For the first time in 36 years, my dad will not be punching a clock at the plant today.
36 years, man. I can’t imagine doing anything for 36 years, much less going to work for the same company that long.
I’m not sure it’s completely sunk in yet. Talking to him about it the other day, it kind of reminded me of talking to someone with post traumatic stress disorder. My dad also pointed out that, at one point or another, practically every member of his family has been connected to GM in some way, and he’s the last one left working there. There’s not much of his life that doesn’t completely revolve around that place. I’m just not sure what he’ll do without it (without GM, but also without working in general).
As much as I can’t imagine doing something for 36 years, I especially can’t imagine giving it up after doing it for 36 years.
Shane Halbach 
My dad retired from GM after 31 years, he was only 49 at the time so it seemed super weird (I was just starting college). Congrats to your dad and remember, the GM discount works for retirees’ families too! 🙂
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