Class of 2016

I might have talked about the Class of 2016 awhile back, when it seemed a long ways off. But then I started moving my goals around, as the economy played mind-games with me, the BS buckets at work started filling up (but getting emptied a bit here and there), and I've fallen prey to lifestyle creep and OMY syndrome.

I don't think 2016 will work for me, so I'm not ready to sign up yet. I had signed up for 2014 but then dropped off late in the year when things improved at work, so I'm shooting for more like 2020. But, who knows...a lot can happen between now and the end of 2016!
 
I will add myself and try to bring that average down a bit ...

1. Willers - 1/31/16
2. Rdub - 5/1/16 age - 46
3. tennisno1 - 3/1/16
4. LoneAspen - 6/1/16 age 49
5. YakGrl - 1/31/16 age 56
6. Vireo - 5/1/16. Age 60
7. Davis65 - 5/26/16 age 50
8. Longranger - 12/25/16, age 60
9. InTheSticks - 3/1/16 Age 57
10. Al in Ohio - 7/5/16. Age 55
11. Kickernick - 4/1/16, Age 49
 
At least I can tell DW I'm above average at something.


1. Willers - 1/31/16
2. Rdub - 5/1/16 age - 46
3. tennisno1 - 3/1/16
4. LoneAspen - 6/1/16 age 49
5. YakGrl - 1/31/16 age 56
6. Vireo - 5/1/16. Age 60
7. Davis65 - 5/26/16 age 50
8. Longranger - 12/25/16, age 60
9. InTheSticks - 3/1/16 Age 57
10. Al in Ohio - 7/5/16. Age 55
11. Kickernick - 4/1/16, Age 49
12. DanD76 - 3/1/16, Age 58
 
Me too... Lucky #13

1. Willers - 1/31/16
2. Rdub - 5/1/16 age - 46
3. tennisno1 - 3/1/16
4. LoneAspen - 6/1/16 age 49
5. YakGrl - 1/31/16 age 56
6. Vireo - 5/1/16. Age 60
7. Davis65 - 5/26/16 age 50
8. Longranger - 12/25/16, age 60
9. InTheSticks - 3/1/16 Age 57
10. Al in Ohio - 7/5/16. Age 55
11. Kickernick - 4/1/16, Age 49
12. DanD76 - 3/1/16, Age 58
13. Derslickmeister - 4/29/16 Age 53
 
Add me #14 with an estimated date to be corrected when it gets closer, may be sooner or (hopefully not) slightly later:

1. Willers - 1/31/16
2. Rdub - 5/1/16 age - 46
3. tennisno1 - 3/1/16
4. LoneAspen - 6/1/16 age 49
5. YakGrl - 1/31/16 age 56
6. Vireo - 5/1/16. Age 60
7. Davis65 - 5/26/16 age 50
8. Longranger - 12/25/16, age 60
9. InTheSticks - 3/1/16 Age 57
10. Al in Ohio - 7/5/16. Age 55
11. Kickernick - 4/1/16, Age 49
12. DanD76 - 3/1/16, Age 58
13. Derslickmeister - 4/29/16 Age 53
14. 38Chevy454 - 6/1/16, age 52
 
I'll sign up as #15.

1. Willers - 1/31/16
2. Rdub - 5/1/16 age - 46
3. tennisno1 - 3/1/16
4. LoneAspen - 6/1/16 age 49
5. YakGrl - 1/31/16 age 56
6. Vireo - 5/1/16. Age 60
7. Davis65 - 5/26/16 age 50
8. Longranger - 12/25/16, age 60
9. InTheSticks - 3/1/16 Age 57
10. Al in Ohio - 7/5/16. Age 55
11. Kickernick - 4/1/16, Age 49
12. DanD76 - 3/1/16, Age 58
13. Derslickmeister - 4/29/16 Age 53
14. 38Chevy454 - 6/1/16, age 52
15. scrinch - 5/1/16, age 57
 
Added my age in spot #3.....lagging the average..story of my life!

