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Wrapped up my 51st year working in public schools today
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May 28, 2025, 8:19 PM
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and committed to a 52nd on a part time basis beginning on July 29. That means that I have a full two months to figure out what completely retired people do with their time.
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Game Day Hero [4580]
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Re: Wrapped up my 51st year working in public schools today
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May 28, 2025, 8:22 PM
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Good fa You. One of the most important jobs out there is teaching
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Heisman Winner [82681]
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Besides that- today marks 55 years from the day
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May 28, 2025, 8:24 PM
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I dealt with losing one buddy who was killed in Vietnam and having 3 more severely wounded.
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Re: Besides that- today marks 55 years from the day
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May 28, 2025, 9:16 PM
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I would like to td this from the aspect of being sorry you even were put in position to live this. I guess it would be a TD for war. That is more to the point I'm making.
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Re: Wrapped up my 51st year working in public schools today
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May 28, 2025, 8:31 PM
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Congratulations!!!!
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All-American [570]
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Re: Wrapped up my 51st year working in public schools today
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May 28, 2025, 8:32 PM
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31 was my total
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Dynasty Maker [3230]
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May 28, 2025, 8:42 PM
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Congrats Clover!!!
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Ring of Honor [22314]
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I appreciate your career in educating our youth!***
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May 28, 2025, 8:47 PM
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Tiger Spirit [9380]
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May 28, 2025, 9:04 PM
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Wow!
I’d say you’ve given more than your fair share to this great nation.
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Re: Wrapped up my 51st year working in public schools today
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May 28, 2025, 9:17 PM
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We dilly retired guys do whatever we want with our time. And somehow, there still isn’t enough of it.
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Re: Wrapped up my 51st year working in public schools today
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May 28, 2025, 9:20 PM
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I survived a four day Memorial Day weekend and was so exhausted that I was glad to be back at work on Tuesday?
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Re: Wrapped up my 51st year working in public schools today
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May 28, 2025, 9:23 PM
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I get it. I’m worn out all the time. But I’m having fun.
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Re: Wrapped up my 51st year working in public schools today
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May 28, 2025, 9:24 PM
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I figured it was an autocorrect- I had a hard time typing coon ( for raccoon) - it kept changing to “coin”.
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May 28, 2025, 9:22 PM
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That is a bunch of kids you taught.
Congratulations. My wife retired today from teaching.
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Re: Wrapped up my 51st year working in public schools today
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May 28, 2025, 9:29 PM
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Was in a meeting today with a teacher who has one more day to go- she had on a specially made t-shirt and has another for tomorrow. I work as a school psychologist and there is a shortage so districts are always looking for anyone they can find.
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Re: Wrapped up my 51st year working in public schools today
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May 28, 2025, 9:55 PM
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Bless you my friend..... a lot of that is needed in today's culture.
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May 28, 2025, 9:35 PM
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Congrats. My last day is Friday and I’m retiring for good.
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May 28, 2025, 9:54 PM
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Give it some time. Don't rush it. Enjoy the new freedom.
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May 28, 2025, 10:45 PM
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What a great contribution you have made to many students' lives!
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May 28, 2025, 10:49 PM
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It’s like my dad told me about 30 years ago… At first it is a little strange not working, but you get used to it really fast.
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May 28, 2025, 11:58 PM
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I taught for two years. In the first year I learned that good effective teaching is founded upon a calling and is not simply a vocation. I also learned in that year that I didn't have that calling. By the end of the second my admiration for those who had the call and applied it had greatly grown. I certainly admire your accomplishment.
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You do the stuff that you worked and saved for all of your life. You also get your traveling done. Retirement will be what you make of it. I have lunch with my friends which was something that I could not do as a teacher. Morning trips to the gym, pickleball, and Mahjong are also during the workday activities that I enjoy. Travel, Travel, Travel. Go have fun!!! Congratulations!!!
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May 29, 2025, 10:10 AM
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Thank you for your service and dedication 🙏🏽. Enjoy your retirement.
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May 29, 2025, 10:33 AM
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While I still do some accounting work I am retired. After the first year of retirement I wonder how I had time to work with how busy I seem to be.
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Re: Wrapped up my 51st year working in public schools today
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May 29, 2025, 10:47 AM
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Thank you Clover for your service on and off the battlefield.
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May 29, 2025, 10:52 AM
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Congratulations, 🎉🎈🎊 praying that in your latter years God will show you favor and they’ll be greater than your former years and you will be blessed more & more everyday in every way possible!
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May 29, 2025, 11:32 AM
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Congratulations
What a milestone
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Congratulations!***
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I am wrapping up my 34th year in the school system. I coached Football, baseball, track, tennis and basketball for all or parts of 25 years. I don't believe i would last 51 years! Congrats and thank for your service!
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Congrats, Clover!
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May 29, 2025, 5:29 PM
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This October I'll be retired for 10 years and I really don't understand people who are bored in retirement. A friend once asked me, "What do you do all day?" I said, "Whatever the hayull I want to." I stay busy.
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Re: Congrats, Clover!
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Congrats, and Thank You for your service to our Country 💜
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Nuts / / / all I can say. I did 30 years and was spent. Mostly from the admin . .not the kids
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Clover, I hope you have an easier time retiring
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May 29, 2025, 6:29 PM
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Than I have! Still haven’t figured it out like TigerHawk76!
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Re: Clover, I hope you have an easier time retiring
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You can be sure I haven’t figured it out since I still plan to work at least 2 days a week! Hope to see you at the LSU game- liking the 7:30 start time! More time in God’s Country!
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Re: Clover, I hope you have an easier time retiring
May 29, 2025, 9:26 PM
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Not to put you on the spot, but as a parent of elementary school children now what has been the biggest positive change you have seen over your time in the education system and what is the biggest negative to the current education system in your own personal opinion?
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All-American [555]
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Did 32 in the school system. Found a part time job that has nothing to do with school or students.
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Congratulations! I finished 27 years today, I will not make 51 years, awesome accomplishment!
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August 3rd will be my 36th year at UPS. I plan to retire 2 to 5 years from then. I haven't made up my mind just yet.
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