A new chapter

I must admit I am not sure what to do. Wish you a prosperous future or congratulate you. My mother's a teacher and she is due to retire this year. I know she can't wait for it. According to her, it becomes too much for her, and well, same thing you said, she would love to read without having to grade. Most of all, she would love to spend time with my children, her grandchildren. She seldom sees them as we are living quite far from her. When she could take the time out to visit or when we do visit her, she never had enough time to do all the things she wants to do with them. Not knowing what to say, I would congratulate you on having the time to do the things you want finally, and wish you much happiness for the future.

Hello, Cobrateacher, or should that be Cobranolongera teacher? My husband took early retirement at the age of 52. He's now 76, and he often says he doesn't know how he ever found time to work. I was medically retired 15 years ago, and I'm the same - every day is filled with things I want to do, rather than things I have to do. Let's hope you have many years to enjoy your retirement, and get back some of the money you've paid into the system over the last 40 years or so. A friend of ours who is 59 has worked out that if he lives to 147, he'll get every penny back!

Congrats! Hope you really enjoy retirement. I retired last year and thought I would be so terribly bored. It didn't happen. I babysit our youngest grandbaby often, spent whatever amount of time I like to spend on the computer or do laundry at crazy times. Don't have a schedule so it's been great. My husband coaches girl's softball and they travel throughout the U.S. during the summer months. I can go with him if I choose now or stay home and enjoy the quiet time. I am really enjoying retirement and hope you get to do the same.

Congratulations and enjoy your retirement. But if you get bored and want to correct something, let me know and I'll send you stuff.

Jo, I am absolutely ecstatic for you. If I could, I'd get up and do a jig for you. You have been an amazing woman that I have had the pleasure of knowing here on Mylot. You've been through hell and back trying to take care of yourself and fulfill your working obligations. That song I will Survive, was written for women like you. I am so happy for you!!Love Leenie

We have worked harder and been healthler than any other time in our loves. Keep busy and follow what ever your dreams are now is that time of life. Blessings

I am so happy to hear about your retirement! Congratulations. I can feel that you have prepared well for it so I don't need to think much or worry about your finances now that you retired. You know, I feel envious about you in way. I'm still young and still working and you may laugh at me about this but yes, for some reason, I've thinking about how's going to be my retirement. I dream of retiring an earlier age and manage my own business instead. I'm still saving up and my dreams are still so far from the possibilities but I'm not losing hope. I hope that you have great time of your life and don't forget keeping us updated on how much you enjoy this wonderful time of your life!

Hi cobrateacher. It's nice to know that after several decades of working on the nitty gritty part of being a teacher finally you can now give yourself more time and to enjoy. That is true after retirement it doesn't end there you have a lot of thing to do and to enjoy of. Yuo can always spend it with your family and friends!!! Live life, be happy, love freely and forgive easily. God bless!!!

Hey cobrateacher! Congratulations on your retirement! You go girlfriend! I know that you have lots more to do and I think you will have the time of your life now! You can do whatever you want now and you are still young enough and healthy to do it! Very smart choice! I am so happy for you! I will have to send you an email soon because I might be visiting again soon! I am so very happy for you! Love, Leslie

This is so good then, because you have many plans for the future, there are those who find themselves without any activities to do nor any hobbies but when we have them then all is well for the stay.

I loved teaching too. I just hated the politics. I only taught 8 years and could go back to it. I am just not sure I am patient enough to deal with the admin who haven't been in an actual classroom in years and are trying to tell me (the one who has no discipline problems or referrals) how to do my class. I've always said we would do great... if they'd just let us teach! -- and leave all the politics and junk somewhere other than the classroom.

It's something we can learn from when our turn comes. Getting the house in shape, reading, writing, I'm sure you find all these have never been so wonderful. Nice to hear you are enjoying.

congratulations! you deserve this time in your life after so many years of being a dedicated teacher. i too teach, i handle university students. i am looking forward to retirement. i have so many things that i want to do; things that i am still too busy to be able to spend time on and enjoy. i do envy your new freedom. have great fun!

Firstly enjoy your retirement!! I too am retired from teaching and I have not been 'bored' for one single moment, how on earth did I ever find time to work!! I am loving it, I can get up when I like - but it's always before 8.00 am even though I don't need to, i can wear what I want, read what I want, go where I want or just sit and chill!! I get great enjoyment from my garden and the wildlife, I walk in the lovely countryside that I am blessed to live amongst, I have re read so many old favourite books as well as tons of new ones. Retirement is a pleasure - I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy mine!!

Hi Cobra I hope that you enjoy this new phase in life and your well deserved retirement. I am a teacher msyelf so I can assume what time, deidication and effort you have put to your career. I hope that can pursue your hobbies.... and doing things you like or never had the chance to do them. How are you doing after that a month has passed by?