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Pig's Retirement Countdown...
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Jan 20, 2024, 8:13 AM
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I'm now at 32 days and counting. We had a machinist quit this past Wednesday, so I'm actually having to do a little work to take up the slack. It helps speed things along.
Come on 2/22/24!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Jan 20, 2024, 8:24 AM
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Pig you are about to enter a great season of life - retirement. I love being retired and have found it a wonder in deed. enjoy
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Jan 20, 2024, 8:38 AM
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Congratulations!!! I'm looking at 6/30/24 myself. It may change but I'm hoping!
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Jan 20, 2024, 8:41 AM
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I keep hoping to enter the fray, but daughter MIGHT get accepted to heaven on earth. If she does, all bets are off. I'll be working till the day i die
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Be careful they don't try to get you to hang around a few extra months to
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Jan 20, 2024, 8:43 AM
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"train your replacement". That happened to me, and I was not happy about it to say the least.
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Re: Be careful they don't try to get you to hang around a few extra months to
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Jan 20, 2024, 8:51 AM
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Oh don't worry about that. February 22nd is it for me. Already got SS lined up to start on my my 62nd birthday. I've told the guy I sold the company to that I won't be back. He's had 1.5 years to learn everything from me. Whatever he didn't learn he'll figure out. I left good employees for him to help rely on (minus one machinist).
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Rival Killer [2760]
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Re: Be careful they don't try to get you to hang around a few extra months to
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Jan 20, 2024, 8:54 AM
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Someday...... I hope to grow up and be just like you
Sniff, Sniff....
Make sure you have a draft for me from Triple T
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Re: Be careful they don't try to get you to hang around a few extra months to
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Jan 20, 2024, 8:58 AM
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You got it brother!!!
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Re: Be careful they don't try to get you to hang around a few extra months to
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Jan 20, 2024, 6:32 PM
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I’m planning to also take my SS at 62. If I wait until 65 it does make about an $800 per month increase based on the SS estimator. It would take 8 years (73 years old) before waiting pays off. But I have a pension and 401k too so I’m not waiting. At some point they will have to reduce benefit’s considerably. I suspect those already on SS will be locked in? Reducing benefits already claimed will be a major political hot potato. And if I don’t need the SS I take I can invest it and that with compounding interest probably pushes the tipping point out 5+ more years, closer to 80 years old. At 80 I figure I’ll be dead or too old to enjoy things that require spending money.
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Re: Be careful they don't try to get you to hang around a few extra months to
Jan 21, 2024, 3:42 PM
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That was the first thing I thought of when I saw he was retiring at 62, even tho I think that retirement age is now 66, and if he starts collecting his SSI at 62, his benefits will be slashed harshly. But he can pay it out as if he worked to 66, or just don't collect a dime from his SSI until he turns 66.
They don't voluntarily tell you that, that's usually something you learn afterwards when you see that SSI check and you say to yourself, I thought I was supposed to be getting more than this. Then you called them, and that's when they will tell you that don't get full benefits unless you retire at 66....
https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/1958.html
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Re: Be careful they don't try to get you to hang around a few extra months to
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Jan 20, 2024, 9:05 AM
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I gave the company 4 months notice I was retiring. I stayed 2-1/2 months and then burned a month and a half of vacation days I had not been able to previously use. They had not named a replacement before I left or before I came back for the 1 day to finish the sign out process. I was told they finally had a replacement in place after another month.
The company was always doing that to save money. No skin off my teeth, I was gone.
One other thing. Since I couldn't do a turnover with a replacent, I started getting phone calls about this and that. When the frequency of the calls increased, that stopped when I asked for a contract to pay me $100 per hour for info.
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Ultimate Tiger [33446]
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Re: Be careful they don't try to get you to hang around a few extra months to
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Jan 20, 2024, 11:39 AM
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I worked my last 3 years at Clemson and after being in industry for 36 years, I considered that semi-retirement. I gave my last employer before Clemson an 11 month notice and had actually told them of my intentions without a firm date about 2-1/2 years before I left. All to help insure a smooth transition. It went pretty well. They hired my replacement about 4 months before I left and we were able to ease him into the role. I also gave my supervisor at Clemson a full year notice. Fortunately I worked for good companies and people who appreciated the openness on my part. I know not every workplace or boss is like that.
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If everyone entering one home Clemson football game per season
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Jan 20, 2024, 9:08 AM
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would donate one dollar to me, I would not have to work again. This formula does not work at basketball games.
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Re: If everyone entering one home Clemson football game per season
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Jan 20, 2024, 11:43 AM
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Hahahahaha!!!!!!
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Re: If everyone entering one home Clemson football game per season
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Jan 21, 2024, 10:24 AM
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Speaking on a $1 per entry what would one guess concessions make at a sold out home game? Always wondered what that number looked like. Especially with the high cost.
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National Champion [7381]
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I retired a couple years ago but my employer has not caught on yet
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Congrats!!!! My retirement day is May 23, 2024
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Jan 20, 2024, 9:17 AM
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Enjoy your freedom!!!!!!!
