tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post6706704353525287146..comments2024-03-24T16:22:24.604-08:00Comments on Richard's Page: Too Long?RichardMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-22596020578206607332015-04-26T17:28:09.812-08:002015-04-26T17:28:09.812-08:00He mentioned that the plastic plaque was required ...He mentioned that the plastic plaque was required for it to be an award or else they couldn't give me the painting. Or something like that...<br /><br />But thank you. Soon, everyday will be Saturday except Sunday...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-35218692046481167002015-04-26T17:26:23.335-08:002015-04-26T17:26:23.335-08:00At least the hope is more riding. Except for a few...At least the hope is more riding. Except for a few months working for the electric coop, just about my entire work history from ~19 years old has been within the public sector. I think I've put in the minimum number of years for SS but I don't think I am going to get anything out of the system.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-24201231610668236582015-04-26T08:04:06.609-08:002015-04-26T08:04:06.609-08:00Formal Congrats RichardM....kind of weird that the...Formal Congrats RichardM....kind of weird that the plaque is something required by the tax man but then again, its the government.redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-84501951322537069062015-04-25T18:12:07.163-08:002015-04-25T18:12:07.163-08:00I am glad retirement will see you riding. I like m...I am glad retirement will see you riding. I like my government job, working for someone who makes 3 times what I make not 300, proper benefits and paid overtime. I don't think I have enough patience to put in 30 years as I'd prefer to quit before I'm 76 but I am glad I will be able to if I need to. I feel lucky to have my job after a lifetime spent trying to avoid noisomne things like careers- and we still have social security in the Lower 48! For which I am grateful.Conchscooterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016331487463993200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-59099633154209700192015-04-24T16:36:33.015-08:002015-04-24T16:36:33.015-08:00Thank you. Still going to be involved in some of t...Thank you. Still going to be involved in some of the activities such as Barrow.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-49406490389258234172015-04-24T14:38:46.953-08:002015-04-24T14:38:46.953-08:00Happy Birthday Richard! All the best with your up...Happy Birthday Richard! All the best with your upcoming time away from your 30 years of service.Coop a.k.a. Coopdwayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914017974356686409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-80722090915186258272015-04-23T21:36:11.211-08:002015-04-23T21:36:11.211-08:00Thank you...
That was a good description of the u...Thank you...<br /><br />That was a good description of the university environment for my first 20 years. Not so much recently...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-70211653869941034322015-04-23T21:35:06.837-08:002015-04-23T21:35:06.837-08:00Thank you, there are some here who stayed around f...Thank you, there are some here who stayed around for forty years in before retiring. That's real dedication. Not me...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-9539764342835612312015-04-23T18:53:06.861-08:002015-04-23T18:53:06.861-08:00Happy birthday Richard. That's way more import...Happy birthday Richard. That's way more important than accolades (though 30 years is nothing to scoff at.) We are a fortunate few who work in an environment that encourages reaching for challenges and life long learning. It's hard to get bored. VStar Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13634216576989421497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-6569367603259186362015-04-23T15:47:54.548-08:002015-04-23T15:47:54.548-08:00Me, not being in the seeking approval crowd, would...Me, not being in the seeking approval crowd, would have skipped the Awards Ceremony, also.<br /><br />Having been a plumber where a long term job was 9 months to a year, 30 years is a lifetime. Then in teaching I spent 17 years in the same District, split between 4 schools. I applaud your milestone and sticking it out.Learning to Golfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03184277358166730368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-78173528883241995592015-04-23T11:51:20.495-08:002015-04-23T11:51:20.495-08:00Thank you. Milestone and birthday together. Not go...Thank you. Milestone and birthday together. Not good...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-1442163269103402012015-04-23T11:50:12.498-08:002015-04-23T11:50:12.498-08:00The current budget problems that the state is goin...The current budget problems that the state is going through is demonstrating to a lot of people that the university does not necessarily have a heart. Things are different now than they were 20-30 years ago.