I am now officially retired. That doesn’t mean I’m done working but it does mean I’m taking some time off.
It felt really strange coming home yesterday knowing I don’t have a job. I would be very scared if I didn’t have 2 things going for me. One, I’ve got a really good pension from Hughes/Boeing. Two, I’ve got a pretty good skill from those 21 1/2 years at Hughes/Boeing so I will be able to work again in a few months.
I’m taking off at the very least 2 or 3 months and the most 5 or 6. I’ll probably get bored soon but I do have some stuff to keep me busy around here. I’ve got a bathroom that needs to be painted and have a new floor and I’ve got a workbench in my garage that I haven’t seen in years.
I also think I will take my wife to Hawaii in a few months. We would like to see it before we aren’t able to.
and your always welcome to take a trip up to see your daughter 🙂 but, i’d wait till the snow was less… it’s a bit slick right now. but beautiful.
Comment by Jocelyn — Saturday December 20, 2008 @ 8:28 pm
21 1/2 years! I worked for Intel about 18 years, and it felt very strange when I left. You don’t realize how much it is a part of your life until it’s gone. Now when I go back in the buildings it’s a very strange mixture of nostalgia and “boy am I glad I’m not here anymore”.
Congratulations on moving on to the next phase of your life. Keep busy with something you like to do.
Comment by Daryl — Sunday December 21, 2008 @ 11:52 pm
Congratulations! Welcome to the world of the unemployed.
Comment by Richard — Monday December 22, 2008 @ 6:04 pm
WTG! I know you’ll enjoy your time, whether it’s leisure, some of those “honey-dos” or other work!!
Comment by Dianna — Monday December 22, 2008 @ 6:08 pm