Will Hit the last Milestone ...tomorrow!
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CZ93X62
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Similar situation for me--and I was very glad to have that happen. The D.A.'s Office had no difficulty in sending subpoenas for the next 6 years after I retired--usually for homicide or child sex cases, and the County didn't have to pay me a ^%&$ing dime while I sat for days either in a witness room in the D.A.'s Office or in the courtroom's hallway. They also had no issue with insisting on my appearance during planned fishing or hunting trips, several of which I blew off "In order to do the right thing", and because I felt that I owed it to the surviving victims to see the things through.
But once I moved 150 miles away--to Ridgecrest--and the subpoenas kept coming--I put my foot down. I wanted to be paid for mileage both ways, and if the appearance was a multi-day sitch I wanted lodging and meals reimbursed. Lacking that, I would not appear. Bleep off. The tax write-offs were chump change, and I got tired of the 2-3 times a month mailings from the D.A. that had gone on for 3+ years (by this time, Summer 2008).
The Victim/Witness coordinator got brisk with me, over the phone. "If you fail to appear, we will get a warrant for your arrest!"
Me--"You'll be a daisy if ya do, Missy!" And I hung up on her.
That kind of B.S. is what retired cops put up with after retirement. And it happened several times until the subpoenas stopped coming after about 2012. I want no part of police work or of assisting ID Network in dredging up old cases to re-hash in an effort to sell feminine hygiene products or psychic call-in services on cable networks. YUCK! No mas!
I retired a little over nine years ago on my 64th birthday. Have been building each of our kids houses (they all live within 10 miles) and am about done with that. I know the part about your mind thinks that you are still 25 or 30 (or even 50) but your body struggles to keep up sometimes. Went woodcutting with my one son this spring using our snowmachines. I would go down in the afternoon and cut and pack out of the woods a load for both of us and he would come down after work and we would go back together with the load. The first few days I felt pretty old, but it got better as the two weeks went along. It was a lot of work, but fun. Hope I can keep doing it! I got to take my Smith model 58 with me and pop off a few plinkers every day. Shot of the wood is just about one third of the total.
Winelover
North Central Arkansas
Bingo...........I didn't lose any sleep over the retirement decision. I fell into it. I was eligible when I was 51 years old under UAW's thirty and out. Full pension with a SS supplement, until eligible for SS. Of course, paid health care for life of both of us. I had worked my way into a cushy (hourly) office position in planned maintenance. I was getting Pipefitters hourly pay and another fifty cents per hour as group leader. Cruising until Cindy was eligible with her company.
Months before the last recession, GM offered a buyout that was never offered before or ever again. Same bennies but also an exceptionally nice lump sum that could go directly into an IRA. (after that they only gave out car vouchers out that were worth $16K)
Cindy had less than two years to retirement.............so I jumped on it. I just turned 58 years old. One of the best decisions I made. I'll be 68 in July.................living the high life on the establishment's dime.
RBHarter
West Central AR
I left a job and people I liked a lot , once chasing a skirt ,3 x laid off , and the last time for keeps to care/assist my aging folks .
Things had changed since the last layoff and many of the people I had known in the first 10 years were gone by death or retirement and no longer in communication . That last day was the easiest one of all . The only thing I really miss is $4000/mo payrole . There's 2 guys that call just to say hey how's it going . Far cry from the 30-50 people every week I worked with and socialized with .
So now I find a new way to amuse myself work the jobs I like for people I like and if it doesn't work out I do something else . It's not much of a retirement but I'm still a pup .
Just for the record it only takes 1 finger in a glass of water not a 5 gallon bucket to see how much we mean to a corporate office .
Things had changed since the last layoff and many of the people I had known in the first 10 years were gone by death or retirement and no longer in communication . That last day was the easiest one of all . The only thing I really miss is $4000/mo payrole . There's 2 guys that call just to say hey how's it going . Far cry from the 30-50 people every week I worked with and socialized with .
So now I find a new way to amuse myself work the jobs I like for people I like and if it doesn't work out I do something else . It's not much of a retirement but I'm still a pup .
Just for the record it only takes 1 finger in a glass of water not a 5 gallon bucket to see how much we mean to a corporate office .
Several years after the Co mandatory age the boss called me into the office and started to say
'sorry we have to let you go". I asked what took so long.
'Need help packing your stuff?" Naw, just get my pen.
All the Boeing stuff got certified and the Metro stuff got cancelled due to flooding, chopper searchlight was ready, not much else to do. Looked around for a while but finally realized they weren't going to hire a white head anyway so don't look back.
She retired the right way last year so I got lots to do now.
Saw one of the guys from the shop at the range other day, he didn't talk much so I figgure still an sucky place to work. I started doing consulting for them under Ch11 & they finally hired direct.
'sorry we have to let you go". I asked what took so long.
'Need help packing your stuff?" Naw, just get my pen.
All the Boeing stuff got certified and the Metro stuff got cancelled due to flooding, chopper searchlight was ready, not much else to do. Looked around for a while but finally realized they weren't going to hire a white head anyway so don't look back.
She retired the right way last year so I got lots to do now.
Saw one of the guys from the shop at the range other day, he didn't talk much so I figgure still an sucky place to work. I started doing consulting for them under Ch11 & they finally hired direct.
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freebullet
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Happy birthday & congratulations, JW!
I've been in business 17 years, still almost 30yr behind you for age. Hired an apprentice early this year. Young buck had worked for me part time for several years. He was going to be working toward an ownership stake in my company. He didn't call or show up the first day.
Since, I've used part timers to help as needed. Today young adults are like toddlers. None want to work it seems. Some of these jobs I'm offering 30$ an hour, still can't get good motivated people. Apparently 300-5000$ in a day isn't enough for some if they have to work hard for it.
I too, really love my work, and mostly thoroughly enjoy my clients. Doing rewarding work can't last forever...just like us. Keep your besties or hang it up completely. Either way it's time to truly enjoy your remaining time, family, friends, & interests. Some work till they can't, nobody wished they'd worked one more day on their last. Best wishes!
I've been in business 17 years, still almost 30yr behind you for age. Hired an apprentice early this year. Young buck had worked for me part time for several years. He was going to be working toward an ownership stake in my company. He didn't call or show up the first day.
Since, I've used part timers to help as needed. Today young adults are like toddlers. None want to work it seems. Some of these jobs I'm offering 30$ an hour, still can't get good motivated people. Apparently 300-5000$ in a day isn't enough for some if they have to work hard for it.
I too, really love my work, and mostly thoroughly enjoy my clients. Doing rewarding work can't last forever...just like us. Keep your besties or hang it up completely. Either way it's time to truly enjoy your remaining time, family, friends, & interests. Some work till they can't, nobody wished they'd worked one more day on their last. Best wishes!
JWFilips
Well-Known Member
Thanks You all guys!
I spent my day smelting bullet alloy! All day!
Sure do feel old now....... even more tomorrow morning I'm sure.
A neighbor saw the smoke and came over to ask questions.......... I think he learned a lot! Spent one whole 90 lb pot ( start to finish) with me asking questions and shading the sun for me on the alloy in the pot! Don't think I ever smelted with bright sun shining....pretty hard on the eyes ( just like the old flash bulb days!)
I spent my day smelting bullet alloy! All day!
Sure do feel old now....... even more tomorrow morning I'm sure.
A neighbor saw the smoke and came over to ask questions.......... I think he learned a lot! Spent one whole 90 lb pot ( start to finish) with me asking questions and shading the sun for me on the alloy in the pot! Don't think I ever smelted with bright sun shining....pretty hard on the eyes ( just like the old flash bulb days!)
