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02-23-2008, 02:32 PM
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Gone but not forgotten
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Today is a special day
Today is the day I would have had 30 years in at work.  This was my original planned retirement date.
Instead, I took an early out offer effective as of 31 Dec 2004. 
(That's 1149 days.)
I'm glad I did. 
Given my mental/physical health at the time of retirement, I'm not sure I would have lasted that long; at best I would have been on numerous medications. 
It was worth every penny of decrease in pension.
I highly recommend it. 
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02-23-2008, 02:39 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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But didn't you miss out on the gold watch or the crystal vase or the other good bye trinket? Are you sure you made the right decision? 
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02-23-2008, 02:43 PM
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Gone but not forgotten
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Want to buy a kidney? 
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02-23-2008, 03:09 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Dec 2006
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Congrats to you Khan, I'm glad you don't have any regrets. Money isn't everything. 
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02-23-2008, 05:29 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Pasadena CA
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My retirement party was literally yesterday, it went very well. For a long time I planned to retire with 35 years which would be this July. But I took the buyout, I technically have 4 days to work next week but its over folks. Still I find it interesting that I want to say I had 35 years in when I actually have a few months less. 35 sounds bigger, more compelling than 34.something, sort of like 99 cents sounds better than $1.
And if I stayed I would get a few more bucks for work pay and more retirement benefits but mostly I would get his really exclusive 35 year pin 
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02-23-2008, 05:43 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Congrats on your new avatar!
Six years out for me. Havent missed it a bit.
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02-23-2008, 09:20 PM
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Yay for the return of the "Wrath of Khan" Khan! Definitely worth it, you never get the days back. Each is so precious.
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02-24-2008, 05:49 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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02-24-2008, 07:29 AM
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Congratulations, Khan, you saved your life!
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Originally Posted by yakers
Still I find it interesting that I want to say I had 35 years in when I actually have a few months less. 35 sounds bigger, more compelling than 34.something, sort of like 99 cents sounds better than $1.
And if I stayed I would get a few more bucks for work pay and more retirement benefits but mostly I would get his really exclusive 35 year pin |
I stayed five days longer than 20 and I don't need them, so you can have my five days to add to your total.
Anyone else want to help get Yakers over 35?
You could always have an image of that 35-year pin engraved onto your tombstone...
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02-24-2008, 09:30 AM
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Gone but not forgotten
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nords
Congratulations, Khan, you saved your life!
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Indeed.
Especially since strokes run in the family.
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02-24-2008, 01:24 PM
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Full time employment: Posting here.
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Emotional and physical health will beat any old gold watch! Good for you!
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02-25-2008, 03:29 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Khan
Today is the day I would have had 30 years in at work. This was my original planned retirement date.
Instead, I took an early out offer effective as of 31 Dec 2004.
(That's 1149 days.)
I'm glad I did.
Given my mental/physical health at the time of retirement, I'm not sure I would have lasted that long; at best I would have been on numerous medications.
It was worth every penny of decrease in pension.
I highly recommend it. |
All the best - this definitely calls for streamers and balloons. but i can't figure out how to paste a picture of them into this message. still learning how to run this machine...LOL
Just knowing you escaped on your own terms, health and sanity intact, will bring a level of joy that cannot be equalled.
Cheers!
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