I love the awareness of a 'social plan'. I've been blessed with trauma-bonded colleagues & we all look out for each other. I have a handful that I wouldn't part with for love nor money. I think their presence in my life made all the difference when the divorce happened, when my kids moved out of state, when life threw me a curve ball & I had no choice but to swing or get hit. They made all the difference when I retired and eased my transition flawlessly.