Getting through that last year or so

[Earlygirl]

When I had decided on my retirement date, six months in advance, every day after work I came home and crossed the date off the calendar. And I had written at the top of each month the number of actual work days of the month. Then at the beginning of the month I would say, only 23 more days. Or whatever. Every month. Haha. It really helped! Walking out that last day was surreal.

 

[a60dan]

I've workd for the same family owned company for 36 years, right out of college.

As the company has grown, and many have retired already, it's become a challenge some days to maintain a positive attitude.

I dread the day my boss retires. He's the best mentor I've ever had.

What helps me most is sharing my tribal knowledge & experience (when someone actually wants to learn), and trying to leave things better than I found them.......