1. Willers - 1/31/16
2. Rdub - 5/1/16 age - 46
3. tennisno1 - 3/1/16 age- 55
4. LoneAspen - 6/1/16 age 49
5. YakGrl - 1/31/16 age 56
6. Vireo - 5/1/16. Age 60
7. Davis65 - 5/26/16 age 50
8. Longranger - 12/25/16, age 60
9. InTheSticks - 3/1/16 Age 57
10. Al in Ohio - 7/5/16. Age 55
11. Kickernick - 4/1/16, Age 49
12. DanD76 - 3/1/16, Age 58
13. Derslickmeister - 4/29/16 Age 53
14. 38Chevy454 - 6/1/16, age 52
15. scrinch - 5/1/16, age 57[/QUOTE]
 
May leave a bit sooner, but adding on:

1. Willers - 1/31/16
2. Rdub - 5/1/16 age - 46
3. tennisno1 - 3/1/16 age- 55
4. LoneAspen - 6/1/16 age 49
5. YakGrl - 1/31/16 age 56
6. Vireo - 5/1/16. Age 60
7. Davis65 - 5/26/16 age 50
8. Longranger - 12/25/16, age 60
9. InTheSticks - 3/1/16 Age 57
10. Al in Ohio - 7/5/16. Age 55
11. Kickernick - 4/1/16, Age 49
12. DanD76 - 3/1/16, Age 58
13. Derslickmeister - 4/29/16 Age 53
14. 38Chevy454 - 6/1/16, age 52
15. scrinch - 5/1/16, age 57[/QUOTE]
16. pacergal-12-1-16, age 60
 
DW and I will retire at the end of the 2016 ski season to begin our new lifestyle in retirement. On 4/1/2016, we will begin a 10 week motorhome trip to the east coast and back. In the meantime, we will be downsizing homes and fixing up (and learning to use) the 10 year old motorhome.

1. Willers - 1/31/16
2. Rdub - 5/1/16 age - 46
3. tennisno1 - 3/1/16
4. LoneAspen - 6/1/16 age 49
5. YakGrl - 1/31/16 age 56
6. Vireo - 5/1/16. Age 60
7. Davis65 - 5/26/16 age 50
8. Longranger - 12/25/16, age 60
9. InTheSticks - 3/1/16 Age 57
10. Al in Ohio - 7/5/16. Age 55
11. Kickernick - 4/1/16, Age 49
12. DanD76 - 3/1/16, Age 58
13. Derslickmeister - 4/29/16 Age 53
14. 38Chevy454 - 6/1/16, age 52
15. scrinch - 5/1/16, age 57
16. UtahSkier - 4/1/16, age 54/55
 
1. Willers - 1/31/16
2. Rdub - 5/1/16 age - 46
3. tennisno1 - 3/1/16
4. LoneAspen - 6/1/16 age 49
5. YakGrl - 1/31/16 age 56
6. Vireo - 5/1/16. Age 60
7. Davis65 - 5/26/16 age 50
8. Longranger - 12/25/16, age 60
9. InTheSticks - 3/1/16 Age 57
10. Al in Ohio - 7/5/16. Age 55
11. Kickernick - 4/1/16, Age 49
12. DanD76 - 3/1/16, Age 58
13. Derslickmeister - 4/29/16 Age 53
14. 38Chevy454 - 6/1/16, age 52
15. scrinch - 5/1/16, age 57
16. UtahSkier - 4/1/16, age 54/55
17. jelly bean counter - 12/1/16, age 62
18. Sasset -03/01/16, age 55
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Mini milestone ---last annual 'development' program completed. No more lame group exercises or mandatory fun.


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Mini milestone for me...working on my last department budget and doing the last round of mid-year performance reviews!!! I won't miss either of these next year!
 
June 30, 2016. - 60


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I love getting through those annual events, thinking "this is the last time!" Also, new boss is turning out to be difficult, but I don't care - I'll never need her as a reference! Also thinking of leaving a month earlier, but won't change the date just yet. Cheers, Class of '16!
 
Adding mine to the list, but I may graduate early...

