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Retirement official now
July 08, 2022, 12:31 PM
cgodeRetirement official now
As of 7/6 it’s official…..after 34 years as a medic, 28 1/2 years fire service with rank of Captain as shift commander and 15 years of regional SWAT team medic, I have made it out alive! Pension checks start next month.
Bittersweet to do it but it’s time. Im not getting any younger especially in this job environment….but at age 57 it’s all good. One of my guys on shift bought a gun store last year and now, he, is my part time boss a couple days a week while I figure out what’s next.
I can feel the stress lessen slowly away….but honestly, am scared at the same time and feel a loss of identity to a degree….I guess there is a natural adjustment period?
My SWAT guys gave me a plaque and got me drunk…..I’ll really miss working with them!!
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July 08, 2022, 12:32 PM
12131Glad you made it out. Enjoy the rest of your life.
Q
July 08, 2022, 01:07 PM
ffipsCongratulations. Best wishes on future endeavors.
July 08, 2022, 01:40 PM
DennisMCongratulations and best wishes for a long, happy, and healthy retirement!
July 08, 2022, 01:45 PM
gw3971Welcome to the front porch! Pull up a rocking chair and enjoy watching the grass grow.
July 08, 2022, 01:55 PM
RogueJSKCongratulations!
July 08, 2022, 04:12 PM
WarhorseCongratulations! You are going to love it.
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July 08, 2022, 04:14 PM
triggertreatHappy Saturday.
I'm alright it's the rest of the world that's all screwed up! July 08, 2022, 04:24 PM
MRBTXCongrats! Enjoy retirement Capt!
July 08, 2022, 05:07 PM
hvactechthank you for your service Sir. Don't forget to leave your "out of office forever" message.
July 08, 2022, 05:18 PM
bald1Enjoy your well deserved 24x7 leisure time!

Certifiable member of the gun toting, septuagenarian, bucket list workin', crazed retiree, bald is beautiful club!
USN (RET), COTEP #192
July 08, 2022, 05:27 PM
ch23701Congrats…you’ll love it and yes there is an adjustment period for sure.
July 08, 2022, 05:46 PM
Skins2881Congratulations on the well earned retirement!
Jesse
Sic Semper Tyrannis July 08, 2022, 05:50 PM
HayesGreenerCongratulations on your retirement, and on a life lived in service to others. You will soon wonder how you ever found time to go to work.
CMSGT USAF (Retired)
Chief of Police (Retired)
July 08, 2022, 06:06 PM
Fly-Sigquote:
Originally posted by cgode:
I can feel the stress lessen slowly away….but honestly, am scared at the same time and feel a loss of identity to a degree….I guess there is a natural adjustment period?
Congratulations!
Yes there is an adjustment period. The loss of identity is common. But you have a new identity, which is
retired Medic, fire Captain, etc. For me, one of the initial feelings was of not being on the inside anymore. While I still knew a lot of people I'd worked with, I wasn't allowed into the inner sanctum any more. Another hurdle is watching others continue to advance. There can be a lot of "I could do that" when you see someone else accomplishing in your old career.
But retirement is fantastic! Just relax and enjoy the time.
July 08, 2022, 06:12 PM
braillediverCongratulations and best wishes on your next big adventure.
You can find a new identity based on you.
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The butcher with the sharpest knife has the warmest heart.
July 08, 2022, 06:50 PM
Sauer KrautCongratulations on retiring. It will be a change, but now your time belongs to you. Learn to relax and enjoy.
July 08, 2022, 07:09 PM
selogicNothing to be scared of . You'll get used to it after the first week . Enjoy .
July 08, 2022, 07:27 PM
YooperSigsAnd Judge Judy or Matlock is always on somewhere!
Congrats on starting the rest of your life.
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Upper Peninsula: 4 Miles
July 09, 2022, 08:17 AM
6gunsCongratulations! Enjoy your days of freedom and deciding what YOU want to do!
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