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    Anyone ever get fired or quit

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    It will work out eventually. Good things happen to good people.

     

    I was let go after 18 years. I knew I was overpaid and I knew it would come to an end someday via layoff.

     

    Was unemployed for 3 months, but could not collect because I got a 19-week severance package; took a sales job to get some money flow, which was good flow, but I knew I'd be up against my own numbers in a year, so I began looking for something more my style as soon as I got there. It lasted about 9 months and I made decent money, as well as some very good friends.

     

    Landed my current gig in early February agreeing to take less than what I was asking for. I figured I could prove my worth and things would work out. It worked out well and I couldn't be happier.

     

    Good luck, man. I'm sure things will go equally as well.

    Screwing you would be telling you to leave.

     

    I am doing just fine. Thanks for the kind thoughts!

     

    Sorry if it came across as a negative post.

    At one time in the past, some of the "millennials" were ragging on the "boomers" for ruining their lives. :w00t:

    Retirement savings?

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    Posted · Edited by rockpile

    Im sure you still have to pay something even with insurance. Is it in the $5k range?

     

    Medical insurance is currently closer to $8K per year out-of-pocket for the wife and me.

    That is already planned into the budget when I retire. Some of it will be covered by Medicare, but I will carry insurance to fill the gaps.

     

    Her SSI will not be a lot, if she ever retires, because she is self employed. We have maximized her SEP every year to compensate.

    Retirement savings?

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    Posted · Edited by rockpile

     

    His children will take care of him. That's their culture that we don't do at all here. Mom and dad are kicked to the curb.

     

    I have four grown children who I can count on to help me and the wife as best as they can if needed, but I have medical insurance for a reason.

     

    If you have a chronic illness, how do you pay for it? As many of you know, I have multiple sclerosis. Just two pills I take daily would be $84,000 per year if I paid for them out of pocket. Added to those two prescriptions: blood work, GP visits, MRI's, vision and dental expenses. How could anyone cover that without insurance?

     

    Read The Millionaire Next Door for some good advice. You can have a great life and save for the future if you do not piss away all or more money than you bring in. If you use common sense, you do not have to be cheap. :P

     

    I worked for a company for 25 years. I contributed the maximum into their 401K, they matched my contribution to either 4% or 6%, and they had a pension plan! I thought I had it made. They sold us to another company, and paid off our 'pension due' in a lump sum. I rolled my 401K and pension check into an independent IRA (not their stock). The unlucky ones who were not laid off or took early retirement, got screwed out of their pensions when the company went belly up.

     

    We are a very close family. No BS or drama! When my mother-in-law needs assistance, I will welcome her into our home. She can stay as long as we can care for her. I only wish our other three parents were still here! :( But seriously, I can provide a home - but who would pay the medical expenses?

     

    With any luck, I will be able to retire in less than 18 months, LONG before SSI alone would be enough to support me if that was my only source of income.

     

    Save for the future and retire young enough to enjoy it.

    Anyone ever get fired or quit

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    Posted · Edited by rockpile

    Laid off in January of 2014. Sucked. Making about 20% less now, but WAY happier. All's well the ends well.

     

    I was laid of in 2007 after 27 years.

    I spent 20 months at Corning Tropel, "contract-to-hire" as quality engineer, took about a $12K pay cut, and was laid off again.

     

    Worked at a small manufacturer as a quality manager. That lasted for 12 months until they fired me for not completing engineering tasks I specifically told them I was not trained for and had never done, before I signed the offer. Dropped another $8K too. That was difficult, because I was treated like dirt for too long but had to get fired to insure I would get unemployment.

     

    After a year on unemployment, I took an internet help desk job, that did not pay well, unless you were starting your career, but it was full time with good benefits. I needed that because two pills I take daily for MS would be $84K annually out of pocket. Four years later, I am still there but looking to make another change. I will keep this gig until another is found.

     

    As far as salary? I make now what I made almost 30 years ago.

     

    So much for Baby Boomers living the "high life". LOL

    Group ticket purchase for 2015 home opener / TBDAHOT

    in The Stadium Wall Archives

    Posted · Edited by rockpile

    You can't call them that anymore. I think the PC term is Online Native American Ticket Re-Sellers.

     

    Good one! :nana:

     

    I am not PC.

    Ticket scalpers are bottom feeding scumbags. If this offends any Native Americans, please read on:

    From the Urban Slang Dictionary, "Someone who purchases large quantities of goods (usually tickets) early with the sole intention of re-selling them at a higher price at a later date (closer to the event)."

    MS Walk 2015 - May 3 - Rochester, NY

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    Posted · Edited by rockpile

    Just a bump! We are up to $280 - just wanted to let you know.

     

    You can sponsor me here http://walknyr.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=1850699&fr_id=25287&pg=personalor go to Facebook and search for the group "Family Rocks".

