I mentioned before that I know my last manager for almost 25 years. We started working together in 2000, and soon after he started hosting a party at Del Mar Race Track every year with his wife. I was invited last year since the invites went out before my retirement. We will see if I am still invited this year now that I do not work for him anymore.
Usually the invite “package” is extravagant and over-the-top. Last year was no exception.
The invite came in a rolling carry-on luggage and was packed with items related to Amalfi Coast in Italy. I kept the limoncello bottle and the luggage and gave the remaining items to my plus one (coworker).
Here is what the racetrack looks like from our reserved room.
I have been to many of these parties courtesy of my boss. It is always a fun time, and I get to see some old ex-coworkers from different companies. However, last year I was on crutches, and it was difficult to get from the parking lot to the grandstand. On the way out, I found out Del Mar provided a golf cart for disabled guests, so I suffered for nothing.
Life with chronic diseases 