Great advice, I was forced out of a job that I loved but finally had to realize your life is made of chapters. That chapter is over and you have to start a new one.
We have the opposite here in Australia. 40c today. Your journey is inspiring. I have set up a channel a few weeks back after being inspired by you. Your values have helped you stay you despite the setbacks. Stay strong!
Im at the cusp of reinventing myself. Fired from a mom & pop medical supply business wrongfully. I started walking with a cane a little and my wife diagnosed with cancer so my witch boss fabricated a whole file on me why i was a bad employee so she could fire me. Now since my wife passed last summer, still have mobility issues, but want to do something, something for me. I spent the last 30 years being a husband raising kids, having two-bit jobs and really just focusing on family. Wife's passed, kids grown up and gone, im 62 and unable to get another two-bit job .... so! Where do i go from here ... its wide open, i do have to work at something, but i need to call on my past, pre-marriage, to carve my old age future out of. Wish me luck! 😊
we identify ourselves as our profession , our belongings and our success, but we forget what really matter and that is being true to who we are and the people in our life who bring us joy and happiness. Thank you Mr. Martin for being our friend and the honest videos. Wishing you nothing but the best.
I was in the same boat as you at 36 when the job I got trained in and was my vocation got phased out. I went and got 3 jobs after that in the same career but at 42 years old I had enough of it. So I changed to a construction laborer. And spent 20 years doing that through a great union hall and was able to retire at 61. Thanks be to God and I am very appreciative. You are right about identifying as yourself as a man not as your profession. Because once we pass on it’s nice that we can be thought of as the person we were not as the job we did for the needed money to survive. You have a good attitude and you are providing a good service when you deliver things for the elderly who cannot get out. You are a friend to us here and it’s nice listening to you.
I think men really associate and place value on what they do for work as being who they are. When that’s gone many really struggle and some go to very dark places. You are grinding now my friend. If you actually honestly can derive pleasure from what you must do, well that’s fantastic. Much respect and I am happy for you.
Love the views, the great white north. Fire up the stove, get your drink of choice, sit by the window and watch the world go by. I love a good blizzard, from the inside.
It’s so true. I’ve found myself in a situation i never thought would happen. Let’s say this- always live below your means, invest, save money and stockpile essential groceries and supplies. Nothing is certain. You have to be prepared
I got fired at 49 from a civil service job on trumped up political charges. I sued and won some money, back benefits and may job back. I then retired at 62. More people may be getting fired because of the incredibly idiotic Trump tariffs. I hate that Trump is trying to drive a wedge between the USA and Canada. I love my Canadian brothers and sisters.
Great message, Martin! Your story can resonate with the young, the old, and everyone in between. It's an example of "When you get knocked down, you get back up, brush yourself off, take another step, and you keep on going." And so very true that a job does not define you! It's all about how we treat others, about trying to make the world a little kinder, and a better place for those who come after us. P.S. I sincerely apologize to all our wonderful friends and neighbors in Canada and Mexico for the tariff situation. I hope one day the U.S. can rise above the current bullying posture and get to a place where we treat our friends and allies with respect and compassion. ☮
after me and my wife got laided off since may 2024 at 62 and 60 in the auto parts industry,we were call in this week and offered a package, glad to see your progress on your channel💯
A 23 year military career, where most of us are forced to retire in our early 40’s. Second career teaching HS Math and then retired from that one. Then after retirement got bored and went to work part time. Finally at 70 went into full retirement mode with a motor home.
I live in a cold winter weather place, 20-30F and Im surprised how many of your neighbors park their vehicles outside in winter. Looks like everyone has double car garages. Enjoyed your trip to the Italian grocery where you met the Mrs😊
Good message Martin. Keep it going. Maybe branch out to delivering larger items for commercial or industrial deliveries. However probably need a truck or a larger vehicle. Just a thought
Great advice Martin. I wasn’t forced out, but I needed to get out of my job at age 55. And boy are you right about ageism. I’m very, very lucky that I found another position. I still have a lot of identity around my job (a teacher) but I agree that probably needs to shift. When I end up retiring, that identity will be gone.
Back in the '70s, I had to attend a lecture with a speaker who warned us not to identify too closely with our job, as if that job defined who we are. Good advice then and good advice now.
