“It seems like all I do is work. I would love to retire and spend time with my grandkids. That’s all I would want to do, hang out and travel with them.” What’s keeping you from doing that? “Well, you have to wait until you’ve … Continue readingShe’s looking forward to hanging out with grandkids
“I’m a retired longshoreman. That was some hard work, cutting and welding to repair those big containers they ship overseas. “And I’ve had some other interesting jobs. I worked in a chicken plant for more than 10 years, processing the chickens that you buy in … Continue readingAfter what he saw, ‘I won’t touch chicken livers’
“After working almost 37 years as a process operator, it’s great to be retired. I love watching pro and college football, and I also get to enjoy the children’s functions. “When I was working, I had to make up excuses all the time for missing … Continue readingRetirement is great for keeping up with grandkids
“Born in Norfolk. Came to Texas when I was young, and have been working construction. “I live right over there. I come to the park almost every day. “I’m 70 and I just retired last year. I worked hard all those years. Now I’m just … Continue readingEnjoying retirement after long construction career
“I was a firefighter for years, but recently took early retirement. “Overall, firemen are pretty well educated, but a lot of people don’t give them credit. They think, how hard can it be to stand there with a hose in your hand? But there’s a … Continue readingBeing a firefighter much more than holding a hose
“I recently retired from Exxon after nearly 40 years. It was a good job to have for the long term. You can make money anywhere, but what really counts is who’s going to take care of you later. “Now I’m planning to do my part … Continue readingImproving his health focus during retirement