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My name is Su Min and I am an ordinary old lady of sixty years old. When I was younger, I went to work in a state-owned machine-building workshop. This workshop was seen as an iron rice bowl in those days, but contrary to my expectations, my career was not as smooth as others. Due to my introverted and unsociable personality, as well as the prejudices and interpersonal conflicts in the working environment at the time, I worked in the workshop for 25 years and was never able to integrate into that group.
At that time, the shop floor staff were mostly men, and as a female mechanic, I was often overlooked and isolated. Despite my hard work and dedication, I always seemed out of place in the eyes of my colleagues. Every day when I commuted to and from work, I walked alone in the corridor of the workshop, silently enduring the indifferent gaze. Perhaps because of this, my relationship with my family gradually drifted away, my husband did not understand my plight, and my children talked to me less and less.
The isolation at work made me feel lonely, but I never gave up hope. I chose to stick to my post and prove myself with my own efforts. Although it is difficult to improve the relationship with my colleagues, I always believe that as long as I persevere, one day my work will be recognized.
Once, I was transferred to a new group, which gave me a fresh start. However, the members of the new team were not friendly to me, especially the young mechanics. They always liked to laugh at my age and ridicule my inexperience. As sad as I felt in my heart, I knew I couldn't be knocked down by these words. So, I worked hard to learn new techniques and asked experienced seniors for advice in the hope that I could improve my skills.
After working in this new group for a while, I gradually began to gain the respect of some of my colleagues. They saw that I was serious about my work and the study of technology, and gradually stopped rejecting me so much. While it's still a long way from truly fitting into the team, I finally feel a glimmer of hope.
At the same time, my family life has taken a turn for the better. My daughter, Xiaoling, began to care about my work situation and often called me to ask about my daily life. She said that she understood my difficulties and hoped to be my support. I felt her care, which made me more determined in the face of challenges at work.
In the new working group, I got acquainted with a young female worker named Xiaoting. She is very kind to me and always willing to work with me and exchange ideas about her work. Xiaoting made me feel the friendship I had not felt for a long time, and her warmth and kindness made me feel warm. Through the communication with Xiaoting, I began to understand the way of working of the younger generation, and I also began to gradually adapt to the new environment.
In this way, I spent a long and difficult time in the workshop, and finally ushered in the day of retirement. In the last days before retirement, I felt a mixed emotion. On the one hand, I am proud of my perseverance in my post, and on the other hand, I also regret that my relationship with my colleagues has not been completely improved.
Now, I think back to my years in the workshop, and although I have experienced many difficulties and challenges, I have learned a lot from them. My life may not be as glamorous as others, but through these tribulations, I have found my strength and courage. It's the most valuable thing I've learned at work, and it's something I'll continue to carry with me when I retire.
Next, I will continue to share my stories of retirement life, as well as spending time with my family and new friends. I hope my experience has given you some inspiration.
Life after retirement is a new experience for me. At first, I was a little uncomfortable and didn't know how to organize my time every day. My previous work gave me a rhythm and direction, and now, this fixed rhythm is suddenly gone. I started looking for a new hobby, hoping to find a new way to live.
One day, I was walking in the community park and came across a group of old ladies who were square dancing. They invited me to join their dance team. I was a little hesitant at first because I had never danced a square dance, but their enthusiasm was infectious. I decided to give it a try, maybe it's an opportunity to make new friends.
When I first started square dancing, I seemed a little clumsy, but instead of laughing at me, the old ladies enthusiastically taught me every move. Gradually, I started to enjoy the activity. Every evening, I would go to the park on time to dance with them, which gave me a new sense of joy and satisfaction.
In the dance team, I got acquainted with a woman named Aunt Wang. She is the captain of the dance team and a very energetic person. She led us through new dance moves and organized us to participate in community events. Aunt Wang was very kind to me and always took care of me, which made me feel a sense of belonging in the dance team.
