redoldsman

Well guys, I retired today. I am 71 and had contemplated it at the end of the two prior years. I really thought I was going to this past year but backed out at the beginning of December. Business has dropped off and the company announced a layoff of 35 people a month ago which would be effective today. It worked out pretty good for me as I received 11 weeks of severance (for 11 years service) and got paid for the week of vacation I had accrued. In addition I can draw 26 weeks of unemployment. So for working an additional 3 months it worked out pretty well. I have plenty of projects to do around the house. The biggest thing I have is restoring a 57 Chevy 2-door sedan that I have had for decades. It was never intended to be a retirement project but that is what it has turned into. It is a big project and will be my last car to restore. It will be a mild restomod with a Muncie 4-speed. Now if my knees and hips don't give out on me where I won't be able to use the clutch. My wife and I are going to do some travel and may wind up in some of your neighborhoods. I will let you know and won't show up on your doorstep. My heath is very good so I am looking forward to retirement.

don71

Congratulations! You've earned it.

edzolz

You will enjoy every minute. I'm 73 and just returned from Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas. Been retired many years and have loved every minute.

jharsh

Congratulations!

Jamesbo

Congrats,

I'm gonna work a half a day on the day of my funeral

CRUZN 66

Congratulations... There's nothing like retirement... Now you can do what you want when you want... Provided the Mrs. agrees...

m371961

Congrates, well deserved and best wishes.

troyd

Congrats and enjoy!!

Cheers,

Troy

RandyS

Congratulations. I've been retired for 12 years and really enjoy it. I never could have held out until 71. I can't believe you waited so long.....
I hope you enjoy every single day!!

seansolds

BIG CONGRATULATIONS to you!

1970cs

Very nice! I wish I could be retiring. I have 24 years in at where I work, another two decades and I will be at the full benefit age!

Enjoy the "golden years"

Pat

jensenracing77

Congratulations! My dad retired from a long life in the coal mines. Hardest working man I have ever known. He has filled his retirement days so full of everything he has ever wanted to do and now says he does not know how he ever had time to work, lol.

Greg Rogers

Congratulations Red, I retired last year and just love it. It's so nice not having to hurry to get your project done on the weekend because you have to go back to work Monday morning. Enjoy yourself, start working on your 57 Chevy and do it at your pace- no hurry. If someone stops by and asks you to ride to town with them go ahead and go, you can work on the project tomorrow, Enjoy yourself...

2blu442

Congrats!!! I hope you enjoy retirement as much as I do!!! After working all those years its nice to have the free time to do all that stuff we tried to cram into weekends. Now every day is a weekend day


John

oldcutlass

Congrats Glenn

Tedd Thompson

Retirement is the best job I've ever had. Everyday is Saturday you know .You will love it. Golden years well maybe not so much but much better than working for the man 8 to 5. Enjoy it you deserve it.... Tedd

redoldsman

Thanks Guys. My wife and I are really looking forward to it.

Junkman

Congratulations... enjoy your new found freedom from work.


I retired many many years ago, and every day I get up with nothing to do, and by noon, I have half of it done, so I stop, so I will have nothing to do tomorrow.

ignachuck

X2

Congratulations Glenn. You're going to love retirement.

I accepted an early retirement package from Digital/Compaq/HP back in 2003. I couldn't turn down the package they offered. At 53, I was too young to not work, so I started doing things I wanted to do with part time jobs. Jobs with no "heavy lifting " (no pressure and no stress). After 30 years in high-tech, I slowed the pace down, and bought the '56 Super 88 to play with. And we're up to five grandchildren now, all within an hour drive.

WHIPOLDS

Congratulation Glenn ! I retired two years ago and can not believe how fast time goes by now. Hope you get a lot of traveling in.
Rick

Allan R

Way to go Glenn! It's always a struggle wondering when to go. I think everyone goes through that. I wish you all the happiness and success in the world as you start a new chapter in your life. Now comes the interesting days when you are your own boss and set your own time agendas.

rand5204

Glenn,

Congratulations! I'm five years behind you and intend to retire at the same age you are now. I am truly looking forward to it.

Best of luck and enjoy your new/old project

zeeke

Congratulations. Enjoy and take pictures on the road.

CS-Bill

Congratulations !!!!! I'm going to do the same at some point in the next 18 months. Probably by the end of this year as I just got a new boss and i don't think he's a keeper lol

ignachuck

Another advantage to your retirement is that us guys in the vintage car section can lean on you a little more for your expertise!

Koda

Good for you. Something I have heard retired guys do is to 8 to 5 your honey dos and your hobbies, that way you can relax in the evening but feel satisfied.