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Hey John, every friday my group meets at a diner to drop off our time and do the weekly toolbox safety thing. Last Friday 3 retirees showed up to break bread with us. I recognized two of the guys. Anyway there was 10 of us altogether and a fine time was had by all, those guys are enjoying themselves and keeping busy and generally very happy. That was great to see and I really enjoyed the visit. I hope to one day soon be a visitor instead of a visitee. Bye for now, stay safe, Phil

Hi John,Retirement is great. I retired early to try and save my knees and wait until they come up with a better form of knee replacements. Work had become increasingly demanding with all the safety equipment we had to carry plus all the other bullshit. I hear that it's even worse now,but there are still only 8 hours in a day and I think I would like to have stayed on a little longer but you never know what tomorrow will bring. I figured out my pension,annuities and when my SS would kick in. Also we had planned to sell our big house and get a smaller one someplace with lower taxes and cost of living. If you are planning your retirement and think that you have it all worked out think about what would happened if the unexpected happened. You've heard the term SNAFU (situation normal all f__k'd up.)My father in law passed away and my mother in law wanted us to move to LI and buy a house with her. It didn't work out and my mother in law is very happy now living with my sister in law but that would have totally screwed up everything I had planned. We did try to sell our home but it was quickly depreciating down over $100k and my daughter didn't go off to college so she still lives at home. We couldn't sell at a price to pay off our mortgage so we tried to refinance and couldn't find a loan that would pay off both our mortgages so we will stay here for a few more years and try again if our country is still here. What I am saying is prepare for your future but also have back up plans. Plan for the unexpected. Most of all find a way to be happy with whatever hand your dealt and I wish you a happy retirement.

Hi John,

Retirement is great and you should take advantage of it as soon as you are able to. The only advice or recommendation is that (as always) money is the main ingrediant. Guys - my advice is you should take advantage of your 401 or any savings plan you are comfortable with and put away as much as possible. Personally for me living in NY was no longer an option as taxes would have cancelled out my EDRBP benefit. Fortunately for me and my wife timing was on our side. My niece purchased my house in Massapequa before the bottom fell out of the housing market. We are now living in North Carolina with taxes that are much more affordable. Sorry to say the elevator business I left was not the same elvator business I started in. To all TKE employees - GOD BLESS YOU!!!!

Hey guys I can't believe I actually found a site for the aiding of elevator mechanics. I have been searching for some form of elevator mechanic forum or community for the longest but couldn't find one. Thank God I did. I recently took the test for the NYC Local 3 Elevator mechanics Apprenticeship by the JATC. I got my letter in the mail this past Saturday and was ecstatic to find out that I HAD PASSED! Man was that test hard lol. And now I'm moving on to the interview and selection process my date is Sept 27 2010 at 10 am and I plan on being there at 9. I just wanted to know if you guys could please give me some advice on what to say or do during the interview that will help my chances. Also I wanted to know if you guys happened to know how long it takes to start work after/if i get accepted? Thanks a bunch guys


Johnathan

I am sad to announce the passing of another brother. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this
very difficult time. Let us all take a moment to reflect how short Life is especially for elevator mechanics.
Take the necessary steps to preserve both body and mind. We do not work
behind a desk seated at a chair all day long. Both body and mind are challenged over and over, day in and day out ,year after year, without a moments rest.Brothers,I implore you, please ,please,please, heed this message. Work smarter not harder. This old Japanese saying carries a lot of weight. Pace yourself at all costs. Anything short of this
goal is simply self abuse. This is not a profound statement. This is the truth.
The truth hurts, The truth awakens, The truth never lies.
May the souls of the faithfully departed through through the mercy of God rest in peace amen.

John Fellin

Hey I know that some of you guys are local 3 mechanics. I just wanted to know if anyone could please mentor me on elevator mechanics? I would really appreciate it and owe you for life.

Thanks John I appreciate it. Ive been going through your videos and writing down notes. I really want to get this.

John,
In the Aug.31 message you posted about woking safely you hit the nail right on the head.The people that we had to work under only want to know if the job is finished.They do not care about any problems or the conditions that you are facing in trying to get the job done.If something happens to you they will toss you aside like yesterdays news paper and bitch that you didn't finish the job.The only thing that might surpass their uncaring attitude is the arrogance they have for the customers when they call requesting service or questioning the lack of service they are receiving.

Hi Jim,
Thank you for your thoughts.

Hi, recently I have become interested in this field and was wondering if it is a good profession to get into? Also, where would I start with getting an apprenticeship? Any info is greatly appreciated!
Thank-you