Retirement

dej(Jed) · Feb 18, 2015

Well I got my first SS deposit today. Yesterday the big boss told me how I was still a valued employee. I just thought to myself,
I guess since I only got $.50 raise in the last 4 years, I wasn't all that valued. Friday I turn in my notice. I am offering them 2 full weeks and part time for a while. I don't know why I am nervous about it, but I am?

Traditional Farmer · Feb 18, 2015

The way things have been if you're still working and have gotten any raise in the last few years you really must be a valued employee and double that if they still offer you health insurance.Cost to employee people has gone up considerably in the last few years so that was part of your total pay whether you saw the $$ or not.

KenL · Feb 18, 2015

I put in my two week notice in Nov. This is my second week off work. They asked if I would train my replacement which I did. Funny part was, they figured out that one replacement wasn't enough so, they asked me to train the second replacement. Took over two months of training and they still call almost every day with questions.

Billy Shafer · Feb 18, 2015

In a round about way. I was let go because I was old and no longer needed. Plus the systems I worked on. Were old and obsolete.Nine years later they are still calling me for advice.Funny how that works.

JML755 · Feb 18, 2015

(quoted from post at 09:17:13 02/18/15) I don't know why I am nervous about it, but I am?

Hey, good luck. I'm 2 years away and lining up things to do as I am nervous about becoming a couch potato.

hd6gtom · Feb 18, 2015

I got my 1st one last week but I intend to work another year or two. that extra cash will allow us to take a vacation etc.

Mike(NEOhio) · Feb 18, 2015

You're never as important to the company as you are on your day you retire. I retired last July and got only token raises recently an none at all last year. Nervous? Yeah, it's a big change, but trust me, you'll get used to it. Get out, enjoy yourself, you'll do fine.

Nancy Howell · Feb 18, 2015

You become a "valued employee" when the boss suspects you are leaving.

Change usually makes people nervous - moving from the known to something unknown. Stop fretting, you'll be fine.

You can expect a period of adjustment, then you will love it.

You will find more to do than you thought you had.

I was laid off several years ago and got a nice chunk of severance pay. Didn't work for 9 months and I was never sitting around. Wondered how I ever held a full time job and got the stuff done around the place.

Good luck, you will adjust and love it.

Keep us posted.

Nancy Howell · Feb 18, 2015

James got shoved out the door once. Phone was ringing before he made it home.

Blackhole49 · Feb 18, 2015

Retirement is all about having hobbies to keep you
active. If you have enough, you'll be happy and
never look back. If not, couch potato is a real
option. Throw in a couple of young grand-kids,
and you won't have time for all your hobbies.

2underage · Feb 18, 2015

I retired over 23 years ago and I have never looked back. I have been so busy that I wonder how I ever had time for a job. Don't worry, know you are your own boss and you can do the things that you like.
As far as limited income goes you will find it easy to make some extra money if you wish. There are many part time jobs that you can work at if you wish and maybe even set your own hours.

El Toro · Feb 18, 2015

I retired in 1989 after 38 years. In 1990 until 2000 I worked for several defense contractors. In 1999 I worked on a Swedish bridge test. I have a picture somewhere. That 38 years included two years in the Army during the Korean War. Hal

Billy NY · Feb 18, 2015

I never gave much credit to lines like that from any boss or someone above in the inner nucleus of the company. I heard it once, on the 22nd floor of a construction project, "you are an important part of the company, and will be this or that someday" One year later the division is closed LOL !

It might be different at first, but you'll likely make the transition without a problem.

My neighbor at the bottom of the lane here, just filed for social security, a dedicated worker all his life, the last 14 in a service truck working on loading dock and similar equipment, industrial, commercial buildings etc. Physically the job became too demanding he said, doctor wanted him to get a similar surgery on his legs as I did for one, had to wear compression stockings, was a tall thin guy, but a smoker, not sure how heavy. Great friend and neighbor. He decided last summer it was time to retire.

