06-13-2002, 10:09 AM
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Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA
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nSS---I am retiring in two weeks
June 28 is my last day at work... I can't believe it.
I have been working since I have been 12, delivering papers, driving ice cream trucks, delivering pizzas, polishing floors, even a short stint at McDonalds (2 weeks, ha ha). I worked during college (Co-op jobs) so that I could pay for tuition. Most people don't have the luxury of retiring at my age, but they offered a buy-out at work, so I am grabbing it. |
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06-13-2002, 11:05 AM
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Location: Vancouver
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Way to go. I can't wait to retire. In about a hundred years.
How old are you? I hope you're not younger then me... What are your retirement plans? Golf? Travel? Fishing?
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06-13-2002, 11:15 AM
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Eternally Ensign
 
Join Date: Jun 2001
Location: Utah
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CONGRATS! Now you can take it easy for a while, you deserve it!
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06-13-2002, 11:36 AM
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Vice Admiral
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3 words : "Must Be Nice!"
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06-13-2002, 01:36 PM
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Banned
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Take me, take me.
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06-13-2002, 03:14 PM
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Chief of Naval Operations
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Nice going johnnymk. Please enjoy the retirement you worked so hard for.
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06-13-2002, 03:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Houston, Texas
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Congratulations!!
Do I remember correctly that you are with "the new HP"?
I think it is really wonderful that you are taking advantage of the opportunity. My dad retired early (at 52) and has loved it. He did have some adjustment pains, trying to decide what he would do next! After all, it is entirely possible you have another 50 years ahead of you! Congrats again - have fun - you earned it!
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06-13-2002, 04:47 PM
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Chief of Naval Operations
Join Date: May 2000
Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA
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Thanks for all of the kind responses. I am 55..ARGHHHHH!!!
I have a lot of old cars that I am going to try to finish..cars that I started to work on but never had the time to complete. They include a 64-1/2 Mustang, a 68 Corvette, a 57 Chevy, a 79 Mustang Pace Car and a low rider 83 Chevy Stepside pickup, plus lotsa projects around the house. I hope that these projects don't overwhelm me, but if they do... big deal.. I'll just stop and rest for awhile. |
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06-13-2002, 07:45 PM
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Location: Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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55? That explains the ultraconservative values.
 Just playing, congrats on teh retirement, I retired myself last eyar at the age of 19 when i decided I'm never going to get a real job ever again. |
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06-13-2002, 11:02 PM
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Admiral
Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: Hiding amongst the minnows
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Congrats, johnnymk!
 I'm hoping to be retired by then too... but first, I need to find a job... 
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06-14-2002, 07:21 AM
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100% Pure Evil
Join Date: Sep 2000
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Gratz on the early retirement. So do you plan on any misionary work now that you have the time?
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06-14-2002, 08:19 AM
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easily amused
Join Date: Sep 2001
Location: my office
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all right johnny!
i would love to retire early....i'm working on saving toward that goal, but there are so many factors that will influence it. anyway, enjoy yourself and don't completely abandon us here! |
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06-14-2002, 12:31 PM
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Chief of Naval Operations
Join Date: May 2000
Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA
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I don't intend to leave Gotapex. I may have less time available on-line, though.
I don't have a really big stash or any great investments. It just so happens that the pension plan at work is so generous that I will be receiving over 60% of my income. And I won't have to pay into Social Security and all of the other deductions I normally have to contribute. Plus, Pa. doesn't tax pension programs and neither does the township I live in. That adds another 14%. So, I will be receiving approx. 75% of my take home pay. I was never married, so I don't have any ex-wives or children to support, just my Kitty Cat. Plus my house is paid off. Man oh man...people my age are really jealous! |
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06-14-2002, 01:18 PM
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Lieutenant Commander
Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Vancouver
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People at every age are jealous!
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06-15-2002, 05:37 PM
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Chief of Naval Operations
Join Date: Feb 2001
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Great opportunity, johnnymk. Enjoy the years!
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06-15-2002, 06:35 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2000
Location: 742 Evergreen Terrace, Springfield USA
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Time to make up for lost time! Theres nothing like alimony payments! 
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