Retired "Business" Cards - What would you put on yours? - Page 2

donheff · 06-03-2008, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by dex

Then, what are you?

But for all the irritated readers who hate Latin quotes that are not translated it is:

"I am not the man I was."

Good one for a non-business card.

Mysto · 06-03-2008, 11:46 AM

An old friend of mine had special cards made up when he retired -

Your name is:

Bob

You live at:

1234 Easy Street

Anywhere, Fl 12345

Your phone number is:

555-555-5555

dex · 06-03-2008, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mysto

An old friend of mine had special cards made up when he retired -

Your name is:

Bob

You live at:

1234 Easy Street

Anywhere, Fl 12345

Your phone number is:

555-555-5555

I don't get it.

Gotadimple · 06-03-2008, 12:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dex

I don't get it.

In case Bob gets lost, someone can help him find his home.

donheff · 06-03-2008, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dex

I don't get it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gotadimple

In case Bob gets lost, someone can help him find his home.

You missed Dex's implied smiley. Naturally, he forgot to insert it.

NotReady4Purple · 06-03-2008, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dex

I don't get it.

Is that you, Bob?

**Khan** · 06-03-2008, 09:10 PM

"Stand Up Philosopher"

kcowan · 06-06-2008, 09:45 AM

I agree about the memory tags. I put "Private Portfolio Manager". On the back I put our snowbird contact information but I think I will add some memory tags. At least having stuff on the back stops the card from being used as a notepad. Some friends use personal pictures such as their head snapshots. What do you think about that idea?

**Want2retire** · 06-06-2008, 10:49 AM

Having "retired business cards" would imply that I might meet more than a few people that I would want to have contact me at home after I retire. Given that Frank will already have my number programmed into his phone, and knows my e-mail, I'm not so sure that will be the case!

I must admit that I really do like aworkingrachel's suggestion of using the title "dilettante"...

Danny · 06-06-2008, 01:21 PM

At the moment I'm leaning towards something along the lines of :

Danny
Professor Emeritus of Recreation and Leisure Studies
Dillebarr University
Minnehaha Minnesota

free4now · 06-06-2008, 06:35 PM

I've used "dilettante" verbally a few times. It must be said with a certain gusto, or else the listener may feel sorry for you for not having found your true calling.

I knew a guy who left the corporate ratrace to be a stay at home father, and he had a great business card with title "Home Engineer" and a big list of all the things he does at home.

Nords · 06-09-2008, 06:25 PM

I think deciding what to put on the cards is avoiding another critical discussion point.

We're ER'd-- why the heck do we need cards in the first place? Are we returning to the halcyon days of the second millenium?

The people who have pestered me for my card have always wanted to give me one of their own. So I say "Give me another card and I'll write down my e-mail address for you."

The people who I really want to get to know better are the ones I spend a lot of time with, and eventually I write down their name/phone in our planning calendar/notebook. But that's only able to be done after I've paddled in...

Danny · 06-10-2008, 07:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nords

We're ER'd-- why the heck do we need cards in the first place?

.... So I say "Give me another card and I'll write down my e-mail address for you."

The people who I really want to get to know better are the ones I spend a lot of time with, and eventually I write down their name/phone in our planning calendar/notebook. But that's only able to be done after I've paddled in...

I hear ya....but it's the old different paddles for different folks....they can be handy, easier for both and fun....I bet they make waterproof ones.

rs0460a · 06-10-2008, 04:56 PM

I also used Vista Print and selected a card that signifies my wife's desire for travel. Of course, I take care of hauling all the "Stuff"

- Ron

poboy · 06-10-2008, 05:57 PM

Front of the card suggestion:

Danny · 06-10-2008, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by poboy

Front of the card suggestion:

I also used Vista Print and selected a card that signifies my wife's desire for travel. Of course, I take care of hauling all the "Stuff"

- Ron

those are great! I might end up with different sets for different receivers!

packrat44 · 06-10-2008, 06:25 PM

Now retired, I rather like "Semper Gumbi".

TromboneAl · 06-10-2008, 07:09 PM

Suggestion: Make your own cards either with Avery business card paper, or just use card stock and cut with a paper cutter:

You can make a few, and change your mind and use a new design later.

jambo101 · 06-11-2008, 04:56 AM

Have car will travel
Wire Jim
Montreal

albundyz · 06-11-2008, 02:52 PM

I'm leaning towards....

