My sister-in-law, Brenda Schulenberg has worked in the banking industry since graduating from high school, but in July, that is all coming to an end. Brenda is busy planning her retirement, and of course, trying to help her employer to find a suitable replacement for her job. That is proving to be a rather daunting task, since they really haven’t had anyone apply for her job. I can understand the bank’s dilemma, because Brenda’s job is not one of those 9 to 5 “Bankers Jobs” we all think of when we think of banking. Instead, Brenda has been known to work from 8am to 10pm at times. A major part of Brenda’s job is to process payroll, not just for the bank’s employees, but for a number of companies around town. These are large companies, with many 
employees, so it is time consuming. In addition to payroll, she also prepares all of their tax documents too. It just isn’t a job that can be done on “banker’s hours” and that was explained to her when she took the job. Of course, any replacements will be told the same, hence the problem with a replacement. They may need to make a number of changes at the bank.
Brenda is really looking forward to her retirement, as we all do. She has been contemplating that day for a couple of years now. She stayed because of her boss/friend. They made a good team, but now that the boss is retiring, Brenda is done too. We all get to that place eventually. And after we retire, we begin to wonder how we ever had time to work. Staying busy is important to a happy retirement. Just sitting around with nothing going on, is one reason why some people go back to work. In the past, Brenda has enjoyed travel, so I hope she will be able to do some of that again. 
Her job has kept her closer to home lately.
Brenda hasn’t really said what her plans are, but I know she will get it figured out. Nevertheless, I seriously doubt is there will be much bookkeeping in her future…at least not on a regular basis. Once a banker, always a banker, and I know that her own bank books will still be meticulously kept, but as for mass amounts of bookkeeping and such, those are going to be a thing of the past. Whatever Brenda’s plans for her retirement, I am very happy for her. She has worked more hours than most people, and she has earned this. Today is Brenda’s birthday. Happy birthday Brenda!! Have a great day!! We love you!!
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