I guess my retirement papers are really progressing now - it don't come easy.
Received my Retirement Service Award letter the other day.
Letter had the real logo. Official.
I'm in trouble now.
The choices are so vast.
My grandfather (Standard Oil NJ) chose the grandfather clock. I got to wind it some Sundays.
My father (Exxon / IOL) took the old pocket watch with chain. For the irony, in 1988.
Those were easy choices for them I guess. Can't ask them.
So looking them over (link is below). I see they are all in the 300-500 US dollar range, for both 30-year and retiree. So many choices, for so much time.
Top 5 at this time:
- The bronze Remington statue of the 'Bronco Buster.' Considered American Art at finest. The way that cowboy brings that whip down does indeed reflect my career for the last 10 years at least. I am the Horse in the depiction.
- The Black Onyx (and diamond!) 14K gold ring. Just thinking how gold is quite high right now, and should be easy to sell at any pawnshop. I'd get the size 15 to max it. But looking at the picture - seems there are severe cutouts in the band. And it is Ugly.
- Fancy name-brand air circulator/hepa cleaner. I don't have any COPD or lung issues yet, but I've worked in old refineries for years. It has a remote with tons of settings, as I do think my knees weren't ergonomic for decades. It's something I'd probably not buy on a fixed income, so...
- Various Ipaddy/Ipoddyy electronics. Not very explicitly defined. Last year's model - or 3 years ago? Pictures not helpful so I'm assuming 3 years ago. Hmm.
- A nice little 10K gold bangle for the wife. We won't be going out much, but she can wear it when she wakes me at 10 every morning. with the bottle of water and ibuprofen.
Can I get some votes here? I need help.
https://serviceawardcenter.com/