She wants to be ‘the poster child for retirement’
Robyne Gold also finds time to volunteer with Emma’s Hugs and Faithful Paws.
“I did 29 years of shift work at ExxonMobil. I worked outside as an operator. I worked in the heat, in the rain, in the cold. I wore flame-retardant clothing, a hard hat, safety glasses, safety shoes.
“When I hired in, all the old-timers told me I should buy Exxon stock. They said buy as much as you can and don’t ever touch it. Just do this for your whole career and you’ll be a very wealthy person when you retire. And they told the truth. I put the maximum amount in for 29 years, so I’m reaping the rewards now.
“I do lots of hunting and fishing, and I travel a lot. As a matter of fact, I’m going to Lake Tahoe in the morning. After that I’m heading out on a cruise around Australia, and then I fly to New Zealand where I’m doing an archery hunt for a red stag.
“I told my financial guy, I want to be the poster child for retirement. My resume for retirement is what I wish everybody could do, and afford to do.”
— Robyne Gold
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