Sounds like it will be officially announced tomorrow morning on our monthly ZOOM meeting. I'm kind of sad but I can't keep up with all the stuff I have going on. Too much stress(proven by the ER visit a week ago). Too many folks expecting me to know everything, explain everything, and pull their keister out of the fire when they mess up. It's been humbling to see the response from some of the operators I visit when I tell them it's my last visit. If the years of 'double dipping' (jobs with two different Federal agencies at the same time) are counted, I've been working for the Federal gov't over 40 years.
My resignation announcement
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Congratulations! I retired from a State position as Chief Engineer in November of 2015 for cancer treatment and took another job from May of 2016 to early 2017 when I walked out. After a 3rd run at cancer I took a part time job as 1st Class Engineer in January of 2018 and have worked there since. I have periodically filled in at the Powerhouse where I was Chief on a per diem basis and worked as a transport driver moving vehicles for dealerships. In September of 2021 my employer had a full-time opening on the shift I prefer so I am working until I am ready to fully retire. I love what I do and they pay me well to do it. I divide the days into dog and hydrant days, as long as I have more dog days than hydrant days I am doing good.
OP
Mom frequently told me "there's no rest for the wicked". Maybe she could foresee my aging years. Our farming operation is over 1000 acres and Son has a job that requires much of his time so it's not like I'm settling into the rocking chair 24/7.
Downside is: I'm going to miss that by-weekly paycheck that was funding my hunting trips and shooting paraphernalia. $2K per month isn't great but it's a heck of a deal if it's 'free money' made during my spare time.
Downside is: I'm going to miss that by-weekly paycheck that was funding my hunting trips and shooting paraphernalia. $2K per month isn't great but it's a heck of a deal if it's 'free money' made during my spare time.
contender
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You've earned the retirement. Or should I say,, "less work stresses" !
You will find you can still do most of the things you enjoy w/o all the extra crap you've done for so long.
You will find you can still do most of the things you enjoy w/o all the extra crap you've done for so long.
BearBiologist
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I retired after 20+ years with the Feds (second career after returning to school at age 40) due to a heart condition and crippled knee.
It will be a change to say the least. Keep active! Good luck!!
It will be a change to say the least. Keep active! Good luck!!
Teflon97116
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You'll end up with a full schedule again, but doing things you want/need to do for people you care about.
Being retired isn't easy....... 
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Armybrat
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Yeah, especially when trying to figure out where to go on vacation.Being retired isn't easy.......
Good job Mobuck! Put yourself first for a change!
gramps
gramps
Between military and civilian service I had close to 43 years with the Fed. It got to the point that the BS wasn't worth it especially with max service plus accrued sick leave I would be taking home more retired. I had been teaching IT at local colleges since '83 and and kept that up until 2018.
That’s exactly right.
I compare it to being the guy with a pickup or working nights. Everybody wants you to come help with something.
Congratulations. As a friend once told me when I asked how retirement was going. He said it's the best gig I ever had. I can say I agree.
I have a part time job that I work some. It's perfect for me. They need me more in the winter than they do in the summer so I only work a few days a week from April until about November. That let's me do my motorcycle riding while the weather is nice.
I have a part time job that I work some. It's perfect for me. They need me more in the winter than they do in the summer so I only work a few days a week from April until about November. That let's me do my motorcycle riding while the weather is nice.
John in WYO
Single-Sixer
Don’t be concerned about walking away.
The company will adapt & survive without you as the “easy button”.
4 years out after two careers, best move I’ve made “For ME.”
Always put the job and others ahead of me. Sacrificed a lot.
You will be fine AND HAPPY about it.
Good for you!
The company will adapt & survive without you as the “easy button”.
4 years out after two careers, best move I’ve made “For ME.”
Always put the job and others ahead of me. Sacrificed a lot.
You will be fine AND HAPPY about it.
Good for you!
Teflon97116
Single-Sixer
When I was a working youngster (in the military), I cringed when strangers started any conversation with, "You've got a truck..."
Now for the downside of retirement. It is boredom or any such. I am having a heck of a time knowing what day othe week it is. It’s just darned embarrassing to put the trash out on the wrong day. Neighbors look at you funny as the turn away shaking their head.
Worse yet is helping your retired neighbor put his trash out on the wrong day.
Worse yet is helping your retired neighbor put his trash out on the wrong day.
OP
Yeah, I don't have to be concerned about lack of things to do. The other side: A big part of my current health issues stem from having so many things to do that I physically can't (or shouldn't) tackle.
The 'profitability' of farming comes from doing the work yourself (or utilizing slave labor). The cost of hiring someone to do the physical work can easily make the entire process unprofitable.
The 'profitability' of farming comes from doing the work yourself (or utilizing slave labor). The cost of hiring someone to do the physical work can easily make the entire process unprofitable.
ibboatin28
Single-Sixer
Every day is Saturday… That’s the great part of retirement
Absolutely!
And, you can take a nap whenever you damn well feel like it!
But still, not having a job is an odd feeling after working most of your life!
I retired in June of 2020. I had planned to slow down and work sort of part time for a couple of years. With covid several hospitals were concerned about my working there with my health issues. They didn’t tell me not to come but these folks are friends, still are, and were looking out for me.
So following their advice I pretty much just worked from home. After a few months I decided it was just time to retire.
It was a soft retirement as I continued to handle some requests from younger employees and customers remote help, still do.
From time to time I’ll still visit places and give advice but reimbursement is usually lunch with an old friend. Heck several don’t even use my old employer.
So following their advice I pretty much just worked from home. After a few months I decided it was just time to retire.
It was a soft retirement as I continued to handle some requests from younger employees and customers remote help, still do.
From time to time I’ll still visit places and give advice but reimbursement is usually lunch with an old friend. Heck several don’t even use my old employer.
I am guilty of both!
BearBiologist
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But you can avoid the weekend crowds!!
Couldn't remember what day it was until my wife told me to check My Chart for a Dr.'s appt.
Yep Everyday is a Saturday except when the FAT paper comes then it is Sunday..
I can't remember if we are off on the day before the 4th or the day after or just the 4th 
I think I will figure this out after my nap
Armybrat
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That is true.But you can avoid the weekend crowds!!
Couldn't remember what day it was until my wife told me to check My Chart for a Dr.'s appt.
Same with dining out - we go during the week in mid-afternoons and have the whole restaurant almost to ourselves.
BearBiologist
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We/I had a 3:00 Dr.'s appt. Decided to step out afterwards (3:50) at our favorite Mexican restaurant. We know the owners, and both were able to come and sit and chat with us!
