Just got the news

caitlynnb · 07-13-2007, 06:54 PM

I recieved news at work,my boss is going to retire and it will be in October.I do keep my job,his son and daughter are going to take over.He announced it this morning.My boss has been so good to for 4 years now,his son and daughter are the same way.They are going to treat me the same way as their father treated me and I am going have two new bosses in October.My boss is 62 years old and has been talking about retiring recently and a party is going to be planned out.He wants to spend time with his grandchildren and I gree with him about that.He is a devoted grandpa to his grandchildren,15 of them and I have met them

Vautrin · 07-13-2007, 07:11 PM

It is good that everybody knows well beforehand what will happen. That leaves less room for stress. And more time for planning a party! Is he excluded from organising the party, so the rest of the staff can come up with something fantastic?

caitlynnb · 07-14-2007, 01:46 PM

My boss chose his son and daughter to take over because they both have buisness degrees with a Master's degree,they know how to run a buisness.He has a friend,Robert that wanted to take over and my boss knew he was a bad choice to take over.His friend Robert ran a couple buisnesses to the ground and went bankrupt .He is involved organizing his retirement party.My co workers and I want to have a part in the party tell about memories and I do plan on telling mine.

Vautrin · 07-14-2007, 05:46 PM

Running a business is no easy thing. And it seems indeed, that Robert just does not have the knack for it. That can happen. But luckily his son and daughter are very well qualified to take the business over.

I hope everybody can get involved in organizing the party (except the boss of course), so it is really from all of you.

caitlynnb · 07-14-2007, 06:19 PM

My boss has one request for his retirement party: No blue jeans or T shirts.He wants everyone to dress nice.He was nice to me yeterday,he bought me a toolbox,a 10,000.00 Snap On toolbox which comes in 2 weeks and this is for respecting him for 4 years.He knew my 2 year old Craftsman toolbox is about to fall apart and I was complaining about it.This a gift from him to me.His son and daughter get along with me and know me as the "ja"(German for yes) gal.

Vautrin · 07-14-2007, 06:49 PM

That is quite attentive of him.

caitlynnb · 07-14-2007, 07:03 PM

It was last week,I opened my hammer drawer and drawer fell apart and he saw that.He told me that he would buy me a new tool box.

Meanon · 07-14-2007, 07:31 PM

It's his leaving gift for you, it sounds like he respects you as much as you respect him. It will be different not having him as a boss, but it sounds like you get on well with his son and daughter. Have fun at the party, caitlynnb

darkangelism · 07-14-2007, 09:05 PM

my friends uncle is the chief operating officer of snap-on...so if you ever have any problems i have an inside connection.

caitlynnb · 07-15-2007, 07:11 AM

I have been treating with respect for 4 years and he knows that.This is his gift for me treating him with respect.I do treat him with respect,we do talk in his office and loves my laugh.I treat my boss with respect and he is my second father,I can talk to him anytime for advice.My co worker Daniel told me this toolbox will last a long time with no problems,he has one that is 24 years old and the drawers still open.

Aaron · 01-24-2008, 03:52 AM

I know it has been 3 months since the retirement but do you remember how the party went ?

caitlynnb · 01-24-2008, 09:09 AM

We celebrated the times working for him and talked about memories about working for him.He did get some gifts,a watch from his son and daughter and I did get him a day for a massage which I paid for.He liked that and gets one once a week now.He did hand the keys to his son and daughter.He does come to visit once a while and does not sit around.He spends time with his wife and grandchildren and woodworking for a hobby.