Un-retire?

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There may a chance I will un-retire. A global firm sent me an email they want to meet with me. It's been two years of retirement and I can say now that I am a ready. I was ready awhile ago and now I'm "really" ready. I'm not sure what the offer will be, if there will be one, but there should be some travel invovled. Offices in Bahgdad, Riyadh, Mexico City, Hong Kong, San Francisco, Jordan...I don't know if any of the forumites who did their 20, entered retirement and made that return.
I think I was reading back through the threads and D.Risher went civilian, then, never saw what happened...Anyone else have the back on the bottem rung jitters like I'm feeling now? I hope it pans out, the few people I've told have said they hoping it works out and that I need to be back in the mix. It's the private sector side that just has me alittle unsure.
I don't think a smoke request is needed, just good thoughts! I'll keep the Cantina informed and see where this goes.
 
Don't worry. I've worked (and continue to work) in the private sector with many retired ex-military folks. They are usually valuable contributors.

The experience you've paid for in years does have real value.
 
I'm one...several years of military service, years as a Special Ed public school teacher, now a contractor for the US Air Force.

It's a good gig if you can get it.

Follow your path...
 
Do you want to? Sounds like you do.

then...


Folks is folks, mostly. Cultures in companies vary, just as they do in the services. Remember, they have to adjust to you, too.

Have fun with it.





Be well and safe.
 
I wouldn't mind doing something as long as I didn't have to put up with any corporate bullsh*t.:thumbdn: :grumpy: I couldn't stand it when I was working and I wouldn't stand for it now. I love being retired though and don't know how I got anything else done when I was working. Barb feels the same way.:thumbup: :cool: :D ;)
 
Must be nice to even have the option! My wife and I planned it out carefully, and we figure I can retire when I'm about 70 or so and she's 69. Plenty of time left to relax! (In a nursing home or hospital.) I'm sure I'll have no trouble being employed as a software QA guy working 60 hour weeks when I'm in my late 60's. :rolleyes:

On the other hand my son officially started this week as a police officer in a nearby town. He is totally psyched and we couldn't be happier for him. He will be able to retire at 90% of his ending salary 30 years from now, at the age of 51! Or just a year older than I am now.

What's important is that he seems to really love it. I hope he keeps that going as he is going to be subjected to a lot of day-to-day negativity in his job and I don't want it to sour him. (And make him different from the sunny upbeat disposition of his old man, as evidenced by this post! ;) )

At least he has made some better choices, but I take some small credit for that for busting my a$$ to keep him in school, supporting him no matter what he wanted to do, and helping him make it happen.

Kind of reminds me of when I taught him to ride a bike: He's got it going now and I can let go.

Norm
 
I just now got home from a Bar-b-que, shiskabobs and pita, two kegs and lot's of pretty girls! Several of my friends just came back from Camp Courage and are working with several private firms, Blackwater, KBR and two British firms. Most people are looking for something here, San Diego, but might go to Afghanistan if it's available..One guy just had an offer for $48,000 a month in Africa...Ohhhhhh! Let's see, that would cover my new roof I need, a pool, landscaping, new tile, paint, carpet, the new couches I need, the stove.....We agreed you have to make it back to spend it and nobody offers that kind of money without the commensurate risk....no deal.
 
Follow your heart;
At least, to those paths your body and mind can still keep up.






munk
 
everyone always says that they cant wait till they can retire.... i would lose my mind.... but i love what i do.... so if you love what you do then keep on..... just do it...lol
 
I too reentered the work force 2 years after retirement, but as a teacher and mentor. Physical problems absolutely precluded any envolvement in prior endeavors or lifestyle. I look forward everyday to entering the classroom, and I believe you will enjoy the renewed responsibility. That's what gets you after retirement, the realization that you're superfluous.......Go have fun!
 
I've read enough of jurassicnarc44's posts to know he must be a great teacher. He is here. He speaks well, there's a story behind his words, coming from a compelling moral foundation.

I was just about to write a joke about 'if all ex- Cops were this good'.... I stopped. In thinking about it, I asked myself, with so many tremendous role models for young people to look up to; why is it so hard for Hollywood to write them into their scripts?

Answer- they don't want ordinary heros in their scripts.
This hurts our society.



munk
 
munk said:
I've read enough of jurassicnarc44's posts to know he must be a great teacher. He is here. He speaks well, there's a story behind his words, coming from a compelling moral foundation.

I was just about to write a joke about 'if all ex- Cops were this good'.... I stopped. In thinking about it, I asked myself, with so many tremendous role models for young people to look up to; why is it so hard for Hollywood to write them into their scripts?

Answer- they don't want ordinary heros in their scripts.
This hurts our society.



munk
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Unfortunately, this is one 'hero' with feet of clay....much of my experience has been at the expense of others who died demonstrating why one does not do certain things "that way'........I just lived to tell about it:o
 
Those of us left, tell about it, Jurrasic. I'd take a class anytime from either you or Thomas Linton.




munk
 
JG?

You'll wind up where you belong. You can find it, or you can let if find you.

D. Rishar did indeed get the jitters when he left Uncle Sam's embrace. His job skills are not very marketable and are not in high demand in the private sector, so he still works for the government and still does jobs that no one else wants. He misses the sea, and he doesn't enjoy being at the bottom of the ladder...again.

He will not go back to the Navy, though. Ever. And he's too young to retire. Life can be a female dog sometimes.

Everyone's path is different. I don't know where the hell mine's going and I can't tell you where yours leads, but I do know that paths were meant to be followed. Right? Right.

And let me know who's offering $48,000 a month in Africa. My bags are freakin' packed.
 
I have heard the Nigerians have about $7 million just waiting for you to do the bank transfer...
 
A friend of mine is a part time Special Forces instructor in the UK, and was offered a job in Baghdad protecting contractors. He paid off his mother's mortgage in a month. He said it's dangerous but he is with a good team and assists American forces, and in return they assist with information and support. He is in his 40s is a paramedic and a qualified surgeon. Last time he e-mailed me was at Christmas and said he was in a hut with no electricity, but had eaten Christmas dinner cooked on a propane stove and was looking forward to 2 weeks climbing Kilimanjaro. I must drop him a line.
 
If you want it to pan out, then I hope it does for you. Don't worry, if you are totaly useless, and I'm not saying you are, you get to go back to retirement right? Woo hoo.
 
Dave the company is Olive, out of London Office. I don't know anything else about it, but it can't be good.
aproy1101, I did'nt realise I became useless when I retired, but thanks for that update..All you useless retired people...Get back to work!
 
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