"Su Min, you danced well today! You are making rapid progress. Aunt Wang said to me with a smile.
"Thank you, Aunt Wang, I have to keep working hard!" I responded.
"That's right, we have to keep learning new dances to make it fun. Aunt Wang nodded.
In addition to square dancing, I also started volunteering in the community. There is a library in the community and reading events are held every Saturday. I volunteered for a reading event and told stories to the children. It makes me feel very fulfilled because I love being around children and it makes me happy to see the smiles on their faces.
Once, I was in the library telling a story to children about a fairy tale about friendship. The children listened in fascination and let out exclamations from time to time. After telling the story, a little boy walked up to me with bright eyes.
"Grandma, today's story is so good! can you tell me another one?" asked the little boy excitedly.
"Okay, we'll tell a new story next week. I replied with a smile.
"Thank you, Grandma!" the little boy jumped up happily and ran back to his seat.
The experience of volunteering at the library gave me a new sense of fulfillment. I found that I could use my experience and knowledge to bring joy and knowledge to others, which made me feel more meaningful in my life.
At the same time, my relationship with my daughter Xiaoling is getting closer and closer. Xiaoling often visits me and takes me to eat or go shopping. She will also bring her granddaughter Xiaoqing to visit me. Xiaoqing is a cute little girl, her liveliness and innocence make my life full of joy.
"Mom, shall we go on a picnic in the countryside this weekend?" Xiaoling suggested.
"yes, I'm looking forward to it!" I readily agreed.
The picnic on the weekend made my relationship with my daughter and granddaughter more harmonious. We spread blankets on the grass in the suburbs, enjoyed the food, chatted and laughed. Xiaoqing ran on the grass, picking up wildflowers, her laughter echoing in the air.
"Grandma, this flower for you!" Xiaoqing ran over and handed me a wildflower.
"Thank you Xiaoqing, it's so beautiful. "I took the wildflowers, and my heart warmed.
In retirement, I have found new friends and new hobbies, which makes me feel more fulfilled in my life. Although my past work experience has caused me to experience a lot of challenges and isolation, my current life has made me feel more cared for and warm. I believe that this is a new beginning and a new chapter in my life.
Life after retirement has brought me a lot of fun and new opportunities, and my life has become more and more colorful. However, in this quiet life, I also faced some new challenges and adjustments. My physical condition began to show some minor problems, although it was not a major illness, but the joint pain and fatigue from time to time made me realize that age is not forgiving.
One day, I was dancing in a square dance when I suddenly felt pain in my legs, and I could barely finish the dance. Aunt Wang noticed my abnormality and walked over with concern.
"Su Min, are you alright? You seem to be a little uncomfortable when you danced just now. Aunt Wang asked.
"It's fine, maybe a little tired. I replied with a smile.
"You have to pay attention to your body, don't push yourself. "Aunt Wang told me.
Aunt Wang's words made me start to pay more attention to my health. I decided to go to the hospital regularly for check-ups and started focusing on diet and exercise. I also started to go to the gym with Aunt Wang to exercise and try to keep my body active.
In the gym, I met a young fitness trainer named Xiao Zhang. He was very patient with me, taught me how to use the gym equipment correctly, and developed a training plan for me according to my physical condition.
"Grandma Su, your physical fitness is not bad, but pay attention to slowly increasing the intensity, don't rush. Xiao Zhang said to me with a smile.
"Thank you for your guidance, I'll take notice. I nodded.
With Zhang's help, I gradually adapted to the training in the gym and began to feel the changes in my body. I have become more energetic and my joint pain has eased. This has given me more confidence in my health and life.
In addition to fitness, I also started participating in some community activities, such as calligraphy and painting classes. These activities allowed me to find new hobbies and make many like-minded friends. In the calligraphy class, I met an old gentleman named Master Li. He is a master calligrapher and is willing to teach us beginners how to practice calligraphy.
"Su Min, your font is good, pay attention to the strength of the stroke. Master Li said as he instructed me to practice.
