I know some refused to sub for that class. I hate to refuse, I know the teacher needs a sub. I dealt with it by filling up my schedule with other assignments. I worked way more than I want to.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Jun 19
No more early weekends!!! So loving that thought.
1 person likes this
@kareng (54598)
• United States
27 Jun 19
@ElusiveButterfly It's time to celebrate 
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
24 Jun 19
I am blessed with a husband who understands and supports this too.
1 person likes this
@dodo19 (47050)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
24 Jun 19
@ElusiveButterfly Absolutely. That is definitely important. It is definitely good that he supports you and your decision.
1 person likes this
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
12 Jul 19
I can tell and I sure hope you enjoy it and it's all you have hoped for 
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
16 Jul 19
I truly dislike working weekends and was happy to work that last one. My last day of work will be this Friday. Happy Dance!
1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
24 Jun 19
i'm giddy with 'xcitement fer ya, hon!
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
24 Jun 19
Thank you! I was asked why I looked so happy and I said because I am retiring. I really, really need this.
1 person likes this
@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
25 Jun 19
@ElusiveButterfly yer welcome :) yes ma'am, ya need't 'n deserve 't. i'm really so thrilled fer ya!
1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (79706)
• United States
24 Jun 19
You sound sooo ready for retirement!! I'm sure you were happy to have spent your last weekend working with that company.
Congratulations on being able to retire. I know you're going to love it 
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Jun 19
Marilyn, I haven't felt this good about a decision in such a long time. My joy is multi-faceted.
1 person likes this
@Marilynda1225 (79706)
• United States
25 Jun 19
@ElusiveButterfly now you'll have more time for yourself, Little Miss and hubby
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Jun 19
There was a time when I didn't mind working weekends. Now that I have a little one, it isn't something I like to do. I've paid my dues. Time for me.
1 person likes this
@Hannihar (129430)
• Israel
24 Jun 19
@ElusiveButterfly
Good for you and I can see why would have a smile on your face.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Jun 19
Can't wait to spend more time with my Mom and Little Miss. Also to be able to do things just for me.
1 person likes this
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
24 Jun 19
That is really a great spirit. I hope you enjoy every moment of your life to come.
1 person likes this
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
25 Jun 19
@ElusiveButterfly indeed it is
1 person likes this
@GardenGerty (157552)
• United States
25 Jun 19
Wonderful. I look forward to hearing more retirement posts.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Jun 19
Yes it does and I am excited for it.
1 person likes this
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Jun 19
A weight is being lifted.
1 person likes this
@ElusiveButterfly (45940)
• United States
25 Jun 19
Yes, my shoulders feel less heavy.
1 person likes this
@erictsuma (9726)
• Mombasa, Kenya
24 Jun 19
Yeah its a nice chapter so long you are okay and happy with it.
1 person likes this
