Recently retired. Would recommend it. Keeping my name out there! Thanks.

Well, last March 7th I was called into Human Resources in which I was retired. I had worked at this hospital for almost 15 years. I was 63 at that time. My boss retired after 40 years service, and was replaced by Dennis the former director of our respiratory department. Also, a couple other co-workers retired and this was very depressing to me. I usually handle change well but the new boss was somewhat difficult. When one employee wanted to quit working and give her notice, he threatened putting a no rehire in her file. However, before the previous boss left he set the record straight and had the no hire status removed.

I got really depressed and asked for a little time off in which he said no problem. I had been taking Ativan for sleep for a long time and wanted to stop. I should have looked into this because I started having withdrawals. Furthermore, I was scheduled to go back to work February 21st. I do remember calling Dennis, the manager and he told me not to worry he had the March scheduled all filled out and just to wait on a call. Fast forward to March 7th, Human Resources called me in and I couldn’t remember at my conversations with Dennis, the manager. The Ativan withdrawals had affected my memory, and being able to explain myself. She said Charlotte you are not clear as I couldn’t explain what had transpired between myself and the department manger.

So, in the end she said Charlotte you are retired. Then preceded in telling me about, as of that day, my insurance would be stopped etc. I was sick, crushed and no job. Later, that month Dennis, the new manager resigned. My own doctor, said Charlotte this should make you feel better, I told upper management, “GOOD RIDDANCE.” I feel before Dennis left he placed me in the no hire file. I was considered a great employee and even though they thank me for years of service, I can’t even get one day of work. My doctor is trying to help me with this mess, but I don’t really know how to restore my credibility.

Think I will be forced into retirement and finding some part time or contract work. I am an accountant by degree. Any idea on a placement service that works with older candidates in the Oklahoma City metro?

I work many years in the city of San Francisco California I worked as a cook 23 years I worked at glide memorial underneath Reverend Cecil Williams where he fed the homeless breakfast lunch and dinner and I was a cook the most I like about this job I was able to help the homeless as far as cooking a decent meal for them as time went along I have to work in the SRO buildings in San Francisco where they help the homeless from the streets to a hotel apartment I work in the company of Jon Stewart for 14 and 1/2 years I retired July 2nd 2010 now I live in the heart of Vegas and I'm looking for employment to help the homeless from the street to a case manager to help them get Medicare and other special needs that they have

At 62 ,I understand the age thing all to well. I’m working a job that I like until management starts making it difficult to do your job effectively. Or their obvious favoritism shuts the rest of out of a position that opens up. I have been on a few interviews, attempting to better my situation but, no luck. The second I make eye contact you can tell they aren’t interested. But you go through the motions anyway. Can’t retire. I’m paying student loans so I have bills. Lots of bills. Lol. I plan on working until I’m at least 70 , maybe longer. But I can’t pay my bills on part time minimum wage. Any suggestions?

I retired last year after working 38 years I’m ready for work

I enjoy retirement, but its getting boring I miss the interaction with the public.

Retired after 40+ years on the road, open to any questions !

Trucking has changed so much since I retired back in 2003. The quality of drivers are not as courteous and not as professional as before.The reason is the Electronic logs and the rate of pay have been reduced. The amount of training required to obtain a CDL has dropped. I would to get back on the road but the body say I’m too old. I may seek a local dispatcher position in Houston area.

While we are rethinking the future of work, we need to rethink the future of retirement too. It is wonderful that we are all living longer- but we better adjust our thinking and preparation to be ready for it.

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