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My Final Retirement
After eighteen years working with the University of Alaska as an adjunct Accounting Professor, I finally said good bye to them on Monday of this week. My final class will be on Tuesday, April 30.
In this case, the handwriting was on the wall. The University is in dire financial straits. The governor of AK has killed about 35% of the University's funding which is setting them into a tailspin.
The November 30, 7.0 earthquake, pretty much took care of the rest. Eagle River, Chugiak received a lot of damage. The building we were using suffered severe damage, and the University decided not to renew the lease which is up in June 2019.
All of the adjuncts on this campus are now out of work as of Fall Semester (AUG) 2019. The layoffs of main staff due to the budget cuts now leave a pool of mainline profs, now out of work. Guess who is going to get the open positions?
I did not want to be kissed off like most are going to be. A wonderful finish for 18 years of service to the community and to the university. These days...it's all about the money.
They can find someone else to take the summer session that I was scheduled to teach. My comment to the University....BYE!
I feel good about my decision. I can now get on with the final chapter of my life.
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Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Congrats, thou it's possible some time in the future you'll find some other enterprise to keep you busy...
Safe Rides,
David and Sharon Goebel
Both Retired USAF Veterans
2018 Anniversary Edition RT Limited
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Originally Posted by DGoebel
Congrats, thou it's possible some time in the future you'll find some other enterprise to keep you busy...
Going to try to enjoy the rest and get in more riding. Time will tell.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Congratulations. Are you still going to try to get to Arkansas?
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
After eighteen years working the the University of Alaska as an adjunct Accounting Professor, I finally said good bye to them on Monday of this week. My final class will be on Tuesday, April 30.
In this case, the handwriting was on the wall. The University is in dire financial straits. The governor of AK has killed about 35% of the Universities financing which is setting them into a tailspin.
The November 30, 7.0 earthquake, pretty much took care of the rest. Eagle River, Chugiak received a lot of damage. The building we were using suffered severe damage, and the University decided not to renew the lease which is up in June 2019.
All of the adjuncts on this campus are now out of work as of Fall Semester (AUG) 2019. The layoffs of main staff due to the budget cuts now leave a pool of mainline profs, now out of work. Guess who is going to get the open positions?
I did not want to be kissed off like most are going to be. A wonderful finish for 18 years of service to the community and to the university. These days...it's all about the money.
They can find someone else to take the summer session that I was scheduled to teach. My comment to the University....BYE!
I feel good about my decision. I can now get on with the final chapter of my life.
taking final retirement. Enjoy your final chapter of your life. Will you get your pension?
Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
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Half Cover
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Show chrome Trunk Shock
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Originally Posted by Deanna777
taking final retirement. Enjoy your final chapter of your life. Well you get your pension?
Deanna
No pension from the U for adjuncts. We are non-benefit workers and "at will" at that. Now its SS and 401 K for me.
Currently Owned: 2019 F3 Limited, 2020 F3 Limited: SOLD BOTH LIMITEDS in October of 2023.
Previously : 2008 GS-SM5 (silver), 2009 RS-SE5 (red), 2010 RT-S Premier Editon #474 (black) 2011 RT A&C SE5 (magnesium) 2014 RTS-SE6 (yellow)
MY FINAL TALLY: 7 Spyders, 15 years, 205,500 miles
IT HAS BEEN A LONG, WONDERFUL, AND FUN RIDE.
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Originally Posted by akspyderman
No pension from the U for adjuncts. We are non-benefit workers and "at will" at that. Now its SS and 401 K for me.
Good luck! Deanna
Current Spyder - 2023 F3 LTD Special Mineral Blue
Red LED NANO Saddlebag Marker Lights with Full Illumination
Sequential Fender LED'S (Amber/Red) with Safety Reflector
Dual Power Plate (12 V & USB ports)
Gremlin Bell
Rear Trunk Organizer (4 holders, 2 Elastic Holders)
Lamonster "Top Cuff" with adjustable drink Holder
SpyderPops Missing Guard Belt
Console Accent Trim (Carbon Fiber Domed Black)
Ultimate F3 Floorboards
Front Fairing Service Access Door Covers (Carbon Fiber Doomed Black)
Sway Bar with Links
Rolo Laser Alignment
Half Cover
A-Arm Daytime Dual Color LED Running Lights with Blinker Module
Hi-Viz DRL and Sequential Mirrors lights
Marinco 12Volt Power Receptacle with polarized leads & slide lock
Show chrome Trunk Shock
Former Spyder - 2014 RTS SE6 Cognac SOLD
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I know this is something you have been planning for and looking forward to. It is a big step in the ladder of life. Here's wishing you a long, happy and healthy retirement..... Jim
2005 Windveil Blue Premium Mustang Convertible
2008 Honda GL1800/California Sidecar Trike, SOLD
2014 Platinum Silver Satin Spyder RTL, SOLD
Semper Fi
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Congrats on retiring ak.