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-46535841870475750992015-04-23T09:44:29.707-08:002015-04-23T09:44:29.707-08:0030 Years, a milestone in this day and age to be su...30 Years, a milestone in this day and age to be sure.<br /><br />And Happy Birthday too!!Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-76992775451083649882015-04-23T09:41:49.848-08:002015-04-23T09:41:49.848-08:00The corporate world in many places is a cold heart...The corporate world in many places is a cold heartless place. I guess that's the law of averages, if you live in a place with a cold unforgiving climate, you get to work in a place with a heart.<br /><br />Then there's the exception that proves that rule, because I think Michael enjoys a warm climate and a decent work environment.David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-39674622567119863532015-04-23T08:46:59.835-08:002015-04-23T08:46:59.835-08:00I have been asked several times over the years &qu...I have been asked several times over the years "when am I going to get a real job?". By their definition "real job" = "working for a company that needs to make a profit". I guess the assumption that anyone working for government, academia or other non-profit doesn't do real work or need to justify why they should still be employed on a continuous basis. <br /><br />I get bored easily as well but the university has allowed to explore new things or areas on an almost continuous basis. I really can't complain.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-45363065422624524312015-04-23T08:31:12.473-08:002015-04-23T08:31:12.473-08:00Not sure whether to give congrats or condolences ;...Not sure whether to give congrats or condolences ;-) Your loyalty certainly speaks for you! <br /><br />Today's labour force however is mostly hired on short term contracts (yes, also in Germany), and the company doesn't give a rat's ass about loyalty. They want to get you cheap and get rid of you after one or two years of squeezing your knowledge out of you - that is if you let them.<br /><br />I haven't found the ideal employer yet, where I would want to stay for the rest of my work life. I guess your were very lucky with yours. <br /><br />Anyway, I get bored too easily, so I am happy and content to continue working on contract terms.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-68479314656636987242015-04-23T07:52:09.180-08:002015-04-23T07:52:09.180-08:00You're right that recognition is doled out spa...You're right that recognition is doled out sparingly and I'm not really sure why. There has been a procedure on the books for performance based bonuses but it is very rarely used. I'm not sure if it's due to ignorance or lack of desire. <br /><br />I really like the oil painting and the artist had a several from the Gates of the Arctic National Park. Someplace very few people visit...RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-11068224651632483582015-04-23T07:46:12.936-08:002015-04-23T07:46:12.936-08:00I was asked several times why I skipped the longev...I was asked several times why I skipped the longevity ceremony. I guess that the number of employees that reach 30 years is rather small. In my case I don't know if its loyalty, longevity or just pure laziness. Not willing to put in the effort to look elsewhere. The university is a comfortable place for me. I don't agree with a lot of what goes on but have been given the freedom to pursue a variety of things over the years. <br /><br />I will probably continue on a part time basis working on the Barrow project.RichardMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04773834892715980735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-35742188020768260352015-04-23T05:53:01.544-08:002015-04-23T05:53:01.544-08:0030 years. I expect the possibility of working for ...30 years. I expect the possibility of working for the same employer for that length of time is pretty much gone for the next generation. Not sure if that's good or bad, but that sort of longevity and loyalty (both ways) is increasingly hard to find. Any way, you're done (or soon will be) so enjoy your last few days of gainful employment and then look forward to having some real fun!Canajunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529505799866207528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1512448163402185409.post-69033197593647334112015-04-23T01:57:32.140-08:002015-04-23T01:57:32.140-08:00Richard, the most powerful motivational tool emplo...Richard, the most powerful motivational tool employers have is recognition. It's much more effective than money. Yet it's so seldom doled out, you'd think it was a precious commodity. <br /><br />The plaque is nice (it took me a while to figure out, against the wood grain it looked like a weird tray, nice touch of social commentary in the composition) if a little trite. The painting, on the other hand, is really nice. You should hike out there and find the viewpoint if it's possible. <br /><br />As to how thirty years slipped by, it's amazing how that happens. David Massehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09346419242154545286noreply@blogger.com