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And a very challenging month to say the least.
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(Okay, it’s not that bad. But my husband retired December 31rst and won’t see his first monthly pension check until June. Such are the joys of working for the Federal Government.)
As I’ve said before this was a difficult decision for my hardworking spouse. He struggled with it for years and I knew it wouldn’t be an easy transition. What I didn’t know was that I would suddenly be living with a 74 year old toddler who bores easily and must be entertained.
Since Covid ruined our original retire and travel! plans, the husband has been having trouble finding ways to while away the hours. It’s winter in Maine and we are not skiers, snowshoers, or ice hockey enthusiasts. There’s a lot of indoor down time and one can only play so much pool.
On the plus side? My auxiliary desk that has looked like this since he started teleworking two years ago…
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Is now free of post its and back to normal.
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On the down side? My husband has recently been on the phone with coworkers and clients trying to find a way to worm his way back into the aviation industry.
32 days of retirement and he already wants to go back to work.
Sigh.
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River's world..... 
My plan to retire in June, moved to August and now to Dec 31st.
Crap
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Most people look forward to it. My guy? Not so much…
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Here’s a question….is he not feeling useful or needed anymore? He should volunteer somewhere or be an Uber driver so he can get out too.
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Maybe. I’ve mentioned volunteering but didn’t get an answer. He still gets out and about, just needs to find a new routine.
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And what would you do if you didn’t have your current job to keep you busy—think of it–your current job includes nagging your husband!!!
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I do not nag. I emphatically suggest…
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I think retirement is much harder on men. It seems to take them longer to find their post-work footing. Hope your hubs find his soon…for your sake as well as his!
Deb
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It’s just too much down time all at once. Add bad weather and Covid restrictions and you get a bored husband.
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My wife, who had been living we me since I retired Nov 2019, offers you her complete and total sympathy. As for going back to work, she says, “let him.”
I say, you’ll get used to him 🙂
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Has been living – she’s still here.
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I figured that.
Well, I hoped…..
😉
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Ha! Maybe something part time….
😉
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Hubby could try to capture Ms. Red Squirrel.That would seem to be a full-time job, and then some.
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Excellent idea.
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With all his handyman skills, maybe part time at Lowes or Home Depot. 😉😉
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And spread the horror? No. I couldn’t….
😳
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But think of your blog and readers …. 😁😂
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While I’m all for generating good blog fodder, I can’t in good conscience foist my husband’s lack of construction prowess on the world at large. I just can’t.
🥴
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We have the same desk.
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This is my extra, the real desk is to the left.
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At least he’s got Lord Dudley to keep him somewhat occupied, and here’s hoping warmer weather will offer more opportunities. And fewer COVID cases so you can get out and do some traveling.
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That’s the hope.
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I’m sorry your travel plans went kaput due to COVID. I so loved your rock commentary when y’all visited Arizona. I have no suggestions here because, we’ll having a hubs isn’t something I’m familiar with or haven’t been for over 20 some odd years.
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I miss rocks.
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I say he should take up knitting. Think of the outfits he could knit for little Dudley!
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Yeah. That’s not happening…
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There have to be consulting gigs out there that would keep hubby happily engaged with his former aviation world while adding $$ to the future travel budget. All it takes is a good Linked-In page or a website!
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The problem is, after retiring the government restricts his employment in aviation for the following year.
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Hope he finds the right balance to his days.
Signed,
A Happy Retiree
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You and me both.
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At least he gave it his all. 32 days. *sigh*
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No, he gave it about a week. I just waited a while to post.
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Oh my.
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It’s been a laugh a minute. 🥴
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Maybe he could slap a few more pieces of chrome on the old motorcyyyyy…cle. Or, perhaps, he would like a nice pickle.
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We have two motorcycles collecting dust as we speak . The Harley won’t start, big surprise there… and the Kawasaki needs new tires. We haven’t ridden seriously for a few years and while I miss it, at this point I’d just as soon sell them both and buy a convertible.
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I always wanted a motorcycle but it’s too late to start now. I had a convertible a few years ago and it was great. If it wasn’t raining the top was down, and the best part: no blind spot. With the top down, that is. Otherwise it’s kinda like wearing a paper bag on your head with a couple holes cut in it. Either way I hope you get out of the house for a little bit of fun pretty soon.
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We’re having a miserable combination of rain/sleet/snow as I write, so it won’t be today…
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Lest I forget: How about that pickle?
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With all due respect to Janice… no.
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Just wanna ride your motor sickle? Can’ say I blame you. Many people, however, do love pickles, so I thought I would ask.
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I do enjoy a kosher dill now and then.
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Being eight years older than my wife, I’m keenly aware that I will be retiring first. I’m sometimes tempted to lord that over her, but then she’ll lord the fact that I’m older over ME. That’s enough to keep me in check.
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Age is a delicate subject here as I’m 16 years younger. My husband is well aware of the difference and doesn’t like to be reminded.
😉
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I retired 5 years ago. I have found that flight simulation has provided me with a great deal of opportunities for learning, challenge, and engaging with a broad spectrum of people. Not only have I learned a lot about flying many different kinds of aircraft but I also have delved into the world of virtual air traffic control. Many of the people I engage with have aviation related jobs in the real world. The standards for participation are quite structured and adhered to with significant integrity. Best of all, it doesn’t cost an arm and leg. But the chances to customize through selective purchases make my own experience unique to me. My wife and I have fun exchanging perspectives – from her passion for genealogy; and mine from flight simulation.
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