tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post5310292292809412084..comments2023-12-27T09:28:32.621-07:00Comments on Retired English Teacher: Keeping UpSally Wesselyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06470453773515491625noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-30600572460324030972010-12-05T01:28:25.940-07:002010-12-05T01:28:25.940-07:00I have many retired teacher friends and we have of...I have many retired teacher friends and we have often told each other that it's incredible how we were able to teach and raise a family at the same time. I've considered going back to working a little too, but can't get myself to give up my freedom now that I've had it so long.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07461569436322815787noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-16473905019719307612010-12-04T00:06:47.193-07:002010-12-04T00:06:47.193-07:00On my Facebook page I say, "How did I ever ha...On my Facebook page I say, "How did I ever have time to go to work?" I quit my final job (I think) five months ago. I love having my days free to define. I love being able to sleep until it's light outside. I am busy all day at home doing what I feel like. Haven't even gotten around to volunteering yet. We are traveling a lot. When I think about taking on even a part-time job I'm uncomfortable. I'm too selfish with my free time now.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-23431538099055652802010-12-03T20:42:03.147-07:002010-12-03T20:42:03.147-07:00Yes, I've had the same time issues. I don'...Yes, I've had the same time issues. I don't know how I ever got laundry done before I retired. It's not that there is more to do; I just do everything at a more leisurely pace. I used to rush into the supermarket and race around the aisles...now I meander and stop to visit with other retired acquaintances over the vegetables.<br /><br />Substituting has been good for me. I just did two days in Language Arts and loved teaching Tolstoy...but I came home after school this afternoon and fell asleep on the sofa! I think I need a vacation!#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7041834369094012241.post-31786422762762743642010-12-03T18:04:26.943-07:002010-12-03T18:04:26.943-07:00I retired from my middle school special education ...I retired from my middle school special education job in 2005. I have done long term sub jobs for my school district every year until this one. They were at the high school so I got to continue to have contact with former students and that was nice. But this year, when I was offered another long term sub position, I said that it is time to let some young blood break into the system. Going back to work, even on a temporary basis, always underscored how much working for a living interferes with life! Actually, the real reason I have given up the opportunity to teach (and I do love teaching) is that I no longer want to have to wake up to the sound of an alarm clock.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.com