Retirement marks the end of a an important phase in one's life, Should I say a beginning of a new phase? Well, I knew this day would come about 15 years back. That was the day I first thought my dad's retired life!
My Aunt had opted for a voluntary retirement and I remember thinking how would it be when my dad would retire. Being from a period in which job switching was a social taboo and being employed in public sector considered to be priority my dad is retiring after completing full service!
It was his penultimate day at office today. Tomorrow will mark a new beginning in his life. I recollect 10 years back I had though it is a long time before he retires. Days flew so soon and it would be 4 years before he retired. As days passed, it seemed like yesterday. Not before 6 months did I actually began to realize the gap it would create in his life.
My brother and me thought a lot about his retirement gift and about a month back thought that a Laptop would be the best bet. Being from a public sector banking background it would be days before he actually starts doing something constructive with it and of course, with his time.
Being a dedicated banker, his day would start with going to the bank on time, attending to routine work and returning back home tired yet satisfied. Such a simple lifestyle, yet so demanding. I wonder now, with so much time at hand what would his daily routine be?
So I suggested the following to him: 1. Stick to his routine morning walks schedule. 2. Start taking computer lessons and make use of the new Laptop! 3. Cooking! I am too fond of my dad's culinary skills. 4. Sleeping... Catching up with all the sleep he so so loves! Given a choice I'd say he would be happy with this option.
Now with just about a week, I tried to apprehend how he felt about his retirement. I must say, I could not gauge his mind. All my banter could not make me feel his elation or pain! But I pretty am sure, it would be a bit hurting. Being associated with an organization for a lifetime! Your growth attached to the growth of the organization.
My parents keep on bickering over petty issues. And I visualize the bickering getting worse with ample of time at hand. So would my suggestions be a trick to keep their bickering at bay? Well time would tell!
Its his penultimate day at office today and I feel I have started having butterflies in my stomach. How would his last day at office be? Would be emotional? Would he be happy?
I would really love to be with him to celebrate his new phase in life... My Dad, the bestest person ever in my life! Cheers to a wonderful journey!
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