I let my boss know at the start of November last year that my last day of work would be on my 35th anniversary at my job, Nov 1 2020. Still, when I see my job posted in the local paper if feels a little funny! For a long time, close to 30 years I was the parts manager, about 25 of those years we were a GM dealership (before the 2009 cuts) and since then selling used late model vehicles. We also have continued to sell new GM vehicles and GM parts through a local GM dealer. My last number of years I've been a parts "gopher", not the parts manager, thus the job opening listed below. If anyone wants to work a great job, for a great boss, with a great bunch of customers, southern Manitoba, read the help wanted ad below...
I have a new respect for you "lifers" who have retired and survived!
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
I can't convince him just to leave the 905 area code !
Ok, that's good because one of my goals is to have a breakfast/lunch again with your group, once all this mess settles down. And I have to figure out how to do it without you-know-who finding out I'm coming...
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
Ok, that's good because one of my goals is to have a breakfast/lunch again with your group, once all this mess settles down. And I have to figure out how to do it without you-know-who finding out I'm coming...
On Monday, November 2nd, Don't answer your phone !
As any retiree knows,
You become very popular on day two of your retirement.
Lots of people think of stuff for you to do.
"Get Carl, he's not doing anything" will ring through Morris
Like others have stated the transition to retirement might be a little challenging, However, I am sure you are up to it.
I must comment on the Advertisement " Parts and Service Assistant " that your employer posted for your position. It's great to see, or at least i precieve you as being , a humble person, but if your Employer is sincere in posting that advertisement, he gave you quite a compliment, and to a degree the title of the advertisement is incorrect. Under Qualifications bullets 2 & 3 , - Ability to assist and manage, motivate , educate, develop and direct staff - Effective administration and management capabilities.
IMHO , your employer might have a hard time to replace the Person with those qualifications with that Job title.
good luck with your retirement plans.
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New Brunswick , 1950 Pontiac Silver Streak 2 Dr Sedan, 1967 Beaumont, 1985 Sierra 1500 One Owner
But, once you're gone everybody will notice all the little things you did that made that department run smoothly. The better you can document your job now, the less questions you will get after you're gone.
I've been retired for 8 years. As much as I thought my work place would fall apart when I left, it didn't.
The new people will develop their own way of doing things and as much as my ego was disappointed that the shop didn't fall apart
without me being there, it survived. Eight years later it's is still around. I wouldn't worry about how things will work when you are gone.
A short period of teaching the new guy how the operation works will be enough.
Most important thing is to stop thinking of the work place and start thinking about enjoying your retirement.
Congratulations Carl, time to enjoy doing what you enjoy doing without worrying about getting to work.
But, once you're gone everybody will notice all the little things you did that made that department run smoothly. The better you can document your job now, the less questions you will get after you're gone.
I've been retired for 8 years. As much as I thought my work place would fall apart when I left, it didn't.
I would love to think the same way! However, when guys have told me "I don't know what this place would do without you here", I started replying years ago with "There is no such thing as someone not being replaceable" and I mean it.
The new people will develop their own way of doing things and as much as my ego was disappointed that the shop didn't fall apart
without me being there, it survived. Eight years later it's is still around. I wouldn't worry about how things will work when you are gone.
A short period of teaching the new guy how the operation works will be enough.
Because I gave up the parts manager title about 5-6 years ago, most of that won't fall on me. And the new parts manager and I have a VERY different way of doing things, so I don't think he'd want me training! (We'll leave it at that, this is a public forum!)
Most important thing is to stop thinking of the work place and start thinking about enjoying your retirement.
Oh, I'm doing that already! I'm just worried about filling my days when the time comes. I have tons of interests, projects in my head etc but they all cost money and we have no pension plan here.
Congratulations Carl, time to enjoy doing what you enjoy doing without worrying about getting to work.
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1966 Strato Chief 2 door, 427 4 speed, 45,000 original miles
1966 Grande Parisienne, 396 1 of 23 factory air cars
I have not met anybody yet who has regretted retiring, as long as you have a slightly less busy life to look forward to which means not just sitting around watching a screen and looking at your lawn and cursing at clouds.
That will kill you quickly. The problem with thinking you now have nothing left to do is that you start to do nothing and quite soon you are old.
I was told by someone when I left the full time world a while ago that there are three stages to retired life:
1. GO GO!
2. GO SLOW.
3. NO GO.
I think it to be true and that hopefully stage 1 will last as long as my body does.
I also found this bit of folk wisdom to be very helpful to keep me motivated most of the time.
"You need five things for the good life- Something you have to do, something to look forward to, someone to love, someone who loves you and a good bowel movement everyday."
However there is also nothing wrong with a good snooze in a comfy chair.
But, once you're gone everybody will notice all the little things you did that made that department run smoothly. The better you can document your job now, the less questions you will get after you're gone.
I've been retired for 8 years. As much as I thought my work place would fall apart when I left, it didn't.
The new people will develop their own way of doing things and as much as my ego was disappointed that the shop didn't fall apart
without me being there, it survived. Eight years later it's is still around. I wouldn't worry about how things will work when you are gone.
A short period of teaching the new guy how the operation works will be enough.
Most important thing is to stop thinking of the work place and start thinking about enjoying your retirement.
Congratulations Carl, time to enjoy doing what you enjoy doing without worrying about getting to work.
Thanks for correcting me.
-- Edited by MC on Tuesday 23rd of June 2020 10:49:03 AM
i feel like pulling the pin is a very strange thing to happen most of us have worked as far back as we can remember kinda been semi retired for a while now, not all by choice that part makes a difference. been off now for close to a 4 month stretch now due to the panicdemic,really just trying to play the game as pension takes a hit if you pull it before 60,im 55.5 now as for the couch it dont work, but i agree with ken the odd nap is nice for sure im busy these last few months no problem there,i guess the main thing is you have to realize you worked all those years to get here,gota be happy about it to make it! enjoy your last few months and enjoy your retirement! you will be busy!
