I was required to give at least a 30 day notice and no more than 90 days. I gave them 6 weeks notice. I didn't tell anyone at work up until then. I had a prescheduled vacation for my birthday and 31st wedding anniversary. I went in and filed the paperwork the morning of our anniversary while wife worked a half day, then we left town for the week. My cell phone blew up for a few days from people in shock, so I had it turned off. It's been a month and a half now retired and I am so relaxed. I have only forgotten what day it was 6 or 7 times so far. I knew it ended in -day though.
@Jane5720 I wasn't worried, it was a requirement. Meaning I wouldn't be able to officially retire if I didn't follow the requirement. Meaning I'd have had to quit instead. It was a process, that's all.
Good for you. I'd like to have done something similar but the closer it got the more excited I was. I was ready and couldn't wait to hand in my notice. Happy belated anniversary to you both and congrats on your recent retirement. I don't have much problem with the day it's the date that gets me. I couldn't tell you if it's the twelfth or 31st. I constantly have to look that up. I take a Bp pill every morning so the day I generally have down. Without it I'd be totally lost. Thanks and take care. Steve
Good topic. I gave two months notice and my supervisor didn’t post an opening until two weeks before I retired. Then I heard through the grapevine that it took 11 months to find a replacement for me. I’m glad I retired and I believe I am healthier physically and mentally!
My partner moved to my job and they normally post his for the plant. Probably a 3-4 month process with training and all. They decided to cut back instead. Now they only have one person a shift. Just how they are doing with that I haven't heard but I'm glad I don't have to deal with it. Take care. Steve
@@retirementcorner 1 Person per Shift that used to be 2 Persons. I am going through a similar situation. Instead of hiring another Person.....they expect 1 Person to "Step Up" and do more etc. meaning keep the productivity the same for a 8 hour shift. Impossible to do. 🙁
I retired just before you did. January 3rd 2023, at 59, almost 39 years at the mill. Best thing I’ve ever done! Freedom is a wonderful feeling. I know you probably feel the same way.
Congrats to you. Almost 40 years at the same mill. That's amazing. Retirement is a great period of life for us. Having a blast and enjoying the freedom it brings. My time is mine again. Love it. Take care. Steve
I gave an 8 month notice to my employer mainly because I accepted a buyout. The place I work at is a large employer of over 9000 workers, so I'm pretty much just a number. Retiring November 1
That's great. They stopped doing buyouts at our plant a few years back. Those that had an opportunity for it jumped at it. Pretty good deal they got. November 1st . Man you close and just in time to enjoy the holidays. You'll love it. Take care and all the best on your retirement. Steve
I was so burnt out when I resigned I would have been thrilled if they would have walked me out! 😂 I gave a month notice. When managing people, I feel it is only fair to give a longer notice.
I was the same by the time I retired. Just done with everything and ready to get. Being let go earlier would have been fine with me. Exactly why I think it's a personal decision. Being a manager is a lot different than a line worker. Filling the position would be a lot harder I think. Thanks. Steve
I gave 3 months notice back in February , corporate gave another week vacation to stay until end of year. End of year I will have 40 years in. I was 62 a few months ago. Still working my phone app is -86 days. I've worked 86 days past when I was going to retire.
40 years is a long time. Sounds like you got a decent offer to hang around for a few months. Nothing wrong with hanging in there if it benefits you I think. I didn't have the option. A little extra cash for retirement, gives you a little longer to plan and prepare while having your date set etc. Besides you get to start the year off "Voluntarily Unemployed".😄 Best of luck on your retirement. When the day comes give me a shout and the bell will be ringing for you. Take care. Steve
Retired last month at 65. After 35 years it wasn’t easy. You do something that long, it’s hard to do. However, it was amazing how easy it was to slide into retirement mode once chain is finally broken…..
Congratulations!! Working becomes normal after so many years. Glad to hear you didn't have trouble getting into retirement mode. Take care and enjoy your retirement. Steve
Another great shared experience, Steve. Hoping it will encourage others to share theirs. My target date is August 1, 2025, so now that I’m inside of a year out, every day I tell myself, “Today is the last ‘month date’ that I’ll ever work. 😊 Nice way to remind myself that the end is in sight.
Did the same thing. "This time next year I'll be retired" I kept telling myself. The reason I kept the calendar also. That first year in retirement I could look at it and say last year I was still working and had 77 days left. Works both ways as a pick me up. Give me a shout when you retire and the bell will be ringing for you. Take care and thanks for the email. Steve
After 20yrs, I notified my employees under me and gave my fortune 100 employeer two weeks. They begged me to stay 6mo and I literally told them to go pound sound. That felt good 6mo ago, to be in control and watch a fortune 100 company beg. Steve you know what I have found interesting from my situation - Some of my friends havent talked to me much since retiring at 45. I attribute it to them likely not being happy with their work situation and an element of jealousy. Its odd but thats their problem, not mine. 👊👍👍🇺🇸
Totally right, Their problem not yours.What I figure is friends that are still working live in a totally different world than we do. We have little in common any more. They are still in the rat race and we're free and in control of our lives. Kind of makes sense we don't speak much. What would we talk about or do. Our timelines are totally different now and not controlled by a job. Thanks and take care. Steve
I am giving my notice in about 1 month. At that time I have to give them 90 days formal notice as I’ve been there almost 25 years. They will be shocked and very likely will ask me to stay longer but I’m not interested in that. I’ve been silently training those on my team to be able to cover my role and hope my departure can benefit some of them with a chance for a promotion.
Smart move to prep your team early like that. Should make things easier on everybody when you pull the plug. When I left my partner moved into my position and got a pretty good raise. Give me a shout when you retire and the bell will be ringing for you. Take care. Steve
The count down begins!🥳 The last year of employment is kind of fun but busy I thought. Everyday you go in you will be retired next year at the same time. Thanks and best of luck. Steve
Excellent topic, Steve. I'm realizing I messed up on giving my notice, but I can't fix it now. I'm having to stay longer than I wanted and it's causing me quite a bit of misery. It's my own fault for trying to be "helpful." It turns out that even at 62, a person can still be naive LOL!
