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 |  Being Retired now, I thought that it was time for a new name to this Blog |
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Talk about perks, my career had one of the best I can think of! I traveled in the course of business, delivering classes for my employer. I am a Senior Training Specialist for Motorola Solutions, and teach classes on a wide variety of subjects centered around 2 way radio communications (for eight more weeks). I knew that when the time arrived that I would retire. That time is now. I've always said that if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, get out! I can't handle the heat anymore. I was qualified to deliver approximately 32 different classes, but about half of those were 'Legacy' classes, and are not in demand anymore. My students were/are technicians, those who maintained, programmed, calibrated, and repaired large 2-way radio systems. Some of these systems are statewide, and use TCP-IP networking to allow sites to communicate with others. Some are small, traditional type radio sites. The size doesn't matter, in each case the systems must be kept operational at all times, since many of them are Public Safety Systems. So I traveled, sometimes frequently, 3-4 weeks in a row.... where have I been? This probably won't have daily entries, but I will make entries to update you about my life before and during my employment with Motorola Solutions. I also intend to update you all about what I'm doing in retirement. Well, here we go with this new adventure, let's see where it takes us.  Best Cultural And Regional Honorable Mention |
Bloomington, Illinois Week of 3/3/25 I was not delivering a class this week, my schedule just says 'Instructor Prep'. But heck, I retire in EIGHT weeks, what would I be prepping for? My schedule is almost blank. In days past I would have been worried about this. Not now, I'm almost grateful! Since I will retire in eight weeks, I decided to change the name of this blog. My future entries may center around what I do, Estate Sale I attend, and my past life in the US Navy Submarine Service. There's no telling where my mind will go! We'll see what I write about. As far as our kitchen goes, we're taking it slow and easy. Or should I say, she is. If it was all up to me, we'd have unloaded all the boxes last week, or once Scott had finished his work. However, the kitchen is her domain, I don't dare unload things without her involvement. You know what I mean. It's okay though, I can live with that. There are three classes left on my schedule, I don't see it changing at all. All three classes are one's I've delivered for at least 15 years,the last one was the second class I delivered when I started with Motorola 24 years ago. I have a little 'prepping' to do, but not a lot. I will review the Hands-On Exercises as well as the Powerpoint slides, but I won't spend a lot of time on them. I need to be careful though and not develop a 'Short Timers' attitude. I refuse to become that, I want to ensure that I approach these classes the same way I have throughout my career. That's it for now. Until my next entry, write all you can, and love everyone, especially those special people who fill your life!  Jim Dorrell |
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