One of my colleagues said when I told him I was retiring he said ” no you won’t!” meaning I would have trouble hanging up my boots. But the reality is I do different things now. This happened when I left my local authority I just morphed into doing something else. Now, the same applies here.
Do I miss the business? Yes, of course, but when you get to a certain time in your life and your body is letting you know it won’t be working in the way it used to. It is time to think differently – and do things differently. I have still got my mental faculties but it’s not able to sustain concentration like it used to.
I continue helping in Assistive Technology but as a volunteer co-ordinator for AbilityNet. For instance this afternoon I am at a one-to-one event session with three of my fellow volunteers helping seniors access their NHS apps and other medical services. It’s rewarding work and a continuation of what I have already did but with a more appropriate age group!
Opportunities to serve abound and so I introduced today a new section under resources called ” Life Changes.” We all experience such changes in our lives and it’s useful to draw in other people’s experiences and strategies to help with what life gives to them.
Lastly, I am not working , sure. But I continue to be useful in a voluntary capacity. So if you as an individual or organisation wish to have advice or support do reach out as I am listening. As someone who has worked in the assistive technology industry for a significant amount of time I may have something to offer you.
I love to speak publicly . So if you wish to have a custom talk for your group or organisation just reach out. This can be done remotely or in person. I still have something to offer and the capability to deliver it.
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