     

    rockpile

     

    From the MS Society:

     

    Where Does the Money Go?

     

    As efficient, effective stewards of our donors’ contributions, we make sure that more than 79 cents out of every dollar we raise goes directly to improve the lives of people living with MS through programs, services and research.

    To move us closer to creating a world free of MS, last year alone, the Society invested nearly $50 million to support more than 380 new and ongoing research projects around the world while providing program services to over one million people.

     

    Our supporters’ generous contributions help people affected by MS by:

    • Helping fund cutting-edge research aimed at finding the cause of MS, more treatments and, ultimately, ending the disease forever.
    • Providing resources and information for people living with MS about a variety of issues through newsletters, publications, education seminars and conferences, and at-home teleconferences.
    • Providing direct support and financial assistance for the FDA-approved medications, medical equipment, counseling services, respite, care management, college scholarships, and other emergency assistance.
    • Supporting emotional health and physical well-being through a network of self-help groups, a peer support telephone program, wellness programs, and more!
    • Reconnecting families affected by MS by coordinating family and social programs, couples retreats, kids camp, and other family support programs.
    • Driving change through advocacy at the federal, state and local level to benefit people with MS and their families.

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    anybody ever vacation in Cape cod?

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    Posted · Edited by rockpile

    https://www.google.com/search?q=skaket+beach&rlz=1C1AVSA_enUS456US460&espv=2&biw=1600&bih=775&tbm=isch&imgil=MJ2kFiJYrYUaVM%253A%253BVBmIkJDlfOcxiM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.johnshorephoto.com%25252Fcontents%25252FPhoto%2525252520Galleries%25252FOther%2525252520Destinations%25252Fimage-20110704_js_0096-ns%25252F&source=iu&pf=m&fir=MJ2kFiJYrYUaVM%253A%252CVBmIkJDlfOcxiM%252C_&usg=__BnCmHhJLoTluwH2G3SrxAMJHAZU%3D&ved=0CFAQyjc&ei=Rv0rVYTZDpPkgwTTpoLADQ#imgrc=1RTMk3127I2JfM%253A%3BNVXrrShasIBHIM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fstatic.uglyhedgehog.com%252Fupload%252F2012%252F10%252F28%252Fthumb-1351463674126-_dsc0025.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.uglyhedgehog.com%252Ft-73513-1.html%3B600%3B399

     

     

    Skaket Beach is very cool. When the tide goes out you can walk a LONG way out into in the Cape. Wear water shoes!

     

    Also, we took bicycles to take the ferry to Martha's Vineyard. Getting there by car on the ferry can take forever!

    First Bills Game?

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    It was at the Rockpile, probably 1964. Bills vs. Jets. We were in the covered end zone.

     

    I do not remember who won, but a drunk fell onto my lap from the row behind us and in front of us a Jets fan puked orange tango on a lady and then tried to wipe her off with his coat. Funny what you remember when you are eleven.

     

    :w00t:

    Rolling Stones at the Ralph concert thread

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    Posted · Edited by rockpile

    It amazes me (in a good way) that it's 2015 and the Stones and the Who are both going on tours. Floors me, really. There are certain artists I don't mind dropping above average $$ on to see. Both the Stones and Who qualify. It bums me that I'm unable to swing it for these shows, but I'm very happy for those who will be able to enjoy them.

     

    Long Live Rock.

     

    I saw the Who my first time, around 1972 in the Rochester War Memorial, after the release of Who's Next? First time I heard any of that album. They were at their PEAK complete with Keith Moon. Tickets were $6.00

    I saw the Who again in the early 80's (Who Are You?) at the Ralph. Great sound but could not see the band well. The field was packed so tight, and it got so hot and compressed, they were showering the crowd with water hoses and people were being passed on top of the crowd (not unlike surfing) to first aid stations under the stage. When they were playing "Love, Reign O'er Me", it started to rain. Tickets were $15.00

     

    At least now they can show the band on the three screens.

     

    I am probably going to pass on the current "Who" with Daltry and Townsend, unless it comes REAL close to home.

     

    We may go see the Stones. I would like to see them since I never have, and that is MY bad. Update - tickets in the upper deck end zone away from the stage start at $150. Nevermind.....

     

     

    We already have tickets for Carlos Santana in Canandaigua in August. Lawn seats $30.00

    MS Walk 2015 - May 3 - Rochester, NY

    in Off the Wall Archives

    Posted · Edited by rockpile

    April 2 Status:

     

    My TBD friends and others have me at $220 so far with about a month to go!

     

    Thank you for sponsoring me, and if you have been procrastinating - time to click on the link!

     

    Any all all donations are GREATLY appreciated.

     

    http://walknyr.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?px=1850699&fr_id=25287&pg=personal

     

    Happy Easter or Passover!

     

    TBD Sponsors:

     

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    Cugalabanza

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