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First Week of Retirement

by Julie on May 25, 2025

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This was my first week as a retiree! It was about ½ normal and ½ weird.…

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Final Communications: My Intent to Retire Letter & Goodbye to Colleagues Email

by Julie on May 6, 2025

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A few weeks ago, I drafted my official resignation letter. My college needed a letter stating…

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My Last Full-Time Semester ~ Weeks 4-7

by Julie on March 2, 2025

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This past week, I have been sick with a cold. I was ok Monday, but my…

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My Last Full Time Semester ~ Weeks 1-3

by Julie on February 15, 2025

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I can describe these weeks as frustrating, exhilarating and tiring. The first three weeks of the…

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Future Plans

Planning Week, Spring 2024

by Julie on January 12, 2025

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Wow, it is finally here! I have just 1 semester left before I retire. I’d kind…

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My Career ~ Part 5

by Julie on December 17, 2024

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2020 ~ Enter Prairie School I have a friend who teaches high school who held a…

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My Career ~ Part 4

by Julie on December 13, 2024

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This post covers parts of the second half of my career. I labeled some sections with…

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My Career ~ Part 3

by Julie on December 6, 2024

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I’m reflecting on my career because I am considering leaving it. I’m hoping to process what…

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My Career ~ Part 2

by Julie on November 24, 2024

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I don’t remember when I started looking into taking better care of myself at work. There…

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My Career ~ Part 1

by Julie on November 13, 2024

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Since this may be my last year of full-time work, I’m processing all kinds of thoughts…

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