tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post1888815754345500536..comments2024-03-22T15:51:18.453-04:00Comments on 8th Day: Retirement?8thdayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-14057803981995732432017-05-24T19:41:55.412-04:002017-05-24T19:41:55.412-04:00I am planning to be very selective about which fav...I am planning to be very selective about which favors I agree to when I retire.Secret Agent Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07564690116156754219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-27420290098807387522017-05-23T09:36:28.990-04:002017-05-23T09:36:28.990-04:00Fortunately the heart patient has now received per...Fortunately the heart patient has now received permission to drive so he has stopped calling. But you're right, I need to find a way to gently say "when I have some free time I will be happy to help." 8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-86681941627885446222017-05-23T09:34:58.038-04:002017-05-23T09:34:58.038-04:00Strangely I am finding it difficult to fit everyth...Strangely I am finding it difficult to fit everything into my day. But the nice thing is the knowledge that I still (hopefully) have tomorrow to get them done.<br /><br />What will you do with all that time? Come east and visit!!! 8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-91446402590432398202017-05-23T09:31:20.215-04:002017-05-23T09:31:20.215-04:00Again, I don't mind being asked - I have certa...Again, I don't mind being asked - I have certainly done my fair share of asking in the past and it will probably increase as I age. It's the assumptions that bother me.8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-79968114709267389082017-05-23T09:28:48.919-04:002017-05-23T09:28:48.919-04:00No, I like saying yes. I just don't care for t...No, I like saying yes. I just don't care for the assumption of retired = lazy.8thdayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17139355263412766126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-74500922528269638262017-05-21T18:04:00.800-04:002017-05-21T18:04:00.800-04:00A favor now and then is one thing, calling every o...A favor now and then is one thing, calling every other day, that is quite another. <br /><br />e has a good idea. Saying no or even offering an alternative, thereby planting the idea that you are not just waiting for their call to action, but rather need to <i>fit</i> their stuff into your schedule. <br /><br />Presumptuousness: passively, agressively rude. <br /><br /> Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-7152098606550637242017-05-20T12:32:57.223-04:002017-05-20T12:32:57.223-04:00Thanks for the heads up! I'm already getting ...Thanks for the heads up! I'm already getting questions like 'What will you do with all that time?'... NO WORRIES, PEOPLE! I will fill that time! So many projects, so much to do!<br /><br />Here's my suggestion: create an online calendar and fill it with your own stuff first, then ask people to check it on line when they want to book your time. HA!!! <br /><br />I'm rightehttp://plufrompdx.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-43589293656674373532017-05-20T10:10:02.161-04:002017-05-20T10:10:02.161-04:00Just tell them you are busy, which will be the tru...Just tell them you are busy, which will be the truth. How rude for them to imply that a retired person doesn't have a full life, and to think your time is theirs to schedule.Colettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13929646037752189809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1931021721708713850.post-21680510888589289972017-05-20T09:29:40.663-04:002017-05-20T09:29:40.663-04:00Time to say no?Time to say no?My life so farhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16721270441968035994noreply@blogger.com