I am now happily RETIRED !
By Traceyjayne
@Traceyjayne (12640)
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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@Deepizzaguy (123772)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
15 Jun
My thoughts of retirement are I am happy not punching the clock ever again. I am happy working in a field of work that I give back to the community. Congratulations on your retirement.
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@Marilynda1225 (91789)
• United States
15 Jun
Congratulations on your retirement!!
My thoughts? I love being retired 
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@Traceyjayne (12640)
• United Kingdom
15 Jun
I know it’s the best thing I’ve done for a long time x
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@FourWalls (88036)
• United States
15 Jun
As someone who has been retired since 2019, my thoughts are exceptionally positive. Congratulations!!!
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@Traceyjayne (12640)
• United Kingdom
15 Jun
Thank you x. I’m so pleased I took the opportunity x
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@DaddyEvil (176489)
• United States
15 Jun
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.1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (176489)
• United States
15 Jun
@Traceyjayne You're welcome.
Did you at least smile about blackmailing the principal? 
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@Traceyjayne (12640)
• United Kingdom
15 Jun
@DaddyEvil so many changes of staff I would have to ask ….which one ….
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@Traceyjayne (12640)
• United Kingdom
15 Jun
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 (15096)
• Ireland
15 Jun
@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.
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@Traceyjayne (12640)
• United Kingdom
15 Jun
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 ….
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@Traceyjayne (12640)
• United Kingdom
15 Jun
Congratulations on your new grandchild x
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@rsa101 (41531)
• Philippines
17 Jun
Oh, welcome to the club! I took early retirement myself. Sometimes I think about finding a temporary job for the last few years before I hit my 60s. the past year and a half has been so light and relaxing, and it’s been a wonderful journey without the hassle of waking up early for work—just enjoying my time at home. I also spent the first few months traveling, fully embracing my retirement and experiencing new environments.
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@AmbiePam (123802)
• United States
15 Jun
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.
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@Traceyjayne (12640)
• United Kingdom
15 Jun
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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@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18619)
• Torrington, Connecticut
15 Jun
Congrats, enjoy your retirement!
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@Traceyjayne (12640)
• United Kingdom
16 Jun
Thank you x I won’t have time to get bored x
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@LindaOHio (223822)
• United States
18 Jun
Congratulations! It's wonderful to do what you want to do when you want to do it....or do nothing at all!!!
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@Traceyjayne (12640)
• United Kingdom
15 Jun
Thank you so much. I’m not finding it scary …I am embracing it …and loving it .
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