I am now happily RETIRED !
By Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (11468)
United Kingdom
June 15, 2026 6:34am CST
Yes, I am so very happy to let you know that I am now very very happily retired.
Some will know of my accident last year with my arm, and all the extra problems that I had as a result of that.
I had spent 40 years working and hit 60 in January …..so I decided it was time to get some ‘ me time ‘.
I had done my working life and now it was time to enjoy my life ….on my terms …
So I am looking forward to the next chapter of my life and so many new adventures …..
What are your thoughts on retirement ?
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8 responses
@Marilynda1225 (91150)
• United States
1h
Congratulations on your retirement!!
My thoughts? I love being retired 
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@Traceyjayne (11468)
• United Kingdom
Just now
I know it’s the best thing I’ve done for a long time x
@FourWalls (86830)
• United States
1h
As someone who has been retired since 2019, my thoughts are exceptionally positive. Congratulations!!!
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@AmbiePam (121037)
• United States
3h
Congratulations on your retirement! You deserve it. My stepmom retired at 61 when she married my dad, and my dad will retire in January, at the age of 71. He said he is definitely ready. Things that used to not bother him are now bothering him, and he wants to just retire. He expects he’ll get a part time job, but he’s going to retire as a pastor.
@Traceyjayne (11468)
• United Kingdom
3h
Thank you x
I still want to be active though …that’s why I’ve a few ‘ extra ‘ things going on which also bring in some money. If I can find something to do, maybe from home, for a couple of days , I would be happy with that …..but anything I do now will be on my terms and around what I want to do ….
I can finally do things I want to do, and I can spend time with Mom ….that time is precious .
Looking forward to spending time at the caravan ….not being limited to school holidays etc….
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@DaddyEvil (174658)
• United States
3h
I was teasing when I told you to blackmail the principal and retire early! I can't believe you actually did it! Shame on you! 
What did your hubby say? 
Congratulations! I hope you enjoy retirement. I know I mostly am, if health problems weren't part of it.
@DaddyEvil (174658)
• United States
3h
@Traceyjayne You're welcome.
Did you at least smile about blackmailing the principal? 
@Traceyjayne (11468)
• United Kingdom
2h
@DaddyEvil so many changes of staff I would have to ask ….which one ….
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@Traceyjayne (11468)
• United Kingdom
3h
Thank you …I am going to enjoy every moment….
The Mister was very jealous ….he would love to retire ….but that’s quite as practical at the moment.
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@xFiacre (14792)
• Ireland
40m
@traceyjayne Best thing I ever did. Should have done it years ago! I can up and away at the drop of a hat. One of my daughter's has just produced my 7th grandchild so we'll be going to see them in Manchester without using up valuable annual leave. I have a friend who retired but didn't tell her father and pretended she was still working full time because he was always going on about her being able to visit him every day and doing for him once she was retired.
@Traceyjayne (11468)
• United Kingdom
Just now
Yes, I love the fact that I am my own boss now ….dont have to wait for school holidays ….which have been a perk the last 40 years …..can go to the caravan when I want. For how long I want, have days out, potter in my garden during the day and not using up valuable weekends … , go out to lunch with friends and family, spend time with my Mom ….
@LooeyVille (54)
• United States
1h
How very exciting. I'm 61 and I am also retired it. It took a little bit of getting used to and not feeling "needed" or "useful" but then I got over it and started enjoying it.
@Wrexxo (2010)
•
4h
We all gotta retire one day..we can't work forever. It might be scary at first but it's a phase everyone enters regardless. Wishing you the best as you journey through the next chapter of your life. Happy retirement
@Traceyjayne (11468)
• United Kingdom
3h
Thank you so much. I’m not finding it scary …I am embracing it …and loving it .
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