Retiring

[Bob Mathis]

Will last Friday I was let go from work. I was a fall guy and I was one of the top paid guy's. So they called me in to HR and said they are letting me go. No warning at all. Been in aviation for 44 years.

So looking to see what to due and jobs around here paying that kind of money there just is none.

So I have made up my mind to retire. I turn 65 next month. I am retired from the Army and with SSN I will be fine. The good thing is I have a good friend that wants me to come work for him on his hotrods and he has two airplanes that need some work. Plus no time clock and no one standing over me.

[Marauderjack]

CONGRATULATIONS Bob!!

Same thing happened to me back in 1995......BEST thing that ever happened to me in my career and I ain't looked back!!

Now go have some FUN doin' what YOU wanna do!!

[martyo]

Congratulations but you should have exhausted your unemployment before retiring. It is the American way!!!

[cer0413]

Will last Friday I was let go from work. I was a fall guy and I was one of the top paid guy's. So they called me in to HR and said they are letting me go. No warning at all. Been in aviation for 44 years.

So looking to see what to due and jobs around here paying that kind of money there just is none.

So I have made up my mind to retire. I turn 65 next month. I am retired from the Army and with SSN I will be fine. The good thing is I have a good friend that wants me to come work for him on his hotrods and he has two airplanes that need some work. Plus no time clock and no one standing over me.

Congrats!!!!! I'm sure the family will love having you around more.

[TJCOX]

Congratulations! I retired in 2001 and I had just four hours to make up my mind. Our company took the first 400 and then it became 400 plus after all was said and done.
I took the "package" and ran.
Thanks for your Military Service!
Good Luck!

If you come to Indianapolis, I've got a 64 Fairlane that needs some work.

[Jeffonebuck]

Good Luck Bob, One Door closes and another one will Open


Every bad situation is a blues song waiting to happen.

[Jeronimojc]

The good thing is I have a good friend that wants me to come work for him on his hotrods and he has two airplanes that need some work. Plus no time clock and no one standing over me.

^ That sounds like a great plan. Have fun there and congrats!



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[fastblackmerc]

CONGRATULATIONS BOB!!!!

Know the feeling.... retired last January 2013 after 30 years with IBM... the best thing I've ever done! Consultant work is great! 50% more pay and 75% less work and the benefits are better!

[Spectragod]

Congratulations but you should have exhausted your unemployment before retiring. It is the American way!!!

Absolutely, I think under the current administration you can extend it to as long as your in continuing education, I say go for that 8 year plan.......

But really, sounds like you have a plan in order, and you get to "tinker" AND get paid...... I say good for you, you have worked long enough, now enjoy life a little.

[71cyclone]

Congrats ,33 years with METRO Transit (wmata) Washington DC ,member of Amalgimated transit local 689 .-I love Detroit Diesel , Cummins ,Allison -E drives, powertrain products, but I do not mis them , and in addition to making the. AM line and pre planning maintenance . Enjoy your favorite crafts and welcome to the wonderful world of retirement ...

[Bigdogjim]

Best of luck with plan!

With out a doubt after 44 years you will miss the early AM alarm.....NOT

Enjoy the good life.

[Mr. Man]

Sounds like an age related law suit to me. Settle for a couple hundred grand and go fishin'.

[martyo]

With your retirement pay from the military, coupled with your Social Security benefits, plus any money you squirreled away, you should be able to do survive well as a retired man rather than working your butt off!!!

[Bob Mathis]

Yes we will be fine just trying to get things worked out.

[martyo]

Yes we will be fine just trying to get things worked out.

If you feel that you were wrongfully discharged, it never hurts to speak to an attorney and most will meet with you for little or no consultation fee.

Also speak with your financial advisor.