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My coworker has suddently retired causing a major frustration to the management and irritation to the staff. There's a hiring freeze in place and work volume has increased significantly, so now her workload will be distributed to the rest of the staff, and who really wants to have more work to do for the same pay? I wonder if she realizes all those "have fun" and "we're so glad for you" were not a bit sincere? But I'm sure Canadians are used to insincerity in social communication and think it's a norm.
Myself, I could never understand why the people are wistfully saying 'I wish I've retired already' or 'I'm looking forward to retire'. I'm dreading getting old, and retirement comes with an old age, so I'm dreading retirement. I don't believe that retirement brings happiness and relief. For me it's condemning - you're old and useless, so die quick and save taxpayors' money.
I'd rather not retire and be financially secure enough for working only 3 days a week from 2 to 6 pm. Getting up at 7 in the morning doesn't agree with me at all. There was a time in my life when my work hours were 2 to 8 pm, the whole 10 years of this blessed time schedule. Totally screwed up my day-night cycle at the time.
I'm longing for change and in the same time, afraid of it. Is there anything better than to be longing for something, when you know it is within reach? (C)
Myself, I could never understand why the people are wistfully saying 'I wish I've retired already' or 'I'm looking forward to retire'. I'm dreading getting old, and retirement comes with an old age, so I'm dreading retirement. I don't believe that retirement brings happiness and relief. For me it's condemning - you're old and useless, so die quick and save taxpayors' money.
I'd rather not retire and be financially secure enough for working only 3 days a week from 2 to 6 pm. Getting up at 7 in the morning doesn't agree with me at all. There was a time in my life when my work hours were 2 to 8 pm, the whole 10 years of this blessed time schedule. Totally screwed up my day-night cycle at the time.
I'm longing for change and in the same time, afraid of it. Is there anything better than to be longing for something, when you know it is within reach? (C)