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I finally did it!

Postby Irmi » Mon Sep 26, 2011 3:34 pm

I gave my 3 months notice at work today. I've been working for an electrical contracting business my father started, which is now owned by my brother. We have reservations to spend the winter in Florida and I needed to do something so I can start training someone to do what I have done for the last 34 years. Although I have mixed emotions, I am ready to face the world and start a new phase in our lives.
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby cpatinjones » Mon Sep 26, 2011 4:08 pm

Congratulations!
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby chalet05 » Mon Sep 26, 2011 4:18 pm

Congrats and good for you!!
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby Bethers » Mon Sep 26, 2011 4:35 pm

Congratulations. And that 3 months is going to fly while you prepare. Looking forward to all your traveling fun.
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby longdog2 » Mon Sep 26, 2011 5:04 pm

If you already plan to be gone for 3 months, you are ready to start your new life. Good luck! And let the training begin.
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby BirdbyBird » Mon Sep 26, 2011 5:04 pm

Congratulations....and it isn't as if you aren't giving sufficient notice :) Just don't ask Nan how that works :shock: The time will fly by and you will have fun planning for the winter adventures.
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby sharon » Mon Sep 26, 2011 5:23 pm

Good deal, Irmi! I gave 6 months notice...did they hire someone to replace me? Heck no! I kept bugging my boss to advertise, he didn't, March 1st rolled around, and his answer was...I didn't think you would really do it! Anyway I hoped you wouldn't!! :lol: I ended up going back as a retired annuit to do interviews and run contracts until the new guy could actually be hired. (Long long process with Ca state jobs) That was ok, I got my retirement plus salary for 2 months. But June 1st I pulled out of the driveway for a 4 month shakedown trip in prep for the Alaska trip. And the new guy didn't start for another month. :mrgreen: That was in 2005 and I haven't looked back once, in spite of many phone calls from the boss begging me to come back. None of the guys liked the new supervisor. :lol: I figured it was payback for all of the times they sat in my office whining about why they couldn't finish a job. :mrgreen:
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby mtngal » Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:44 pm

Congrats for giving your notice! Oh yeah, the
next three months will fly by!!!
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby Liz » Mon Sep 26, 2011 7:51 pm

Woohoo! Good for you Irmi!
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby snowball » Mon Sep 26, 2011 8:31 pm

And then you will wonder why didn't I do this years ago!!!
Congratulations and enjoy this new phase of your life
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby rvgrammy1953 » Mon Sep 26, 2011 9:44 pm

Yes, Yes, you finally did it!!!! :D :D Good for you!!! It's time for you and Steve to enjoy retirement and to see some of this country!!! Yes, I'm thrilled for you cause I know how much you want this.....You go, Girl!!! And we'll see you both soon....Congrats!!!! ;)
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby WickedLady » Mon Sep 26, 2011 10:14 pm

Congrats and what everyone else said!
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby Paulette » Tue Sep 27, 2011 7:00 am

Yay!
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby dayspring39 » Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:00 am

Does this mean party time? I know I will see you at Wandering Oaks this winter!
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Re: I finally did it!

Postby retiredhappy » Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:45 am

Hip hip hooray!!! Good for you. Enjoy the rest of your life.
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