I retired when Iwas 56 after working for the federal government for 31.5 years. After 5 years of being retired I went back to work in a different type of environment driving a flatbed truck locally for a major company, I've been driving now for 3.5 years
Question for you, Martin. Did you struggle to re-invent yourself? Meaning, did you know right away that you wanted to be a professional driver/courier?
I’m a loser. Accepting the truth makes me stronger and better. Loser with a paid off house and 2 cars. Kids through school. Yaa im a loser working blue collar jobs my whole life. I see office guys in my area with nothing but debt and thinking they are something special. Ok if you say so
It takes a lot of courage to reinvent yourself. Congrats and keep it up, Martin!
@@TheDickyB I so appreciate your encouragement and kind words 😊❤️🙏
Great advice, I was forced out of a job that I loved but finally had to realize your life is made of chapters. That chapter is over and you have to start a new one.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. It's never easy to start over, but we all have the power to write a new chapter in our lives.
We have the opposite here in Australia. 40c today. Your journey is inspiring. I have set up a channel a few weeks back after being inspired by you. Your values have helped you stay you despite the setbacks. Stay strong!
I am so glad my videos have inspired you! 🙏❤️😃
Making me tear up with that closing. Many blessings to you sir. Keep bringing the inspiration!
I'm so glad this video resonated with you. ❤️🙏
Im at the cusp of reinventing myself. Fired from a mom & pop medical supply business wrongfully. I started walking with a cane a little and my wife diagnosed with cancer so my witch boss fabricated a whole file on me why i was a bad employee so she could fire me.
Now since my wife passed last summer, still have mobility issues, but want to do something, something for me. I spent the last 30 years being a husband raising kids, having two-bit jobs and really just focusing on family.
Wife's passed, kids grown up and gone, im 62 and unable to get another two-bit job .... so!
Where do i go from here ... its wide open, i do have to work at something, but i need to call on my past, pre-marriage, to carve my old age future out of.
Wish me luck! 😊
we identify ourselves as our profession , our belongings and our success, but we forget what really matter and that is being true to who we are and the people in our life who bring us joy and happiness. Thank you Mr. Martin for being our friend and the honest videos. Wishing you nothing but the best.
I was in the same boat as you at 36 when the job I got trained in and was my vocation got phased out. I went and got 3 jobs after that in the same career but at 42 years old I had enough of it. So I changed to a construction laborer. And spent 20 years doing that through a great union hall and was able to retire at 61. Thanks be to God and I am very appreciative. You are right about identifying as yourself as a man not as your profession. Because once we pass on it’s nice that we can be thought of as the person we were not as the job we did for the needed money to survive. You have a good attitude and you are providing a good service when you deliver things for the elderly who cannot get out. You are a friend to us here and it’s nice listening to you.
Thanks for those inspiring words in the video to relieve the anxiety of the people suffering from the losses of jobs.
I watch those ads all the way through! I’m 68, retired and glad I don’t have to work…so far! Time will tell - I’m in the USA - don’t hate me! 😭
I do the same things, until the end.
@@scottamartin2518yes, me too. I may nip to the kitchen and put the kettle or ir quickly water the pot plants. Sometimes I just read the comments.
I think men really associate and place value on what they do for work as being who they are. When that’s gone many really struggle and some go to very dark places. You are grinding now my friend. If you actually honestly can derive pleasure from what you must do, well that’s fantastic. Much respect and I am happy for you.
Love the views, the great white north. Fire up the stove, get your drink of choice, sit by the window and watch the world go by. I love a good blizzard, from the inside.
It’s so true. I’ve found myself in a situation i never thought would happen. Let’s say this- always live below your means, invest, save money and stockpile essential groceries and supplies. Nothing is certain. You have to be prepared
I got fired at 49 from a civil service job on trumped up political charges. I sued and won some money, back benefits and may job back. I then retired at 62. More people may be getting fired because of the incredibly idiotic Trump tariffs. I hate that Trump is trying to drive a wedge between the USA and Canada. I love my Canadian brothers and sisters.
Thank you for sharing your experience and knowledge 🙏❤️😃
Why would they get fired because of tariffs?? I know people who got fired for not getting the “shot”.
What a beautiful message from you Martin, a Canadian friend 😢
Thank you 🙏
Great message, Martin! Your story can resonate with the young, the old, and everyone in between. It's an example of "When you get knocked down, you get back up, brush yourself off, take another step, and you keep on going." And so very true that a job does not define you! It's all about how we treat others, about trying to make the world a little kinder, and a better place for those who come after us.