Just one problem, on Sunday, a few days ago, his wife found him deceased in his home at 64 years of age, I saw the ambulances below when clearing snow. I had no idea, was just talking with him the day before. Now he'll never get to collect a dime of retirement or social security. His truck still in the driveway covered in snow, entirely sad.

Wheatfarmer · Feb 18, 2015

As my wife told my boss. He is not retiring he is just changing bosses. I THOUGHT she was joking. LOL

L.Fure · Feb 18, 2015

I finally had to quit work and go on disability. It really sucks too. When you lose your health you lose a lot.

G.Fields · Feb 18, 2015

Dad was a nervous wreck when he got close to
retiring, but after 38 yrs, and a new wave of
management that didnt know the difference between
a spike, or crosstie he hung it up. He was worried
for nothing! He helps me farm, and in between
planting and harvest he keeps our excavator,
dozer, and backhoe hot. If its bad weather mom
keeps him busy in the house. Dad isnt happy if he
isnt working, and thats a good thing, because
friday he and I are going to the funeral of a
coworker that retired, went home sat on the couch
, and promptly died 3 months into his retirement.
I guess I said all that to say this. Do what you
want, but make sure you do SOMETHING! Enjoy your
retirement!

D beatty · Feb 18, 2015

I think the felling is normal and find something to keep yourself active and enjoy your retirement. I have been retired almost 5 years and those 5 years have gone by to fast but I'am enjoying it .

jimg.allentown · Feb 18, 2015

Well, I put in for my SS 2 years ago. Never been happier or busier. All during my working years, I missed out on an lot of things - like LIFE IN GENERAL!!! Always did some gardening, played with my hobbies, did some auto repair, light home repairs, etc. Now, I found that I can actually make a living doing hobby things that I used to turn away for lack of time.

Note that a "valued employee" is only "valued" until he/she asks for more money. Then you find out how "valued" you are.

Dan from WI · Feb 18, 2015

I jumped off the cliff last summer and have not missed work at all(24 1/2 yrs LEO). I was nervous about going initially and felt it was like standing at the edge of a cliff but since then life has been good. I have plenty to do, kids to visit, wood to cut, projects around the place to keep me busy. If you can do it financially then do it as soon as possible. I do not miss the work, I miss some of my co-workers and still bump into them on occasion.

John Deere D · Feb 18, 2015

All the best to you in your new adventures of life!

Dick L · Feb 18, 2015

Actual retirement is not in the thinking process for me. I have told people for years that at 80 I will start to think about early retirement. I get less and less done each year as it is so even though I spend my time at things some might judge me as semi retired looking at what I accomplish.

^D

Dick L · Feb 18, 2015

My thoughts also.

qwertyell · Feb 18, 2015

Jed,
Two days after you're outa there that same boss will say, "Jed? Jed who?" If you're like 99% of all retirees, you'll have your best years ahead of you. You'll miss all the good folks you worked with but not miss "the place". Best wishes in your retirement!

Traditional Farmer · Feb 18, 2015

If you don't miss the 'place' its a pretty good bet those that are left there are as glad to see you go
as you are to be gone.

Don S. · Feb 18, 2015

Regardless of how valuable the boss says you are, or how great you think you are, remember, your replacement is a phone call away.

JF in MI · Feb 18, 2015

I was told I was a valued employee and in fact I got
the lion's share of the raises over 15 years. When
the company changed hands my ultimate reward for the
hard work was that I was the first fired because 'I
made too much for my position'.

Two Dogs · Feb 18, 2015

Several former co-workers have asked me how long it took for me to get used to retirement. I tell them about a day and a half. TDF

W_B · Feb 18, 2015

A guy I worked with early in my career went down to the McDonalds that used to be in our lobby for coffee. He collapsed and died right there of a heart attack at age 64 and just a few months from retirement. Moral of the story? If you can go, go, and don't look back. When I get tired of the hour plus commute and no raises and disrespect for 35 years of experience I'll be gone with just two weeks notice instead of the month or more some people have given.

