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Discussion in 'Off-Topic Discussion' started by CVYota, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. Jan 22, 2017 at 1:22 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    That is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.
     
  2. Jan 22, 2017 at 1:54 PM
    Soul Surfer

    Soul Surfer J!m! Was Last Seen: Roam in’ Around…

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  3. Jan 22, 2017 at 1:57 PM
    Cypherian

    Cypherian Well-Known Member

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    And you get to fish more and play with the truck and and and lol :}

    Cypher
     
  4. Jan 22, 2017 at 1:58 PM
    Cypherian

    Cypherian Well-Known Member

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    Quick get the soap out and go wash the truck :}

    Cypher
     
  5. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM
    Kolunatic

    Kolunatic Broke ass

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    That's what came thru here
     
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    ImpulseRed008

    ImpulseRed008 Gone But Not Forgotten

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    ^ this!!

    :spy:
     
  7. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:00 PM
    Skrain

    Skrain Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.

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    Kolunatic

    Kolunatic Broke ass

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    :rofl:
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  9. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:02 PM
    newb13

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    no fav. just like watching it!
     
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  10. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:03 PM
    Cypherian

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  11. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:05 PM
    Kolunatic

    Kolunatic Broke ass

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    Atlanta embarrassing Green Bay. 31-0.
    Good!!
     
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  12. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:12 PM
    Kolunatic

    Kolunatic Broke ass

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  13. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:13 PM
    wdb

    wdb intolerance intolerant

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    I was sort of in the same boat. I was tired of the 60 hour weeks and relentless pressure. I put together a plan to go part time, a plan that included a backup consulting job in case my employer told me to pound sand -- which is what I was expecting. Went in, told them I wanted part time, covered my face waiting for the blowback, and my boss congratulated me! I went to 3 days/week which really didn't work because I was still working much more than I was being paid for. Slid back to 4 days/week and that has proven to be the 'sweet spot.' I show up when I want on Monday, take Friday off. And I like my job again. And I can still buy toys. :):):)

    I'm 63, turn 64 in May. My target is having a job until I qualify for Medicare, then we'll see what happens.

    EDIT: As for savings: I'm putting 40% of my income into my 401k, making up for lost time plus it keeps me from spending it elsewhere. I put some after-tax money into company stock which I can buy at a discount. House and kids are paid off, we decided on a shorter mortgage term so we wouldn't be saddled with a mortgage in our 60's. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. I pay cash for any large purchase; I don't buy it if I can't. Interest can be your enemy and it can be your friend. Make it work FOR you.
     
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  14. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:16 PM
    US Marine

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    Stay dry and safe Jimi !!
     
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  15. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:18 PM
    US Marine

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  16. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:19 PM
    Soul Surfer

    Soul Surfer J!m! Was Last Seen: Roam in’ Around…

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    I've been On 4 Day work weeks for 16 years, and love it. Hope your Target Date Works Out!
     
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  17. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:23 PM
    Soul Surfer

    Soul Surfer J!m! Was Last Seen: Roam in’ Around…

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    Thanks! You do the Same! These lines come in severe off the Coast! I'm praying that there's no Hail!!!
     
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  18. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:28 PM
    Kolunatic

    Kolunatic Broke ass

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    Is your truck under a cover?
     
  19. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:41 PM
    Soul Surfer

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    Negative.
     
  20. Jan 22, 2017 at 2:42 PM
    US Marine

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