Retired Salesman
I saw an old co-worker of mine today. His Tashman Technologies nickname is The Fossil. He’s over 70 years old now, and had a reputation of “wheeling and dealing” his entire life. He’s on the Top 10 Shit List of many salespeople that I know in Florida, but I’ve always had a friendly relationship with him. These people tell me it’s because I never dealt with money with him, so he didn’t have a chance to screw me. But I’d always given him the benefit of the doubt. Guess I’m gullible.
He’s been selling *something* since the 1960’s but now he’s officially retired…or is he? He said that to pass the time (and not kill his wife) he kinda checks in on former clients and government municipalities to chat. Sometimes they have a project so he’ll “hand it off” to someone for a modest commission. WHHHHOOOOOooooooooOOOOO!! He’s still the Nature Boy even though he’s on Social Security and Medicare.
Anyway Fossil was very introspective today: he said that when everything is said and done: how much money do you really need in retirement? His father had instilled in him the importance of saving money and not using credit cards; if Fossil wanted a car, he had to put away money from every paycheck. Fossil said that this recession is causing people to reexamine their budgets and to determine what is really necessary. He realizes that our government wants us to spend and buy things to stimulate the economy, but he said every generation needs to come back down to earth and stop living over their heads. He said- perhaps young children of today will not take so much for granted by expecting Mommy and Daddy to get a new car every 4 years.
He said he lives in a modest house, and thanks to working sales and saving all of his life, he and his wife are able to function on two social security checks. He said that sure he’d like a sports car and go to a restaurant every night, but he’s comfortable.
He said living with the wife for 24 hours is tough because he was so used to seeing her 4 hours a day and now they smother each other all the time. He said he likes to chat with old friends to keep mentally stimulated, but ultimately after being a champion salesman for his whole life retirement isn’t what it’s cracked up to be when it comes to fun.
Fossil said that he was writing a book on his sales tips and sales experience but stopped. I implored him to continue, but he had lost interest when he figured there are already so many of these books out there.
He also wanted to go on the record and say that salespeople do NOT live a pampered life even though they are not in an office 9-5 or are seen having drinks or playing golf while everyone is working. He said usually if he was doing something socially during the day it was to network, find a deal, information gathering, or to pamper a new client. And, of course he said when he was having fun- he deserved it! He said that he worked hard his whole life and that he generated companies millions and millions of dollars in revenue and kept workers busy thanks to the deals he brought in. Anyone who wanted to judge him for doing something that appeared to be a leisurely activity: f$@$@#@ you!
I thanked him to positively influencing me when I worked with him, and he acted surprised because I guess he’s not used to someone saying that. But I got it off of my chest, and feel better that I was able to say it to him face-to-face.
I have a feeling Fossil has one last run in his bones.
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