First day of the rest of my life

[ultrarunner]

Were these gratuitous helpings off the clock?

The reason I ask is several of my friends that were plant superintendents physically moved to make a clear break... often it was the wives that insisted.

My brother's Father In Law was operations manager for two refineries and then switched to running the larger pulp mill with a utility power plant, shipping terminal, etc... he retired but the company wanted him back... negotiated a super deal... and really enjoyed it for several more years... did a lot of traveling with the wife... really nice trips seeing the world...

When the company was sold the new folks said we will Need you to be here and to travel here, etc... he said he was retired... and had to repeat it several times... they got the message.

One thing to know the players and to "Consult"... another to be in the thick of things at age 70... had places to go and things to do that didn't involve the plant... just glad I got the full tour back when I had the chance...

 

[Doofy]

Mine were free consultations. Okay at first, then the wife put her foot down. Made a totally clean break and have never looked back.

 

[ultrarunner]

Yep... plus it can be good to have a good cop bad cop (Wife)

Part of what I see is you are often never fully appreciated until you're no longer there... seen it happen... those that make the decisions simply don't realize or comprehend of just how much some contribute or the synergy of a good team.

We had some downsizing and several key people were let go and others didn't want to wait around... honest truth it has taken almost 2 people to do the work of one that left us... and she is quite happy where she is now and that doesn't count what it takes to get someone up to speed.

 

[ovrszd]

My philosophy has always been, teach your subordinates your job and never think you can't be replaced.

 

[oosik]

I quit working - "retired-???" at the age of 40 in 1982. Actually, that's when I started doing things that I WANTED TO DO. Fortunately, I was not in a position where I had to wait for Soc Sec to kick in. I've never been wealthy - but I've never had to eat dirt either.

You would actually be surprised how little it takes to live on when your major debts are all paid.

All this careful planning, scheming and scrimping - so we could retire early - is the direct result of my wife's actions. I learned long ago to follow her lead on finances.

Cat Fever - have a plan, follow it - be safe & healthful - over all else - - enjoy your retirement.

 

[Oaktree]

Were these gratuitous helpings off the clock?
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When the company was sold the new folks said we will Need you to be here and to travel here, etc... he said he was retired... and had to repeat it several times... they got the message.

One thing to know the players and to "Consult"... another to be in the thick of things at age 70....

Mine were free consultations. Okay at first, then the wife put her foot down. Made a totally clean break and have never looked back.

Not always easy to know where to draw the line. I've been on both sides of this, taking over from someone who never documented anything and getting calls from the guy who was hired to replace me after I'd already left. The line of work I was in (still am peripherally) was small enough that you didn't want to burn bridges but there comes a time when they have to stand on their own. It's nice to be able to turn down projects that you know will turn into a can of worms.

Certainly expecting a retiree to travel goes well beyond reasonable IMHO. These are times you appreciate caller ID!

 

[cat fever]

I quit working - "retired-???" at the age of 40 in 1982. Actually, that's when I started doing things that I WANTED TO DO. Fortunately, I was not in a position where I had to wait for Soc Sec to kick in. I've never been wealthy - but I've never had to eat dirt either.

You would actually be surprised how little it takes to live on when your major debts are all paid.

All this careful planning, scheming and scrimping - so we could retire early - is the direct result of my wife's actions. I learned long ago to follow her lead on finances.

Cat Fever - have a plan, follow it - be safe & healthful - over all else - - enjoy your retirement.

Thanks oosik,

I have been very good at saving my whole life. My retirement income will be the same as my working income. (The take home part) In fact it'll be like a raise because we saved a lot of our bring home pay. We'll still save for vehicles and toys so we can pay cash for them, but I plan on living a little now. I don't mind leaving my boys some money when I die, but I'm not going to scrimp so that happens.:laughing:

 

[cat fever]

My philosophy has always been, teach your subordinates your job and never think you can't be replaced.

Richard I agree,

I have always been an open book when it came to knowledge and how to operate the control board. The problem is, until you experience the problems its hard to remember everything you've been taught. After you get burned (figuratively) a few times you remember. At least the good one's do.:laughing:

 

[ovrszd]

Richard I agree,

I have always been an open book when it came to knowledge and how to operate the control board. The problem is, until you experience the problems its hard to remember everything you've been taught. After you get burned (figuratively) a few times you remember. At least the good one's do.:laughing:

Yep. Since this is your thread we hopefully won't get in trouble for wandering..... Our Missouri Vehicle License offices are contract. The lady running the one in my County retired this Winter. The State only allowed a two week overlap for training. There's no way the things she will need help with showed themselves in that two weeks.

 

[cat fever]

Yep. Since this is your thread we hopefully won't get in trouble for wandering..... Our Missouri Vehicle License offices are contract. The lady running the one in my County retired this Winter. The State only allowed a two week overlap for training. There's no way the things she will need help with showed themselves in that two weeks.

We ran into that issue all the time. Training on the board was 8 weeks. But having major problems like steam failure, power failure, screens going black, SRU tripping things like that may not happen for a year or two. But you are trained and better know what to do.