One More Year
By Amber
@AmbiePam (110783)
United States
November 26, 2025 10:58am CST
Do you guys remember me talking about my dad deciding to retire at the end of January 2026? He finally told the church board, and they told him they really wanted him to stay. So, he agreed to one more year. That’s close to his plan he’s always had to retire at 72 since next year he’ll be 71 years old.
I have to tell you, I’m thrilled. I knew they wouldn’t want him to retire, but I wasn’t sure they could talk him into staying. But deep down, I know he loves those people so much he’d hate to leave. So they decided he’d work full time one more year, and afterward when they call a new pastor, he’ll stay on part time.
Is there anyone here who didn’t want to retire? I know sometimes bad health forces a person into retirement.
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13 responses
@MarieCoyle (53677)
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26 Nov
I have several teacher friends who suffered burn out so badly, they do other work now. And I know two of them do online tutoring which they love.
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@NJChicaa (126049)
• United States
26 Nov
@MarieCoyle If I was still married I'd take early retirement after the end of next year and take the hit on my pension. Not an option now.
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@DaddyEvil (166205)
• United States
26 Nov
I am... mostly... enjoying retirement. I would, of course, have preferred it not to happen the way it did but...
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@GardenGerty (167308)
• United States
27 Nov
Part of me wants to retire part of me doesn't ever want to retire keeps me young to be around young people.
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@much2say (57758)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Nov
They really, really love your dad! Well, I guess that gives your dad and the church to take a year to truly prepare and transition into his retirement. Easing into it may just be the best thing.
I will never retire from my roll as mom 
. But I am trying to think how I can enter the workforce (sort of) again. Maybe I can work and play at the same time . . . have my cake and eat it too 
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. But I am trying to think how I can enter the workforce (sort of) again. Maybe I can work and play at the same time . . . have my cake and eat it too .2 people like this
@JudyEv (369875)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Nov
We had a friend who was scared stiff (her words) of retiring. But by the time she retired at, I think, 68, she was more than ready. She'd was worried about being bored as she is on her own but her life is full of all sorts of activities and she is very happy with her life.
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@snowy22315 (201720)
• United States
26 Nov
It sounds like it will work out pretty perfect for your dad.
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@xstitcher (37630)
• Petaluma, California
29 Nov
Don't have enough money to retire if I was old enough.
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@LeaPea2417 (39351)
• Toccoa, Georgia
26 Nov
That's sweet that he is so loved by his people that they want to keep him as long as possible.
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@LindaOHio (211568)
• United States
27 Nov
I retired early on disability. I was 62 and glad to retire!!!!!
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@MarieCoyle (53677)
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26 Nov
I understand his feelings about it all, but I think he should have said he wanted to retire-and maybe have some free time to do other things. But it’s his choice of course, and what matters is that he is happy with the decision he made.
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