Hate to hear that for you. Kind of the reason I wouldn't have stayed longer. Just couldn't chance it. Could have been great or I could have been miserable. Figured it wasn't worth the chance with ,my luck. At least when you do retire you'll enjoy it that much more. Take care. Steve
Two weeks is good. I was super replaceable. A few weeks training and a couple months doing the job and it would be like I never was there. Take care. Steve
I had a paper chain the last hundred days. It felt so good to take the daily link off especially towards the end when the chain was getting shorter! Since the final link on February 3,23 was broken, life is much simpler and relaxing. Thanks Steve for the talk!
I remember you telling me. I thought that was a great way to do it. I should have done that and framed the last link.😅Glad to hear retirement has been good to you. Same here. We're enjoying it and love it. Thanks. Steve
Thanks for this! I can go sept 30th 2025 from my automotive assembly plant! When I turned 18 I worked weekend security at Ashland chemicals in Mississauga Ontario Canada for two years. They had a Valvoline packaging line on the same property. The plant is still there and I’m 58 now.
Small world. Ashland is a big company with plants all over the world. The plant I worked at made a powder or a liquid that is added to about everything. Food, cosmetics, medicine and industrial uses. The one I worked at was originally a Hercules Powder company. Made dynamite for awhile. Sometimes in old westerns you will see a Hercules Dynamite crate. Got bought by Ashland close to 20 years ago now.The plant itself has been there for 100 years now. Give me a shout when you retire and the bell will be ringing for you. Take care. Steve
I retired early on March 29, 2024. The final straw was when management had a meeting and they told everyone that if we don't like what they're doing, we can just walk out the door and they'll find someone else to replace us! They weren't talking to me, but I took it personally and began planning my retirement. It took 2 months. I gave them 15 days notice. They replaced me with a DEI hire, and he didn't work out. He didn't have the experience he said he did. They still haven't found a replacement and they're struggling making goals (I was their highest achiever). I see the job posting online and laugh. They should have treated me better! I went in last month and they asked if I would consider coming back part-time. 😂 Nope!
Similar situation made me retire also. Things were changing so much and I didn't have to be there so I started planning and retired. My partner moved into my job and they went down to one man a shift instead of two. Glad I retired when I did. I'd hate to be that one man on the shift. Thanks. Steve
I gave two months notice so that I could get paychecks and plan my exit. It was for my benefit, not the organizations. I had some projects underway so I finished those, but I did not take on any new tasks during that 2 months.
I started silently prepping my team(s) around a year and a half (moving folk into positions, showing and letting staff do many of the things I normally just handled on-the-fly, etc.) before I actually announced that I was retiring in 3 months. Prep was key, and it allowed me to take the last month off as Annual Leave (had way to much annual and sick leave built up...) - I let them know I was available during that month IF they needed any input from me, but also told them, in aggregate, they were more than competent to handle anything that might come up. Thought about providing the phone number for dial-a-prayer as my future contact number (they would have expected nothing less...) but restrained myself... Retired and loving it!
That was a great way to handle things. Especially in a position like it sounds like you had. Plenty of time and effort to ease everybody into your leaving. Prep is key for a lot of things. Smart move. Thanks. Steve
Kind of glad that I didn’t have to think about that or stress about it. I was self employed and my baby just told me that I was done and going to retire. In a way, she fired me 😂😂 God I love her!
Another Good Video Steve! I agree with you on what you said. I am a number where I work and can be replaced by younger employees under me with no problem or disruption, ( I like to call them "Young Bucks" LOL. I am blessed to have a pension. Many people don't. I have talked to people who have given the proper notice for retirement (they don't have a pension) and the company decides to let them go within the next couple of days, even tho they stated that they plan to retire in 3 , 6 etc. months. Sad, but true. I always look forward to your next video. Keep on making them. 😃
Turned out they cutback and went to one man per shift instead of two. How that's working out I haven't heard, just glad I don't have to deal with it. I have 2 small pensions they add up to about $1300 after tax. One I'm taking now and the other at 60. That's my second "raise" early in my retirement. Small but extremely helpful. Getting let go before you had planned can cause some financial pain for some. Doesn't happen often but it is something to be aware of when you give notice. Take care. Steve
Same here. Between 30 and 90 days before I retired is what they said. Important to understand the time frame for everything before you retire. Thanks. Steve
Well, they told me the plant was shutting down and they would appreciate me helping with the project. It was the worst couple months of my working life and I'll never do another one.
if that had been me, i never would have stuck around for a company that was ABANDONING my fellow employees ... SHAME ON THEM ... I guess on thing that would give me comfort is that the CEO would not be at all concerned with the people left looking for a job (said SARCASTICALLY) ...
Stuff like that happens and something to really think about before doing. Sometimes it's great but no way to know till you do it. Turned out no so much for you but it's over and done with now and you can enjoy retirement. Take care. Steve
I’m not giving any notice. They don’t give notice when they terminate employment with employees. In fact I’ll tell them when they call me to ask why I’m not at work.
Had a few at the plant that did just that. My original thought also but I was ready and couldn't wait any longer to give notice. I was just done with everything. Thanks. Steve
By the end of October I was ready and just couldn't wait any longer to give my notice. Like about everything else with me it's a game time decision. 3 months is plenty of notice. 2 weeks is the decent thing and somewhere between 1-3 months should be fine for most. Thanks. Steve
I was thinking about retiring in November 2025 when I turn 62. BUT, I may retire 6 months earlier in May when I'm 61 1/2 and start drawing some of my 401k before SS. I was going to use up all of my vacation time the first 5 months of the year. My work schedule is 2,2,3. 2,2,3 - 12.5 hour shifts. So I can take 2 vacation days and get 7 days off in a row. I've worked there for 25 years and I'll get 20 days vacation. So I could actually have 10 -7 day off periods if I want it that way. And retire in late May, the time I historically take my first week off for the year. So that means I won't be there that much those 5 months anyway. Like you, I'm just a warm body. But we shouldn't sell ourselves short because I always tell people that we are still a spoke in a wheel that wouldn't run without somebody in that position. Always enjoy your videos. I don't know how you go about it but it would really be cool if you did a live show every so often. I think I speak for all of your subscribers when I say we would really enjoy it. Doesn't even have to be about retirement. It could be kept lite and talk about what happened with everyone that week. Or whatever. Anyway thanks again Steve. Have a good weekend.
