I got fired just like that, except I had to work 38 yrs.

Tom,
Please be advised that I didn't get fired. As I stated before, my sarcastic
"fired" reply was to the Boob's comment about my early retirement.
In January I accepted an early retirement offer that my company made to
every employee ofer 50. 1400 people in total. I checked with my financial
advisor, lawyer and friends who had seen similar offers at other companies.
They all confirmed that it was a very generous offer. I took it and so did 94%
of the people that were eligible. I had paid my house off early years ago
after seeing the first reorg. frenzy sweep the country even though I was
untouched. My 3 kids have all graduated from college and I have no major
bills. I own my boat. I don't need a job. I don't need to take wedding
photos on weekends. I don't need to sell other peoples junk boat parts on
ebay.
S/V Express 30 "Ringmaster"
"No shirt, no skirt, full service"