DoryJM Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I quit:) Wait...I'm supposed to say, "I'm retiring." I can't even begin to tell you what stress relif that is and how happy I have become. My current job is the most negative job I've ever had. No one is ever happy and all I've done for the past four years is listen to people whine and complain. So...now I'm moving on to my happy job: Quilting. I've got a nice base of clients and some ideas on how to get more. I'll get some retirement and I'm taking minutes for four different organizations, so all that will help. I figure, if worse comes to worse, the ponies will just have to get jobs:P Below is a photo...not sure if Code Enforcement is going to the dogs or if I've already been replaced!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sewlinzi Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Hooray for you, Dory - now you can have fun all of the time!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kay Anderson Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Congrats! You are going to be one happy lady!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 YAY! Enjoy Quiltirement! Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldringading Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Wish I could do that, another year or so for me...... 'Woo Hoo for You' You'll be able to ride in the morning and quilt in the afternoon..... although I like to quilt in the morning and ride in the afternoon/evening...... But you'll be able to decide.... hooray..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doodlebug Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Yeah! Now you have no excuse not to visit peachy keen GA (just don't fly on us airlines) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Awesome news and so happy for you Dory! I have been starting to look at retiring some day, too. Probably between 55-60, so I've got about 10 years to go.... DH and I have been crunching numbers with our pension, 401K and savings and it looks very possible! We will meet with a financial planner soon to see what we can do and start working the plan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judi Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Good for you!! Love the photo - that is one way of saying "this job is for the dogs!!" tee hee..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Good for you. I am counting down with 40 school days to go and then I, too, will be doing a happy dance! Retirement - here I come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Yeah for good news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathG Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Brilliant news Dory, now the fun starts !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Thanks, guys! I am floating; not even minding getting up for work on Mondays anymore! My boss is funny...instead of the "you're fired!" threat, now its "better watch out or I'll make you stay longer." Like he even has that power!! I'm going to have to be good about planning my time at home though. I want to have plenty of time to ride, quilt and keep my house neat and tidy. And, since I'm going out before my husband, I'm going to even take on some of the outside chores so he will hopefully have some time on weekends to ride with me! Kay, I'm with you; I much prefer afternoon rides when its warm and nice out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Woohoo, Dory! What fun you are going to have! Just think, you can wake up and then decide what you want to do, no one else will decide for you. Isn't that grand! I'm so happy for you, your DH, and your furry friends! :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Congratulations Dory! I am sure you will have more customers than you know what to do with! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisalnewman Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 So it's official!!!:D:cool: I am so happy for you, what a positive step youare taking for yourself. From what you tell me of Dennis he must support your decision 100%. And if I know you, you will be quilting for others full time. I know your clientelle has grown and I am sure it will continue to grow. Just remember to pace yourself and take advantage of the slow times because if you don't a busy spell will hit and you will be swamped in no time. Take care and talk to you soon, Lisa:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindasewsit Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 yeah, Dory! I'm happy for you!! Your yurt will be occupied all the time now!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyJo Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Good for you Dory - Let the FUN BEGIN!!!!!:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvia Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Congratulations, Dory. Those of us who can retire a bit early and pursue our heartfelt interests are so fortunate. I think of that almost every day. Enjoy. Sylvia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Woo Hoo!!! I'm jealous! I will be retiring at 55 and I can hardly wait! 6 years, 7 months and 8 days but whose counting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ffq-lar Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Hoooo Ray!!!!! Enjoy, Dory. Interesting how that unbearable job becomes "OK" when you know you are leaving it!! I love the new employee! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oireachtas Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Congratulations. Life is to short to spend your days in a negative environment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon M Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Congratulations Dory!! Good for you! Anyone I know who is retired says they are busier than ever and don't know how they ever had time for work! Look out.... I think your customer base is about to expand! Just don't forget to take time for yourself! ENJOY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoryJM Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 I was going to wait until I was 55, but I had a bit of a meltdown a few weeks ago and realized that I just couldn't do it. Things are starting to get busy here now because the weather has changed and people are outside and angry with their neighbors...again. I'm so happy to be getting out. If you're interested, my blog has the whole story. Isn't the new officer cute? Hank was very proud of his badge and I was very happy to hand it over! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Yeah!! I love it when someone gets to quit their job to start a new venture! You are going to love it.....this will be much better than listening to crabby people all day. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delld Posted March 26, 2010 Report Share Posted March 26, 2010 Wow! Lucky you! I did it 5 years ago. So let me warn you. You will never be any happier and the down size is you will never figure it out how you had time for a job. Go figure? I'm so happy for you. I can see your smile all the way to Florida!!!! Congratulations!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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