That sounds like a great way to retire. I did similar. Used vacation and personal days for Jan. then retired. Always say I retired the end of Dec. but was actually end of Jan. By the time Feb. got here I'd already been retired for a month. We worked 8 hr. shifts never worked 12's before. Worked 4 10's at a warehouse for awhile. Sounds like a pretty good schedule for time off. I enjoy lives and have done a few in the past but it's been about a year since my last. Been thinking about another one just haven't got around to it. Not hard to do but a lot of fun for me. We'll see. Thanks and take care. Steve
@@retirementcorner If you do decide to perform a live, please give us a few days notice as some of us don't always get notifications right away. Thank you.
worked construction and had my time in for my pension, the recession (09) hit and layoffs were coming. I told my boss I could let one of the younger guys work longer and take a layoff....drew unenjoyment for the winter, took pension, two years later took second small one and a part time job, (at a hardware/five years) took SS. and now I am 72 and has been a great 14 years, helped old boss out a couple summers as well.
That worked out great for you. Thought about a part timer also. Too soon for me but always a possibility. Always glad to hear from a professional retiree( more than a couple years). Helps me to see what the future can be. Glad to hear it's been great for you. Take care and enjoy. Steve
@@retirementcorner professional retiree, always said I am a long time unemployed. did not take the part time job till two years in, worked for five years there to buy a new truck and car. (cash) seven years later, feel good, first great grand child born last month, second one due next month.
Love your videos, Steve. I'm in my 9th month of retirement as I write this and I find your perspective on various retirement related topics to be very helpful. I also gave my employer three month's notice last summer. Cheers.
Love your videos, Steve. I'm in my 9th month of retirement as I write this, and I find your perspective on various retirement-related topics to be very helpful. Cheers.
Just flapping my gums on how my retirement actually is. Before I retired retirement was a mystery to me. Didn't know what to expect. Maybe seeing a "Regular Steve's" retirement might help someone. So far it's great and I'm so glad I went when I did. Thanks and take care. Steve
Pretty much what I did. Had 2 weeks off just before I retired. I think I had one day to work the last week and thought about calling in but didn't. My last day of employment was actually an off day for me. I've heard others say they should have left earlier. 57 was perfect for me. Thanks. Steve
I told our shop manager in June that I plan on retiring the following June. I have to give them 4 weeks notice to get a 5 thousand dollar bonus that was negotiated by the union
It's been a great weekend so far hope yours was as well. Go figure 3.6k about 3.5k more than I would have figured. I enjoy making the videos and reading all the comments. Just a little something fun to do a couple times a week. Take care. Steve
I work in a medical clinic and I'll retire in 5 years..I work at a great place so I have no fear of being let go early or giving only 2 weeks notice.. a coworker is retiring next month..she gave them a 6 month notice.
That's great! You sound like you have a great job and place to work. Good for you. Shouldn't be any trouble when you choose to give notice. Wasn't for me either. Take care. Steve
Hi Steve, the very month you decided to retire - April 2022 - was the very month I retired, which was the 29th. I gave 7 months notice to my employer of my retirement. It was a smooth transition.
Ain't that something. I decided and you left. Almost like ESP or something. Glad to hear things went smooth for you. I didn't have any problems either. Take care. Steve
Kept a shift schedule for 2023 also. My thought was if I had a rough day my first year in retirement I could look at it and see what I'd be working if I'd stayed. Never needed it. No regrets for me either. Thanks and take care. Steve
I retired at 55 and 3 days. I worked the 3 days just in case there could be any confusion with my date of hire. When you leave a government position, they will definitely check for any outstanding documentation and have the right to hold your pension check until any deficits are attended to . I gave a month's notice and colleagues due change when you're claiming your liberty again ( retirement ) to my experience.
They did the same with my pension also. Checked their books before sending the check. No problems here so it arrived right on time. I'd heard that things change with colleagues when you give notice and part of the reason I originally planned to just leave. Fortunately I didn't experience any. Take care. Steve
I'm a college instructor and 55 years old. I think I'm done at 58. I already have a military pension. At the time I'm writing this, it is 6:23 and I have a one hour drive to teach a 8::00 class.
Man that's a good drive. I think my longest commute was about 20 minutes. Being retired military is a big bonus in retirement. Not only the pension but the ability to have VA health benefits is huge. Health insurance is something that keeps a lot of people working. One thing about retirement is you get your mornings back and it's great. Thanks. Steve
That's the decent thing and all that is needed for most. I thought about it but by October I was ready and couldn't wait to give notice. I was just done with everything. Take care. Steve
Our agency recommends six months in order to proceed your documents and receive your pension on time. I don't recall but believe I give them 2 months and my pension arrived on time. I retired August 2 first check arrived 1 September. Department of Justice have mandatory retirement age 57, Eligibility was 20 years and age 50 or 25 years any age. Specialized education and appointments got age waivers. I could have continued until age 61 (my mandatory). But age 51 was right for me. I seen medical doctors work until 60.
That works. It's different for everybody. Totally a personal choice and a lot of things play into it. The dynamics were different at my plant. The people were great and I enjoyed being around them for the most part. Loved the job I had. If I'd been at a smaller place or my giving a short notice would have left them in a bind I would have probably given a much longer one. Pretty much at the plant the next in line just moves up and they just shift people around. Sometimes they have to hire but usually not. Actually I found out they cut people and went to just one man a shift instead of two. Glad I don't have to deal with that. Take care and enjoy your retirement. Steve
I have been telling everyone at my company when I would retire 5 years ago...my number two will be taking my place and we have been in training since. I have 4 more months and done.
