HELLLLLLLOOOOO, Retirement !

[Davey Do]

On 4/13/2020 at 5:23 PM, Daisy4RN said:

I went through that "trying it on" period myself. Unfortunately I did not ever find a retirement job that I liked enough to even try to keep up/learn what I needed to in order to feel comfortable there. Not only that but I just didn't want to keep going to CPR/ACLS, doing CE's, doing all that nonsense boring online or in person classes just to work somewhere etc, it just got to be too much.

On 4/13/2020 at 6:11 PM, Davey Do said:

"If something is too good to be true, it probably is."

@Daisy4RN I remembered your words, "I went through that 'trying it on' period myself" after I decided not to go back to Incorrigible and reread your post.

It was a tough decision to make, but in my heart of hearts, I knew it would not work out. And it wasn't because of the staff, residents, or duties. I was appreciative of the staff, liked the residents, and knew that I could do a passable job. But I knew this job would be another frustratingly uphill battle and my decision was carved in concrete when I realized I'd be fighting a constant war with administrators just to do my job.

All the DON had to do was fulfill her verbal contract that she had made with me upon my hiring and responsibly follow through accordingly and I would have given the position my best shot. But instead of initially feeling welcomed and supported, I felt like I was being thrown into The Pit.

So I worked hard for a shift, provided direct and skilled nursing care, assisted and alone, did some paper documentation, was appreciated by my coworkers, felt good about my work performance, but let them know that this was not going to work out.

So be it. For now.

[Daisy4RN]

Sorry to hear that. I had a few different nursing jobs during my "trying it on period" with the last being at a SNF. Pretty much same scenario as you described, I gave it some time but it only got worse. Like I said in a different thread, it hurts under the bus! Maybe you can try on other jobs and find one you like.

[amoLucia]

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.

[Davey Do]

I believe The Fates will lead me where they will, and right now I hear them saying, "Enjoy your retirement".

But I'm going to keep on keeping on to make sure I'm really hearing what they're saying!

[amoLucia]

Right now may not just be the right time now.

Psst - be careful about telling too many people about those voices you're hearing! ?

[Davey Do]

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"!

[Davey Do]

Due to having time to do both what I need and want to do, I got my '51 Chevy pickup back on the road!

[amoLucia]

"On the Road Again" you and Willie would make good companions.

[Davey Do]

On 4/28/2020 at 6:18 PM, Davey Do said:

I believe The Fates will lead me where they will, and right now I hear them saying, "Enjoy your retirement".

But I'm going to keep on keeping on to make sure I'm really hearing what they're saying!

I asked for signs. The signs have been sent.

[Davey Do]

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:

[Davey Do]

57 minutes ago, Davey Do said:

I asked for signs. The signs have been sent.

[Gary R, LPN]

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!