Bypassblade Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Today 9th July I officially medically retire, not sure quite how I feel I suppose sad in a way as I'm only nearly 55. I had my 1st job aged 11 delivering papers when I lived for a brief spell in Tottenham (long story), morning & night & Sunday's. I had a paper round when 13 till 16 in Sheffield Butler's if memory serves (Frecheville shops), then at 16 went to work in a "proper" job earning money. I started at WE Franklin's and stayed for about 3 years, then had 3 years down Brookhouse pit, 16 years in engineering as a miller, driller & auto setter & all sorts & also some conveyor installation. I then had just short of 16 years with DWP for whom I medically retire today. I can look back on my working career with pride, I think I may have had 2 weeks on the dole in that time. I know I got a job, at end of it at yes the DWP. I have had some good jobs and a varied career and made lots of good friends, I go into work tomorrow to say my final farewells, I won't miss the job but I will the people. I am trying to busy myself but I'm limited in what I can do, so goodbye work and hello what ever life chucks at me. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinz Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 A happy retirement to you..now you can really go to town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonbird Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 It must all feel really strange for you, I hope that you can enjoy this free time without worrying now, and that you stay well as possible to enjoy it too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansheff Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 A happy retirement to you..now you can really go to town. He might prefer to go to Meadowhell. Enjoy your retirement and make the most of it doing things you always wanted to do but didn't have time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mecky Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Don't let ATOS find out, they'll send you to work to die Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeMaquis Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Don't let ATOS find out, they'll send you to work to die Which makes you wonder why the then Labour government introduced ESA and ATOS with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeteMorris Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 I guess you'll be spending more time on here then Pete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plain Talker Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Enjoy your leisure time, Pete, and make the most of your retirement.. Join me in the club of being one of those "young old-crocks!" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bypassblade Posted July 9, 2013 Author Share Posted July 9, 2013 I guess you'll be spending more time on here then Pete! Didn't think I could but yes lots of nice folk o here, Don't let ATOS find out, they'll send you to work to die I know that's what's so stupid, I was medically retired on the explicit instructions of ATOS, thanks for all your good wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjodeano Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 All the best Pete.....have a great time .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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