Down to Single Digits ... / myLot

United States

May 18, 2023 6:26pm CST

... at least when it comes to days in class with my students. After today, there are only 9 student days left in this school year. Counting weekends and holidays, it's a total of 14 days. I've started slowly taking down and boxing up the few things I want to take with me when I go. It won't be much. Just a few mementos from my students collected over the years. How is it supposed to feel at the end of a career? I'm still trying to figure that out.

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@DaddyEvil (174687)

• United States

19 May 23

I feel like I should still be working and helping people... I hope you have lots of plans for your retirement.

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DW Davis

@DWDavis (25797)

• United States

19 May 23

I have plans for my retirement, and most include writing if I have time after doing all the housework, shopping, cooking, and dog sitting.

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DW Davis

@DWDavis (25797)

• United States

19 May 23

@DaddyEvil I have my subtle ways of letting her know where I stand on the issue, and she has, in her way, acknowledged that she came on a little too dictatorishly when issuing her command.

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@DaddyEvil (174687)

• United States

19 May 23

@DWDavis

You really need to talk with your wife about those "extra" chores she's trying to load on you.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135966)

• Marion, Ohio

19 May 23

When I quit working I felt good.

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DW Davis

@DWDavis (25797)

• United States

19 May 23

I think I will feel better once I hand in my keys and walk away knowing I don't have to return in the fall.

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Eva James

@wolfgirl569 (135966)

• Marion, Ohio

20 May 23

@DWDavis That will make a difference

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Amber

@AmbiePam (121085)

• United States

19 May 23

I hope you know what a good job you have done. No one teaches that long without being a dedicated, and hardworking educator. Congratulations on a career that has no doubt made a huge impact.

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DW Davis

@DWDavis (25797)

• United States

19 May 23

Thank you for your encouraging words.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (69220)

• Centralia, Washington

19 May 23

My hubby had trouble ending his career. If you have been a teacher all your life, I suspect you'll find ways to continue- helping others in one way or another. My hubby still acts like a social worker sometimes. I am a born caregiver, animals and people. Plus writing is just me.

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DW Davis

@DWDavis (25797)

• United States

19 May 23

I'm already thinking about ways I can volunteer around the school next year.