Are you retired? If so please share your experiences, ups and downs, various anecdotes, etc. Please keep this non-political.
OK I'll start-
As of today, July 31st, 2018, I have retired from the brewing industry. This marks a 36-odd yr involvement in an avocation that turned into a vocation for 30 of those years.
It's been world of ups and downs, success and failures, and being part and parcel of an industry that has become a mover and shaker in the world of good beer. I like to think I've contributed to this in my small way.
I leave with no regrets. I've been with Snoqualmie Falls Brewing for 20+ of those years and it's been the highlight of my career. We've had some hard times but also some good times, and I exit at a time in which the brewery is in capable hands not only in production but in new enthusiastic ownership. It's a new day dawning for this company and I'm pleased to have been a part of it.
So now I will be packing up and moving to the greater Phoenix, AZ area in a weeks time. I was born there so it's kind of like going back home if you will. Don't have kin there or any friends, but that doesn't present any problems. I'll make new friends in due course. I love a hot and sunny climate so this is right in my wheel house.
OK so enough about me. What are your experiences for those of you here who have retired? The good, the bad, and the ugly? I'll be interested to learn from y'all.
Cheers,
RR
OK I'll start-
As of today, July 31st, 2018, I have retired from the brewing industry. This marks a 36-odd yr involvement in an avocation that turned into a vocation for 30 of those years.
It's been world of ups and downs, success and failures, and being part and parcel of an industry that has become a mover and shaker in the world of good beer. I like to think I've contributed to this in my small way.
I leave with no regrets. I've been with Snoqualmie Falls Brewing for 20+ of those years and it's been the highlight of my career. We've had some hard times but also some good times, and I exit at a time in which the brewery is in capable hands not only in production but in new enthusiastic ownership. It's a new day dawning for this company and I'm pleased to have been a part of it.
So now I will be packing up and moving to the greater Phoenix, AZ area in a weeks time. I was born there so it's kind of like going back home if you will. Don't have kin there or any friends, but that doesn't present any problems. I'll make new friends in due course. I love a hot and sunny climate so this is right in my wheel house.
OK so enough about me. What are your experiences for those of you here who have retired? The good, the bad, and the ugly? I'll be interested to learn from y'all.
Cheers,
RR