Heard from a former coworker today

@NJChicaa (128086)
United States
September 28, 2026 3:55pm CST
I used to work across the hall from her until she retired. She was there for me as I went though my divorce. She got to be pretty needy though and I just couldn't handle it so once she retired I kind of went off the radar. Anyway she's texted me a couple of times over the past few months but I've just had bigger fish to try than to try to handle her. Today she sent a text asking how I was doing and I was like "I can't ignore her yet again" so I responded. I told her that I have moved to my own classroom across the building and next to 2 of my good friends. I told her that my duty is study hall so that makes life even easier. She was so happy for me and said that it will make the 5 years until I can retire fly by. I don't know that I'd go that far because who knows what next year will bring. But if it stays similar to this I can do 5 more years.
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@AmbiePam (128324)
• United States
1h
Five more years doesn’t seem that long in theory, but then I’m not dealing with high school students. It’s just cool to think you could retire in your early fifties.
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@NJChicaa (128086)
• United States
1h
This is my 25th year but I have to be 55 to get full medical and pension. That's 5 more years to go.
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@Wrexxo (8433)
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46m
Honestly that was kind of you to reply, even if she got a bit much before. Its hard to keep up with people who lean on you after you already went through so much yourself. Sounds like your new spot is a good fit and five more years might feel doable.
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@NJChicaa (128086)
• United States
44m
Honestly it is like working in an entirely different place. I have my friends. I have my own room. I have an easy duty. I've always said that people who work in that place can live wildly different lives. This year I am so much happier than I've ever been there.
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@GardenGerty (170731)
• United States
33m
You are still a youngster. I hope you can rekindle the friendship without getting caught up in her being needy again.
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@RasmaSandra (101386)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
Just now
You sound like me. I turn the big 70 next March and for me and for my situation 5 years going forward alone seems so long to take,
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