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captain queeg

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85. Don't be in a big hurry to go back to work.

Thu Sep 12, 2024, 07:09 PM

Sep 2024

Don’t know how old you are but maybe you can find a way to retire. I retired at 62 for medical reason, which seems to be a common case. For a couple years I toyed with idea of returning to work but the retired life suits me.

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I got laid off yesterday. [View all] Aristus Sep 2024 OP

🫶🏽 blm Sep 2024 #1

Enjoy the break. Let us know your next venture. Joinfortmill Sep 2024 #2

So sorry . Apply for Unemployment. and enjoy the time. Take care. Love you. Deb. debm55 Sep 2024 #3

I second that Jerry2144 Sep 2024 #15

You can probably even apply online. LiberalBrooke Sep 2024 #48

Big, big hugs, my dear Aristus . . . CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2024 #4

Time off is good. And after, a new adventure. Scrivener7 Sep 2024 #5

So sorry. Hopefully, there is always an opening for good health care providers. patricia92243 Sep 2024 #6

It seems so common these days - TBF Sep 2024 #7

way back in the day, the worst performers were laid off Skittles Sep 2024 #11

totally true, sadly Dock_Yard Sep 2024 #22

enjoy life outside of work as long as you can Voltaire2 Sep 2024 #8

I'm sorry only if you are. I thought you kinda liked the hours there. Enjoy your time off. sinkingfeeling Sep 2024 #9

*hugs* May you find a better spot. GPV Sep 2024 #10

Damn. underpants Sep 2024 #12

I hope you have some good time off Alice Kramden Sep 2024 #13

Enjoy your time off. redstatebluegirl Sep 2024 #14

You are skilled and smart. You will get a better position in no time, if that is what you decide you want. LuckyCharms Sep 2024 #16

exactly- sometimes better is on the horizon et tu Sep 2024 #34

Here's hoping this will be one of those silver lining situations. 3catwoman3 Sep 2024 #17

I retired at the end of last year and Prof. Toru Tanaka Sep 2024 #132

I had to have a heart attack to retire. byronius Sep 2024 #18

Stress and worry are killers. SergeStorms Sep 2024 #27

Take care, Aristus gademocrat7 Sep 2024 #19

Good luck and you deserve the time off.nt moniss Sep 2024 #20

Similar to me exactly 4Y ago ... Dock_Yard Sep 2024 #21

Life is too short..... SergeStorms Sep 2024 #23

While it sucks to be at loose ends, thee will always be work for a PA Warpy Sep 2024 #24

And we love you. Good luck and enjoy a few chill days! erronis Sep 2024 #25

Bet your patients will miss you. Take care. Silent Type Sep 2024 #26

it really sounds like a mixed bag for you. barbtries Sep 2024 #28

I'm sorry mgardener Sep 2024 #29

krum AllaN01Bear Sep 2024 #30

No doubts, you will land on your feet when you decide to re-enter the job market. OAITW r.2.0 Sep 2024 #31

Good luck you'll find a better position in the future. kimbutgar Sep 2024 #32

"When one door closes another opens... other than that it's a pretty good ca" mahina Sep 2024 #124

Stay in the groove. cachukis Sep 2024 #33

You sound relaxed Wild blueberry Sep 2024 #35

Getting laid off was the only way Figarosmom Sep 2024 #36

I missed a voluntary severance program at my previous job by like a month when I left Shermann Sep 2024 #40

I may have a cocktail in your honor. BoomaofBandM Sep 2024 #37

Enjoy your time off, Aristus. Diamond_Dog Sep 2024 #38

Happy Birthday! Lulu KC Sep 2024 #66

Thank you! Diamond_Dog Sep 2024 #71

Oh my! Aristus Sep 2024 #74

Thank you, Aristus! Diamond_Dog Sep 2024 #75

I enjoyed a nice, citrusy Hefeweizen from a local brewery. Aristus Sep 2024 #79

Sounds delish Diamond_Dog Sep 2024 #88

Wishing you a very Happy Birthday, and a wonderful coming year. niyad Sep 2024 #86

Enjoy your time off ms.pamela Sep 2024 #39

Thank you. Aristus Sep 2024 #64

Good Rest and Good Luck 🍀 Clouds Passing Sep 2024 #41

Be sure to flip your status to "Open to Work" if you are on LinkedIn. Shermann Sep 2024 #42

Take this time to breathe. SunSeeker Sep 2024 #43

That sucks. So sorry, Aristus Wicked Blue Sep 2024 #44

Whatever you do, I hope you enjoy it. LoisB Sep 2024 #45

I'm sorry that happened. raccoon Sep 2024 #46

Getting laid off might be a blessing in disguise. Desert grandma Sep 2024 #47

I was laid off twice in my career from downsizing so I can sympathize. Lonestarblue Sep 2024 #49