Billy Shafer · Feb 18, 2015

And I bet they wanted all the advice for free.Told my former company. All that obsolete information was going to cost you.

JCCWI · Feb 18, 2015

Retired a year ago. Just a part-time job feeding cows [TMR] for 250 cow dairy.
First , I took Feb. off for some medical stuff and vacation [10 day cruise]. Plan was to go back Mar. 1 but the more I thought about it...decided too quit punching the clock. 71 years old at the time and figured it was time.
Keep busy now cropping 120 acres of corn ,beans , oats and hay. Gets a little slow this time of year.

OldFarmTractor · Feb 18, 2015

Retired from teaching 4 years ago, then after a year went back to the school to drive a school bus. Been almost a year since I retired from that.

The world is such a great place. I'm busy most of the time, traveling, visiting friends, some of whom have already passed away.

Enjoy every day you are given.

Craig45 · Feb 18, 2015

It's normal to be nervous about any big change in your life. I
have been retired for seven years now and enjoy every
minute. Still can't seem to get all the things done that I
planned. Lots of hobbies and nine grand children keep me
busy.

charlie n · Feb 18, 2015

I ask people when you gonna retire.I get the answer I still feel good why should I quit.Or,If I quit what will I do.I've been out 4 years and I aint been bored yet.

Had a friend who was gonna work till 57.I was gonna be 53 that same year.We made a pact we would quit at the same time.Went on vacation on a Wednesday,Said see you Monday Mike. I saw him in his casket on Monday.

Went to my 35 year class reunion.Asked a good friend when you gonna retire.He says January 1st.That was in June.In July he rode a new Harley to Sturgis.He came home in a box.

Another man I worked with got his first pension check the day they buried him.

I worked 40 years.When it came time to quit I had no second thoughts .

If you can go,do so and enjoy.

Good luck .

Dick2 · Feb 18, 2015

Gibe them 2 weeks notice, but don't offer to work part time - make them come to you with an offer so you can negotiate a better deal for yourself.

NEKS · Feb 18, 2015

Retired 8 years ago after running my own business. Worked at restoring tractors for a few years. Was needing a little back pocket money so took a summer job. Next summer they ask me if wanted a part time job. Said I would try it. That was 4 years ago. Very seldom do they tell me to stay home. Job is easy and I have run a lot of different equipment that I never run before. I am 71 and in better shape then half the people that work there.

MF294-4 · Feb 18, 2015

Yea, valued employee. 40 plus years, only one that has stuck it
out and they eliminated my health insurance the first of the
year. Wife says I can't afford to retire. I'm now working for
external_link insurance and just over minimum wage. Could make
more on ss and a small retirement but couldn't afford the ins.
Boss in Florida,second home Tennessee,$20000 ball game
tickets. Retire retire retire and Don't look back.

JD Seller · Feb 18, 2015

I will tell you how it is when I retire. I am doing what I want when I want. I have been doing that for over ten years. I am also not retired either. I just switched what I am interested in doing. I can't see ever quiting work of some sort. I may slow down but not quit.

Rollie NE PA · Feb 18, 2015

Retire and enjoy yourself. I retired 9 years ago.
Things just seemed to fall in place to make it possible.
My father died from a rare form of cancer and my younger brother died at age 43 from a rare form of cancer, so I wasn't going to work any longer than I had to.
I am lucky in that my wife is eight years younger than me and has full healthcare coverage for both of us.

Mark - IN. · Feb 18, 2015

Good luck. I lock my retirement in at the end of this month. I have no intentions of retiring soon, just lock it in.

Best of luck to you.

Mark

Jim in N.M. · Feb 18, 2015

My story is a little different, I worked for a BIG company,Had a great job! after fifteen yrs I said to myself"If I have to be a Jack**s all my life I might as well be my own Jack**s. Gave the Co. a months notice. Bought a couple tractors and started working for my self! The Co. I worked for became one of my biggest accounts! On another note, My Uncle told me one day, "If you ask for a raise and get it,you've been under paid".....Jim in N.M.

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