Mad Rant! Quit Your Job Now! - MCG video

[@jmn1234]

Hear hear! I was fortunate enough to retire at 58. Best thing that ever happened to me! I stay busy with projects around my old house on 3 acres. I, of course, try to use my Kubota tractor in every project.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Congratulations!

[@chadanderson5766]

I too was able to retire at 57 and was the best for me. I watched family and friends health deteriorate the older they got and I said not me.

[@BackyardMaine]

Good advice Ed. I retired from a corporate engineering job where I was working 60 plus hours a week at a minimum. Now five years later and being able to spend time with my family and my son who is now 12 years old I realize it was the best move I could have made. Nobody ever says I wish I would have worked more..

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Right on John! Thank you.

[@allenmiddendorff2068]

Took the Company buy-out and retired at 62 and is loving life!

[@TimeAfterTym]

My departed mother, God rest her soul, talk for 38 years in the public schools in Chicago. She drove it home to me that your job your employment should be enjoyable, but it should never be who you are. The reason you work is to give yourself the resources to be whomever you want to be. Your messages is clear and true. Do not get caught up in the money chase. And when the anxiety hits just remember that passage about sparrows in Matthew chapter 10. I have never had a bad thing happened to me where I did not end up better off, and that has taught me to trust in God and myself. This is a very nice uplifting video.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you E&C! I often say that I wouldn’t go back in time one day. I appreciate your support and encouragement!

[@kevind305]

This is great, I actually did what you are talking about. Retired at 60, bought a 22 acre farm on a river in the PNW! You never know how much time you have, or how long your health will last.

[@RBart-os6sy]

I agree with you 100% I retired 3.5 yrs ago at age 58. I enjoy working on my new farm with my Kubota B2601 tractor & attachments. Life is great!!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Awesome!

[@RossOnTheLand]

That's great advice! You must look out for yourself! No one has your best interests at heart. Corporate PTSD is real. Make it happen!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Ross!

[@jwmustang1]

I also learned that lesson after 4 decades. Turns out I should have left 20 yrs before when I seen the hand righting on the wall. I spread what I learned to one of my sons. 2 mos after he left, the old company closed the whole building down. When any business starts cut backs LEAVE! CEO’s are just over paid bean counters. They don’t care about the long term of a company. Only person that cares about you is yourself.

[@TomJustice]

Im at the place to do exactly what you're suggesting. Im ready, this is encouraging, honest and truthful.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Good luck!

[@ChrisCamp.222]

You are spot on! I retired from the military and got a corporate job. I quit my corporate job at age 56 years old and never look back. I subscribed to your channel because I am looking into getting a Kubota tractor. You inspire me to work on my piece of land.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Awesome! Enjoy!

[@brutalbob3982]

I retired from the P.D. at 54 on a Thursday, Monday I was missing it so much I went back to see the Chief. He had my resignation letter in his desk still. He said he knew I would be back. Semi-retired at 73 and loving it.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Whatever works for you BB! 😄

[@riverguy988]

I like my job and it gives me a lot of time off. I like the idea of going part time when I turn 50 in 2 years .

[@PremierApplianceServices931]

Absolutely! Find something you enjoy doing and pursue it. I Quit my job 3years ago due to family health issues. I then found a need around my area and pursued it. I have never looked back and no regrets at all. You have to just keep grinding at it!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Good for you! But I’m sorry about your family health issues. Sometimes the universe makes the decision for us, and we have to make the best of it.

[@debivancleave5106]

I've always been an entrepreneur. I could never work for anyone else. I wouldn't resort to working for a company unless I was starving to death. Yes, I could always fail. But I have more confidence in myself than in someone else's company. That's the way I think of it.

[@rfb7117]

Ed.....thanks for your perspective, I totally agree. After spending 40 years in corporate America with the same company, I could feel things were changing and the commitment was no longer a two way thing. Before making any kind of a decision to leave, I made an appointment with my financial advisor for another opinion. During the meeting he asked if " I got up each morning jumping at the joy to go to work", needless to say the answer was no...especially with some of the recent changes. So he said "what is your question"? I said, so can I financially afford to leave"...his comment was ABSOLUTELY!!!! That was 18 yrs ago and I have had a good life experience since. As one ages your health becomes your number ONE concern, as it certainly declines with age. If you do not have good health...YOU HAVE NOTHING, THE REST DOES NOT MATTER!!!!! Thanks Ed, just a prospective from an old retired guy with some health challenges, but thanks the Lord for each and every day that I can enjoy his beautiful creations from the farm. God bless, Bob

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you, Bob, and amen!