Sounds like you'll do ok. CaptainTruth Sep 2024 #50

I'm sorry this happened to you. HeartsCanHope Sep 2024 #51

I'm glad you got severance! viva la Sep 2024 #52

See ya in the lounge later! AKwannabe Sep 2024 #53

Take it in stride. I like your rationale! Best, ED Evolve Dammit Sep 2024 #54

Enjoy! orangecrush Sep 2024 #55

I hope you enjoyed that burger and beer, you deserve it! KatyaR Sep 2024 #56

Enjoy the break Easterncedar Sep 2024 #57

No doubt your next gig will be even better for you! MLAA Sep 2024 #58

It was a local Hefeweizen. Aristus Sep 2024 #59

Courage mon brave! Mme. Defarge Sep 2024 #60

I will not. Aristus Sep 2024 #62

Wow, that was brief... malthaussen Sep 2024 #61

Ten months. Aristus Sep 2024 #63

how are you so sure those politics didn't factor into your layoff Skittles Sep 2024 #96

I'm not 100% sure. But sure enough. They do large-scale staff layoffs every ten years or so, Aristus Sep 2024 #100

enjoy the time for sure southmost Sep 2024 #65

Congratulations? GAJMac Sep 2024 #67

Activate your network. Hiring sites are beyond broken. usonian Sep 2024 #68

WoW! Was a shock reading your post. chillfactor Sep 2024 #69

It was very much their loss, Aristus. Wishing you lots of unexpected joys in your time off, and a much highplainsdem Sep 2024 #70

It's a temporary condition. COL Mustard Sep 2024 #72

I'm really sorry, but glad you sound like you'll be okay. LauraInLA Sep 2024 #73

This could be a blessing in disguise for you Niagara Sep 2024 #76

Have a wonderful reality and recover. chouchou Sep 2024 #77

Enjoy your time off & good luck finding the perfect position! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #78

Thank you! Aristus Sep 2024 #80

Yw! SheltieLover Sep 2024 #82

Right now, just being awake and not at work for an extended period of time would be an adventure. Aristus Sep 2024 #92

Well then, why not rest up then treat yourself to a vaca? SheltieLover Sep 2024 #95

We demand frequent updates.. Permanut Sep 2024 #81

Just in time for the holidays! Bayard Sep 2024 #83

Take care! You have the right perspective. Onthefly Sep 2024 #84

Don't be in a big hurry to go back to work. captain queeg Sep 2024 #85

And we love you back. So. .that other position you were going to start in niyad Sep 2024 #87

No. The position is still open. Aristus Sep 2024 #94

Enjoy your well earned time off, Aristus! ColinC Sep 2024 #89

Sorry to hear that biophile Sep 2024 #90

Probably not all bad... 2naSalit Sep 2024 #91

Congratulations on much deserved time off! Enjoy! nt Trueblue Texan Sep 2024 #93

Silver lining? True Dough Sep 2024 #97

Time to chill for a while... MiHale Sep 2024 #98

So sorry that happened to you Generic Brad Sep 2024 #99

Good luck. It wasn't your fault . So many things are out of our control. I hope you land on your feet. surfered Sep 2024 #101

Sounds like you planned ahead. Good job on that part. keithbvadu2 Sep 2024 #102

Enjoy your time off, Aristus. I'm sure there is a position sueh Sep 2024 #103

The first and only time I got laid off soldierant Sep 2024 #104

I misread the title as "I got laid yesterday" Polybius Sep 2024 #105

... Aristus Sep 2024 #107

After coming back to this thread several times...... calikid Sep 2024 #106

Aww... Aristus Sep 2024 #110

You've done so much good for so many. MontanaMama Sep 2024 #108

Enjoy your unexpected respite! AmBlue Sep 2024 #109

Recharge all your batteries, dear Aristus UpInArms Sep 2024 #111

I can relate. Lionel Mandrake Sep 2024 #112

Chilling for a while sounds like exactly the right thing DFW Sep 2024 #113

Here's To A Soft Landing ProfessorGAC Sep 2024 #114

enjoy poozwah Sep 2024 #115

Sending good thoughts Marthe48 Sep 2024 #116

Good luck to you SocialDemocrat61 Sep 2024 #117

8 years ago, I was let go from a 32 year career liberal N proud Sep 2024 #118

Five years is a very generous commitment at any age. Shermann Sep 2024 #134

Congratulations! You have been given a vacation RainCaster Sep 2024 #119

I hope you enjoy every moment of this well deserved time off - Erda Sep 2024 #120

A pause is good to reset. pandr32 Sep 2024 #121

Hope you enjoy your time off Picaro Sep 2024 #122

Love you too Aristus. mahina Sep 2024 #123

Happy for you. You "sound" totally okay with it. YES to that burger & beer NoSheep Sep 2024 #125

Sorry about your layoff, BlueKota Sep 2024 #126

Sorry to hear it SpankMe Sep 2024 #127

Enjoy the time off! roamer65 Sep 2024 #128

Look a it this way. bif Sep 2024 #129

Bill jcboon Sep 2024 #130

The dude abides. Prairie_Seagull Sep 2024 #131

On the Up Side... SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2024 #133