Motivation and Inspiration pre-retirement

Savvy_Sue

LateStarter said:

More reasons I'm fed up with work:  last week while on holiday, a colleague messaged me about a problem. I replied "Oh talk to Dave about that, he can probably help". Back at work this week, problem still there.
- Did you speak to Dave?
- No.

My response was a less polite version of "why, oh why, did you bother to ask me?"

At a recent charity trustee meeting, we were discussing "succession planning" and the need for an "If I fall under a bus ..." file in every role.

I had that file, on my desk, and used it plenty of times myself for infrequent tasks. I never did fall under a bus, but I did fall over a recycling bin, comprehensively broke my shoulder, and got signed off for 10 weeks. 

I reminded people of the existence of that file - "it's purple, it's on the shelf above my desk, you can't miss it."

I'm not sure anyone looked at it. A new manager started while I was still off sick, and was really pleased to see me, because so many questions were answered with "Oh SS knows about that, she'll explain it." 

It was somewhat frustrating ... 

midinoon

LateStarter said:

More reasons I'm fed up with work:  last week while on holiday, a colleague messaged me about a problem. I replied "Oh talk to Dave about that, he can probably help". Back at work this week, problem still there.
- Did you speak to Dave?
- No.

My response was a less polite version of "why, oh why, did you bother to ask me?"

I can relate to this.

Working in a small business, for me, there's no "Dave" to refer people to for most things so it's phone off, and out of office message on, for me during holidays.

I used to check emails whilst away but, invariably, a lot couldn't of enquiries/questions couldn't wait (in the customers eyes).

Eventually I decided it's best not to be tempted and, if potential business is lost due to me being away then so be it.

Murphybear

Sometimes it’s fate that interferes.  When I was in my late 50s I became ill and spent a month in hospital. 🥲. When I was discharged I was told by the hospital to rest for a few months before working.  I was put on ESA and the DWP (bless them) told me they would keep me on ESA until I retired.  When I reached state pension age the DWP automatically changed me from ESA to SP, I didn’t have to do anything.  I had 2 small works pensions and managed quite well.  

Fate interfered again.  Due to some long term issues I claimed and was awarded Attendance Allowance and then was eligible for Pension Credit which I wasn’t before as my income was too high.

So I am comfortably off financially but would rather be poorer and 100% fit and well.  😢