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 Being Retired now, I thought that it was time for a new name to this Blog |
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Talk about perks, my career had one of the best I can think of! I traveled in the course of business, delivering classes for my employer. I was a Senior Training Specialist for Motorola Solutions, and taught classes on a wide variety of subjects centered around 2-way radio communications. I knew that when the time arrived that I would retire, and I have. I've always said that if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, get out! I can't handle the heat anymore. I was qualified to deliver approximately 32 different classes, but about half of those were 'Legacy' classes, and were not in demand anymore. My students were technicians, those who maintained, programmed, calibrated, and repaired large 2-way radio systems. Some of these systems are statewide, and use TCP-IP networking to allow sites to communicate with others. Some are small, traditional type radio sites. The size doesn't matter, in each case the systems must be kept operational at all times, since many of them are Public Safety Systems. So I traveled, sometimes frequently, 3-4 weeks in a row.... where have I been? Some of the places I've been (I can't list them all here, the list would be toio long) are pretty interesting. 1. Hawaii - Four times, Oahu, Maui (twice), and the Big Island 2. BangkokThailand, twice 3. Frankfurt Germany, twice 4. Algiers, Algeria 5. Melbourne Australia 6. Bismarck North Dakota, Summer & Winter 7. Los Angeles, Too many times to count 8. Washington DC, Too many times to count 9. Seattle three or four times 10. Texas, all over the state 11. Florida, all over the state 12. New Mexico, HOME! Several times  Best Cultural And Regional Honorable Mention |
| Yep, after that short (again, NOT) drive to (and from) the Great Lakes Naval Station yesterday, today is a mandatory rest day. I woke this morning aching all over, and as tired as could be. This, despite getting about 10 hours of rest last night! It is a reminder of why I decided to retire too. I asked my wife if this is how I was after a trip (in the last 6-9 months only), her comment was "Yep." I did call my buddy Ariel this morning. He said that if I wanted to still teach classes, that maybe I would be better off teaching Virtual Classes (Online classes) only. The thing is, I have no desire to teach! But I will gladly help my former co-workers (free of charge). Shaking my head over that. The reason I'd help them if/when asked, is that I know they are strapped right now, delivering & traveling more now that I'm not part of them. Learning classes that I delivered all this time, with no one else qualified to deliver them. I am considering going to work at our local library part time (11 hours a week) at ~$16/hour). I think what I made when I left Motorola, and realize the difference in money, it amazes me. Thankfully, we don't need that money, I just need to stay active. |
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