I got nothing to do/And all day to do it/Well, I’d go out cruisin’, but I’ve no place to go/And all night to get there — Styx, “Too Much Time on My Hands”
I just retired from my job in February and I’m more active than I was when I was working! To me, it’s imperative for a retired person to stay active otherwise they veg out in front of the TV all day, then either die from boredom or wind up going back to work!
I’m the only one to still carry a pocket watch? It’s a nice one too. I think it’s an Apple 11 or 12? It does other stuff too. I mostly watch cat and dog videos on it though. One time I made a call from it. My wife was mad about some blah blah, don’t call me at work, blah blah. I’ve turned off the ringer since and I enjoy my retirement now.
I put away a very nice watch for a Fitbit. It does so much more than just self-wind, although I would like my Fitbit to self-wind. I doubt many places any more offer watches at retirement. Pensions are hard enough to come by these days. I got a coffee mug. I don’t drink coffee or tea.
GROG Premium Member over 2 years ago
I didn’t get one.
wjones over 2 years ago
If uncle Ted is correct, someone owes me a watch.
Baarorso over 2 years ago
GROAN!
electricshadow Premium Member over 2 years ago
I got nothing to do/And all day to do it/Well, I’d go out cruisin’, but I’ve no place to go/And all night to get there — Styx, “Too Much Time on My Hands”
The Reader Premium Member over 2 years ago
I thought that it was that they only then realized why I was always late.
Jeff0811 over 2 years ago
I haven’t worn a watch in 20+ years, since cell phones came out. My first phone (a classy flip phone model) was the only watch I needed.
djtenltd over 2 years ago
I just retired from my job in February and I’m more active than I was when I was working! To me, it’s imperative for a retired person to stay active otherwise they veg out in front of the TV all day, then either die from boredom or wind up going back to work!
Justanolddude Premium Member over 2 years ago
I’m the only one to still carry a pocket watch? It’s a nice one too. I think it’s an Apple 11 or 12? It does other stuff too. I mostly watch cat and dog videos on it though. One time I made a call from it. My wife was mad about some blah blah, don’t call me at work, blah blah. I’ve turned off the ringer since and I enjoy my retirement now.
Denver Reader Premium Member over 2 years ago
Wait, people retire from companies? Wait, companies give retirement gifts still?
e.groves over 2 years ago
It’s to commemorate all those years of watching the clock.
CorkLock over 2 years ago
I’ve never worn watch. Got up before day. Clock on table or radio time. Sun told me perfect time. 76 and no need of time checks.
mfrasca over 2 years ago
And you run, and you run to catch up with the sun but it’s sinking
Racing around to come up behind you again
The sun is the same in a relative way but you’re older
Shorter of breath and one day closer to death
- Gilmour / Waters / Mason / Wright
raybarb44 over 2 years ago
Well said my friend. But it’s also a token of their appreciation….
Chris over 2 years ago
or how much they’ve wasted at the company. :D
MuddyUSA Premium Member over 2 years ago
I love the look on Brutus’ face!
Moonkey Premium Member over 2 years ago
I put away a very nice watch for a Fitbit. It does so much more than just self-wind, although I would like my Fitbit to self-wind. I doubt many places any more offer watches at retirement. Pensions are hard enough to come by these days. I got a coffee mug. I don’t drink coffee or tea.
cuzinron47 over 2 years ago
Don’t worry Brutus, that won’t happen in your case, you’ll be lucky to get a pension.
Buckeye67 over 2 years ago
Veeblefester give all retirees a picture of himself, autographed of course.
adadmp over 2 years ago
I asked my retired older brother how he knew what day of the week it was and he said he knows it’s Sunday when the big newspaper shows up.
Bill D. Kat Premium Member over 2 years ago
It’s always puzzled me why most old men wear watches considering the only real good thing about old age is not needing to know what time it is.
Gordo4ever over 2 years ago
Well, a watch beats the ol’ Pyrite Handshake…..
Dorothy Ownbey Premium Member over 2 years ago
A reminder that they no longer have to watch the clock all day?!
CorkLock over 2 years ago
I thought it was a symbolic gesture as a reminder of what you’ve done in past 40 years: Clock watcher.