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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 05:19 PM
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Work at the University of Missouri. I supervise the Student Refund Staff and take calls from people with **** for brains.

I will retire in 7 years ithe Lord is willing.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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Retired NYPD Detective....working now as a Forensics Computer Analyst.
I bet you have some stories. I would love to hear some. I love cop stories.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 05:33 PM
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Architect - and hopefully retired by next year.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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I work for Precision Motor Transport Group. I haul BMW, Porsche, and Mercedes cars in an enclosed 9-hauler to various dealers.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 05:46 PM
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Dept of Defense Civil Service worker. Started in 1979 outta college at Charleston Naval Shipyard and now at Fort Bragg. My youngest child is a senior in college so no retire yet. She may go to med school after this so my wife will let me know how much we're going to help financially. I've paid for three full college educations and spend a lot of money on food, gas, and vacations (Orlando). We love Universal Studios and Myrtle Beach if we're not home, that's where we are. In the near future, I need to start saving for retirement. Oh yeah, I love my red convertible corvette.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 06:13 PM
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mngr and installer for a specialty printing company. installation of vehicle graphics and signs. 23 years with the same company and i am not sure i get to retire...EVER!!!!!
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 06:23 PM
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I decode alien technology... wait... I've said too much....
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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Not bad, over 125 posts in less than 24 hours

I too am in Information Technology.

Started with IBM in the late 70's and left there in the early 90's. A few longer term system's administration jobs until around 2003 or so and then mostly self employed (with a few longer term contract gigs thrown in) up to now.

I think realistic retirement will be in 10 years or so, less if I hit "the big one" and can treat myself to a new Lime Rock Green C7
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic, operating engineers local 12,I also teach apprentices on weekends 3 1/2 years till i retire !
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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manager for oreilly auto parts been in management for 19 years love cars in general especially fast ones and ive had a few lol
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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Property Claims Adjuster, no desire to retire.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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Jet engine instructor. Retired USAF/ANG as a jet engine mechanic for T38, F117A, C141 and GE powered F16's. Guess I still fall into the working class.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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29 year old Customer Service Manager/Cost Estimating Manager at a foundry when I bought mine.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sbulla

Is that your way of saying "Dang! There are a lot of old farts on here!"?

I'm close to retirement "age". Doubt if I'll be able to retire when I get there though...

Sonny
Not at all, just showing envy! However......When I first mentioned getting a vette, my wife said that i was too young lol
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Retired in 2003 as a Marine Chief Warrant Officer (13 yrs enlisted, 7 officer):

Currently - serving as an Alabama State Senator, one of 35 in the state legislature - my life =
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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I'm boring - I've worked at a grocery store for the last 27 years!
In the process of getting a Class 1 and head North to drive in the oil fields.
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Old Oct 2, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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I cut and built the custom cabinets for each kitchen.
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