59 Dano
I just want to make friends!
Timing.
70 HOS exemption for vehicles under 10k LBS
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Timing.
59 Dano
I just want to make friends!
Is that your reasoning for barking up wrong trees all your life?
I'm shocked, shocked that you would think working for FedEx is "barking up the wrong tree!" Maybe that's why you're unimportant, you work for the wrong company.
He's still trying to hold onto his memories of once upon a time when the daily work experience at Fedex was good. There was prestige, stature, high levels of public recognition and standing.
However any descriptions and accounts of today's Fedex it's like somebody peed on his storybook.
Sure, I'd like to hold onto my memories of the days when we were under Roadway. Granted the 3 of us ,that's right just 3 of us worked very hard and did whatever had to be done no matter what it was or how late in the day it kept us out in to get that startup satellite terminal up and going and keep it going. Nevertheless it was better under Roadway because they kept us in the one and only market we were designed to serve.
But, there's nothing to be gained by trying to find comfort in those memories because they won't do anybody any good now for the simple reason that that was then......this is now.........And the way events seem to be lining up for those who remain.......something big is coming and for those of you out there everyday taking governance of a route.......it might not bode well for you for the simple reason that it didn't in the past.
59 Dano
I just want to make friends!
I don't think I'm important. My paycheck does, though. Go figure!
Ah, the ultimate yardstick. I'm in Idaho, traveling to Jackson, WY tomorrow to see the Grand Tetons. Enjoy whatever it is that you do.
AB831
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They’re beautiful. Enjoy
AB831
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We have a FedEx celebrity among us!! Nobody cares.
59 Dano
I just want to make friends!
It's so cute when the guy who leads the board in complaining about his compensation (or lack thereof) pretends that pay isn't that important.
I'm the leader? Wow, I'm honored!! Had no idea! No, I complain about the screwing over tens of thousands received while FedEx would tell us how much they cared. And you defend that. But now, for better or worse, I'm trying to make the most of it as a retiree. My $22k a year plus freedom is better to me than whatever you make. Because no matter what you make you are tied to it. They own you. Not to mention I've figured out where to live in world class scenery and still save money while not sacrificing. Sometimes less is more because it requires you to come up with solutions. So thank you FedEx, couldn't have done it without you!
falcon back
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If all I had to retire on was $22k a year, I would consider my work career a total failure. I am sure you have plenty of free time because $1800 a month isn't gonna allow you to spend money doing much. Didn't you save any money or do any retirement planning?
AB831
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Sounds like a great life! Enjoy it, man.
falcon back
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Retirement on $22k a year sounds like a great life? You sure have low expectations.
I believe he is too young to tap into a 401k or collect SS yet.
AB831
Well-Known Member
I'm 29.
There's still plenty of productive contribution left in you and me. The difference between then and now is that we now have a little bit of control over how that productive contribution is utilized . AB831 is trying to get to that same place where he has some control which is unlike Dano and IWBF where every single day of their lives is spent under the control of an economic force far greater than their own.
And there will come a day when there isn't enough gold in Fort Knox sufficient to make them willing to put up with even one more day totally subjugated to the will and power of those forces.
I was taught as a young man if you work hard you'll be rewarded. FedEx taught me different. I now want to see some things that I'd never have a chance to experience tied to a poorly paid job. Spending my money in the economy is productive enough for me.
If you have to have a nice(expensive) home, newer vehicles, take trips to sporting events, etc, more power to you. I get enough travel to places I want to see, plus the internet to explore, to keep me happy. I still have a better life compared to billions. It's all in the perspective.
falcon back
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I plan on spending more than $22k a year on weed. Plus however many twinkies and Krispy Kreme that results in.
I'm headed to Argentina as soon as it reopens. Argentina is going through an economic crisis that might take decades to work through. They have something unique going on. They have their official exchange rate, and they have what's known as the blue rate. The blue rate is what they're willing to pay for U.S. Dollars(even more for Euros or Pounds). Western Union started last year giving a little bit under under the blue rate if you send money to yourself from your U.S. bank account using your debit card. Right now $1000 sent to you by Western Union will give you about $1670 worth of Pesos at the official exchange rate. That makes Argentina even cheaper than India for Americans and Europeans. Why do they want our money? Their Peso is eroding quickly and the Dollar holds its value by comparison. Imagine if you are trying to save in Argentina and in a year your Pesos lose half their value. American expats are their doing this right now and as you can imagine are very happy. Covid-19 threw a curve into my plans, but hopefully before the year is out they'll be reopened. I'm taking Social Security at 62. I'll be able to put my FedEx pension into savings plus part of my SS. Should allow at least $28k in annual savings for 5 years until my FedEx pension drops way down. Argentina is almost as big as India but with only about 44 million people. Has parts to it that are stunningly beautiful. Look up Argentina Lakes District. And Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet is supposed to go worldwide in 2021. 600 mbps+ with low latency. Will have great internet plus American tv there so in my apartment it's a little slice of America. And before anyone reams me my wife is staying in the States until her daughter gets through college. She wants me to get started on this as soon as possible and will join me when we both get our SS. I've looked at a lot of places, have been to some very cheap countries, never have seen anything like this. And Argentina has a middle class. It's more a developed nation with serious financial problems than a developing nation that's seriously lacking in many areas. And violent crime wise is safer than the U.S. It's not perfect, but it is an opportunity that rarely comes along.