I did similar myself. Was telling people I was going out at 60 for years and nobody believed it. Caught them all by surprise when I left earlier than that. You're a short timer now. With the holidays coming up you'll be busy with all that and the time will fly. Take care and all the best to you. Steve
Nothing official, but I have told my employer of 19 years that I am retiring in July 2026 when I turn 62. There is a financial incentive to work through June anyways for the Profit Sharing, Longevity bonus, and paying out unused vacation. They seem to be fine with it, and they assigned me to a new project last month that will last a year or so.
Sounds great. The extra money is always a welcome benefit when you retire. I'd done the same if I'd had the chance. Good for you. 2 years is a long notice but it works for you. Take care. Steve
Too funny about your hang up on can't retire at 56 but can at 57. I believe it will be the same for me. Make it a couple months in the year and after the 57th birthday.
I was 56 and 53 weeks.😂 Wouldn't think that would give me problems but it did. Weird. It's a good age to retire. Not too old or young. Take care. Steve
No doubt you can and I thought about it. 2 weeks is just the decent thing to do. I have left other jobs when my shift was over. No notice at all, just quit and out the door I went. Take care. Steve
Same way I felt after I finally made the decision to retire. I was subject to leaving at any moment. I was done with it all and ready. Take care. Steve
58 now retired at 57. As for how much I had at retirement it was a lot less than you'd think. Less than a million for sure. I do have a couple small pensions though. Total about $1300/month from them. That helps a lot. Thanks. Steve
@@retirementcorner thanks. I’m planning to have around 700-800 at 57 and live a humble lifestyle. I’d be more comfy with 1 million to start but sound like it’s possible. I just want to stop working. I can’t take it anymore
@@69RTR Pretty much spot on with me. Over 3/4 but less than $999k. Felt the same way also. Just done with it all. Modest lifestyle also. Didn't need as much as I figured. Best of luck. Steve
57 I could have went earlier but didn't want to. Turned 57 on Jan 22 retired first of Feb. 56 and 53 weeks.😂 Give me a shout when you retire and the bell will be ringing for you. Take care and all the best to you. Steve
Did you have pension and 401k? I have just my 401k. That makes me nervous, and now i really don't know what to do about health insurance. If I knew how to handle that issue I'd be gone in 2 months!
@@mikemiller3428 Yes I have both. Actually I have 2 pensions, one I'm taking now and one I'll start at 60. Small but extremely helpful. Health insurance keeps a lot of people from retiring. I was able to carry the same insurance I had through work. Lots of options out there Obama care was also an option I looked at. Steve
Retired 12 months after you ... Gave three months as well ... Didn't work last month other than training a co-worker who really didn't need it ... Enjoying RETIREMENT ... The job previous to my last job only gave THREE DAYS NOTICE ... hated that it was that short, but FINAL job was the OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME ... we all have to do what is in our best interest ...
Just a hangup I had. Over it now. I just didn't like the idea of retiring at 56. For some reason to me 57 sounded better and it was only a month so why not hang in there. Weird. Thanks. Steve
I was required to give at least a 30 day notice and no more than 90 days. I gave them 6 weeks notice. I didn't tell anyone at work up until then. I had a prescheduled vacation for my birthday and 31st wedding anniversary. I went in and filed the paperwork the morning of our anniversary while wife worked a half day, then we left town for the week. My cell phone blew up for a few days from people in shock, so I had it turned off. It's been a month and a half now retired and I am so relaxed. I have only forgotten what day it was 6 or 7 times so far. I knew it ended in -day though.
Why do you worry if you’re required to give a 30 day notice you’re leaving it doesn’t really matter what the rules are anymore
@Jane5720 I wasn't worried, it was a requirement. Meaning I wouldn't be able to officially retire if I didn't follow the requirement. Meaning I'd have had to quit instead. It was a process, that's all.
Good for you. I'd like to have done something similar but the closer it got the more excited I was. I was ready and couldn't wait to hand in my notice. Happy belated anniversary to you both and congrats on your recent retirement. I don't have much problem with the day it's the date that gets me. I couldn't tell you if it's the twelfth or 31st. I constantly have to look that up. I take a Bp pill every morning so the day I generally have down. Without it I'd be totally lost. Thanks and take care. Steve
Good topic. I gave two months notice and my supervisor didn’t post an opening until two weeks before I retired. Then I heard through the grapevine that it took 11 months to find a replacement for me. I’m glad I retired and I believe I am healthier physically and mentally!
My partner moved to my job and they normally post his for the plant. Probably a 3-4 month process with training and all. They decided to cut back instead. Now they only have one person a shift. Just how they are doing with that I haven't heard but I'm glad I don't have to deal with it. Take care. Steve
@@retirementcorner 1 Person per Shift that used to be 2 Persons. I am going through a similar situation. Instead of hiring another Person.....they expect 1 Person to "Step Up" and do more etc. meaning keep the productivity the same for a 8 hour shift. Impossible to do. 🙁
I retired just before you did. January 3rd 2023, at 59, almost 39 years at the mill. Best thing I’ve ever done! Freedom is a wonderful feeling. I know you probably feel the same way.
Congrats to you. Almost 40 years at the same mill. That's amazing. Retirement is a great period of life for us. Having a blast and enjoying the freedom it brings. My time is mine again. Love it. Take care. Steve
I gave an 8 month notice to my employer mainly because I accepted a buyout. The place I work at is a large employer of over 9000 workers, so I'm pretty much just a number. Retiring November 1
That's great. They stopped doing buyouts at our plant a few years back. Those that had an opportunity for it jumped at it. Pretty good deal they got. November 1st . Man you close and just in time to enjoy the holidays. You'll love it. Take care and all the best on your retirement. Steve
I was so burnt out when I resigned I would have been thrilled if they would have walked me out! 😂 I gave a month notice. When managing people, I feel it is only fair to give a longer notice.
