Catching a break

Jun 18, 2024 15:53




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pondhopper June 29 2024, 21:25:40 UTC
It sounds like you have some thinking to do regarding retirement. Is it feasible at this point?
I'm so glad you could step right into a holiday!

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tedwords June 29 2024, 23:47:03 UTC

Well, retire from the company I work for, at least. I am thinking I will still keep working, but will pursue more freelancing opportunities and explore business opportunities with Corb.

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lynn82md June 30 2024, 11:18:28 UTC

Glad to hear you had a great show :)

My mom eventually retired from her job at the university because she was just becoming burned out. I think if a job is making one feel negative towards it, it's time to leave it...even if it is helping with the bills. You don't want to get too stressed out where it affects you physically, which would require hefty doctor's bills.

Have a safe and fun trip! Where are you going to in Norway?

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tedwords June 30 2024, 12:07:40 UTC

Thanks! I have been posting all of our excursions for the past 24 hours on Live Journal, but basically, we spent three days in London, then hopped on the cruise in Southampton and then went to Olden, Stavenger and Flam, with a stop in Belgium, as well. It's been an excellent adventure!

I think I am at the burned out phase--but also, my current role is not really one I love. I actually had been a supervisor years ago, but found I much more preferred the individual contributor creative role a heck of a lot more satisfying. Which is strange, I suppose, because in my night job, I clearly love to direct people, but I find that infinitely more creatively satisfying and I don't have to report to a million people or have to deal with the politics.

Really when I say retire, I mean, from this place. I spent twenty years at my last job, I am at 11 years at this job, and would kind of like to explore a career where I am doing my own thing. Is that possible? Freelancing, perhaps?

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lynn82md July 2 2024, 15:33:05 UTC

As a wise one once said, "Anything is possible"

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spikesgirl58 June 30 2024, 14:39:14 UTC
Loved, loved, loved Chess when we did it.

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tedwords June 30 2024, 15:06:20 UTC

I absolutely adore the show. And would do it a third time if I can. The music is one of a kind.

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spikesgirl58 June 30 2024, 15:59:40 UTC

The music was fabulous, that's for certain.

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tedwords June 30 2024, 15:08:51 UTC

I will always stand firm that Chess is best done simply. No sets, no costumes...just a focus on the music and words and orchestra and Singers.

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