Last days are SO long...

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My youngest heads to college this year. Once her college (and her older sister’s) college is paid for I’m done. I’ll still have to work, but I’m done with IT. I want a job with as little responsibility as possible.
 
Denverdave said:
It is, but I always to to end on a good note, even if I am gritting my teeth constantly.
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yes...to @jelloman....I have somewhat aof a kindred feeling to you since we're both in the automotive industry ...me as a tech and you as a parts counterman. I'm sure every industry has it's quirks but ours is ripe with frustration.
Anyway I've wanted top walk out so many times over the years and just say fuck it...glad I never did. I don't know if you're close enough to retirement to go early 9and financially in the position) and you're currently having a bad few weeks and thinking about just telling them TTJASI (take this job and shove it) or you are just ready to retire but as Denver said "don't burn your bridges. If there's even a slight chance you may need to fall back on your career ( and it sounds like you've had a long career as a parts man) I'd say give them the proper notice. If however you know you won't need to ever fall back on it then just walkout now and give them the fing ....maybe a finger and a shout of fuck off asshole
 
3 more years, for me. Only 9 months until I could leave and start collecting pension right away, albiet with a hit of -6% / year under the age of 62. (59, so -18%). And no SS until 62, so 3 more years.
 
So many so called experts say don't stop working and point out authors, artists, actors, educators/scientists and musicians who are still hale in their later years. It's all fine work in/at something you love but for the bulk of us that isn't the case. I hated working for other people, being told what to do because someone's bosses boss said to, not because it actually made sense to do and couldn't wait to get out. I've been so much happier since I stopped working and probably healthier too. Of course as always YMMV
 
Enjoy having a choice. I'm still trying to get any semi-related to my experience and skills job after getting laid off 7 years ago, and it's been a fucking nightmare. The guilt of watching Mrs. T head off to work every morning hasn't worn off. Outside of taking care of her and the rescue pets, I have zero purpose in life and no income.

Sorry for venting.
 
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DdBob said:
yes...to @jelloman....I have somewhat aof a kindred feeling to you since we're both in the automotive industry ...me as a tech and you as a parts counterman. I'm sure every industry has it's quirks but ours is ripe with frustration.
Anyway I've wanted top walk out so many times over the years and just say fuck it...glad I never did. I don't know if you're close enough to retirement to go early 9and financially in the position) and you're currently having a bad few weeks and thinking about just telling them TTJASI (take this job and shove it) or you are just ready to retire but as Denver said "don't burn your bridges. If there's even a slight chance you may need to fall back on your career ( and it sounds like you've had a long career as a parts man) I'd say give them the proper notice. If however you know you won't need to ever fall back on it then just walkout now and give them the fing ....maybe a finger and a shout of fuck off asshole
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Appreciate it Bob...but it's all good, I handed in my 2 weeks and today was the last day...
 
Jbird said:
3 more years, for me. Only 9 months until I could leave and start collecting pension right away, albiet with a hit of -6% / year under the age of 62. (59, so -18%). And no SS until 62, so 3 more years.
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Ditto - less pension!!!
 
I've got a semi thought out gtfo of teaching plan if I get to my 50s and can't / don't want to do it any more.
 
Tig said:
Enjoy having a choice. I'm still trying to get any semi-related to my experience and skills job after getting laid off 7 years ago, and it's been a fucking nightmare. The guilt of watching Mrs. T head off to work every morning hasn't worn off. Outside of taking care of her and the rescue pets, I have zero purpose in life and no income.

Sorry for venting.
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Mojo, that is rough. Looking for a job is the worst job.

I am currently project-less and it is getting depressing. I should just call it quits but Medicare is still a couple years off.
 
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I guess an explanation would be in order...

Ive been gettingincreasinglyfrustratedwith my current situation so I started exploring my options about a month ago...i was thankfully able to find the parts manager position available at another franchise in the company i work for so i grabbed it...

Today was my last day, and i was looking for the most opportune moment to get the hell out...turned out 2:30 was that moment...

Tig said:
Enjoy having a choice. I'm still trying to get any semi-related to my experience and skills job after getting laid off 7 years ago, and it's been a fucking nightmare. The guilt of watching Mrs. T head off to work every morning hasn't worn off. Outside of taking care of her and the rescue pets, I have zero purpose in life and no income.

Sorry for venting.
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MOJO, Tig...I've been hoping things would turn around for you, and I'm sorry to see that they haven't...
 
jbj said:
I've got a semi thought out gtfo of teaching plan if I get to my 50s and can't / don't want to do it any more.
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Hopefully it wasn't your crypto investments.

I just switched subject areas after teaching special education for 20 years in the hopes of finding fresh enthusiasm for my last 5-10 years.
 
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Chicken Man said:
Hopefully it wasn't your crypto investments.

I just switched subject areas after teaching special education for 20 years in the hopes of finding fresh enthusiasm for my last 5-10 years.
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That's still simmering away in the background haemorrhaging value last time I checked. :embarrassed:

I'd do dog walking / open a full scale day care. Hopefully I don't feel the need to - I love my job, I'm now properly moving myself up the management ladder and I'd like to say I'm very good at it but I'm sure it's the same over there, the kids are getting more complex, more violent, less teachable and having spent some time on crutches due to gout earlier on the in the year, it's the first time I've felt vulnerable in the job.

I'm not going to get myself hurt or burnt out on it. It wouldn't be fair on me, my wife or the school and students.
 
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