- Bad weather? I’m staying home if I want to. I decide where to go when. This week, that means I haven’t left the house since our weekend snowstorm. If I had to earn a paycheck to pay the bills, the decision isn’t mine anymore.
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pars5
2 months ago
And the flip side: good weather. Nice outside? Spend the day on the porch, take an extra walk, go to the beach, visit a park. No being stuck in an office!
(I say this as a remote worker who gets to work from the back porch occasionally. Definitely one of the perks I'm looking forward to!)
ATreth
2 months ago
Isn't retirement fan-F&%KING-tastic!?
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