I have a new boss

Category: Landscaping Girl | Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2015 11:54 pm

So, this summer was my tenth year at my job, which is with a landscaping company. It began with my boss, and three employees working out of a garage. Fast forward 2015, the business is on 20 acres with a big new shop and offices. Lots of employees, so many I lost count... 30 maybe?
I helped grow the business with my hard work,and skills with plants and people. It was a good run, as gardening is my passion and it came easy.
This year, however has had it's challenges, and I was running ragged by the time August arrived. I had very early mornings, long hours in a variety of weather conditions. Sometimes a crew of inexperienced guys with no knowledge of what to do. That is maddening!!!
My dear husband was seeing the toll it was taking on me before I did. He sat me down one evening, and said "I want you to quit your job." I was surprised at first, but after we began to discuss it , things became clear and I agreed that it was probably the best thing to do for my family.
I was anxious about departing. Don't mean to brag, but my leaving would create a huge vacuum in the company. I held an important position.
But I did resign, or retire as my boss thought of it. I stuck around for a while to "train" a very lovely young women to replace me. She has no experience, but is confident, and wants the challenge.
It feels like a relief now, to be out of the craziness.
I have time I need to take good care of my gardens and home, my husband, and be available to my kids and grandsons. By the way, I will be having another grandchild next April Yay!
To fill my spare time, I will be doing gardening for select people. Mostly elderly women I know from my mom, and Bob's work. Just enough to keep me busy, and help people with my skill and passion.
So- my new boss is ME!!!

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Frank wrote on Tue Sep 15, 2015 2:27 pm:

Exciting news Kay! So is this an official retirement, or semi-retirement? It's great that you won't be experiencing the stress of the job anymore.

Kay wrote on Tue Sep 15, 2015 4:28 pm:

Hi Frank. Guess you would call it semi retirement. Can't keep my hands out of the dirt! Yes, Much less stress in my life these days!

Frank wrote on Tue Sep 15, 2015 6:11 pm:

Great news Kay, congrats!!

marlingardener wrote on Sat Sep 19, 2015 6:15 pm:

You have the best boss in the world--yourself!
Enjoy your new work, the grandbabies and having time for your own interests.
Congratulations! You will be missed at your old job, but you deserve to have less stress and some fun!

Netty wrote on Sun Sep 20, 2015 11:52 am:

That is great Kay, congratulations! You can still work hard, but now you won't be making someone ELSE successful. I wish I had the guts to do that too

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