How the young see us .....

Recently, at a family celebration, one of my cousin's daughters rushed at me and suggested I still looked 'exactly the same'. We hadn't met for about 30 years so I wondered if I've always looked this old!!

Grammaretto

Oh dragonfly! what a shame. They shoot themselves in the foot with the endless form filling.
You could just send it anyway with a covering letter (in handwriting) to say how you think your previous experience would help, that you are familiar with the on-line world and that you think recent employment history irrelevant and leave the next step to them.
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Well why not just fill it in exactly as you are they may be glad of the older ear and see 'retired'as an asset

AGAA4

My GD asked me what I do all day. My GS replied saying I just sat round drinking tea with other old ladies.
I do that sometimes!

I've been out for coffee with friends which then became lunch with friends (again)!

AGA

dragonfly46

I tried to register with the online company to hear children read as I used to teach reading to this age group but faltered at the first step where it asked for employment history in the last 10 years and names of two referees!

I had the same problem - luckily I had my CV saved on my computer and was able to send this - but it came back wanting more detail on stuff that happened decades ago, so I made a few bits up - no choice!

It was hard getting referees - I used a personal referee (a vicar - she will do!) and the head teacher at the school where I am governor.

There were lots of DBS and safeguarding things and I had to send copies of all sorts of things.

Then my laptop caused problems with the online training as it would not let me move on to the next module - but I got there in the end! - after many phone calls.

I am hoping to actually get stuck in in September - I will be doing it online.

My GD asked me what I do all day. My GS replied saying I just sat round drinking tea with other old ladies.
I do that sometimes!

I am involved in more things and do almost the same amount, if not more, than I ever did in my working days. More variety, more fun, more choice. We are so lucky our generation. We have been able to retire whilst we are still reasonably healthy.

Oh dragonfly! what a shame. They shoot themselves in the foot with the endless form filling.
You could just send it anyway with a covering letter (in handwriting) to say how you think your previous experience would help, that you are familiar with the on-line world and that you think recent employment history irrelevant and leave the next step to them.
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I tried to register with the online company to hear children read as I used to teach reading to this age group but faltered at the first step where it asked for employment history in the last 10 years and names of two referees!

Volunteers are invaluable. If your young neighbour only knew that, and as the lack of staff around the country seems to be impacting more and more we are needed more and more.

I did not feel cross with her - it just made me smile.

I know just what you mean Luckygirl. I would be infuriated.
I have just begun to volunteer at our local community store/cafe because they are desperate for help and I would hate it to close. They or I will have to find a substitute for when I can't be there. Like you, I am on several committees and have numerous interests. I have never been bored but I am happy to be rushing around less and choosing what I do.
Good on you for keeping your mouth shut. Your neighbour will learn some day.

What a beautiful list of activities. I sometimes feel ashamed of how little I do (but we are all different, with different energy levels, physical and mental). I don’t suppose your young neighbour is aware of all that fills your life. I hope your recovery proceeds apace ??

Yes Lucky why do many retired parents ad adult children fall out? Often because they want us as unpaid childminders, as “You’ve got nothing to do anyway”!

Maybe she simply thought that if you had enough to do you would not have time to do this as well.