Subj : Re: Retired
To   : NANCY BACKUS
From : JOE MACKEY
Date : Tue Feb 11 2020 08:14:00

  Nancy wrote --

> But I suppose you should at least find out the details of what he
> needs... like, how many hours, how many days.... ;)

  I have only two posts. 
  One is traffic control during home football games.  That seasons has been
over for a while.  But then its up to me to know the days they play (and
give my captain that schedule) and to be there four hours before kickoff. 
  The other post is on-going, at the bio tech building on campus, part of
the med school.
  That is really a cake post since I just have to be there, warming a
chair.  
  During the week when the woman calls off and I get a call I know the
hours, etc. so no need to ask about anything.
  The weekly schedule is posted and up to me (and the others) to check it
if any changes, etc.
  So basically I am either at one or the other.
  Except when the university is on a break (Thanksgiving, Christmas, spring
break) when I will be needed to fill in at a dorm or something.
  In the summer there is housing for various groups meeting on campus or
something and need to work then as well.
  The only time this would change would be if something drastic has
happened.  It is very rare for me to be sent somewhere else or times change.
 
>  JM> And its not like he ever calls to shoot the breeze.
> 
> So there's no reason to think it's anything but work... <G>

  Yep, when I hear that ringtone on a weekday morning I know exactly what
he wants.  :)
   
>  JM> Too many have been given trophies for just the least little thing
>  JM> and think they deserve whatever have is just because they are them.
> 
> And passed on to the next grade, whether or not they met the
> requirements.... 

  There has been a couple of generations where kids are just passed along
regardless.
  I was talking to a new hire one day about something and came to find out
he could neither read nor write (other than signing his name) and a high
school graduate!
  I asked how in the world he graduated and he said friends had helped him.
  Some friends.  Some help.  :(

> We didn't have much growing up, but didn't really realize it

  Most kids then didn't.  Everyone you knew is in the same condition so it
seems perfectly normal.  All kids have a "when I'm rich and successful" view
of life.  Its something to strive for, not to be handed.

> ... learned to live within means... :) 

  Not something a lot of people have learned what with easy credit.
  Just charge it, pay the minimum, live life to the fullest.
  
>  And when we ended up with more as adults,
> socked it away for later, or helped others with it... :)

  I am really happy when I am able to help others.
  I have been lucky the last 15 or so years being financially comfortable
due to a number of (legal) circumstances.  When I am able to write a cheque
to help someone I really like being able to do that.  So many times in the
past I couldn't it.

>  JM> And I have had a 1932 mentality all my life.  :)
> 
> Not the worst mentality to have... ;)

  Help keeps me grounded.  I am well aware that stuff happens and it could
be gone in an instant.
  Joe
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