Today the 13th of March 2019 I gave my letter of resignation to my boss. At the tender age of 59 (I'll be 60 in September) I've managed to work my ass off enough and thanks to Mrs 50+ (who's a nurse with 32 years seniority herself) I find myself in the enviable position of being able to consider early retirement. I've been a sous chef and cook 1 at two schools for the past 30 years, my current job being at a smaller school with less benefits but fun to work at. I've always been very hyper active and full of energy so I thrived on being the go to guy, I used to work 50/60 or 80 plus hours a week and then go to the gym and pool, cycling, triathlon, drink, drugs whatever (no matter what political affiliation, left, right, who f@@cking cares) . 7 years ago I had two pinched nerves in my neck that lead to major surgery to fix my neck, I came out of it ok with no restrictions but time has taken it's toll, it's time to hang it up and find something easier to do. For now gonna take the summer off, fly toy airplanes, maybe go to Cuba or Vancouver, life is good. That is all.

Thanks for all the replies. It would be fun to leave in a blaze of glory but alas I'm a wimp...lol Besides when our GM found out he made it clear, take the summer off and give a call in August. They are renovating the caff and might have something part time for me so who knows 20 or so hours a week wouldn't be bad but I'd rather find something more fun to do, maybe part time at a cannabis shop...lol

Congratulations and same here - 29th March will be my last day of employment as well! I'm really looking forward to the next stage of my life

How did it go?

As I said my last day was officially today but I only went into the office one day. After 28 years at the same company, it's been a weird feeling - I've done lots of SB and Run - went to the cinema one afternoon and had a couple of lunches with old friends.

I think I could get used to this.

You should open a restaurant. I heard that was a really easy way to make money.