1. Willers - 1/31/16
2. Rdub - 5/1/16 age - 46
3. tennisno1 - 3/1/16
4. LoneAspen - 6/1/16 age 49
5. YakGrl - 1/31/16 age 56
6. Vireo - 5/1/16. Age 60
7. Davis65 - 5/26/16 age 50
8. Longranger - 12/25/16, age 60
9. InTheSticks - 3/1/16 Age 57
10. Al in Ohio - 7/5/16. Age 55
11. Kickernick - 4/1/16, Age 49
12. DanD76 - 3/1/16, Age 58
13. Derslickmeister - 4/29/16 Age 53
14. 38Chevy454 - 6/1/16, age 52
15. scrinch - 5/1/16, age 57
16. UtahSkier - 4/1/16, age 54/55
17. jelly bean counter - 12/1/16, age 62
18. Sasset -03/01/16, age 55
19. Senator - 07/05/2016 Age 56
 
I was held back a year; scheduled to be in the class of 2015, but now targeting June of 2016 for retirement. My wife said that i was not bitter or angry enough to leave work! I said "that is the idea- quit before you hate it".
On the list for 2016.

1. Willers - 1/31/16
2. Rdub - 5/1/16 age - 46
3. tennisno1 - 3/1/16
4. LoneAspen - 6/1/16 age 49
5. YakGrl - 1/31/16 age 56
6. Vireo - 5/1/16. Age 60
7. Davis65 - 5/26/16 age 50
8. Longranger - 12/25/16, age 60
9. InTheSticks - 3/1/16 Age 57
10. Al in Ohio - 7/5/16. Age 55
11. Kickernick - 4/1/16, Age 49
12. DanD76 - 3/1/16, Age 58
13. Derslickmeister - 4/29/16 Age 53
14. 38Chevy454 - 6/1/16, age 52
15. scrinch - 5/1/16, age 57
16. UtahSkier - 4/1/16, age 54/55
17. jelly bean counter - 12/1/16, age 62
18. Sasset -03/01/16, age 55
19. Senator - 07/05/2016 Age 56
20. erkevin- 6/30/16 age 52
 
OMY, moving from Dec 2015 to Dec 2016

1. Willers - 1/31/16
2. Rdub - 5/1/16 age - 46
3. tennisno1 - 3/1/16
4. LoneAspen - 6/1/16 age 49
5. YakGrl - 1/31/16 age 56
6. Vireo - 5/1/16. Age 60
7. Davis65 - 5/26/16 age 50
8. Longranger - 12/25/16, age 60
9. InTheSticks - 3/1/16 Age 57
10. Al in Ohio - 7/5/16. Age 55
11. Kickernick - 4/1/16, Age 49
12. DanD76 - 3/1/16, Age 58
13. Derslickmeister - 4/29/16 Age 53
14. 38Chevy454 - 6/1/16, age 52
15. scrinch - 5/1/16, age 57
16. UtahSkier - 4/1/16, age 54/55
17. jelly bean counter - 12/1/16, age 62
18. Sasset -03/01/16, age 55
19. Senator - 07/05/2016 Age 56
20. erkevin- 6/30/16 age 52
21. neihn - 12/31/16 age 55
 
My Big Accomplishment This Week

Although I have not put my papers in yet (contract does not end until June 30, so no rush) for retirement, I have set my retirement date (June 4). I am owed quite a bit of time off, personal and sick. I should have my contract days fulfilled by June 4.
What I did this week was book two weeks in Puerto Vallarta beginning June 10. This allows a few days of wiggle room in case I have to pave the way for the new admin (assist with hiring, budget, scheduling).
So my plan is: walk out on June 4th, celebrate my wife's birthday on June 5th, celebrate our anniversary on June 6th, pack and head to Mexico. This time without a w&%k email account, a w%#k cellphone and no dilemmas hanging over my head (like every other vacation in the past 10 years).

However, June is a long way off...................................:angel:
 
10 more months for me. I had a manager from New York ( Corp office, but I usually don't have to deal with them) call on one project I hoped would be wrapped up that I had minor involvement in. $hit had hit the fan on an issue he could have prevented months ago had he more competence. My BS bucket flooded and I was tempted to just call it a game, but common sense prevailed. Time is ticking by at normal speed since I'm staying busy and have both weekly and quarterly personal goals established and am on track. That helps a lot. Putting up with BS from others that could be avoided (especially unexpectedly) is now harder than ever.


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