"Thank you, Master Li, I will continue to practice hard. I responded modestly.
Under the guidance of Master Li, I developed a strong interest in calligraphy and continued to improve my technique. This made me feel the charm of traditional culture, and also gave me a new understanding of my creative ability.
In the painting class, I got acquainted with a young female painter named Xiao Nan. Xiao Nan is very kind to me and always patiently instructs me on how to use paints and brushes.
"Grandma Su, your color matching is very inspiring!" Xiao Nan said appreciatively.
"Really, thank you, Nan!" I felt encouraged.
In these art activities, I found my creativity and discovered my potential in art. It makes me feel that every day of my life is full of new surprises and challenges.
In the meantime, I continue to be in close contact with my family. Xiaoling and Xiaoqing often came to visit me, and our relationship became closer. Xiaoqing often showed me the new knowledge and skills she had learned in school, which made me feel the warmth and happiness of my family.
"Grandma, look, this is the picture I drew at school today!" Xiaoqing excitedly showed me a painting.
"Wow, Xiaoqing is awesome!" I smiled and complimented her.
"Thank you, grandma!" Xiaoqing smiled happily.
In my time with my family and friends, I felt the importance of human relationships. It made me understand that no matter how many ups and downs I have experienced in my life, my family and friends are always my strongest support. Their love and support have given me new purpose and motivation in my retirement life.
At this stage, I learned to cherish every day and enjoy every moment of life. I believe that no matter what challenges lie ahead, I will face them with a positive mindset because I have learned to find joy and fulfillment in life.
Life after retirement continues to bring me many new experiences and opportunities. In addition to being involved in community activities, I also started to learn some new skills. For example, I signed up for a cooking class and learned to make a variety of delicious dishes. The teacher of this class is a middle-aged woman named Ms. Chen, and her skills are excellent.
"Su Min, you can try this new recipe. "Teacher Chen handed me a recipe.
"Okay, Mr. Chen, I've always wanted to learn this!" I said excitedly, taking the recipe.
Under the guidance of Mr. Chen, I tried various new recipes and found that I also have a lot of potential in cooking. I started to enjoy experimenting with new dishes in the kitchen, which made me feel fulfilled and satisfied.
At the same time, I was also involved in some volunteer activities, such as helping the elderly in the community. Every month, I go to the nursing home with a group of volunteers to clean and provide companionship for the elderly there. During this experience, I met an old friend of my age, her name is Grandma Wang.
Grandma Wang is a cheerful woman with a passion for volunteering. We always talk and laugh when we are together, sharing each other's life experiences.
"Su Min, let's go have a cup of tea after this volunteer service!" Grandma Wang warmly invited me.
"Well, I just have something I want to talk to you about. "I gladly accepted her invitation.
In the teahouse, we talked a lot, about the past years and life now. Grandma Wang told me that she used to be a primary school teacher and has been working in community service since her retirement.
"I've always believed that helping others is the most rewarding thing in life. Grandma Wang said sincerely.
"You're right, Grandma Wang. I also feel that volunteering has made me feel the value of life. I nodded in agreement.
In addition to volunteering, I also actively participate in cultural activities in the community, such as calligraphy and painting exhibitions and performances. Through these activities, I met more like-minded friends and learned more about the local culture and art.
Once, I attended a community-run exhibition of calligraphy and painting that showcased my recent calligraphy creations. The exhibition attracted a lot of people, including some young people.
"Grandma Su, your calligraphy is amazing!" exclaimed a young man.
"Thank you for the compliment! Actually, I'm still learning. I responded modestly.
During the exhibition, I communicated with some young artists who showed a keen interest in my work. It made me feel the power of friendship and art across generations.
While participating in these activities, I also continue to maintain close ties with my family. Xiaoling often brought Xiaoqing to accompany me, and the three generations of us spent many happy times together.
"Grandma, let's go to the zoo this weekend!" Xiaoqing excitedly proposed.
