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  1. 01-29-2013, 9:37 PM #1
    Bobby McCarley
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    Retirement

    Well, today was my last day at work and as of Feb. 1st I will be offically retired after 38.7 years. My last day left a lot to be desired as it seemed everyone wanted everything done today, but it also reminded me of the the reason I was retiring. The hardest part though was saying good bye to my fellow co-workers and friends. There are a lot of unknowns in the road ahead but life is too short and precious to put off enjoying life. I plan on doing a lot more of my woodworking and making pens and just enjoying not having to do shift work any more.

    The one good thing after a rough last day at work is when I got home I had my stub from my first retirement check in the mail.

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  3. 01-29-2013, 9:40 PM #2
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    Congrat's, and enjoy life. You've earned it.
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    Congratulations!! You're gonna love it! Been retired for 2+ years now and have no regrets at all.

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  5. 01-29-2013, 9:55 PM #4
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    Congrats Bobby! Enjoy the time for yourself!

    In 2 days, I will have been retired 2 years. I miss the people I worked with daily but I don't miss the job!
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  6. 01-29-2013, 10:05 PM #5
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    Well done Bobby. I hope you find retirement just as hectic as I have.
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    Welcome to the club. I've been retired for not quite 2 years. I was asked to do some consulting work about 6 months after I retired, which I accepted. The consulting money was good, but it convinced me I had made the right decision retiring. Having to show up someplace every day and stay for 8-9 hours is not for me.
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  8. 01-29-2013, 10:26 PM #7
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    Congratulations! I retired last spring and am just beginning to really enjoy it after a few health problems are starting to improve. My wife retired about 3 years ago and she keeps me busy. Enjoy yourself.
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  9. 01-29-2013, 10:40 PM #8
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    Bobby,

    Welcome, although I am new at it and don't have a clue what to expect yet since I retired on January 9th, 2013.
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  10. 01-30-2013, 12:00 AM #9
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    I retired 1/1/2012 after 36 years on the job. What I can honestly say about retirement isthat it is a lot better than I thought it would be.
    Congratulations. Don’t be surprised at howbusy retirement can be.
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  11. 01-30-2013, 7:48 AM #10
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    Congratulations! I retired last September and the first couple of weeks seemed like vacation and as has been stated by others, you will be busier than ever! Enjoy
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    Good for you Bobby, I'm jealous.

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  13. 01-30-2013, 9:34 AM #12
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    Congratulations Bobby,

    Good luck on your retirement. Wish it was me. I'd retire today if I could and spend all my work time in the shop. I have about 10 years left to work.

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    It's a great feeling. The only thing I miss in my retirement is my days off.
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  15. 01-30-2013, 9:40 PM #14
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    Congratulations. I consulted the last 10 years working and then the work just stopped - no retirement date about 5 years ago. I tell people that I am retired (old enough for sure) since it sounds better than unemployed, but then I am not looking for work. Having a workshop has been a good way to get out of the house and stay busy, but then there are also some volunteer activities. Enjoy and stay busy.
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    Congrats Bobby! Enjoy life! Looking forward to seeing some of those pens!!
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