I was the same by the time I retired. Just done with everything and ready to get. Being let go earlier would have been fine with me. Exactly why I think it's a personal decision. Being a manager is a lot different than a line worker. Filling the position would be a lot harder I think. Thanks. Steve
I’m on year two of retirement; everyday is Saturday except Sunday. Take care!
Sure is. Retirement's great ain't it. Thanks. Steve
I gave 3 months notice back in February , corporate gave another week vacation to stay until end of year. End of year I will have 40 years in. I was 62 a few months ago. Still working my phone app is -86 days. I've worked 86 days past when I was going to retire.
40 years is a long time. Sounds like you got a decent offer to hang around for a few months. Nothing wrong with hanging in there if it benefits you I think. I didn't have the option. A little extra cash for retirement, gives you a little longer to plan and prepare while having your date set etc. Besides you get to start the year off "Voluntarily Unemployed".😄 Best of luck on your retirement. When the day comes give me a shout and the bell will be ringing for you. Take care. Steve
Retired last month at 65. After 35 years it wasn’t easy. You do something that long, it’s hard to do. However, it was amazing how easy it was to slide into retirement mode once chain is finally broken…..
Congratulations!! Working becomes normal after so many years. Glad to hear you didn't have trouble getting into retirement mode. Take care and enjoy your retirement. Steve
Another great shared experience, Steve. Hoping it will encourage others to share theirs. My target date is August 1, 2025, so now that I’m inside of a year out, every day I tell myself, “Today is the last ‘month date’ that I’ll ever work. 😊 Nice way to remind myself that the end is in sight.
Did the same thing. "This time next year I'll be retired" I kept telling myself. The reason I kept the calendar also. That first year in retirement I could look at it and say last year I was still working and had 77 days left. Works both ways as a pick me up. Give me a shout when you retire and the bell will be ringing for you. Take care and thanks for the email. Steve
Steve, Enjoy life! you deserve it! You are a solid citizen! Rich
Thanks for the kind worlds. I'm not sure about all that but I try to be. Take care. Steve
After 20yrs, I notified my employees under me and gave my fortune 100 employeer two weeks. They begged me to stay 6mo and I literally told them to go pound sound. That felt good 6mo ago, to be in control and watch a fortune 100 company beg.
Steve you know what I have found interesting from my situation - Some of my friends havent talked to me much since retiring at 45. I attribute it to them likely not being happy with their work situation and an element of jealousy. Its odd but thats their problem, not mine. 👊👍👍🇺🇸
Totally right, Their problem not yours.What I figure is friends that are still working live in a totally different world than we do. We have little in common any more. They are still in the rat race and we're free and in control of our lives. Kind of makes sense we don't speak much. What would we talk about or do. Our timelines are totally different now and not controlled by a job. Thanks and take care. Steve
I am giving my notice in about 1 month. At that time I have to give them 90 days formal notice as I’ve been there almost 25 years.
They will be shocked and very likely will ask me to stay longer but I’m not interested in that.
I’ve been silently training those on my team to be able to cover my role and hope my departure can benefit some of them with a chance for a promotion.
Smart move to prep your team early like that. Should make things easier on everybody when you pull the plug. When I left my partner moved into my position and got a pretty good raise. Give me a shout when you retire and the bell will be ringing for you. Take care. Steve
Thank You Steve for this video! I just turned 60 this past July, and looking to "pull the plug on working" when I hit 61 next July.
The count down begins!🥳 The last year of employment is kind of fun but busy I thought. Everyday you go in you will be retired next year at the same time. Thanks and best of luck. Steve
Excellent topic, Steve. I'm realizing I messed up on giving my notice, but I can't fix it now. I'm having to stay longer than I wanted and it's causing me quite a bit of misery. It's my own fault for trying to be "helpful." It turns out that even at 62, a person can still be naive LOL!
Hate to hear that for you. Kind of the reason I wouldn't have stayed longer. Just couldn't chance it. Could have been great or I could have been miserable. Figured it wasn't worth the chance with ,my luck. At least when you do retire you'll enjoy it that much more. Take care. Steve
I’ll give two weeks and that’s all that’s expected. Everyone is super replaceable.
Two weeks is good. I was super replaceable. A few weeks training and a couple months doing the job and it would be like I never was there. Take care. Steve
I had a paper chain the last hundred days. It felt so good to take the daily link off especially towards the end when the chain was getting shorter! Since the final link on February 3,23 was broken, life is much simpler and relaxing. Thanks Steve for the talk!
I remember you telling me. I thought that was a great way to do it. I should have done that and framed the last link.😅Glad to hear retirement has been good to you. Same here. We're enjoying it and love it. Thanks. Steve
Thanks for this! I can go sept 30th 2025 from my automotive assembly plant! When I turned 18 I worked weekend security at Ashland chemicals in Mississauga Ontario Canada for two years. They had a Valvoline packaging line on the same property. The plant is still there and I’m 58 now.
It’s time to go, 40 years is plenty. What a blessing to be in a position to retire.
Small world. Ashland is a big company with plants all over the world. The plant I worked at made a powder or a liquid that is added to about everything. Food, cosmetics, medicine and industrial uses. The one I worked at was originally a Hercules Powder company. Made dynamite for awhile. Sometimes in old westerns you will see a Hercules Dynamite crate. Got bought by Ashland close to 20 years ago now.The plant itself has been there for 100 years now. Give me a shout when you retire and the bell will be ringing for you. Take care. Steve
I retired early on March 29, 2024. The final straw was when management had a meeting and they told everyone that if we don't like what they're doing, we can just walk out the door and they'll find someone else to replace us! They weren't talking to me, but I took it personally and began planning my retirement. It took 2 months. I gave them 15 days notice. They replaced me with a DEI hire, and he didn't work out. He didn't have the experience he said he did. They still haven't found a replacement and they're struggling making goals (I was their highest achiever). I see the job posting online and laugh. They should have treated me better! I went in last month and they asked if I would consider coming back part-time. 😂 Nope!
