General Chat

Hello Ann,

No it isn't strange at all, you are still a valued member of the community and why shouldn't you be proud of what you achieved in your working career.

I used to work as a manager in a Leisure Centre and an Aerobic Instuctor... not particularly wonderful, but I knew many, many people from it and it actually made me feel special when people said hello in the street or the shops.
I left that industry six years ago, now have a brain dead job and don't know anyone anymore... so I do voluntary work with the ambulance service... at least I get the chance to help someone and it gives me a sense of purpose.

Does that make sense? Gawd, I could waffle for England... I have been on my own all day and bored stiff LOL

One of the things you notice when you retire is that you loose the status you had at work. would that be important to you, or was it important to you? Is that why retired people take up posts like Parish councillors, school governors etc.

I have to admit that when i retired, for a while I felt I was a non person. These days I am happy to have reverted to 'housewife' but if anyone asks me my occupation (i.e. for surveys etc) I still say 'retired Civil servant'. Is that strange?

Ann
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