A Door Closed Yesterday... Another Opened

   / A Door Closed Yesterday... Another Opened
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Evenin Guys,
Wow !!! My beautiful wife Kathleen wants some acknowledgement here, so as we sit here tonight in front of our computer we are in awe of how much all these replies really mean to us !!! The support is simply incredible ! I cant thank all of you enough as to how much your thoughts and support mean to me ! Kathleen says that this type of positive enforcement is just what I need ! Of course I did clean the house today and she has alot of Christmas wrapping in my immediate future ! ;)

So with that I would like to wish everyone a great Thanksgiving holiday, and enjoy what you have !!!

Amen !
 
   / A Door Closed Yesterday... Another Opened #22  
Scotty, Just caught your thread here, First let me say , I am sorry too hear this, But I do admire your attitude,(and most everything else about you)... It is a darn shame that it is always about the business... You get to a place in life where you are starting to think about retirement on "your terms" and the next thing you know BLAH...:eek: :mad: It's a National epidemic...:(

You definately are over qualified for most any position you choose, so choose carefully and you will end up better off as stated earlier....make it your decision...

Now have sit down & a toast to the future..."CHEERS" & Happy Thanksgiving
 
   / A Door Closed Yesterday... Another Opened #23  
Scotty,


You seem be on the right tract!!! You will do fine. As one who has been in business on his own for most of his life, I have learned, as long as you are willing to work it always seems to work out.


Right now I am technically disabled, but it won't last too long!!! And neither will your temporary set back . Hang in there and you will be fine!


Gary
 
   / A Door Closed Yesterday... Another Opened #24  
scott I don't know about your area never been there . looks like you may get alot of snow. You are never too old to learn.If intrested & like to fix or as some say repair things. try a tech. school in your area & check out some of their HVAC classes . people seem to always need heat & cool. Whatever you decide I'am sure it will work out just fine for you
 
   / A Door Closed Yesterday... Another Opened #25  
Scotty, I too am sorry to hear this news. You have Kathleen and the boys behind you-supporting you-that's more than half the battle won already. All things seem to happen for a reason and I truly hope you find (whatever it is) something that is totally enjoyable for you to finish out your working life. I have been in manufacturing since 1977 in the maintenance field and have always enjoyed a comfortable life. You and I are about the same age, I am sick of punching a clock at the time someone else wants me to punch it. I am searching for some kind of business that will take me to my retirement age. I have some ideas that I think will get me there. I am sure that you will find something in the near future, good luck!! You have a paid period to make your choice, use it wisely.
 
   / A Door Closed Yesterday... Another Opened #26  
Sorry to hear about your job going away.
Hope you find something that will make your time until full retirement very fulfilling.
Hey you could go down to TX and help Eddie. His pay is not good. But the work is. ;)
 
   / A Door Closed Yesterday... Another Opened #27  
Morning Scotty. The sun rose again so be of good cheer. :D

Don't get too anxious to rush into things. Take a few days to calm down and stabilize. :D :D :D

Then take stock of your financial situation and what, if any supplemental income you may need. Think about lifestyle changes and how they could effect the income required.:D :D

Also think about the preferable jobs to make up difference in income required.:D

Then let all this information stew around while you get additional information on prospects etc.:D After about a month you should be able to start making some decisions based on facts you have determined.:D

Take care and best wishes as everyone knows you will figure out all the details and be a survivor.:D :D

I retired at your age with a pension at the poverty level. Haven't worked since and haven't missed any meals. Course many of the things that were common practice have had to go by the wayside but are not really missed all that much.
 
   / A Door Closed Yesterday... Another Opened #28  
Hi Scotty,
Sorry to hear of the recent events.
With the git-r-done attitude and willingness to work, you'll be far ahead of many in your future endeavours.
You'll make it work out!
Wish you a happy Thanksgiving!
Torin
 
   / A Door Closed Yesterday... Another Opened #29  
Happy Thanksgiving!

I feel for you! I had the same thing happen to me after 18 yrs with Johnson Controls. It is totally normal to be worried for awhile. Health care cost stink! I have a wife, 6 kids and a mortgage. A few less vacations, dinners out, movies but I love being self employed. The best part is hanging out with the family. I kind of fell into landscaping and lawn care business and I do not plan to look back. There are great oppertunities for the small business man today. Our cost are low (home based business) and we do not have to answer to share holders (the #1 reason for corpoarte restucturing). I have decided to go union as the health care is very good and competative price and you can work residential or commercial. Just a thought. Enjoy your future. You will be happier and wonder why you did not do it sooner.

Mark
 
   / A Door Closed Yesterday... Another Opened #30  
All I got from your thread was another door opening.

You seem to have done pretty good so far in life. I don't see why it cannot continue, on your terms.

Best of luck.
-Mike Z.

Happy Thanksgiving to all.
 

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