Similar situation made me retire also. Things were changing so much and I didn't have to be there so I started planning and retired. My partner moved into my job and they went down to one man a shift instead of two. Glad I retired when I did. I'd hate to be that one man on the shift. Thanks. Steve
I brag about 5 years and I am done. But with Steve's advice am shorting that down to 3 years. 😅
If your numbers work go for it. Retirement is great. I retired earlier than I wanted or planed but so glad I did. Take care and best of luck. Steve
I gave two months notice so that I could get paychecks and plan my exit. It was for my benefit, not the organizations. I had some projects underway so I finished those, but I did not take on any new tasks during that 2 months.
Good way to handle it. Smart move. Thanks. Steve
I started silently prepping my team(s) around a year and a half (moving folk into positions, showing and letting staff do many of the things I normally just handled on-the-fly, etc.) before I actually announced that I was retiring in 3 months. Prep was key, and it allowed me to take the last month off as Annual Leave (had way to much annual and sick leave built up...) - I let them know I was available during that month IF they needed any input from me, but also told them, in aggregate, they were more than competent to handle anything that might come up. Thought about providing the phone number for dial-a-prayer as my future contact number (they would have expected nothing less...) but restrained myself... Retired and loving it!
That was a great way to handle things. Especially in a position like it sounds like you had. Plenty of time and effort to ease everybody into your leaving. Prep is key for a lot of things. Smart move. Thanks. Steve
Kind of glad that I didn’t have to think about that or stress about it.
I was self employed and my baby just told me that I was done and going to retire.
In a way, she fired me 😂😂
God I love her!
Fired by your wife. I bet there are a lot of women out there that'd like to do the same. Mine included.😂 Take care. Steve
Another Good Video Steve! I agree with you on what you said. I am a number where I work and can be replaced by younger employees under me with no problem or disruption, ( I like to call them "Young Bucks" LOL. I am blessed to have a pension. Many people don't. I have talked to people who have given the proper notice for retirement (they don't have a pension) and the company decides to let them go within the next couple of days, even tho they stated that they plan to retire in 3 , 6 etc. months. Sad, but true.
I always look forward to your next video. Keep on making them.
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Turned out they cutback and went to one man per shift instead of two. How that's working out I haven't heard, just glad I don't have to deal with it. I have 2 small pensions they add up to about $1300 after tax. One I'm taking now and the other at 60. That's my second "raise" early in my retirement. Small but extremely helpful. Getting let go before you had planned can cause some financial pain for some. Doesn't happen often but it is something to be aware of when you give notice. Take care. Steve
Hey Steve good video. Retired Feb 2024. So far everyday is Saturday 😎👍
Retirement is great ain't it? Congrats on your recent retirement.🥳🎉 Take care and enjoy it. Steve
I was required to submit paperwork at least 1 month before so all my insurance and pension would be set up.
Same here. Between 30 and 90 days before I retired is what they said. Important to understand the time frame for everything before you retire. Thanks. Steve
I had a smooth transition. I moved my date up and I was still treated with the utmost respect.
Good to hear. Most do I believe. Just something to be aware of when deciding. Take care. Steve
Well, they told me the plant was shutting down and they would appreciate me helping with the project. It was the worst couple months of my working life and I'll never do another one.
if that had been me, i never would have stuck around for a company that was ABANDONING my fellow employees ... SHAME ON THEM ...
I guess on thing that would give me comfort is that the CEO would not be at all concerned with the people left looking for a job (said SARCASTICALLY) ...
Stuff like that happens and something to really think about before doing. Sometimes it's great but no way to know till you do it. Turned out no so much for you but it's over and done with now and you can enjoy retirement. Take care. Steve
I’m not giving any notice. They don’t give notice when they terminate employment with employees. In fact I’ll tell them when they call me to ask why I’m not at work.
I dont blame you, Stick to the man just like they stick it to us. The company I work for is the same way. One mistake and your gone.
Had a few at the plant that did just that. My original thought also but I was ready and couldn't wait any longer to give notice. I was just done with everything. Thanks. Steve
The decision of when will be the hardest part of submitting notice for sure. Three months sounds like a good lead time. 😊
By the end of October I was ready and just couldn't wait any longer to give my notice. Like about everything else with me it's a game time decision. 3 months is plenty of notice. 2 weeks is the decent thing and somewhere between 1-3 months should be fine for most. Thanks. Steve
I got my husband a countdown clock when he was a year out! 😂
That's great. Nice of you to do. I didn't know they made such a thing. I've got a viewer that has one setup on his phone and loves it. Thanks. Steve
I was thinking about retiring in November 2025 when I turn 62. BUT, I may retire 6 months earlier in May when I'm 61 1/2 and start drawing some of my 401k before SS. I was going to use up all of my vacation time the first 5 months of the year. My work schedule is 2,2,3. 2,2,3 - 12.5 hour shifts. So I can take 2 vacation days and get 7 days off in a row. I've worked there for 25 years and I'll get 20 days vacation. So I could actually have 10 -7 day off periods if I want it that way. And retire in late May, the time I historically take my first week off for the year. So that means I won't be there that much those 5 months anyway. Like you, I'm just a warm body. But we shouldn't sell ourselves short because I always tell people that we are still a spoke in a wheel that wouldn't run without somebody in that position. Always enjoy your videos. I don't know how you go about it but it would really be cool if you did a live show every so often. I think I speak for all of your subscribers when I say we would really enjoy it. Doesn't even have to be about retirement. It could be kept lite and talk about what happened with everyone that week. Or whatever. Anyway thanks again Steve. Have a good weekend.
