Stories to make you feel better.
Back in 2017, 66-year-old Meredith Stannard was nearing retirement. Many others her age would sell their houses and move into a retirement community. But she and her partner had another plan. They knew they wanted to downsize, and they did it the best way possible – by living in a ‘granny pod’ in her daughter’s
After retiring, this cabinetmaker from Auckland, New Zealand, discovered his finest work yet – building dressers that look straight out of a children’s book! Woodworking is a challenging craft. It requires having loads of patience, knowledge, and plenty of practice. Although it’s a tough skill to master, there are individuals who, through decades of training,
A retired doctor passed away on Tuesday due to COVID-19 after working part-time at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital in Hertfordshire, England. Dr Alfa Saadu, a 68-year-old physician used to work at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow, Essex but decided to retire in 2017. Despite his age, Saadu couldn’t help but continue his passion
Rudy Quinones, owner of Renown Auto Restoration in San Antonio, Texas, should undoubtedly be awarded employer of the year after an act of kindness allowed one of his staff to retire early. Mechanic Alber Brigas has been working for Quinones for more than 10 years, and was utterly surprised, and very grateful, when Quinones paid
Do you remember your first day at work when you have so much optimism and motivation? Do you still feel that excitement that keeps you motivated to wake up each day to fulfill your purpose? There are probably bad days too, but you get over them real quick. But sometimes, it could be like a