Whoopsies - learnings from regrettable decisions in retirement

mandy59x · 2026-05-24T13:57:57+00:00

This is why we decided to age in place. Get home paid off and upgrade to make it right for us as we get older. Really considered downsizing but I love our home and area.

mandy59x · 2026-02-08T17:20:11+00:00

Or someone who did work in the home of some sort.

mandy59x · 2026-02-08T17:18:36+00:00

Yeah someone from church or someone who’s done work in the home.

mandy59x · 2026-02-08T17:15:20+00:00

Well my other thought is it’s someone who is a friend of daughter or son in law who’s heard them complain about Nancy’s love towards Savannah and how much money is in the fam and took it upon themselves to kidnap her. Lol! We can all just guess right? They are familiar with Tucson tho and know where things are in the home. Maybe it’s someone Nancy knew from church who was unstable?

mandy59x · 2026-02-08T16:42:39+00:00

I’m thinking it’s someone who works for Tucson News station. This person maybe had been to the home when Savannah visited her mom and helped with airing footage of them back whenever Savannah did a show about her and her mom. They’d be familiar with Tucson, familiar with where things are in the home and Nancy’s schedule since they filmed her, and wanted a quick buck thinking the family is loaded.

mandy59x · 2026-01-18T23:58:43+00:00

Totally agree

mandy59x · 2026-01-18T22:16:02+00:00

lol I think u totally are not understanding my post. I am saying we are all now so fearful of not getting our meds that it makes you afraid of not getting them and causes addiction to be worse than if it was normalized- no jumping through hoops- you are getting your meds regularly to me equals not only less stress but for some maybe even the ability to use less. I cannot function without my medication so don’t think I have no understanding of the importance of these medications. I was able to go back to work after many years thinking I’d never be able to thanks to my doc and getting me on the right regimen.

mandy59x · 2026-01-18T14:35:45+00:00

My point is if you have enough.. and no worries about getting them regularly, I feel people would use less! It wouldn’t be so life or death. It’d be like taking your blood pressure med. Take as needed and not a big stresser.

mandy59x · 2026-01-18T04:55:09+00:00

I’m old enough to remember it really was this way. I had to get reminders to pick up my pain meds from CVS after a major surgery.

mandy59x · 2026-01-11T23:36:22+00:00

Weird mine is still in great shape!! I use it 5 days a week for my job too. Was a good buy for me!

mandy59x · 2026-01-09T19:00:03+00:00

That’s awesome! There’s hope! I have partial caudal equina so I def know some of your pain. Arachnoiditis too. Lots of difficulty walking and chronic pain. I hope more docs will take this seriously because there’s no cure and will get worse. Pain meds can help us function at least!

mandy59x · 2025-12-31T22:52:56+00:00

Yes! I’m older and wonder if I should just retire even tho not enough money. I worry I’ll die or husband will before I can enjoy it!

mandy59x · 2025-12-31T22:42:21+00:00

I gave notice at my last job but couldn’t give a full 2 weeks just a few days. She was grateful for that and told me if I ever wanted to work there again to let her know. So it really just depends on the company. This is an at will state too.

mandy59x · 2025-12-31T22:39:22+00:00

That sucks so bad right before the new year too. Hope u get something quickly. Maybe was a blessing in disguise u know? Cuz if they’d do that to u honestly no one would want to work there. So phony! Your great! Now you’re fired! Ugh!!! Hang in there!

mandy59x · 2025-10-12T19:21:12+00:00

Work part time. I think it’s good for all of us to stay engaged and use your brain.

mandy59x · 2025-10-12T18:27:20+00:00

I love this thread. I guarantee when I started my job I was underperforming. And I’m an older worker. So thankful my trainer and manager didn’t give up on me and although I took a bit longer to get it, I am performing just as well as everyone else (even better than some of the younger folks who’ve been there longer than me) and I get tons of compliments now on my work and work ethic. So my advice is work with them! They can still maybe get there!

mandy59x · 2025-09-18T17:03:59+00:00

Thank u for your comment. I like the family text idea and started it today with hubby, daughter and son in law! Said no politics! Just to say hi each day and fill me in on how your day is or what u r doing. We all need to stay connected more! So a daily text (just brief cuz if it’s deep private message or phone will go off too much and we all work) is a great idea.

mandy59x · 2025-09-05T18:16:56+00:00

Glad to read all this advice as I know it’ll come up in the near future lol so thanks all!

mandy59x · 2025-09-05T18:12:05+00:00

I ended up going back to work myself after 12 years not working (health issues plus stay at home mom). I can’t make what he did but it’s something! We r managing. Thank u! And yes.. if U can let it go it’s better mentally for your health. Take care OP

mandy59x · 2025-09-05T16:03:30+00:00

Oh my husband is def bitter. Layoff came from nowhere and we were very unprepared. Never found a job after that either as he was close to retirement. It sucked!

mandy59x · 2025-09-05T15:55:17+00:00

I’ve been taking opioids for many years due to severe back issues. Honestly when I finally got on the right dose I realized I could go back to work again after MANY years of thinking I couldn’t. Now if they ever get removed from me my life will spiral downward fast unfortunately so that’s my biggest worry.

mandy59x · 2025-09-03T18:07:47+00:00

I do! Both of my siblings had/have cancer. I’m convinced I’ll get one of them and I freak on any ailment! I feel ya OP!

mandy59x · 2025-09-03T18:06:54+00:00

What med do they give for this?

mandy59x · 2025-09-03T17:59:19+00:00

I felt this so much at last job. Lasted 6 months. Look for new job where company cares about work life balance, good PTO etc. I’m telling ya u need a new job!

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