T-Mo-(Moderator) 4,496 #1 Posted June 1, 2023 Yesterday was my last day of work at the company I have been working at for 38 years, 2 months, and 27 days. Throw in the 7 years I did in the Army, I have been receiving a paycheck for over 45 years. Hopefully I'll have more time to spend doing the things I like to do. 25 13 2 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 17,000 #2 Posted June 1, 2023 Congratulations !!!!!!!! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ohiofarmer 3,276 #3 Posted June 1, 2023 First, make a plan to do what you want. Nap. Then list the stuff others think you should be doing. Ignore. Or maybe snore. Cruise this forum on the for sale ads. Drool. Cruise m**k*tplace, but do not admit it here. Go down to a big box store and examine the lawn tractors with plastic transmissions. Laugh. Well, i can"t plan your whole life for you because its time for my after breakfast nap.... Oh, and keep being awesome here at Redsquare. 3 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PWL216 889 #4 Posted June 1, 2023 Congratulations!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CCW 1,295 #5 Posted June 1, 2023 It's the best job I've ever had 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,594 #6 Posted June 1, 2023 Congratulations !! Kick back & enjoy. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,327 #7 Posted June 1, 2023 54 minutes ago, ohiofarmer said: Go down to a big box store and examine the lawn tractors with plastic transmissions. Laugh. Ain't that the truth!! And in the fall look at their selection of "snowblowers" - HA - pressed tin and not a single grease fitting to be found! Seriously - plan your time and stay busy. Corporate gave 272 of us the quick toss in 2019 - 8 months shy of when I wanted to retire.... They said we cost too much in the Boston area. Bill 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,592 #8 Posted June 1, 2023 (edited) Congratulations!!! Edited June 1, 2023 by SylvanLakeWH 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 55,276 #9 Posted June 1, 2023 I have had many vocational opportunities present themselves over the years. Some I jumped at didn't meet expectations and none has been as satisfying as the vocation I chose to follow seventeen years ago; retirement. I recommend it highly and welcome you to the crew! 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPWH 6,034 #10 Posted June 1, 2023 Congratulations! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,631 #11 Posted June 1, 2023 @T-Mo been at it quite a while , you will find your own comfort spot . was regularly so busy it was like a job , wothout a boss or angry people . make sure your home set up is comfortable , and issue free , always time to do what you want , make sure wife gets whatever she wants . its gets interesting , letting go of the sled you have been dragging , enjoy it , pete 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #12 Posted June 1, 2023 Congrats T ! Little over a year for me now and nothing like it! Every day is Saturday. Often thought about a part time retirement job on a hardware store just to keep me out of the tavern. Then they want me to work on that weekend of the tractor show and I come to my senses. Best advice for younguns is plan for it now and retire as early as possible. 5 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,375 #13 Posted June 1, 2023 Congratulations, it might take a little time to get used to, but you will find your groove. It's nice being able to do what you want, when you want to do it. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClassicTractorProfessor 5,314 #14 Posted June 1, 2023 Congratulations 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TJ5208 1,824 #15 Posted June 1, 2023 Congratulations 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,905 #16 Posted June 1, 2023 Congrats on your accomplishments, and thank you for your service! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,823 #17 Posted June 1, 2023 1 hour ago, rjg854 said: It's nice being able to do what you want, when you want to do it. Got that right Randy. Now that Cindy is retired every morning at ☕️ we ask each other "what's on the agenda for today"? Replies are always whatever we want! 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 9,756 #18 Posted June 1, 2023 Congratulations! Being retired I’m so busy I don’t know how I ever had to work. Of course the difference is you usually can choose what you do each day. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tractorhead 9,064 #19 Posted June 1, 2023 Congrats. You be now in the lucky situation, not must get up early every day, you now can get up everyday early. That’s definitely a huge difference. up on you own choice. Enjoy all the things they make you happy Enjoy your retirement. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,307 #20 Posted June 1, 2023 1 hour ago, oliver2-44 said: Congratulations! Being retired I’m so busy I don’t know how I ever had to work. Of course the difference is you usually can choose what you do each day. That’s me. I get farther behind every day. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RJ Hamner 1,007 #21 Posted June 1, 2023 "Retirement is the ILLUSION of Leisure" -UNK 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,232 #22 Posted June 1, 2023 Congratulations on your promotion! One of my brothers commented a couple months after he retired that it was like having Saturday six days a week instead of one! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,318 #23 Posted June 1, 2023 That’s great news!! You’ll be able to surf Red Square all day now 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldlineman 1,481 #24 Posted June 1, 2023 41 years at my trade. Journeyman Lineman, retired almost 10 years now, wow where has the time gone, but has been a very enjoyable 10 years, although I did enjoy my profession very much for those working years. Bob 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebo-(Moderator) 8,330 #25 Posted June 1, 2023 What an exciting time! I look forward to that day. Still a few years away for me. Enjoy!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
