Dear Abby: I’m leaving, and I don’t want to hear their phony farewells

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Dear Abby: I’m leaving, and I don’t want to hear their phony farewells
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Plus: My daughter has bought into her in-laws’ idea of what a party should be.

I will be retiring soon. The tradition is to have a retirement dinner complete with speeches. Any speeches from them would be phony. As for me, a speech about the positives of being with the firm would be very, very short.DEAR SHAREHOLDER:

I was brought up in a family in which parties and celebrations were held at home. We opened our house to friends and relatives, everyone brought food and we celebrated the occasion. The problem is, I am being asked to contribute half the cost of her upcoming baby shower. For the venue, bartender, fees, linens, table decorations, etc., my share comes to more than $900. Abby, I’m not in a position to do this, nor do I want to. My daughter is angry with me because I refused, although I did promise to buy anything she doesn’t receive at the shower.

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