Welcome to HD Ken.
Great article and an enjoyable read.
I would go with my father's place of business on Saturdays and sweep floors and empty trash.
At age 11, I was expected to show up every day after school and do the same. Wage was 50 cents on hour.
This set the foundation for work ethic in me.
Thank you Dad.
Completely agree. For anyone considering a major home remodel you need to be active in what is being done. Yes, you have a general contractor running the project, but you need to be the project manager. I did a complete remodel of a 3000 sf home 18 years ago that I stayed in the house during construction. I often had to have items corrected and was there to provide guidance when needed.
I also suggest to take pictures of plumbing and wiring when the walls are open. This will be very useful if you ever need to do repairs in the future.
All the best on your home remodel.
I am happy that your goal of retiring at age 55 was achieved. Your good planning and sticking with the plan made this happen.
Those that may be envious of your pension and health benefits need to realize that working in the government sector means getting paid less money than in the privet market. Better job security and benefits with lower paying salary.
Enjoy the new chapter of your life's journey.
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Welcome to HD Ken. Great article and an enjoyable read. I would go with my father's place of business on Saturdays and sweep floors and empty trash. At age 11, I was expected to show up every day after school and do the same. Wage was 50 cents on hour. This set the foundation for work ethic in me. Thank you Dad.
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Hi Kristine, My grandmother's home in Lake Oswego, Oregon, near Portland, had in the ground garbage cans. I remember this from the mid 50s.
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Completely agree. For anyone considering a major home remodel you need to be active in what is being done. Yes, you have a general contractor running the project, but you need to be the project manager. I did a complete remodel of a 3000 sf home 18 years ago that I stayed in the house during construction. I often had to have items corrected and was there to provide guidance when needed. I also suggest to take pictures of plumbing and wiring when the walls are open. This will be very useful if you ever need to do repairs in the future. All the best on your home remodel.
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Link to comment from May 13, 2023
I am happy that your goal of retiring at age 55 was achieved. Your good planning and sticking with the plan made this happen. Those that may be envious of your pension and health benefits need to realize that working in the government sector means getting paid less money than in the privet market. Better job security and benefits with lower paying salary. Enjoy the new chapter of your life's journey.
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I truly enjoy reading your contributions to HumbleDollar. You provide a great prospective for all of us to learn from.
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Link to comment from April 29, 2023
Thank you for bringing back these wonderful memories from the 50s and 60s. What a great time to be growing up.
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