For me, looks like my career ends not with a bang, but a whimper

[ToomuchStuff]

Quick, someone get AI to help with her DD.

I think that will be where the real AI benefits will endure, with the ability for early diagnosis, side effect figuring, etc. etc.

It won't replace the human touch, and I suspect the human touch will have some effect with your job, the question we are a bit far from, is where is the happy medium.

[catherine]

Quick, someone get AI to help with her DD.

I think that will be where the real AI benefits will endure, with the ability for early diagnosis, side effect figuring, etc. etc.

It won't replace the human touch, and I suspect the human touch will have some effect with your job, the question we are a bit far from, is where is the happy medium.

I completely agree. AI will accelerate medical innovation exponentially.

[IshbelRobertson]

So sorry to read this, Catherine. I was once made redundant from a job in FE. It was a complete shock. On the Friday, I had my annual appraisal with my HoF, with top box markings, set in places for the next academic year. On the Monday, my secretary told me the HoF had been called to an emergency meeting and he needed to see me immediately on his return. Then the bombshell, there was a £4million pound deficit the Govt refused to cover. Despite the redundancies of nearly 150 staff just two months previously, another purge was required, 50 more staff. Of course, we were the most highly paid, with younger lecturing staff not earning so much, so that was that!
They then had the temerity to ask if we would all stay on as substitutes until the upcoming end of academic year. Noone did it!

I was lucky to get another job in a University, on a slightly higher salary, and stayed there for 12 years, until I wanted to retire!

[iris lilies]

Thank you all. While it is bittersweet to look nostalgically in the rear view mirror at an amazing career that serendipitously presented itself 27 years ago I am actually looking forward to moving ahead.

Rosa and IL, regarding finances, no, I'm not ready to really retire. I'll be looking for ways to continue earning. Again, whether you believe in God or luck, another bit of interesting timing is that Saturday DH launches his new boat tour business. I have a feeling that will go a long way in helping us pay the bills this summer/fall.

I am exploring writing opportunities--including the book I'm halfway through writing and I'm exploring other avenues--and all of these options are far less stressful and more fun than market research, so I have that to look forward to.

Catherine, I wish you luck in writing. You’ve been the best writer …long thought.. on this website I think so you may have a shot at earning some money, but it’s a competitive business. (For quips, LDahl is the best at succinct comments that make me snort.)

Who in your household is keeping track of the boat business to watch that it actually earns money to be in the black? That doesn’t sound like your DH’s strength.

[frugal-one]

Sorry to hear of your current situation Catherine. Hopefully the adage “the best is yet to come” is true for you! Thankfully you have the needed time for your daughter too….

[catherine]

Catherine, I wish you luck in writing. You’ve been the best writer …long thought.. on this website I think so you may have a shot at earning some money, but it’s a competitive business. (For quips, LDahl is the best at succinct comments that make me snort.)

Who in your household is keeping track of the boat business to watch that it actually earns money to be in the black? That doesn’t sound like your DH’s strength.

Thank you so much for your kind words. And I agree about LDAHL--he's kind of William Buckley Jr. meets Will Rogers.

I have no delusions that I will be replacing any significant part of my income by writing, but I already have half a book written, so I figure I might as well go for it. And I have other ideas that may be more marketable. As for DH, you are right. I will be the CFO, but it probably still won't be easy to rein him in. I keep thinking about the biopic about Howard Hughes that Leonardo DiCaprio was in, and I remember the scenes where his accountant is running after him, trying to tell him with as much authority and concern as he can that Hughes is spending himself bankrupt, and Hughes just brushes him off. I do have concerns that I will be that accountant. But I'll do my best.

[rosarugosa]

Rogar gets my vote for pithy quips that tickle my funny bone. Most recently, "I have been reminded of the classic movie, Godzilla vs. Mothra."

[Tybee]

I live in a touristy area and see how much of the local economy revolves around summer lake activities. I would never sell a boat-tour company short, not here in New England, anyway!