My husband's last shift and just like that... he's a retiree.

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My husband worked his last shift tonight; he worked at the free standing clinic. Someone had to cover the empty slots during the last 9 years he was employed at the hospital. He's been a wonderful and accountable employee; always ready to work.

He looks tired and it makes me teary when I see his weary eyes. But, he refused to retire sooner and therefore reached age 67.

It is going to be strange to have him around the clock now. I've spent many a nights, 12 or 16 hour shifts alone but I'm sure we will enjoy being a couple ~ once again.
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Good luck to you both Pamela..I can see you're about to get a new lease of life.

My o/h works a routine 12-15 hour days, and has done for 42 years, but he's only 60, so he's got a long time before he'd be able to take retirement .

Have you got plans for what you'll do with your days now together ?
 
Congratulations you two. What a milestone to be at. My husbands spend over 25 years doing 12 hour shift work so half the nights I was on my own but he switched to 8 hour days and likes it much more. He’ll most likely stay longer than he needs to also but he’s a total workaholic. It will be equally strange having him home 24/7.
Enjoy your time together. You’ve earned it. What will you do on your first day off together?
 
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@pamelasmithwick You'll be just like newlyweds, learning about each other. ENJOY you two.
I think it's a good idea to still have interests and hobbies of your own and your husband of his own.
By all means, explore adventures together.
But don't lose yourself in the process, either you or him.
ME time is important for each of you.
HAPPY RETIREMENT TOGETHER.
 
pamelasmithwick said:
My husband worked his last shift tonight; he worked at the free standing clinic. Someone had to cover the empty slots during the last 9 years he was employed at the hospital. He's been a wonderful and accountable employee; always ready to work.

He looks tired and it makes me teary when I see his weary eyes. But, he refused to retire sooner and therefore reached age 67 in order to retire of age.

It is going to be strange to have him around the clock now. I've spent many a nights or 12 hour shifts alone but I'm sure we will enjoy being a couple ~ once again.
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Two words... CONGRATULATIONS and ENJOY! :p
 
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Big congratulations to your husband on his retirement Pamela! I'm his age and took early retirement with my husband over ten years ago, very happy since then. Wishing a bright, healthy and happy future for the two of you! 💚

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pamelasmithwick said:
My husband worked his last shift tonight; he worked at the free standing clinic. Someone had to cover the empty slots during the last 9 years he was employed at the hospital. He's been a wonderful and accountable employee; always ready to work.

He looks tired and it makes me teary when I see his weary eyes. But, he refused to retire sooner and therefore reached age 67.

It is going to be strange to have him around the clock now. I've spent many a nights, 12 or 16 hour shifts alone but I'm sure we will enjoy being a couple ~ once again.
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Congratulation to looking forward to the rest of your lives enjoying each others company. We've been retired 25 years now and together 24/7. Zero regrets and a lot of better memories than two people have a right to enjoy. Hope you experience the same.
 
Well, he snuck out on me. LOL He went to run some report and also to teach an employee ... how to run these reports. He was so happy to go to
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Knight said:
Congratulation to looking forward to the rest of your lives enjoying each others company. We've been retired 25 years now and together 24/7. Zero regrets and a lot of better memories than two people have a right to enjoy. Hope you experience the same.
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It's a wonderful time and I wish you all the best. My wife didn't work. She was among the old era of the "stayed home and raised the kids" families. I took an early retirement and we've spent the last 28 years surrounded by kids, grandkids, and now, great grands. The fact that almost all of them live nearby is an added bonus, or at least it is in our case.

Enjoy a wonderful retirement !!
 
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