P.S. I sincerely apologize to all our wonderful friends and neighbors in Canada and Mexico for the tariff situation. I hope one day the U.S. can rise above the current bullying posture and get to a place where we treat our friends and allies with respect and compassion. ☮
Have a great week too! Thanks 👍
Your TH-cam subscribers are rising too. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I am so grateful for everyone who has joined my channel and subscribed! 🙏❤️😃
Having viewed some of your older videos….looks like you are 1 powerful mother fer.😂🎉
Thanks for watching, and for the encouragement! 😃🙏
God Bless You Martin, you are a good man, and that's the best career for any man.
I so appreciate your kind words. May God bless you and your family as well 🙏❤️🙂
Another great video Martin. Hold your head high as you are an incredible person.
I really appreciate your kind words, thank you 🙏❤️
Loved your words Martin ✨
Marty! Another great video
I so appreciate your support 😊🙏
Martin, I wish you much success in your delivery job and hope your wife's workers strike is soon resolved. 👍
Thank you for your kind words and support! 🙏❤️
after me and my wife got laided off since may 2024 at 62 and 60 in the auto parts industry,we were call in this week and offered a package, glad to see your progress on your channel💯
Thank you for sharing your experience 🙏❤️😃
A 23 year military career, where most of us are forced to retire in our early 40’s. Second career teaching HS Math and then retired from that one. Then after retirement got bored and went to work part time. Finally at 70 went into full retirement mode with a motor home.
Hi Martin, good video today. MB 🇨🇦
Thanks for watching! 🙏❤️😃
Great video ! 🎉
Admire you.
You have inspired me and I'm sure many others too to start a TH-cam channel. 😊😊😊😊😊
Thank you so much for the encouragement! I’m so glad my channel is inspiring others! ❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏😃😃😃
I live in a cold winter weather place, 20-30F and Im surprised how many of your neighbors park their vehicles outside in winter.
Looks like everyone has double car garages. Enjoyed your trip to the Italian grocery where you met the Mrs😊
Good message Martin. Keep it going. Maybe branch out to delivering larger items for commercial or industrial deliveries. However probably need a truck or a larger vehicle. Just a thought
Thanks for the idea! It's something to think about! 🙏❤️😃
Thank you Martin.
Great advice Martin. I wasn’t forced out, but I needed to get out of my job at age 55. And boy are you right about ageism. I’m very, very lucky that I found another position. I still have a lot of identity around my job (a teacher) but I agree that probably needs to shift. When I end up retiring, that identity will be gone.
Good message 👍
I got one of the first views. cold. you should build a heated garage out back and video it.
You do. You are Awesome and Amazing 🤩 😃❤️
@@gregs_garage great idea 💡
@ use the YT earnings. Spring is coming. If you like the house it would be a good investment.
@gregs_garage That is true. A great investment for sure.
Back in the '70s, I had to attend a lecture with a speaker who warned us not to identify too closely with our job, as if that job defined who we are. Good advice then and good advice now.
Yes you are MARTIN. And u definitely are my dear friend forever. 😊😊😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
That is so sweet Annette. Much love ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😃😃😃😃
I still find myself saying I'm an Electrical Engineer, retired. Maybe eventually I'll accept the title of just retired. 50 year habit hard to break.
Hello there my friend. ❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for the love! ❤️🙏
Great talk today.
Thank you. I so appreciate your support ❤️🙏
Love it!
I retired when Iwas 56 after working for the federal government for 31.5 years. After 5 years of being retired I went back to work in a different type of environment driving a flatbed truck locally for a major company, I've been driving now for 3.5 years
My friend don't even bother or stress about these horrible people anymore. GOD has other plans for you now. Just look at you now a SUPER STAR ✨✨✨✨.
Sweet 🙏😃❤️❤️❤️
I least you have snow! I have not seen snow in years....
Stay warm in this cold weather
Thank you, I will! 🙏❤️
Martin Blair for Prime Minister
Always just be Martin.
Question for you, Martin. Did you struggle to re-invent yourself? Meaning, did you know right away that you wanted to be a professional driver/courier?
No.
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I’m a loser. Accepting the truth makes me stronger and better. Loser with a paid off house and 2 cars. Kids through school. Yaa im a loser working blue collar jobs my whole life. I see office guys in my area with nothing but debt and thinking they are something special. Ok if you say so
Google
did you reinvent yourself by flogging the dolphin? Enjoy your tariffs.