There is quite a bit more certainty in my immediate future than there was a few days ago.
The way things are looking right now, there is a very good probability that I will be working next week, based on a few phone calls with the supervisor of the group I’d be working with and with the contracting company I’ll be working through.
The work that I’ll be providing will be very similar to what I did on the last contract, which means a lot of time in the classroom and a lot of time in the simulator.
The accompanying picture is from just before I retired. I used a art media brush stroke filter to render it to look like a painting.
In a way, it’s ironic to be going back. I’ve been very much involved in every initial license class since 1992, including the one that was conducted after I retired. This will be the second, assuming there is no last minute glitch.
Since work will now be a part of my routine for a while, I will have to be making some adjustments.
I hope to be able to post here on a regular basis. I really want to maintain and improve this habit of posting, commenting and replying to comments.
While I am interested in taking this contract, I don’t need to work, fortunately. This will help us finance some projects and fend off having to withdraw money from our savings to augment my pension.
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You are doing so well in retirement. I told you before: you are an inspiration.
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Hi Mike. Enjoy the shifting schedule. A new wave of experience coming right up! Plus, the extra $$$ will not be all that shabby either right?
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I’m happy for you. My husband also did some contract work after he retired. It helped a lot financially, and as you say, it meant he could do the fun stuff without the hassles of a regular job. Good going!
Vered – Thanks.
Davina – I don’t know about enjoying the shifting schedule. It’s going to be challenge to make it to the gym. Plus, my schedule will literally be shifting. Because the simulator is usually available for the license class in the evening, I’ll be often working into the evening.
Jean – Thanks. The financial help will let us get some of the home “renovations” done and paid for.
Good luck with your transition. How long will you be working there? Sounds like a wise decision. I agree with Vered, it sounds like you’re handling retirement very well. My ophthalmologist said to me, “Make sure you make plans for what to do during your retirement. I see so many people come here who retire, and a year later they’re just half their former selves.” I worry about that for myself, with my mobility problems. Clearly, you’ve got it solved.
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Well enjoy what you do. At least you won’t go hungry if you don’t work which will make it more enjoyable.
I love the technique you did with the photo. Cool!
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Dot,
Thanks. I think I will only be there until the end of the year, with an interruption in July and August. Of course, since I am STILL waiting for final word, I may not be working at all.
So far as what I’m doing in retirement, I’m doing much of what I did before, only more of it. It was a very easy transition for me.
Debo Hoba,
Thanks. I do enjoy what I’m doing and, the work, if it happens, is somewhat enjoyable, too.
On the photo, I may do a little more of that, but I’m not really into extensive photo manipulation. I just need to make the guy in the picture a little less recognizable, though coworkers might still be able to recognize him.
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