All the very best.
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Enjoy retirement. Adjuncts are unique in the college world. I am a lead adjunct instructor, which means I am the department head.
Have fun once retirement kicks in.
David Petrick
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Congrats Dewayne!
Looking forward to seeing you in the lower 48.
BTW - retirement is the best job I have ever had!!!
Les
2021 Sea To Sky, 2020 RTL
Isn't it weird that in AMERICA our flag and our culture offend so many people......
but our benefits don't?
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Congrats on closing that chapter ... now enjoy that Spyder and whatever else you have going on like moving to the lower 48 as you have planned.
Love my Spyders
2016 F3L Steel Black purchased 7/16/2016 Sold 3/11/2023 (22,500 mi)
2014 RTS Circuit Yellow purchased 3/2/2018
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No more 2 wheels
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Congrats on your retirement! Hope yours lasts longer than mine did. After a little over a month my wife told me to get back to work....
Trent - 2017 asphalt grey RT Limited,
Ultimate Seat, Baha Ron’s sway bar, Vredestine rear tire, Federal Formoza fronts, SlingMod’s LED head and fog lights, Lamonster’s highway pegs
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2014 Copper RTS
Tri-Axis bars, CB, BajaRon sway bar & shock adjusters, SpyderPop's Bumpskid, NBV peg brackets, LED headlights and modulator, Wolo trumpet air horns, trailer hitch, custom trailer harness, high mount turn signals, Custom Dynamics brake light, LED turn signal lights on mirrors, LED strip light for a dash light, garage door opener, LED lights in frunk, trunk, and saddlebags, RAM mounts and cradles for tablet (for GPS) and phone (for music), and Smooth Spyder belt tensioner.
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congratulations....🎉🎉🎉
Always good to leave on a high note...🎶 And hey....your ryding season just cleared up..
2012 RS sm5 , 998cc V-Twin 106hp DIY brake and park brake Classic Black
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Congrats on retiring. Too bad it wasn't on your own timing and terms. You will soon be so busy you won't be able to remember how you had time for work.
~Sandee~
~Sandee~
2016 RT-L (Purchased used in February 2018)
RT Dash Mount (from JT's Spyder Store)
Kuryakin Trident Highway Pegs
Hopnel Pouch
Magic Mirrors
Spyderpops Foam Handgrips
Iron Butt #35273
Girls on Spyders #2779
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I hope you enjoy and get along well with our new boss. That would be you! Wishing you many happy years to come, and by the way, stay active and don't let the old man in.
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Congratulations! Do not take it as the rest of your life, live it as always, day by day, enjoying and forgetting the obvious and writing many more chapters.
It is not about writing "the end" and then filling in. It's about continuing to write and forget that the "end-point" will ever be written.
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Congrats AK, it’s a change compared to what you are used to but you’ll find other great things to do with your time!
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Baja Ron Sway Bar
Russell Day Long Seat
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Congrats and wish you the best. I do not consider it the final or closing chapter, I consider it the best !
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I teach at a local college also and plan to retire in September. The cool thing about it, is my daughter just started working in the same department that I am leaving. It's like passing the torch.
One of our coworkers joked with me asking how did "Take your daughter to work-day" feel, EVERY DAY?
2011 RTS (Sold to a very nice lady)
1998 Honda Valkyrie
2006 Mustang GT. Varooooom!
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Experience is recognizing the same mistake every time you make it!
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The biggest problem with being retired, the way I see it, is that there just ain't enough time to do what my new boss wants me to accomplish. BTW, my new boss is ME!
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