It is Official!!

[micro911]

micro, don't be surprised if you find yourself looking for work just to have something to do. I was getting pretty grumpy until an armorer job fell into my lap, now I'm happy to get up and go to work... no more prima donna lawyers, jerkwad liberal judges or run of the mill idiots to deal with, I'm just a gun plumber and like it!

That will be my dream job. I was trained as an armorer by many firearms companies.

[retired]

Congrats, Brother. Retirement is everything it's cracked up to be, and then some. LACERA sends you a check every month just for having a pulse.

Like others have said, buy plenty of LE mags before you turn in your credentials. I spent $250 on my last day just on hi cap magazines that I wanted.

It's hard to believe, but March 30th I will have been retired five years. Time to renew my credentials.

5yrs.? You're just a brand new retiree. March 31, will be 13yrs. for me. I'm still alive, so that means I beat the national average (thankfully).

Congratulations Ron on your upcoming 5th year and micro1911, congratulations on your upcoming retirement. Enjoy your time with you wife and kids, you deserve it.

Ron is right; the check from LACERA is really nice and all you have to do is breathe.

[1CavScout]

Speaking of work, a friend that retired went to work doing security for a defense contractor. He is making less money, but it is day shift only with weekends and holidays off. Not a bad gig.

[Milk]

Congrats!

[gunner336]

Retired

Been almost 9 months retired for me. Still adjusting. But staying busy helps and watching the news and traffic reports. Then all is good.
Looking forward to moving to Prescott , az

[TMunch]

I turn in the Notification of Retirement to my captain last week, and went to my agency retirement office today and signed the papers. It is official now. 78 more days. 29 1/2 years of many good days and some not so good days. Hope I survive the rest of the days and join the distinguished league of old people.

Wish rest of you all a prosperous and safe career. Time will go by whether you realize or not. I still remember the first day out of academy long time ago, with an issued Smith & Wesson revolver.

I'll probably see you at the ESC (apt at 1100) and Logistics as I also retire that day

[micro911]

I'll probably see you at the ESC (apt at 1100) and Logistics as I also retire that day

I have an appointment to turn in my badge and ID on January 22. They said they have my retired credentials already. Then, I will have to go to logistics to turn in my gun and other equipment. I don't know if I will feel good or sad when I turn in my real things.

At least I can and will buy my issue pistol..I bought a revolver, a Beretta 92FS, an Ithaca shotgun already. Now, I will but an M&P9.

[TMunch]

I have an appointment to turn in my badge and ID on January 22. They said they have my retired credentials already. Then, I will have to go to logistics to turn in my gun and other equipment. I don't know if I will feel good or sad when I turn in my real things.

At least I can and will buy my issue pistol..I bought a revolver, a Beretta 92FS, an Ithaca shotgun already. Now, I will but an M&P9.

Same here. I bought my revolver, mine and wife's Beretta, wife's M&P, and will buy my M&P when I go.

It's going to be a little strange, but I'm coming back as a reserve so I'm not just cutting the cord. I can fade away from the Department at my own pace. A lot of Deps say to bring someone with you because it can be emotional for some people and I totally get that. It's been a lifestyle and an identity for so many years....a HUGE change in a very short few hours.

[micro911]

I am not doing the a reserve. Being a reserve, you cannot access the deferred comp money. I confirmed it with the reserve forces bureau and the deferred comp office. You are technically still employed with department and the law is strict about it. I need that money for various things this year. I do not understand it, but I guess it is how it is.

Besides, I will be away too much and will miss mandatory reserve meetings. I will just volunteer at a certain unit.

[TMunch]

I am not doing the a reserve. Being a reserve, you cannot access the deferred comp money. I confirmed it with the reserve forces bureau and the deferred comp office. You are technically still employed with department and the law is strict about it. I need that money for various things this year. I do not understand it, but I guess it is how it is.

Besides, I will be away too much and will miss mandatory reserve meetings. I will just volunteer at a certain unit.

That is absolutely correct. And it doesn't make sense at all

We don't need that money right now and we can access my wife's 457b if we need to in case something big (new roof, car, etc) comes up. We recently did just that for paint in/out and new flooring for the house.

I'm fortunate enough to be going to weapons training as a reserve so that can't be beat for guys like us, right I'm super lucky to be going to be involved in something post retirement that I love to do. I'm going to love training and getting trained in all things firearm related. Besides, I'm only a few miles from PDC and that makes it easy....

[micro911]

That is absolutely correct. And it doesn't make sense at all

We don't need that money right now and we can access my wife's 457b if we need to in case something big (new roof, car, etc) comes up. We recently did just that for paint in/out and new flooring for the house.

I'm fortunate enough to be going to weapons training as a reserve so that can't be beat for guys like us, right I'm super lucky to be going to be involved in something post retirement that I love to do. I'm going to love training and getting trained in all things firearm related. Besides, I'm only a few miles from PDC and that makes it easy....

I will probably be seeing you around then. I will be stopping by there often.

Yesterday was my last day of working. I will off until the end of the month and be done with it. I went out to lunch with my wife today, and sitting down at the restaurant and enjoyed the scenery. It felt strange to sit down for a long lunch during normal the work hours.

[CBR_rider]

I will probably be seeing you around then. I will be stopping by there often.

Yesterday was my last day of working. I will off until the end of the month and be done with it. I went out to lunch with my wife today, and sitting down at the restaurant and enjoyed the scenery. It felt strange to sit down for a long lunch during normal the work hours.

Congratulations!

[TMunch]

I will probably be seeing you around then. I will be stopping by there often.

Yesterday was my last day of working. I will off until the end of the month and be done with it. I went out to lunch with my wife today, and sitting down at the restaurant and enjoyed the scenery. It felt strange to sit down for a long lunch during normal the work hours.

Sounds like a great way to spend some of your day!! Congrats on being DONE!! I'm working right to the end and even have an OT spot on my last Monday..LOL But that end is now 7 working days away...... I can see the light

[micro911]

Sounds like a great way to spend some of your day!! Congrats on being DONE!! I'm working right to the end and even have an OT spot on my last Monday..LOL But that end is now 7 working days away...... I can see the light

I know the light is getting bigger.

I went to Proforce and bought couple of pistols, maybe more than couple. The waiting line was ridiculous. When I walked in I drew a number 53, and they were serving number 30. The wait for my turn was 2 hours. They said it is like that almost everyday. Wow...

But, I bought a Ruger LCP Pro for $219. That is a good deal.

[micro911]

Although I still have one week to go to officially retire, I turned in my equipment at logistics, and turned in my badge and ID card to personnel. I also turned in all the issue items to my unit admin, and emptied my locker.

Personnel gave me a retired ID with 5 year CCW endorsement.

Logistics let me buy my M&P9 with 5 magazines, Surefire X-300 Ultra light, and duty holster for $400.

I feel empty now.