Last day at work today

[BAKERS DOZEN]

Retired today on Voluntary Early Departure scheme - just a posh name for redundancy. Loved my job and the people I worked with and will really miss it and them. Got to find something to do with myself now. Have looked after father-in-law for many years but he died in December so it will be strange being on my own at home. Mr BD retires in May and we have some decorating to do and then the world is our lobster - as Hilda Ogden would say! Am so used to getting up at 5am it will be strange to have a lie-in tomorrow but I'll try.

[rockyracoon]

Great stuff Bakers, enjoy your you time, I' sure you"ll find plenty of things to do., day time tv us crap though!

[Noraq]

Well done Baker's Dozen..The first day of the rest of your life...relax and take your time while you decide what to do next.

The worlds' yer lobster old bean!! lol

[joggerjayne]

Apply to become an AB moderator.

The hours are long, the pay is lousy, and the job satisfaction is none existent, but ...

... you can suspend any ABers who get on your nerves.

[anneasquith]

congratulations... enjoy :)

[McMouse]

I'm retired and went for a haircut this morning.....most stimulating event this week so far.

[Hopkirk]

They probably need a part time cashier down at the petrol station.

[Noraq]

Lol McMouse..did ya only let em cut one hair? =)

[tenrec]

Look upon it as a door opening, rather than a door closing. Have a ball. Live each day as if it was your last. Enjoy life.

[guilliebrougues]

Have you thought of joining some voluntary organisation or a Probus( proffessional Business Club.)

[starone]

When I retired I got an allotment. I loved it - it is quite obsessive. Fresh air, fresh vegetables and good company.

[tinkerbell23]

Ooh fab!! I think you and mr BD should write down allllllll his baking tips for tinkerbell in a book seeing how you will have loads of time! Hehe!!

Seriously though...enjoy it both of you! Hopefully we have a lovely summer and you can just both relax and potter around- new hobbies xx

[parkie]

Congrats BD, My wife and I retired just on three years ago and we have found loads of things to do. If you find time on your hands you can always try joining U3A (University of the third age). Loads of clubs, outings, interests and not very expensive. You can belong to as many or as few as you like.

[Caran]

Echo Parkdales post, when we retired we joined the U3A. Best decision we ever made. Lots to do and made many friends. Can't imagine how we found the time to work now.