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I finally did it!

Lisa Y — Fri, 26 May 2023 23:54:20 GMT

I sent in my application for early retirement from teaching. I am officially done as of July 1, but my last day is June 16, 2023.

After almost 36 years of being in an elementary classroom, I don't have to go back in Sept. How weird is that?! I'm sad, excited, and a whole roller coaster of emotions. The staff at my school has been so supportive and wonderful.
Cleaning out my classroom has been bittersweet and exhausting. I've already filled up at 25 garbage bags and I'm not finished!

Well, on to new adventures in my life.

Thank you for reading my post. 😊

Re: I finally did it!

IMW — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:17 GMT

Good for you! Sending you best wishes for a great next chapter.

'The freedom from having to be somewhere at a specific time is indescribable. Enjoy, you deserve it.

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AZfem — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:30 GMT

Congratulations & enjoy your retirement! That many years at one place doesn't happen much anymore.

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deepwaterdotter — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:55 GMT

Congratulations and thank you for educating our children. Best of luck in retirement.

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spumoni99 — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:00:57 GMT

Congratulations! I retired at the end of 2022, its is wonderful! Luckily we were told to clean out our desks during the pandemic, we were told we were working from home permanently. I am glad I did that ahead of time it took me an afternoon to do with my husbands help. I imagine being a teacher you had lots to clean up.

Enjoy your time!

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KailaS — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:03:02 GMT

Big Congratulations!

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JudyL — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:03:40 GMT

@Lisa Y - I retired this past February after being at my employer's for 35 years and am so glad I did. It's been worth the adjustment. LOL Enjoy! Your retirement is well deserved!

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On It — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:03:47 GMT

Congratulations on your retirement. Enjoy what the future holds and relish setting your own schedule and choosing when and where you want to go.

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Mersha — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:08:13 GMT

You are a true hero to spend 36 years teaching our children. Just think how many lives you touched...amazing.

Congrats on your retirement. Enjoy every minute.

Thank you for doing what you did.

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Mombo1 — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:16:09 GMT

@Lisa Y Congratulations. I also retired from teaching at the Elementary level. It was an adjustment at first because I loved working with kids. But after a few months, I was fine. My first granddaughter arrived within a year and I watched her while my daughter continued to work. Two more born soon after. I am so thankful to have had the time to spend with them. It's also nice to do what I want to do on my own time now. I don't miss that bell between classes or a structured day. Enjoy your retirement. You earned it.

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DSD2 — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:36:08 GMT

You had one of the most important and valued professions, teaching generations of our best and brightest.

For your dedication, your time, your kindness may the next chapter of your life be as happy and fulfilling. Wishing you the utmost of happiiness.

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Thats Me — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:41:29 GMT

@Lisa Y @Congratulations! I retired at the end of 2022 after more than 42 years in the same place and I have had all of the exact same emotions. It's hard and also exciting! But I have to say, being my own free agent - there's nothing like it.

Enjoy! You've earned it!

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OKPrincess — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:44:11 GMT

Enjoy your retirement!!

You will find more things to do, and clean out, rearrange and so on and so forth.

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Goodie2shoes — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:46:08 GMT

Congrads on your retirement and enjoy your free time because you certainly earned it !

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roeroe1005 — Sat, 27 May 2023 01:56:35 GMT

Congratulations! What an accomplishment - teaching elementary children & watching them grow.

I retired in 2019 as secretary to the Principal in a high school. I loved working in a school environment. I actually sub in the school offices where I now live. It's in my blood!

Best wishes on your next adventure!

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Carmie — Sat, 27 May 2023 00:58:39 GMT

Congratulations on a job well done. You deserve some retiree time to relax and sleep until noon, if you wish.

My younger sister retired last summer from teaching special education students....troubled girls. It took her a while for it to sink in, but she did it.

I admire teachers, especially in today's world. It is a difficult job. Thank you for your years of service to our nations children.

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homedecor1 — Sat, 27 May 2023 01:01:00 GMT

Congrats and thank you for all your years as a teacher📚📓

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AuntG — Sat, 27 May 2023 01:04:50 GMT

Not saying you should, but if you miss the little kids next fall, put in to be a substitute. We're desperately in need of them.

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GoneButNotForgotten — Sat, 27 May 2023 01:16:33 GMT

I sure hope you have plenty of money in your retirement account(s) because there's a possibility Social Security and Medicare won't be available for a while. Sorry to be a wet blanket but you need to be prepared, just in case (I'm coping with this right now).

In any case, congratulations on a satisfying career and I hope you have a wonderful retirement; you've certainly earned it.

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qvcfreak — Sat, 27 May 2023 01:17:05 GMT

Congratulations and May you enjoy whatever your future holds next for you.