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CU Medallion [18789]
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Retirement...
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Jan 20, 2024, 9:22 AM
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...where every day is Saturday. It'll feel weird at first but you'll get used to it. A friend asked me after I retired, "What do you do all day?" I replied, "Whatever the hell I want to."
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Varsity [115]
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Re: Retirement...
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Jan 20, 2024, 9:31 AM
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Or your spouse wants you to do. 
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Re: Pig's Retirement Countdown...
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Jan 20, 2024, 9:35 AM
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Congrats! I went out four years ago and have enjoyed retirement- for the most part but sometimes I get a little bored. I can usually find something to do and sometimes I just enjoy doing absolutely nothing. Playing golf 3x a week and spending time with my wife, children, and grandchildren keeps me happy.
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Oculus Spirit [44289]
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Re: Pig's Retirement Countdown...
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Jan 21, 2024, 10:25 AM
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Would love to be playing more golf.
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Slowly but Shirley! You're getting there!!!
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Jan 20, 2024, 9:59 AM
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Go Pig!!!
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Paw Master [17410]
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Best Wishes!! I did it back in May after 38 years in the Glass Industry!
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Getting use to having the free time has been my struggle! Retirement is everything it's cracked up to be!! Enjoy!!
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Ring of Honor [23027]
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Jan 20, 2024, 10:18 AM
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Congrats!!! My date is may of 2025.
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Orange Immortal [66439]
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Almost there!***
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Clemson Sports Icon [55917]
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Youre almost there Pig!***
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Re: Youre almost there Pig!***
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Jan 20, 2024, 10:24 AM
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Same thought at the exact same time.
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Re: Youre almost there Pig!***
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Jan 20, 2024, 10:26 AM
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Enjoy, Enjoy Pig.
Go Tigers……….
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Ultimate Clemson Legend [100783]
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Hey Mr PIG,,I retired at age 16 so welcome to bliss!
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What kept you so long Tiger? LOL~
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Game Day Hero [4535]
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Jan 20, 2024, 10:59 AM
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I am still holding out but this may be the year
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Re: Pig's Retirement Countdown...
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Jan 20, 2024, 11:40 AM
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That first beer at Keowee Brewing is on me!
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Re: Pig's Retirement Countdown...
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Jan 20, 2024, 11:48 AM
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You're on brother. We'll plan on it. I'd like that to happen.
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Heisman Winner [79209]
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You gotta retire Clover
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Jan 20, 2024, 3:06 PM
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Just kidding. But you have definitely earned it. I’m always up for the more the merrier - but it is Pig’s party….
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Re: You gotta retire Clover
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I could buy his 2nd beer!
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Re: You gotta retire Clover
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Jan 20, 2024, 5:43 PM
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I'm always in for more.
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Heisman Winner [79209]
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You are right about staying busy makes the day go
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Jan 20, 2024, 11:58 AM
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faster - I can't stand it when I have nothing to do and am required to bide the time.
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Re: You are right about staying busy makes the day go
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staying busy physically and mentally is the key to a happy retirement.also,stay away from the remote!
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Congratulations
I hope you enjoy retirement! I’ve got 2190 days myself
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Game Changer [1893]
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1502 here. I’d never calculate until I saw your post. Haha
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Re: Pig's Retirement Countdown...
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Get this ap. It will help.
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Excited for you!
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Congratulations
Looking forward to retiring as well within the next year. I have my successor on board and have been training him.
Can’t wait
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LOL! Mine will come just short of "Receiving of friends"....Mrs. Spud will
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Jan 21, 2024, 9:48 AM
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probably have my retirement party and funeral at the same venue...
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Clemson Sports Icon [59223]
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Like Mrs. Spud says when someone asks when I am going to retire..she says,
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"Retire from WHAT?!!!"..................and I have to admit....for 40 plus years I have rarely felt like my chosen profession was a job...when you enjoy meeting people and finding out how they got where they are...it just does not feel like work....and when I get to know my clients well enough that I can start insulting them, then it is really enjoyable!!!
Spud
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Don't let anyone tell you that you won't like it.
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Because you will!!
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Orange Immortal [64954]
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Congarts! Enjoy it brother! I'm 2 years in now and going a little stir crazy.
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Still working 2 days a week in a somewhat limited capacity - no big jobs or projects. That much is nice - still useful and interacting with friends, co-workers and customers, but almost zero pressure. Mrs ST still works full-time, so it's just me, the dog, and the TV the other 3 days. That was great for about 6 months, then got boring. Now looking for something else to do.
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Re: Congarts! Enjoy it brother! I'm 2 years in now and going a little stir crazy.
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Congrats! I will be retiring in 2045. Looking forward to it!
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Re: Pig's Retirement Countdown...
Jan 21, 2024, 3:21 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS! AND GO TIGERS! With retirement, you'll have plenty of time to hang out on the boards and argue with Judge Keller and many others.
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