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Master fabricator/welder/machinist and mechanic for 20+ years. Went to school for ME and love wrenching as well as custom fabrication. Hate sitting in an office, would rather be getting my hands dirty.
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Union Elevator Mechanic, Local 18 Los Angeles, 34 years, and I'm just about done with it.
...just about done with it?
That was then.
January 31, 2018 officially retired. All my fingers, no smashed toes, no ranked out back, and my knees still work fine...and we actually have a great retirement plan...thank God!
Now everyday is a Saturday, except Sunday.
That was then.
January 31, 2018 officially retired. All my fingers, no smashed toes, no ranked out back, and my knees still work fine...and we actually have a great retirement plan...thank God!
Now everyday is a Saturday, except Sunday.
Good for you! Enjoy that retirement, you certainly earned it!
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