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Old 11-27-2021, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Jim Owen View Post
Todd,
You will do the right thing—whatever you decide. When I was in a similar spot a few years back, a former colleague pointed out that we will always feel that we aren’t doing enough.

I considered retiring early and taking care of my mom, but I am glad now that I didn’t. I would have collapsed from the stress. And my job kept me balanced in that I had time with my colleagues and students. Being the stay-at-home caregiver is very isolating.
Yes - we just have to do what makes us look in the mirror and still like what we see. I'll figure out what that is within reason
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