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Master of Your Fate

If you quit, they will take your investments? they think you’re past your prime? They’re ruthless? Let’s do a reassessment. Once upon a time… Used to be, you would wake up full of pep You’d race up the stairs and not miss a step. Now your boss is obstinate, demanding? Buddy, this is NOW! Let’s see how he processes grandstanding. Stage a cat’s meow. Exaggerate, dress like an old grandpa; Attract attention with a big hoopla. Make this grand announcement: “Retirement’s written on the wall, due to unreasonable requirements. How I hate shortfalls. But could departure be an advantage? Let’s talk about my severance package.” ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ Daydreaming? You are running late again. Master of your fate, get to work, my friend. August 12, 2019 for contest COLLABORATION (Play with Me) sponsored by Line Gauthier" inspired by some of his lines from her poem, Face It.

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Date: 8/29/2019 1:09:00 PM
love it! congrats :)-luloo
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Date: 8/31/2019 12:12:00 PM
Thanks, Lu Loo, those were the days, looking forward to retirement.
Date: 8/29/2019 12:34:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win.
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Date: 8/31/2019 12:13:00 PM
Thanks to you Subimal Sinha-Roy for your time and effort in reading and commenting.
Date: 8/28/2019 8:06:00 PM
Congrats on your win, RAP. Retirement is certainly something to dream about.
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Date: 8/28/2019 9:13:00 PM
Thanks, Line, appreciate the placement. I retired 17 years ago...my reason, my granddaughter who is a senior this year. I traded teaching for child care, not much difference except class size and salary.

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