Today- my job is over

  • Jack Naylor
    Apple Valley, MN
    Posts: 5668
    July 10, 2007 at 5:18 am #1255397

    For 2 years I knew it was going to happen. and today it did.
    After 39 years in my career, this afternoon at 3:30pm, it is over.

    I should look at it as a new beginning, but the last week has not been an easy one.

    Maybe I’ll go Bass fishing tomorrow.
    Jack..

    Follmar
    Seattle Washington
    Posts: 88
    July 10, 2007 at 5:51 am #588528

    39 years is some real dedication ! Sounds like a serious acomplissment ..Time to reap the rewards of time put in !
    Its your days now , best of luck!

    Shane Hildebrandt
    Blaine, mn
    Posts: 2921
    July 10, 2007 at 6:19 am #588529

    sorry to hear Jack, but you can look at it this way, you will have more time on the water fishing.

    shane

    chappy
    Hastings, MN
    Posts: 4854
    July 10, 2007 at 10:13 am #588533

    Congrats Jack! Get the wing on the road and You and Katie enjoy eachother for a while!

    redneck
    Rosemount
    Posts: 2627
    July 10, 2007 at 10:32 am #588534

    Hang in there Jack. As guys we put alot of value in our jobs and so it really shakes us when they end but it is a part of life. Keep a positive attitude and don’t take it personally—it was their loss. You have a great family so enjoy them and on a personal note—now might be a good time to try and break that nasty bass addiction. The walleye are going on the river and Pepin now!!!!

    fishahollik
    South Range, WI
    Posts: 1776
    July 10, 2007 at 10:38 am #588536

    Great accomplishment Jack. Congratulations. Take some well deserved time to share some quality moments with freinds and family.

    If it weren’t for work, I could get alot more fishing done.

    bigpike
    Posts: 6259
    July 10, 2007 at 10:46 am #588540

    After 39 years I congradulate you and wish you luck and enjoyment in the next step in your life….

    Dean Marshall
    Chippewa Falls WI /Ramsey MN
    Posts: 5854
    July 10, 2007 at 10:59 am #588543

    Congrats Jack and enjoy!

    jeff_jensen
    cassville ,wis
    Posts: 3053
    July 10, 2007 at 11:23 am #588545

    Congratulations Jack and the best of luck!

    col._klink
    St Paul
    Posts: 2542
    July 10, 2007 at 11:27 am #588546

    Jack now you will have more time to have fun! Or you can focus on your Taxidermy.

    Congrats

    stuart
    Mn.
    Posts: 3682
    July 10, 2007 at 11:48 am #588552

    39 years!!!! u must have started there when u where 10 Ya still have alot of good yrs left enjoy them and best of luck to you Jack.

    chico-diablo
    New Richmond, WI
    Posts: 570
    July 10, 2007 at 11:57 am #588553

    Concrats now go fishing. I still have a couple more years.

    Steve Root
    South St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 5623
    July 10, 2007 at 11:59 am #588556

    Congrats Jack!

    Wish I was fishing tomorrow with you

    Rootski

    chris-tuckner
    Hastings/Isle MN
    Posts: 12318
    July 10, 2007 at 12:19 pm #588559

    Congrats Jack!
    Time to do the things you really love now!

    Whiskerkev
    Madison
    Posts: 3835
    July 10, 2007 at 12:39 pm #588573

    39 years is a long time to be in one career. You must have been very good at your occupation. Enjoy yourself the golden years are what we are all working for. Take a week and do nothing then make a list of all the things you want to do and see and then do them.

    klotzlubemn
    West metro, MN
    Posts: 47
    July 10, 2007 at 12:41 pm #588574

    Congrats to you, Jack.
    39 years is a testiment to the type of person you are – dedicated and honorable. Not many people in this work force today that will even conceive the idea of working that long.
    We tend to let our job become our identity and when that comes to a close, we feel we are loosing our identity, but it is just the opposite. You now are gaining recognition for who you really are because now you will have the opportunity to do what YOU WANT to and when (after the honey-do list of course).
    Stay busy at working harder than ever now on the things you love.

    To a job well done….

    Rick

    rvrat
    st cloud,mn
    Posts: 1571
    July 10, 2007 at 12:44 pm #588575

    Congrats on your career..ive always enjoyed your posts on this site and now youll have all that much more time to keep everyone updated on the bass bite ..Jay

    broncosguy
    Blaine, MN
    Posts: 2106
    July 10, 2007 at 12:53 pm #588577

    congrats Jack. Enjoy and now you have time to get caught up on the “honey do” list.

    Broncs

    Hunting4Walleyes
    MN
    Posts: 1552
    July 10, 2007 at 1:10 pm #588580

    They say the average guy will have 5 jobs in a 4o year work span. You really blew that stat out of the water. It sounds like you will have more time to do what you enjoy.

    Good Luck, Mark

    cherilovell
    Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
    Posts: 1495
    July 10, 2007 at 1:16 pm #588583

    Congratulations Jack. Just look at it this way….now you’ll have more time for fishing and family and that “honey do list” – lol.

    mplspug
    Palmetto, Florida
    Posts: 25026
    July 10, 2007 at 1:40 pm #588591

    I am confused. Are you retiring, being forced to retire or being laid off? Either way, you deserve the extra time on the water you’ll have!

    Char’s guide
    Hampton, Ia.
    Posts: 105
    July 10, 2007 at 2:26 pm #588607

    congrats on your retirement, you have earned it. If you don’t know, the first rule is to learn to say no. it’s been 5 years for me and its fabulous.

    Crankbait
    Posts: 365
    July 10, 2007 at 2:41 pm #588613

    Congrats Jack! Hope to see you on the river more often!
    Chris

    Shane Hildebrandt
    Blaine, mn
    Posts: 2921
    July 10, 2007 at 2:49 pm #588617

    just one thought, if you have all of this time now Jack, does that mean you are going to catch BK’s all time high mark for most posts in a single year??

    shane

    KirtH
    Lakeville
    Posts: 4063
    July 10, 2007 at 4:49 pm #588665

    So Jack what are going to do with all that spare time

    derek_johnston
    On the water- Minnesota
    Posts: 5022
    July 10, 2007 at 4:55 pm #588670

    Congratulations Jack.. They are going to miss you more than you miss them. Your a great asset to that program.

    bill_cadwell
    Rochester, Minnesota
    Posts: 12607
    July 10, 2007 at 6:34 pm #588730

    Congrats Jack. Since I see you haven’t responded yet it must mean you are busy with your new full time job-FISHIN. Enjoy.
    Thanks, Bill

    whiskeyandwater
    ????
    Posts: 2014
    July 10, 2007 at 7:47 pm #588760

    Quote:

    just one thought, if you have all of this time now Jack, does that mean you are going to catch BK’s all time high mark for most posts in a single year??

    shane

    Not sure if that is possible. I mean I would assume he’s going to atleast try to fish a little bit more now.

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