This is my first day that I can say I'm retired. Even though the first day that I did not go into work was... what do ya know?: The First Day of Spring!
So, I saw a couple of my good friends here- TriciaJ and Daisy4RN- and thought I'd come hang out in this forum a bit, relate, stir things up, cause some trouble, and whatnot.
So: When did you really feel like you were retired? Nursing has been a very big part of our lives for decades and now we have to kind of let it go; a transition, a grieving process, if you will.
I haven't received my first SS check yet and I've still got a paycheck coming from Wrongway of time worked, accrued vacation, and PTO. I'm thinking when I receive my first SS check, I'll feel retired.
Probably an oft asked question on this forum, but: When did you finally feel truly retired from the nursing profession?
DD - for all your levity & brevity, I wasn't sure I was really understanding your post correctly. Sorry that your return to the workforce was so short-lived. But when one knows 'it ain't right, then it ain't right!'
I'm sure you'll rebound well. You have that very good sense of 'knowing'.
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
On 4/28/2020 at 6:29 PM, amoLucia said:
Right now may not just be the right time now.
Yeah, amoLucia. "For everything there is a time."
I believe that if I'm supposed to be somewhere doing something then the opportunity will present itself. For example, at Anomaly Memorial Hospital (AMH), there is a weekend day two 12 hour shifts position on geriatric psych. Belinda works at AMH, which is 12 miles from our home. I have a telephone interview scheduled for Monday.
Belinda is very supportive of whatever I decide, whether it be if I choose to work or retire.
On 4/28/2020 at 6:29 PM, amoLucia said:
Psst - be careful about telling too many people about those voices you're hearing! ?
I know! People have a tendency to be rude and interrupt while I'm listening to those voices!
That's why Ralph Waldo called it "lowly listening"!
Specializes in Psych (25 years), Medical (15 years).
On 5/1/2020 at 6:49 PM, amoLucia said:
"On the Road Again" you and Willie would make good companions.
Alas & forlorn, amolucia, the Blue Funk being "On the Road Again" was a short sojourn.
I had three pretty darn good mechanics work on the Blue Funk last year and they were all able to get it running like a top. And each time, the inertial symptoms exacerbated to the point it wouldn't start and it's happened again.
I want to find the problem, on my own this time, as to what is causing the engine to not start, run well after some tinkering, and then not.
I did have one good day with the Blue Funk, however. With Hank Williams singing from the speakers behind the vintage grill, I drove it into town on a sunny day for a fill up and some supplies. I stopped and chatted with Old Farmer Bob, who was out tending to his chickens, on the way into town and Elderly Mrs. C, who was out getting her mail, on the way back.
Two Old Dudes in the store parking lot expressed their appreciation for the Blue Funk and a lady requested to take its picture.
Now that I've pretty much made the decision to retire, I have world enough and time to tinker with the Blue Funk.
Here's an actual pic of the Blue Funk I took on a trip into town one time when my dumb dog Colby Jack just had to drive:
Semi-retired is what I call myself. I can always find nursing to do. Today...it’s mainly volunteer type nursing because it is still hard to say no. Thanks for all of your years. CONGRATS!
amoLucia
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DD - for all your levity & brevity, I wasn't sure I was really understanding your post correctly. Sorry that your return to the workforce was so short-lived. But when one knows 'it ain't right, then it ain't right!'
I'm sure you'll rebound well. You have that very good sense of 'knowing'.
Be safe. Be strong.