We all look forward to the day when we no longer have to work and can begin our retirement. A time when we don’t have to set a clock or have a schedule. After working hard for so many years, we can rest and relax. Sounds good right? Or not?
I remember when my father and father-in-law retired, they both went through a very difficult time feeling unwanted and lost. After many years of having a place to go every day, they suddenly found themselves with too much free time. It hit them pretty hard and they both started doing side jobs just to have something to do during the day.
Thinking of my own retirement, I can’t see myself no doing something. I guess I’ll get pretty bored. Now, I’m not saying that I won’t enjoy not getting up in the middle of the night and driving an hour to work, but I will have to do something. I also plan to spend a lot of time with my family, but that also goes to a certain extent. HAHAHA.
My friend Patti sent me a Facebook message that reminded me of how some people really feel about retirement. While at a Chick-fil-A in Cincinnati, she and her husband came across a birthday party that was taking place at the restaurant.
It was a 99th birthday party for a woman who works at the restaurant. Yes, I was turning 99 and working at Chick-fil-A. Why? Well, Patti asked the same question and this is what she found out.
Our closest Chick-fil-A has a lady who works as a receptionist because, gives me a reason to get up every day‘. She started picking up trash one day. The manager asked why a lady was picking up trash and no one seemed to know. So, as they told us, they asked him to come in. He said he was just looking for something to do … the rest is history that he’s been greeting, clearing tables, and just welcoming guests. We just love her. I had no idea that she was that old. The world needs more people like her.
Here are the photos of her 99th birthday that her coworkers look at her at Chick-fil-A.
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Sometimes retirement is not as good as it sounds. If you find that you need more than vacations and time off in your golden years, find something to do that will make you happy, like Ms. Carol.
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