After 44 years in the theater business, I formally retired from the IATSE in 2017 with the intention of continuing with the occasional “industrial” gig. Covid closed all that and everything else. I had begun doing more volunteer work on two boards of the Penn State School of Theatre. Then I began more volunteer work on my town’s shade tree commission and I became a certified Master Tree Steward for Rutgers. Now in retirement, between travel pursuits and volunteer commitments, I can’t believe how I ever found enough time to work. Our energies find an outlet.
Love the post and comments. In retirement, I honestly don’t know how I had time to work. It’s great to pursue different things and take more time to do even mundane tasks. Bruce often tells me stories of his early paper routes. I can see how different skill sets were acquired at a young age. I can also relate to your feelings re other people stereotyping you and your job. I think it’s also a cultural thing though. When I was a Qantas flight attendant most people I met in Australia thought it was a really great opportunity. Whereas in the USA I felt I had to explain all the nuances (I was a French speaker, air chef in 1st class blah blah) just so that they didn’t think I was an air head.
Stunning post
as always
I had a teacher that told me
“there is no such thing as “nothing”
to
trust the “pause”
there is power, insight, clarity in
the
“stillness”
is an action
that
speaks
COVID supported the
quiet …
to listen to the “value” of
the “space”
We Can Still
Create
We Must
We Will
Your journey of working is so inspiring to me
It seems you will
always find
a passionate way to
work
I am encouraged by this post!
After 44 years in the theater business, I formally retired from the IATSE in 2017 with the intention of continuing with the occasional “industrial” gig. Covid closed all that and everything else. I had begun doing more volunteer work on two boards of the Penn State School of Theatre. Then I began more volunteer work on my town’s shade tree commission and I became a certified Master Tree Steward for Rutgers. Now in retirement, between travel pursuits and volunteer commitments, I can’t believe how I ever found enough time to work. Our energies find an outlet.
I’m 74 now. When I was young, I didn’t make good decisions for my future. Retirement, to me, means old and unemployed… 😅
Love the post and comments. In retirement, I honestly don’t know how I had time to work. It’s great to pursue different things and take more time to do even mundane tasks. Bruce often tells me stories of his early paper routes. I can see how different skill sets were acquired at a young age. I can also relate to your feelings re other people stereotyping you and your job. I think it’s also a cultural thing though. When I was a Qantas flight attendant most people I met in Australia thought it was a really great opportunity. Whereas in the USA I felt I had to explain all the nuances (I was a French speaker, air chef in 1st class blah blah) just so that they didn’t think I was an air head.
You will always create and inspire dear cousin♥️