Reality
Jan 20, 2022 08:36:52 #
Ben - like others said it’s a tough one. I didn’t retire until I was 70 & sold the company, because I liked my job. I hated retirement for 3 years after. From what you said, you still have some bills you need to pay off and if your health is good I would do that. Usually you can save $ when you have to travel like that. It IS 2 yrs out of your life, but you are still young & marketable- especially in your area. Also, you may take a look, and put feelers out now - you never know when one may hit. My 2 cents…Jack
Jan 20, 2022 10:53:07 #
kandydisbar
Loc: West Orange, NJ
Don't know what to say except good luck. Can't imagine not being able to find somewhere that would value your knowledge.
Jan 20, 2022 14:23:35 #
E.pa.al
Loc: Martin's Creek
You're in a tough spot Ben,but if u don't want to travel & give up family and seat time on the boat. Then I would strongly recommend you get ur resume on indeed quickly, never know maybe the perfect job is waiting for ya.
You'll make the right decision as only you know what's best for your scenario.
Best of luck to ya buddy.
You'll make the right decision as only you know what's best for your scenario.
Best of luck to ya buddy.
Jan 20, 2022 16:27:08 #
Thanks.
Looking for a job when you still have a job is far better than the alternative.
Looking for a job when you still have a job is far better than the alternative.
Jan 20, 2022 16:33:10 #
Ben Bragg wrote:
Thanks.
Looking for a job when you still have a job is far better than the alternative.
Looking for a job when you still have a job is far better than the alternative.
Absolutely. Never quit a good payin job until you've secured another one. Unless you can afford to be unemployed for AWHILE.
Jan 20, 2022 16:58:28 #
Fishing Fool
Loc: redding, ca
Ben , The best time for looking for another job is when you have a good one with your years of experience. I'm sure someone will pay your well for that. I took a buy out from my company and then went back to school for three weeks to become an auctioneer and can stay as busy as I want to and it pays well and is so much fun. I took would look at your 401K and keep maxing it out pay off everything that you can. Being debt free and only having taxes, food, travel, fishing, and home maintenance costs it makes it easy to live on retirement, SS, and 401 interest. Good luck in you endeavors.
Jan 20, 2022 21:03:44 #
Jwid
Loc: Lake Killarney, Ironton, MO
Hey Ben, if you aren’t tied into a no compete contract then go free agent. I did 18 years for a company and thought I was going to die there. Money was very good. I had head hunters call but I didn’t budge. Then the company started to change. Wasn’t getting out of the job the life I wanted. I let out among vendors that I was open to being approached. All the sudden I was getting offers that made my head spin. Road out a new position for 6 years and did it again. We don’t get pensions after 30 years service anymore. You take your 401(k) with you and any matching after max 5 years. Health insurance isn’t an issue in a move. Be mobile. Younger people are doing it. Your about my age and a valuable asset. The best way to improve your situation is get on the market. Once you start talking about projects completed, issues overcomed and how you did it. They’ll be drooling.
Good luck!!
Good luck!!
Jan 20, 2022 21:12:10 #
lipsticker
Loc: Hartford Wisconsin
Good luck Ben, Best advice I can give is weigh the pros and cons with your current employer. I remember some of your stories of success, Kind of made me grin. As a former employer I can advise this, They know what they got! Your kind of in position to "discuss" what needs to happen for them to keep it (Follow?). Sounds that much of what I'm understanding can be done off sight. Might open a door for you to position yourself in a Advisory/consulting type position. It's what I'm up to after selling my Machine shop. I believe experiance is a value.
Get your self on the available list if you choose, See what might be available if it's time to move on. It won't hurt to know and could work in your behalf as things progress.
Be your own best salesman...
Get your self on the available list if you choose, See what might be available if it's time to move on. It won't hurt to know and could work in your behalf as things progress.
Be your own best salesman...
Jan 20, 2022 22:02:09 #
lipsticker wrote:
Good luck Ben, Best advice I can give is weigh the... (show quote)
Good point. I spent 40 years in a professional, but exhausting, profession. When I retired I took some advice from previous clients. Now I’m a consultant in that same profession and still making what I did while working. I have a part time, 40 hour a week, job at an elk ranch I love and I do all of my consulting via my phone or through email. Those two things coupled with social security and I’m WAY better off than I ever was working before. Plus most of it I do from the seat of my pickup or my recliner at home. A person can market their skills and, generally, do quite well. I no longer have a limit on what I can make as far as social security is concerned and I’ve earned ever dime I have. One person said if I’m drawing social security I’m sucking off federal tax dollars but I have news for him. The amount I receive from social security, which I’ve paid into for 50 years, will never return what I’ve paid into it. Good feeling👍
Jan 20, 2022 22:45:05 #
farmer tom
Loc: stockton california
Ben that is a tough call!!! I had to make a big change at 55 it was not easy. but you will get through it!
Keep the faith!!!
Keep the faith!!!
Jan 21, 2022 08:07:10 #
BruceI
Loc: Canton ohio
Ben..lots of good ideas here but your going to have to feel your way along…you seem to have a lot of contacts at suppliers of equipment…I’d start with them to see if they have a need or know a business that is searching for someone with your skills…I left a steel company when I was 52 and went into business…I did work in high voltage substations….also electrical consulting and trouble shooting…did that for 17 years..sold the business now consult for the new owner..and fish when I want to!!..
List your options on paper, make a plan just like you would for a project and then work thru it…
Good luck !!
B
List your options on paper, make a plan just like you would for a project and then work thru it…
Good luck !!
B
Jan 21, 2022 17:45:57 #
fisher
Loc: whitewater,colorado
Ben Bragg wrote:
My job is Senior Welding Engineer for North Americ... (show quote)
Sounds like a real condrum, sorry Ben. Any chance you could make it as a consultant?? Just a thought.
Jan 22, 2022 01:15:01 #
BruceI wrote:
Ben..lots of good ideas here but your going to hav... (show quote)
Thank you very much For that input sir
Jan 22, 2022 01:18:17 #
I have worked consulting before.
Insurance situation sucks but money is good
Insurance situation sucks but money is good
Jan 22, 2022 12:17:44 #
BruceI
Loc: Canton ohio
One thing to consider is it seems that your existing employer needs you for the moves…you could negotiate a voluntary lay off and agree to work for them as a contractor to assist with the move while you step out on your own…sounds like there is a lay off in your future either now or in a year…and this is only a thought there maybe better/other options…if you want to pm me and discuss feel free..
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