"yes, I'm looking forward to it!" I replied with a smile.
In the zoo, Xiaoqing excitedly watched all kinds of animals, and her smile made my mood happy. We walked and took pictures together as a family and enjoyed the wonderful time.
"Mom, you see, Xiaoqing is reluctant to leave these animals. Xiaoling said to me with a smile.
"Haha, yes, Xiaoqing loves these cute little animals so much. I responded.
In these family activities, I felt the warmth of family affection and the joy of life. It made me realize that no matter what happened in my life, my family was always my strongest support.
Over the years of my retirement, I have been learning and trying new things, which has allowed me to find new purpose and motivation. I believe that every stage of life has its own unique value, and that we can find joy and fulfillment in it if we are willing to take on new challenges.
In the last part, I will continue to share my experiences in retirement, hoping that my story can bring you some inspiration and warmth.
Life after retirement continues to bring me many surprises and growth. I continue to maintain a positive mindset and constantly explore new interests and activities to enrich my life. At this stage, I came to realize that retirement is not only about leaving the job, but also about starting a new way of life.
In the community, I started getting involved in more activities. For example, I joined a community choir and sang with a group of people who shared their love for music. This allowed me to find the power and joy of music. The leader of the choir is a woman named Ms. Liu, who has a lot of musical experience and always patiently guides us to practice the songs.
"Su Min, your pitch is very good, we're going to try a more difficult tune next time. "Teacher Liu encouraged me.
"Okay, I'll work hard!" I happily responded.
During the choir rehearsals, I made some like-minded friends, and we often went to tea and chatted together after rehearsals. Music has become the bond between us, allowing us to share each other's stories in song.
At the same time, I also started participating in handicraft classes in the community. These classes allowed me to find new creative spaces. I started learning to make handmade jewelry and fabrics, which allowed me to discover my potential in handicraft.
In the handicraft class, I got to know a handicraft expert named Ms. Zhang. She is always enthusiastic to share her experience and guide me on how to make beautiful pieces.
"Su Min, your handiwork is getting better and better! You can try this new trick. Ms. Zhang said to me with a smile.
"Thank you, Ms. Zhang, I'll try!" I gladly accepted her suggestion.
By learning new craft skills, I have not only enriched my life, but also made some wonderful gifts for my family and friends. It gives me the joy of creating and brings me closer to my family.
In the community activities, I also participated in some environmental volunteer activities. For example, we work together to clean up rivers and plant trees to do our part to protect the environment. This made me realize the importance of protecting nature and also made me find my value in volunteering.
"Grandma Su, look, these saplings are growing so well!" said one volunteer, pointing to the newly planted saplings.
"Yes, these saplings will give us a better environment. I said with emotion.
At these events, I got to know a lot of enthusiastic young people who are passionate about environmental protection. It gives me hope for the future as I see generations of people working towards a common goal.
While I am constantly exploring and trying new things, I also continue to stay close to my family. Xiaoling and Xiaoqing often came to visit me, and we spent many wonderful times together as a family. Xiaoqing did well in school, and I am glad that she has grown.
"Mom, your life looks happier now than it used to be. Xiaoling said to me with concern.
"Yes, I found a lot of new interests and friends, which made me feel fulfilled in my life. I replied with a smile.
Xiaoqing ran over and hugged me, "Grandma, you are very happy every day now, and we are also very happy!"
"Thank you Xiaoqing, grandma will always be happy!" I hugged her gently.
At this stage, I learned to cherish every moment with my family and friends. These relationships have made me feel the warmth and happiness of life. Retirement has given me a new meaning and purpose, and I feel happy and fulfilled every day.
My story may not be special, but it shows how an ordinary person can find a new lifestyle and joy in retirement. By constantly learning and trying new things, I discovered my potential and strength in life. I hope that my experience will encourage more people to continue to pursue their dreams and interests after retirement, and to make life more colorful.
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