Re: Stopping Working
It is great that your school district will pay you for year. Who knows after one year you might have regained some energy and health and be ready to job hunt again.
In any case there is life after "retirement". I am living proof of that.
There are all kinds of volunteer work available.
Take time to figure out what you like to do. Maybe there is something you never had time for before.
As long as you can arrange your schedule around your personal and health needs I think it will work out.
You might even be able to set your own hours.
Some suggestions:
I like your school principals idea of helping with their website at home. You can stay involved and in touch with all the people you love at school.
The American Cancer Society always needs volunteers to help new patients or give them rides to appointments. Can you do that occassionally?
Take a class in something you always wanted to learn.
Adult education has a variety of classes for adults that are available at low or no cost. Community colleges are usually cheaper than most 4 year colleges and universities. Some colleges and university systems offer free classes to adults over certain ages.
If you are a member of a faith group I am sure that group can use you help too.
Another idea in education is part time tutoring. I bet there is one student out there who would appreciate your help once or twice a week.
Later on when you feel better you can look for a salaried part time job.
Good luck. Take good care of yourself.
Hang in there !!
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