Coming out of Retirement!

kmw1954 · May 19, 2020

Just got back from the interview and WOOHOO! Tomorrow morning I will start training and orientation to work part time here:

https://www.mcmillersportscenter.com/

Will start training as a Range Safety Officer and hoping to work Wed. - Friday and fill-in when asked.

I was so excited about this that I completely forgot to ask what the pay was. Not that it will make a lot of difference as it will give me something constructive to do and I know I will enjoy it. Heck I didn't even ask about fringe benefits like range time, gun transfers, discounts, bank mining.

3 days a week I think I can handle that. Also it's been 5 years since I've punched a time clock!

stillquietvoice · May 19, 2020

Congrats looks like a great place.

kmw1954 · May 19, 2020

Thanks. I know I'm going to have a hard time falling asleep tonight. Can't remember the last time I was this excited.

I have shot there before and it is a nice facility and can get a large crowd.

SwampWolf · May 19, 2020

I was made for retirement. I have plenty of interests, including hunting, fishing, shooting, reloading, photography, reading, grandkids (and chores, community activism and various home upkeep projects) to keep me interested and involved 'til I finally run out of runway. Love the freedom; hate the alarm clock. Each to their own.

TomJ · May 19, 2020

Congats. My oldest son moved to Delavan last summer after he got married, and we're looking at moving to the Lake Geneva/Williams Bay area possibly this summer, and most likely next summer. Your range has been on my radar as I've looked at ranges in the area. It looks great.

230RN · May 19, 2020

Congrats ! Looked it over from the link, looks like a real pro operation. Amusing about forgetting to ask about pay and bennies, but I'm not about to make wisecracks about senior moments. Nope, not me. Never. I'm too vulnerable in that area.

Terry

Mr. Zorg · May 19, 2020

Congrats! The medical issues that led to my retirement left me practically unemployable, except for piece work - nothing that requires a schedule. I hope you enjoy your return to the workforce as much as you expect to over time.

mokin · May 19, 2020

Congratulations! That's really cool. It looks like a great facility. I'd love some sporting clays around here and I can understand the 15° rule.

Ks5shooter · May 19, 2020

Kudos....Enjoy!!

Shanghai McCoy · May 19, 2020

Best of Luck on your un-retirement. :thumbup:

Archie · May 19, 2020

A person has to have a purpose in life. A reason to take up air and space. Looks like you've found one; good on you!

bannockburn · May 19, 2020

kmw1954

Best of luck with your new part-time job! Looks like a nice place to work and hopefully you can get some fringe benefits out of it too!

Ohen Cepel · May 19, 2020

Congrats! After I retire a 2nd time I'm looking for something like that. Hope it is good to you!

Good Ol' Boy · May 19, 2020

Personally I relate more with Swampwolf as I have a plethora of interests and hobbies to keep busy, but if I had to go back to work after retirement your gig looks pretty nice.

Congrats!

Phaedrus/69 · May 19, 2020

Awesome! Sounds like a fantastic PT job for retirement! You'll be able to dink around, drink coffee, shoot the bull about guns all day and maybe do a little free shootin'!

kmw1954 · May 19, 2020

Thank you all so very much. I was in forced retirement 5 years ago because of sever P.A.D. in both legs. I could no longer climb ladders or push a heavy tool box. Then 3 years ago I has a triple bypass from which I also quit smoking cigarette.

The biggest advantage for me is that there is not a lot of walking and no stairs or ladders. The physical demand shouldn't be too stressful. Besides what more could I ask for than to be doing something I love and getting outdoors at the same time. Also got real tired of being my own company for 9 hours a day while the wife is at work and the dog doesn't say much.

OH and BTW I'm not going back to work because I have to, this is something I want to do.

Obturation · May 19, 2020

kmw1954 said:
Just got back from the interview and WOOHOO! Tomorrow morning I will start training and orientation to work part time here:

https://www.mcmillersportscenter.com/

Will start training as a Range Safety Officer and hoping to work Wed. - Friday and fill-in when asked.

I was so excited about this that I completely forgot to ask what the pay was. Not that it will make a lot of difference as it will give me something constructive to do and I know I will enjoy it. Heck I didn't even ask about fringe benefits like range time, gun transfers, discounts, bank mining.

3 days a week I think I can handle that. Also it's been 5 years since I've punched a time clock!

Nice!
I see some extra range time in your future, probably some new guns too - those range rats can be a bad influence. Enjoy your new job, no doubt I'll come up and with that I'll say - see you on the range!

TomJ said:
My oldest son moved to Delavan last summer after he got married,

Delavan has a good range (Delavan sportsmans club) that's my range of choice I make it there usually once a month or so when the weather's nice.

Phaedrus/69 · May 19, 2020

kmw1954 said:
...the dog doesn't say much.

If you ask me that's one of the greatest virtues of dogs.

kmw1954 · May 19, 2020

Archie said:
A person has to have a purpose in life. A reason to take up air and space. Looks like you've found one; good on you!

Archie I wish I could give ya 2 likes!

JR24 · May 19, 2020

Very cool! I interviewed for a part time job at an indoor range up here years back and it was the most excited for an interview I had too. Ended up being Mr Mom instead, which is fulfilling but a lot more work!

Too bad that's on just about the opposite side of the state or I'd wander down to say hi

Waveski · May 19, 2020

A great gig for a guy making a comeback-
Congratulations.

Koroner · May 19, 2020

I retired at 42.

But I climb, ride, ski, scuba dive, sail, go offroading, cook, and oh yeah, shoot more than 15,000 rounds a year on my ranch.

Where I am the RSO and nobody gets to shoot without my say so.

But good for you. I hope the pay is good.

Poper · May 19, 2020

Archie said:
A person has to have a purpose in life. A reason to take up air and space. Looks like you've found one; good on you!

I need to find me one of those.... :what:

Riomouse911 · May 19, 2020

Congratulations, may it be fun and rewarding from the start of your shifts until the end!

Stay safe.

Zaydok Allen · May 20, 2020

I really look forward to retiring and working a job I enjoy for a few years.
Congrats!

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