That sounds like a great way to retire. I did similar. Used vacation and personal days for Jan. then retired. Always say I retired the end of Dec. but was actually end of Jan. By the time Feb. got here I'd already been retired for a month. We worked 8 hr. shifts never worked 12's before. Worked 4 10's at a warehouse for awhile. Sounds like a pretty good schedule for time off. I enjoy lives and have done a few in the past but it's been about a year since my last. Been thinking about another one just haven't got around to it. Not hard to do but a lot of fun for me. We'll see. Thanks and take care. Steve
@@retirementcorner If you do decide to perform a live, please give us a few days notice as some of us don't always get notifications right away. Thank you.
worked construction and had my time in for my pension, the recession (09) hit and layoffs were coming. I told my boss I could let one of the younger guys work longer and take a layoff....drew unenjoyment for the winter, took pension, two years later took second small one and a part time job, (at a hardware/five years) took SS. and now I am 72 and has been a great 14 years, helped old boss out a couple summers as well.
That worked out great for you. Thought about a part timer also. Too soon for me but always a possibility. Always glad to hear from a professional retiree( more than a couple years). Helps me to see what the future can be. Glad to hear it's been great for you. Take care and enjoy. Steve
@@retirementcorner professional retiree, always said I am a long time unemployed. did not take the part time job till two years in, worked for five years there to buy a new truck and car. (cash) seven years later, feel good, first great grand child born last month, second one due next month.
Love your videos, Steve. I'm in my 9th month of retirement as I write this and I find your perspective on various retirement related topics to be very helpful. I also gave my employer three month's notice last summer. Cheers.
3 months is plenty I believe. 2 weeks is the decent thing but between 1 - 3 months should work for most I think. Thanks. Steve
Love your videos, Steve. I'm in my 9th month of retirement as I write this, and I find your perspective on various retirement-related topics to be very helpful. Cheers.
Just flapping my gums on how my retirement actually is. Before I retired retirement was a mystery to me. Didn't know what to expect. Maybe seeing a "Regular Steve's" retirement might help someone. So far it's great and I'm so glad I went when I did. Thanks and take care. Steve
After 39 years I went on vacation and never came back. On review now I should of done it years early than when I did
Pretty much what I did. Had 2 weeks off just before I retired. I think I had one day to work the last week and thought about calling in but didn't. My last day of employment was actually an off day for me. I've heard others say they should have left earlier. 57 was perfect for me. Thanks. Steve
I told our shop manager in June that I plan on retiring the following June. I have to give them 4 weeks notice to get a 5 thousand dollar bonus that was negotiated by the union
That's a great deal. We didn't have anything like that or I would have taken it for sure. Good for you Thanks and take care. Steve
One of the benefits of being wise and unionizing.
Happy weekend, Steve. Your channel is really growing at 3.6k subs. Congrats & thanks for the content. 🎉
It's been a great weekend so far hope yours was as well. Go figure 3.6k about 3.5k more than I would have figured. I enjoy making the videos and reading all the comments. Just a little something fun to do a couple times a week. Take care. Steve
I work in a medical clinic and I'll retire in 5 years..I work at a great place so I have no fear of being let go early or giving only 2 weeks notice.. a coworker is retiring next month..she gave them a 6 month notice.
That's great! You sound like you have a great job and place to work. Good for you. Shouldn't be any trouble when you choose to give notice. Wasn't for me either. Take care. Steve
Hi Steve, the very month you decided to retire - April 2022 - was the very month I retired, which was the 29th. I gave 7 months notice to my employer of my retirement. It was a smooth transition.
Ain't that something. I decided and you left. Almost like ESP or something. Glad to hear things went smooth for you. I didn't have any problems either. Take care. Steve
Nice topic Steve. I should have kept my calendar. I gave a one month notice. It felt like a weight off my back. No regrets.
Kept a shift schedule for 2023 also. My thought was if I had a rough day my first year in retirement I could look at it and see what I'd be working if I'd stayed. Never needed it. No regrets for me either. Thanks and take care. Steve
Given notice and be let go that day. Seen it many times. Companies demand loyalty, but dont recipocate.
Only time I've known of it was my brother-in -law. Always thought about it happening though. Thanks. Steve
Here is what I plan to do. Walk in to manager office on Monday and say Friday is my last day. Enjoyed working here.
Done the same for other jobs I've had. Even left the day I told them once or twice. Totally a personal decision. Thanks. Steve
When it comes right down to it….it’s scary. New things in life always are. Feel the fear & do it anyway
It can be when your on the outside looking in. Once you retire it's great. Thanks. Steve
I retired at 55 and 3 days. I worked the 3 days just in case there could be any confusion with my date of hire. When you leave a government position, they will definitely check for any outstanding documentation and have the right to hold your pension check until any deficits are attended to . I gave a month's notice and colleagues due change when you're claiming your liberty again ( retirement ) to my experience.
They did the same with my pension also. Checked their books before sending the check. No problems here so it arrived right on time. I'd heard that things change with colleagues when you give notice and part of the reason I originally planned to just leave. Fortunately I didn't experience any. Take care. Steve
Thanks!
Thank you. Much appreciated. Steve
I'm a college instructor and 55 years old. I think I'm done at 58. I already have a military pension. At the time I'm writing this, it is 6:23 and I have a one hour drive to teach a 8::00 class.
Man that's a good drive. I think my longest commute was about 20 minutes. Being retired military is a big bonus in retirement. Not only the pension but the ability to have VA health benefits is huge. Health insurance is something that keeps a lot of people working. One thing about retirement is you get your mornings back and it's great. Thanks. Steve
@@retirementcorner your right. I don't think that I mentioned it, but I'm fully covered with health insurance by the VA.
Two weeks notice. Period.
That's the decent thing and all that is needed for most. I thought about it but by October I was ready and couldn't wait to give notice. I was just done with everything. Take care. Steve
Nice topic. Good for you, Steve!
