Well, its been fun but...

[VINMAN]

time to call it quits.

After a 30 year career at Verizon, at midnight tonight, I am officially RETIRED! Started out at 19 yrs old when it was NY Telephone. Then became NYNEX, then Bell Atlantic, and finally Verizon. Its pretty surreal. Still cant believe it. I couldn't wait to leave. I thought it would have been real easy. But honestly it was extremely tough this afternoon, leaving what was basically my second home for all these years. Packing up and closing my office door for that last time really got to me.
Gonna miss the people I worked with. Many who have become very close friends.
My boss, who has done more for me over the years, than anyone I know will be missed the most. He was a godsend.
On the bright side, no more sucky commute sitting in traffic, no more gas and bridge tolls. Time to move on to better things.


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[Bill Douglas]

Well done Vinny. You survived it all Now go out and get really drunk.

[onewhippedpuppy]

I thought you were a fire fighter?

Regardless, congrats! On to better things.

[Rick Lee]

Congrats. I was at Verizon for only six mos. and had no problem walking out the door. Actually, they walked me out when I tried to give notice.

Joeaksa just hooked me up with a great new job and my last day is next Tues. The team is taking me to happy hour tomorrow after work. I've only been there for 16 mos., but this is the best crew I've ever worked with and I'll miss them.

[aigel]

Retired at 50? Nice!

OWP: He is a firefighter on the interweb! I thought you were a car salesman - wait ...

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[craigster59]

Way to make it to the finish line Vinny! You seem like a busy guy, you'll fill in the space. Maybe time to dive into the offshore scene a little more?

[VINMAN]

Originally Posted by Bill Douglas

Well done Vinny. You survived it all Now go out and get really drunk.

Already did that! just got home

Originally Posted by onewhippedpuppy

I thought you were a fire fighter?

Regardless, congrats! On to better things.

I am, I'm a volunteer.

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[rattlsnak]

Awesome!! and yes, I thought you were a full time fireman also??!

[stomachmonkey]

Congratulations Vinny.

Onto your next adventure.

[stomachmonkey]

I thought you were a fire fighter?



Regardless, congrats! On to better things.

North East.

Volunteer FD's are the norm.

Every bit as competent, professional, and often times better equiped than the paid pros.

[LakeCleElum]

Vinster: Congrats and enjoy.......Verizon might be a great place to work.......Coverage here is good.........Customer service........Below zero......I have complaint with the State Attorney General Office for them charging me data usage when my device was not even plugged in (Jet Pak).......Glad you got out when you did......

[ZOA NOM]

Scared me, thought you were leaving US! I would expect the post count to climb through the roof now.

Congrats, enjoy life!

[Evans, Marv]

Congratulations!! Remember, any change like this one is a chance for a change for the better. Hope it will be for you.

[BGCarrera32]

My guess is that you'll feel 10 years younger in about 3 weeks.

[glewis80SC]

Outstanding Vinny!!!

[Ferraripete]

a very big congrats!! enjoy every day going forward...you earned it!!

[herr_oberst]

Drag racing and Boat racing full time is gonna be hard work!

Congratulations, Vinnie! Every day is Saturday from now on!

[Baz]

Congrats Vinny....well done, sir!

[Oh Haha]

Congrats Vin!!

Enjoy it to the fullest!!

[widgeon13]

Congrats Vinman!