Professional Slacker

(contact me for new ways to waste time)

name...
phone...

06-03-2008, 11:46 AM	#22
Mysto Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 171	An old friend of mine had special cards made up when he retired - Your name is: Bob You live at: 1234 Easy Street Anywhere, Fl 12345 Your phone number is: 555-555-5555 __________________ I'm trying to find myself.* Have you seen me anywhere today? Last edited by Mysto; 06-03-2008 at 11:51 AM. Reason: formatting

06-03-2008, 09:10 PM	#27
Khan Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Greater Dayton area Posts: 3,174	"Stand Up Philosopher" __________________ "Candle wax and red wine can do interesting things to a keyboard."

06-06-2008, 09:45 AM	#28
kcowan Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pacific latitude 20/49 Posts: 1,545	I agree about the memory tags. I put "Private Portfolio Manager". On the back I put our snowbird contact information but I think I will add some memory tags. At least having stuff on the back stops the card from being used as a notepad. Some friends use personal pictures such as their head snapshots. What do you think about that idea? __________________ For the fun of it...Keith

06-06-2008, 10:49 AM	#29
Want2retire Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New Orleans Posts: 6,093	Having "retired business cards" would imply that I might meet more than a few people that I would want to have contact me at home after I retire. Given that Frank will already have my number programmed into his phone, and knows my e-mail, I'm not so sure that will be the case! I must admit that I really do like aworkingrachel's suggestion of using the title "dilettante"... __________________ Dreaming of retirement.... " - - my greatest skill has been to want but little - - " (Henry David Thoreau, in Walden)

06-06-2008, 01:21 PM	#30
Danny Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Minnehaha Posts: 1,999	At the moment I'm leaning towards something along the lines of : Danny Professor Emeritus of Recreation and Leisure Studies Dillebarr University Minnehaha Minnesota __________________ Danny's Waking Up To Another Beautiful Day Danny's American Diners Drive-ins Roadhouses Joints & Dives Waking Up With Nothing To Do...Trying My Very Best To Get It All Done Each and Everyday Golden Rule and Good Actions = Good Results

06-06-2008, 06:35 PM	#31
free4now Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,010	I've used "dilettante" verbally a few times. It must be said with a certain gusto, or else the listener may feel sorry for you for not having found your true calling. I knew a guy who left the corporate ratrace to be a stay at home father, and he had a great business card with title "Home Engineer" and a big list of all the things he does at home.

06-09-2008, 06:25 PM	#32
Nords Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oahu Posts: 15,744	I think deciding what to put on the cards is avoiding another critical discussion point. We're ER'd-- why the heck do we need cards in the first place? Are we returning to the halcyon days of the second millenium? The people who have pestered me for my card have always wanted to give me one of their own. So I say "Give me another card and I'll write down my e-mail address for you." The people who I really want to get to know better are the ones I spend a lot of time with, and eventually I write down their name/phone in our planning calendar/notebook. But that's only able to be done after I've paddled in... __________________ * * For more info see "About Me" in my profile.

06-10-2008, 05:57 PM	#35
poboy Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 361	Front of the card suggestion: __________________ Fat, drunk, and stupid is no way to go through life, son.

06-10-2008, 06:25 PM	#37
packrat44 Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 542	Now retired, I rather like "Semper Gumbi". __________________ Pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered. That's my story and I am sticking to it.

06-10-2008, 07:09 PM	#38
TromboneAl Thinks s/he gets paid by the post Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,168	Suggestion: Make your own cards either with Avery business card paper, or just use card stock and cut with a paper cutter: You can make a few, and change your mind and use a new design later. __________________ - Al -- Always serious, never joking. No, wait. Never serious... Always... I forget.

06-11-2008, 04:56 AM	#39
jambo101 Full time employment: Posting here. Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Montreal Posts: 572	Have car will travel Wire Jim Montreal __________________ "Second star to the right and straight on till morning"

06-11-2008, 02:52 PM	#40
albundyz Recycles dryer sheets Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 60	I'm leaning towards.... Professional Slacker (contact me for new ways to waste time) name... phone... __________________ * using an 8.5% withdrawal rate *