Retirement

[Buscop]

So is retiring after doing 32 years of shift work, getting wet, getting cold, freezing my ass off, getting dirty, getting hurt, hurting others?,sweating like a pig, getting screamed at, getting spit on,being abused, being disrepected, dealing with EDP's, dealing with a-Hole managers, dealing with OH I'm always, right, I pay your salary, don't you have something better to do, go screw yourself, etc., etc., qualify as an off topic topic??

[monzamess]

Sounds like a cause for celebration! What's EDP?

[Buscop]

EDP...Emotionally Disturbed Person, some of think this refers to the bosses..

[zeke]

Yep thats an off topic item eh.

Congrats on your new found calling Russell!

[spencerforhire]

Congratulations Russell! I hope you get to spend some of those newfound 40+ hours a week working on your Monza. I "retired" 3 years ago after 25+ years of employment as a car audio installer, and decided to do a little freelace work to make a few extra bucks. Now I still don't have much time to work on my Vega, because "Spencerforhire Automotive & Marine" has grown into a full time thing. At least now I can't bitch about my a-hole boss making me work overtime!
Moral of my story- make sure you budget yourself some time to work on your project!

[MIKESMONZA]

As a towing technician,,I was respected,,,as a tow truck driver I was feared/respected some time's ,,, but cut off, run out of my lane, discouteous look's.,, finger waving and prank telephone callls going to my Towing dispatcher while exiting the freeway and while taking a customer and his un marked car to be repaired,,,,My boss sided with the complaint driver,,,on the phone,,,, at first But I had the last laugh and apology from my boss .As I had for a customer the former police cheif,,now the Sheriff of the county,,,,He filed charges,,,on my complaint maker seem's the guy also had some out standing warant's/ ticket's.,, So he got a little more than he bargained for.,,,,,As my customer was a career man, that also worked a tow truck in his past,,,While studing for a law inforcement criminal justice degree. My Hat's off to you Russ and the Sheriff of my former work area,,,,In Texas, were both retired.,,now Mike

[Buscop]

Well I went in, signed the papers and as of May 12th 2007 I no longer have to get up a 3:00 AM, stay up all night freezing my ass off, stand around for hours bored out of my mind, (even though woman watching isn't boring) scrape some poor slobs brains and guts off the tracks ( knock wood I've still got 10 days to go) and will have lots of time to myself, my wife and family and hobbies.........I hope.

The irony is that with the difference between my pension and pay I was in reality working for about $5 hour!

Look out WAL-MART......LOL

[BillB1210]

Russ,

You will enjoy it! I took an early retirement in August of 2002. I have enjoyed every minute of it, have lots of hobbies and things to do, which I think are key to a happy retirement.

Best of luck to you, stay safe for the next couple of weeks... then enjoy!

Regards,

Bill

[mldeolde]

BUT WHO IS GOING TO BE THE SQUIRRELS NEW DRINKING BUDDY. JESH WORKING WITH YOU EVEN DROVE THE LITTLE RODENT TO DRINK. DOES HE GET A PENSION TOO. don't get too bored . you could always get a part time job as a security guard if you do. just kidding . hope you have a great retirement . you probably really earned it..........................

[Buscop]

BUT WHO IS GOING TO BE THE SQUIRRELS NEW DRINKING BUDDY. JESH WORKING WITH YOU EVEN DROVE THE LITTLE RODENT TO DRINK. DOES HE GET A PENSION TOO. don't get too bored . you could always get a part time job as a security guard if you do. just kidding . hope you have a great retirement . you probably really earned it..........................

Oh I'm going to take a bit of time off then get a part time job doing something I like. I have a few options, A Local Harley Dealer is opening a new shop just 5 minutes from me...cool. Or I can work part time at a Speed shop just 10 minutes away. Get to work on my Monza there.

Speaking of time off..anybody here live in Las Vegas? Will be there May 28th for four days.

[fyrftr50]

Congrats Russ, I'm sure it is well deserved. Enjoy your second 'career'. Cheers!