Thanks. It was a good question and thought it make a decent topic for a video. Take care. Steve
Our agency recommends six months in order to proceed your documents and receive your pension on time. I don't recall but believe I give them 2 months and my pension arrived on time. I retired August 2 first check arrived 1 September. Department of Justice have mandatory retirement age 57, Eligibility was 20 years and age 50 or 25 years any age. Specialized education and appointments got age waivers. I could have continued until age 61 (my mandatory). But age 51 was right for me. I seen medical doctors work until 60.
For our pension and health insurance it was 30 - 90 days out. Worked out well and everything worked the way it should have. Thanks. Steve
I gave them 15 months. Great company, love them all.
That works. It's different for everybody. Totally a personal choice and a lot of things play into it. The dynamics were different at my plant. The people were great and I enjoyed being around them for the most part. Loved the job I had. If I'd been at a smaller place or my giving a short notice would have left them in a bind I would have probably given a much longer one. Pretty much at the plant the next in line just moves up and they just shift people around. Sometimes they have to hire but usually not. Actually I found out they cut people and went to just one man a shift instead of two. Glad I don't have to deal with that. Take care and enjoy your retirement. Steve
I have been telling everyone at my company when I would retire 5 years ago...my number two will be taking my place and we have been in training since. I have 4 more months and done.
I did similar myself. Was telling people I was going out at 60 for years and nobody believed it. Caught them all by surprise when I left earlier than that. You're a short timer now. With the holidays coming up you'll be busy with all that and the time will fly. Take care and all the best to you. Steve
If you put in your notice and they let you go then you can draw unemployment!
Never thought about that. Always an option I guess. Could be a pretty good setup. Thanks. Steve
Nothing official, but I have told my employer of 19 years that I am retiring in July 2026 when I turn 62. There is a financial incentive to work through June anyways for the Profit Sharing, Longevity bonus, and paying out unused vacation. They seem to be fine with it, and they assigned me to a new project last month that will last a year or so.
Sounds great. The extra money is always a welcome benefit when you retire. I'd done the same if I'd had the chance. Good for you. 2 years is a long notice but it works for you. Take care. Steve
Too funny about your hang up on can't retire at 56 but can at 57. I believe it will be the same for me. Make it a couple months in the year and after the 57th birthday.
I was 56 and 53 weeks.😂 Wouldn't think that would give me problems but it did. Weird. It's a good age to retire. Not too old or young. Take care. Steve
Don’t make it harder than it has to be with retiring you don’t know them any long notice, and you can just actually just leave, it’s just like that
No doubt you can and I thought about it. 2 weeks is just the decent thing to do. I have left other jobs when my shift was over. No notice at all, just quit and out the door I went. Take care. Steve
Good video reminds me of that Good old country song Take this job and shove it lol 😆
Pretty much how I felt. Just done with it all. Thanks. Steve
I’m still trying to figure out my date. Could be end of ‘25, end of 24, somewhere in between, or this afternoon 😂
Same way I felt after I finally made the decision to retire. I was subject to leaving at any moment. I was done with it all and ready. Take care. Steve
No one really cares friend, they just fill the spot with the next guy. Jut a number. Life goes on and we need to remember that.
Exactly! Next man up. Thanks. Steve
How old are you and how much did you retire with? I’m planning to in 2 years at 56.
58 now retired at 57. As for how much I had at retirement it was a lot less than you'd think. Less than a million for sure. I do have a couple small pensions though. Total about $1300/month from them. That helps a lot. Thanks. Steve
@@retirementcorner thanks. I’m planning to have around 700-800 at 57 and live a humble lifestyle. I’d be more comfy with 1 million to start but sound like it’s possible. I just want to stop working. I can’t take it anymore
@@69RTR Pretty much spot on with me. Over 3/4 but less than $999k. Felt the same way also. Just done with it all. Modest lifestyle also. Didn't need as much as I figured. Best of luck. Steve
Hey Steve. I missed it somewhere, but what age were you on your retirement day? I want to go at 55 before end of this year.
57 I could have went earlier but didn't want to. Turned 57 on Jan 22 retired first of Feb. 56 and 53 weeks.😂 Give me a shout when you retire and the bell will be ringing for you. Take care and all the best to you. Steve
Did you have pension and 401k? I have just my 401k. That makes me nervous, and now i really don't know what to do about health insurance. If I knew how to handle that issue I'd be gone in 2 months!
@@mikemiller3428Obamacare might be reasonable.
@@mikemiller3428 Yes I have both. Actually I have 2 pensions, one I'm taking now and one I'll start at 60. Small but extremely helpful. Health insurance keeps a lot of people from retiring. I was able to carry the same insurance I had through work. Lots of options out there Obama care was also an option I looked at. Steve
If we give 6 months notice we get $1000.
Give 6 months is what I'd do no question about it. We didn't have anything like that. Would have been nice. Good for you. Take care. Steve
For those half-baked fans, there’s only one way to quit.
“Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you, you're cool, and fuck you, I'm out!”
Exact reason I thought about just leaving and not giving a notice. Once I calmed down I adjusted it a couple months. Take care. Steve
I work for the feds, I gave 6 months notice
That should be more than enough. Thanks. Steve
I'm telling people that im going to lunch, then i'm just not coming back. It's not hard... bye.
Had one co-worker do the same ... always admired him for it ... good for you
Retired 12 months after you ...
Gave three months as well ...
Didn't work last month other than training a co-worker who really didn't need it ...
Enjoying RETIREMENT ...
The job previous to my last job only gave THREE DAYS NOTICE ... hated that it was that short, but FINAL job was the OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME ...
we all have to do what is in our best interest ...
Seen many do similar. Had them retire over the phone before also. Whatever works. Take care. Steve
So do we need a million to retire?
Lol, that's what I wonder about.
You might, I didn't. Good thing because I ain't got it. Thanks. Steve
Not stupid, stick to your principles!
Just a hangup I had. Over it now. I just didn't like the idea of retiring at 56. For some reason to me 57 sounded better and it was only a month so why not hang in there. Weird. Thanks. Steve