Taz Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) I get depressed. Depression sucks. I've been both sides of the counter with that one. A lot of good people have issues that you can't see. When it comes to our Veterans it can be that they have no visible wounds. But as you get to know them you can realize that they are wounded. This has now been recognized and can be treated. But these people have to be willing to let people help, and be willing to help others. We got a telephone call at work one night. The Peer Tech answered the phone, and after she hung up and told me what was said, I was able to state TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury). This was one of the diagnoses with this veteran. So many people have it so much worse them most of us. Even when we are at our lowest. Edited June 15, 2014 by Taz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 15, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 15, 2014 Very true Taz, Veterans should have the best medical care possible but sadly it's not true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 15, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) I hit 65 on Tuesday, but won't be able to retire for a long time. My wife and I are working to make a move to the Philippines if we can. If you are frugal, you can actually live comfortably on $12-$15k. We might be able to do that. You sure can't do that living in the States. Bruce I hope it works out for you two, sounds very interesting. And Happy Birthday if you missed the thread, I don't remember, but I am getting old also. Edited June 15, 2014 by dtel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Calling out those "forum" members that have retired. Please share any info regarding your former profession, plans for the future, etc.... I survived 35 years in public education in Texas as a teacher, coach and administrator. I retired back in June of 2013. At the end of this month, according to Texas law, I'm eligible to return to work (in education) and draw both a salary and retirement. It looks good on paper, but hard on the soul.... Retired from San Francisco State University. I was a member of the staff .75 time, and occasional part time faculty ... tutored on the side. My wife had a slightly better paying job. We are doing O.K. I worry about later generations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 15, 2014 Author Share Posted June 15, 2014 Calling out those "forum" members that have retired. Please share any info regarding your former profession, plans for the future, etc.... I survived 35 years in public education in Texas as a teacher, coach and administrator. I retired back in June of 2013. At the end of this month, according to Texas law, I'm eligible to return to work (in education) and draw both a salary and retirement. It looks good on paper, but hard on the soul.... Retired from San Francisco State University. I was a member of the staff .75 time, and occasional part time faculty ... tutored on the side. My wife had a slightly better paying job. We are doing O.K. I worry about later generations. What was your field of study? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) Calling out those "forum" members that have retired. Please share any info regarding your former profession, plans for the future, etc.... I survived 35 years in public education in Texas as a teacher, coach and administrator. I retired back in June of 2013. At the end of this month, according to Texas law, I'm eligible to return to work (in education) and draw both a salary and retirement. It looks good on paper, but hard on the soul.... Retired from San Francisco State University. I was a member of the staff .75 time, and occasional part time faculty ... tutored on the side. My wife had a slightly better paying job. We are doing O.K. I worry about later generations. What was your field of study? Since you asked, my area was behavioral and social science, mostly research psychology. I most enjoyed teaching elementary behavioral science statistics (which emphasized canned tools like ANOVA, and many others. We stole from the best: agriculture, brewing, etc.). It was a pleasure to see the veil of fear fall away from the students' eyes as they learned that stat was not too difficult, and could be stimulating. Then I had a quasi-administrative job, at a tech's salary. They never came up with a good name for that job -- it was the combination of three other positions that were rolled together in a 1982 budget cut. It involved coordinating the Psychology Department's training Clinic & Clinical Facility, being a consultant to students who were using inventories, surveys, etc, in their research, and teaching them to make video and remote audio recordings of their individual, couple, family, and group sessions with clients for training purposes (only with the written permission of the clients). I also maintained the audio video equipment. Edited June 15, 2014 by Garyrc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 18, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 18, 2014 Since you asked, my area was behavioral and social science Well this place with such a range of completely different personalities must give you a few thoughts ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyrc Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 (edited) Since you asked, my area was behavioral and social science Well this place with such a range of completely different personalities must give you a few thoughts ? It's a great pageant of humanity. Edited June 18, 2014 by Garyrc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted June 19, 2014 Share Posted June 19, 2014 55 here, ain't worth killing (in the words of my Grandpa), try to eek out bill payments with sound engineering work. Time is basically worth nothing. But I'm having a pretty good time on cruises, visiting Key West a couple times a year, and puttering in the workshop and garden. Also a library volunteer, I'm their 'media specialist' lol. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 19, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 19, 2014 Since you asked, my area was behavioral and social science Well this place with such a range of completely different personalities must give you a few thoughts ? It's a great pageant of humanity. Very diplomatic, your professionalism is showing. Just kidding(kind of), great answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 19, 2014 Author Share Posted June 19, 2014 Since you asked, my area was behavioral and social science Well this place with such a range of completely different personalities must give you a few thoughts ? It's a great pageant of humanity. Very diplomatic, your professionalism is showing. Just kidding(kind of), great answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big bones billy Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) I am 56 with 33+ a little years of state service. I work for a large northeastern state and am the State Director of Program Integrity. Simply put, I am in charge of all the Welfare Fraud control programs for the state. As you may imagine, this is a never-ending job trying to stay ahead of the cheaters and fraudsters. My youngest is entering his Junior year in college and my joke is when he graduates in 2016, I graduate into retirement. I simply can't wait for that day to come. Edited June 20, 2014 by big bones billy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 My youngest is entering his Junior year in college and my joke is when he graduates in 2016, I graduate into retirement. I simply can't wait for that day to come. Outstanding... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CECAA850 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Did 13 years in the USN from '73 to '86, first as a Polaris Missile technician on one of those long underwater boats, Everyone in a submarine smells bad, believe me My girlfriend and I used to watch you guys race. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators dtel Posted June 20, 2014 Moderators Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Did 13 years in the USN from '73 to '86, first as a Polaris Missile technician on one of those long underwater boats, Everyone in a submarine smells bad, believe me My girlfriend and I used to watch you guys race. My dad use to say that, he would take a date to the lakefront to watch submarine races. When I got old enough I finally figured it out, but as a kid I couldn't figure it out. Edited June 21, 2014 by dtel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZAKO Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 WORKED FOR BOEING FOR 30 yrs,,, PEOPLE ASKED How many people work there ??? I answer about HALF.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 Which half were you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 20, 2014 Author Share Posted June 20, 2014 I answer about HALF.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris A Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 (edited) Calling out those forum members that have retired...Please share any info regarding your former profession, plans for the future, etc.... I can claim being retired...but really it's about figuring out the next gig. Currently I'm building a consulting practice: my current focus is helping small start-up businesses engineer their business case/offerings, and helping large existing firms in improving their offerings and correcting product/service problems. My expertise is in identifying, refining, and balancing key needs, then providing optimized design solutions, all while ensuring that the business does well financially while making changes. I've designed and developed tunneling machines, ground shaker vehicles and marine seismic sources, simulations for future helicopter and aircraft operational effectiveness, developed large superconducting magnets, architected large and small air/missile defense systems, UAV and UGV (autonomous) systems, and supported development of manned armored vehicles and entire integrated army systems. I've also helped small firms do major course corrections and provide planning for "big changes". I've taught as an adjunct professor in systems engineering, and I'm currently writing a text on the subject. But right now I'm listening to my Klipsch-based HT system Edited June 22, 2014 by Chris A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boxx Posted June 21, 2014 Author Share Posted June 21, 2014 But right now I'm listening to my Klipsch-based HT system My favorite type of forum member.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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