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The Retirement Thread

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EvilPixie
EvilPixie
Jun 2024
12:58pm, 20 Jun 2024
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enjoy Sigh
Snail
Snail
Jun 2024
1:05pm, 20 Jun 2024
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Last day in office yesterday was a bit too busy as various people suddenly seem to realise I am really going and so had various issues needing resolving etc. Then had small leaving do in the evening with the individuals that I will keep in touch with. Now 2 quiet days working from home of tidying up loose ends and leaving instructions/handover notes. Although I must admit with the sunshine finally arriving my enthusiasm for these tasks is rapidly dropping off! Notes may end up being a shorter than originally planned! Ame also had her last day yesterday - so looking forward to a celebratory weekend and then we head off for a few weeks in Canada to see our daughter.
Snail
Snail
Jun 2024
1:06pm, 20 Jun 2024
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Nice day to be at the beach Sigh
Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss
Jun 2024
1:28pm, 20 Jun 2024
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Just washed and hoovered my car. Wasn’t on the list or planned but too nice a day not to.
Dave W
Dave W
Jun 2024
1:29pm, 20 Jun 2024
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Good stuff Snail. Have a good last couple of days.
Lip Gloss
Lip Gloss
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1:29pm, 20 Jun 2024
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Snail that sounds a great way to start off the rest of lives - free from work and off on long trip
HappyG(rrr)
HappyG(rrr)
Jun 2024
1:35pm, 20 Jun 2024
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Excellent Snail. A former boss of mine wrote a complete drains up history of years of system neglect as his handover upon retirement. It was a hilarious read and I kept it for several years! :-) G
Sigh
Sigh
Jun 2024
2:34pm, 20 Jun 2024
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Thanks, all.

Have a great time, @Snail !
Snail
Snail
Jun 2024
4:11pm, 20 Jun 2024
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Things I won't miss. ....... Just when I thought I could slide off early for a bit of pre match build up. My boss who has no interest in football has put an end of day project catch-up at 4:30!
bigleggy
bigleggy
Jun 2024
4:15pm, 20 Jun 2024
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Just don't attend - what are they gonna do , sack you ??

May as well get used to you not being there now !

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Retirees Hall of Fame

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dobbers (26.02.25)
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Winniefree (08.07.24, 2nd attempt)
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GregP (14.06.24) (after part retirement 31.03.23)
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Jaks (15.05.24) (third time of retiring)
HellsBells (31.03.24) (orig. May 2018)
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Hanneke (01.02.24)
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Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs) (11.12.23)
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jda (28.08.23)
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Schnecke (end of school term 07.23)
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ThorntonRunner (20.12.22)
DrMags (30.07.21)
MaltDrinker (30.07.21)
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um (May 2017)
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B Rubble (2 days/wk from July 2025)
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In the Waiting Lounge, with one eye on the door

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geordiegirl (target: May/June 2026)
HappyG (target: June 2026)
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OverTheHillToo (target: approx. 2026)

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CK2 (2030)

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