Back to the grind stone.
@kaylachan (84703)
Daytona Beach, Florida
November 3, 2022 9:48am CST
Today is George's first day at work. And, I am enjoying the peace and quiet. I know he's not all that happy, I don't blame him. He's started talking about finding a part-time job he'll enjoy. But, at his age, his work history, he's over qualified for a lot of jobs. And, it won't be that easy getting him hired elsewhere, as it would be me, disabled, and on the other end of the spectrum. But, he likes to talk a lot so I don't see it going anywhere. He'll work as long as he's willing, and then that'll be that.
I have a pile of housework to catch up on later today, too. fun times. At least, I'll be able to get it done before he comes home.
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@BearArtistLady (6029)
• United States
3 Nov 22
Don't look at the downside, that always seems to bring bad results. Look at it in the respect that he "WILL" get a part time job that he'll like. Also, his new boss might see the benefits of having George as an employee and promote him and make sure that he enjoys the job. I've had that happen right off, so anything is possible.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 22
I am not being a downer. I know it sounds like it. But, I also know my husband. He says things like this to make himself feel better, but he won't really fallow through because he really doesn't want to start over. He basically can do whatever he wants at his current job. And, he knows, if he manages to get a new one, he won't have as much control as he would like. He won't be able to take smoke breaks when he wants. He'll be with people who don't really know him. And, that's why he'll never really follow through in getting a new job.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 22
@BearArtistLady Oh, I completely agree with that. I try to encourage him, and helping him to remember what he's doing this for. That retirement check is a few short weeks away. And he's only working two days a week. So, it's a far cry from the five-seven he was doing two short years ago. I try to be a good wife. And, I have helped him fill out applications. But, he realizes how good he has it, and changes his mind after a while.
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@BearArtistLady (6029)
• United States
3 Nov 22
@kaylachan Isn't that the way men are supposed to be? The men say us women are constantly changing our minds, it's actually the nature of the beast. I'm sure he is wondering what he will do when he doesn't "HAVE to work.
I'm sure you're an excellent wife, after all you have been married all these years. It's just that you're concerned about his up-coming retirement. When the weeks go by, he'll decide that it is time to hang up the spurs (so to speak) and retire. Especially with working two days a week and the taxes on the wages...
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 22
@CarolDM He will be officially retired according to the U.S. on Nov 26, but you know how the irs is. A month behind.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 22
He hates it, but he gets up and does it.
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@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
3 Nov 22
@kaylachan Maybe he can retire one day in the future.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 22
@rebelann I should have clarified.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 22
Oh, he won't switch careers. He just says things like that to feel better.
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@RasmaSandra (97912)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 22
I hope you had a good day. The weather is nice now and I went to the convenience store at about four and enjoyed that breeze blowing and sunshine.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 22
I highly doubt he will actually follow through. He doesn't want to start over, and not be able to take breaks when he wants or dictate his own schedule.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Nov 22
@MrDenata It's night here, and I did.
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@MrDenata (12944)
• Indonesia
4 Nov 22
@kaylachan glad to know that Kayla. Have a great day
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@popciclecold (40215)
• United States
3 Nov 22
I am sure you both will be ok. Have a good day.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 22
Oh, I know we will be. I'm just enjoying the quiet.
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@snowy22315 (208746)
• United States
3 Nov 22
There will be opportunities for him once he actually retires. Lots of jobs available now.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
3 Nov 22
It's not that there aren't jobs available. But, it's finding a job he'll enjoy. Most of the places are hiring around here are in the food service industry. He's not going to leave it only to return to it. And, it's all just talk, anyway. It makes him feel better to say he hates his job, and find something else. Even though he knows he never will.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
4 Nov 22
Well hope George finds something if he wants.
Glad you will get that done now before George comes home.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Nov 22
Oh yes. I got a lot done yesterday. Today, too.
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@RebeccasFarm (91299)
• United States
4 Nov 22
@kaylachan You amaze me Kayla..I am useless here and have been for quite a while..in fact, I do not know how I moved.
@Happy2BeMe (99353)
• Canada
3 Nov 22
Hope he had a good first day back to work.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
4 Aug 24
As you know, I retired last year and I have to say, I am getting a bit antsy. I don't need the money, but finding something I can do part time AND make some money too is something I am considering. If nothing else, I will just work during the winter and take the summers off.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
4 Aug 24
George was ready. I told him not to quit until he could comfortably walk away and no longer feel the need to fix everyone else's problems.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
5 Aug 24
@porwest That's just the kind of guy George was. He wanted to help people. He wanted to be there for them. He had a hard time saying. 'no'.
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@porwest (112717)
• United States
5 Aug 24
@kaylachan I never cared about fixing other people's problems. For me, it was always about having enough money in the bank to tell the boss to go pound sad when I was ready to. lol
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@Nakitakona (59987)
• Philippines
24 Dec 22
Hope George enjoyed his first of work and found it easy and comfortable.
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@kaylachan (84703)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Dec 22
He's fully retired, he does what he wants.
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