[@johnfurey6569]

I’m a jersey guy also and new to your channel. I have owned my own business for 33 years now I see my friends and family losing their jobs constantly In the corporate world .Thank god for what I have

[@rockandrattleretreat5830]

Retired a few years back and working harder than my desk job, building our retirement off grid home on a mountain.

[@brutalbob3982]

@@rockandrattleretreat5830 What state?

[@BONKERSKUBOTA]

I've been wanting to start my own buisiness with my tractor for years now. I just bought a Kubota B2601 on Monday! I feel like God is answering my prayers and leading me in this direction. Thank you for your videos.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Congratulations!

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Great advice. An employee that is loyal to a company is very rare, it should be recognised as it adds a lot of value to a busness

[@carlhausler9666]

Ed, correct on all points. There is no such thing as corporate loyalty. Business is Business which doesnt include people. Retirement is the best.

[@jonlittle5032]

Retired at 52, never regretted it. 12 years later, I don't get as much from SS as I had thought, but I also dumped a lot of non-essential expenses. Don't wait till you are 50. At 64, I can still do the stuff I could have at 30, but didn't have the time.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Wow 52! Awesome!

[@jonlittle5032]

@@MyClutteredGarage It was, and it continues to be. Took a big hit in income, but I dropped my expenses even more, so I came out ahead. And my old puppy appreciates all the walks we take every day.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

@@jonlittle5032 if we knew our expiration date it would be easier to plan. But why not live for the moment anyway? Enjoy every day!

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

No sign of retiring in my future....I work for myself. It's a drag. tHanks for the video

[@MyClutteredGarage]

I get that!

[@johnekhaos]

I have friends this has happen to and have seen this over and over. Some friends were let go after 20+ years. My father was let go 1 year before retirement. It's sad and I agree, that you need to make your own success. The loyalty does not go both ways especially if the company is public. Private held companies seem to be more loyal to their employees. Good topic.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Job security isn’t what it wants was. Thank you for watching!

[@darrontabor3139]

Great video. I will be retiring from my job of 31 years in about 4 months. I will be 56. I am fortunate to be in a profession that allows me to do this. Scary thought after doing nothing but this for that long. My pension is based on my two highest consecutive years salary so I have worked a TON of overtime hours (about 400+ each year) the past two years to pump up my numbers. Hoping to not have to take on a part time job to make ends meet but the way things are going with cost of living, that may not be in the cards. We will see.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Congratulations! Sometimes I question the path I took, but it brought me to where I am, so not complaints! Money is just a necessary evil but we'll get by! :)

[@otisbailey5455]

Ed, I have a different approach if you sense the walkout coming make another plan take the separation money and run . My plan was to be out before 60 and was blessed to achieve that goal. Was not able to get the separation money but I had a goal to be out. Companies will not share your loyalty beliefs. Take the money and run.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

That's a good plan. Take everything that's coming to you!

[@MannistoCay]

10-4 on the retire asap. Have a great weekend Ed!

[@keegantimber8571]

Well said Ed! The root of all evil, to me, is the money. I would have retired earlier as well, but from a financial point of view it would have been foolish. I had to get 30 yrs in or my pension would have been drastically reduced. Am I happier now with the increased pension?? I don’t know. Maybe greed on my behalf. When I first started work out of school, I was told I was just a number. I tried not to be “just a number” thru different jobs and professions. Turns out I failed, because when I look back, I was still just another employee number, no matter how hard I tried doing a “good job”. My neighbor is very wealthy, and I tell you what…He can have is Empire of Dirt. So, I agree with your comments and gladly provide lots of thumbs up. 👍👍👍

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Hey, you’ve got to do what’s right for you and yours at the moment. Plan a head, but survive. The golden handcuffs are ok for a while 😄

[@mileshiles1287]

I quite at 59 67 now I stay busy but at my own pace. I still wake up early but I don't have to 😂. Every day isn't a given so enjoy them all.

[@badgerlandturf]

We knew in our 20’s that we wanted a different lifestyle but didn’t know how or where. Fast forward 25 years and with our noses to the grindstone we were able to retire at 52 and buy our dream homestead. We never felt deprived while working but lived modestly well below our income levels and paid our bills on time. Today, we could afford new cars if we wanted, but still drive 20+ year old Honda CRV’s with 250k miles. You choose your lifestyle wisely and life is much simpler.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Sounds like a good life to me! Thanks!

[@gguilliams14]

I am retiring in April at 62. Not wasting my latter years

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Great! Congrats and best wishes!

[@maintenancewithmike]

Well said my friend...Well said.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Mike!

[@ecthelion1735]

Im 41, and I wish I could even think about retiring.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

I understand!

[@lonewolfFirearms]

Love the American Flag in the background. Great advice Edd. I personally love my retirement and could never go to work for someone else now.

[@PSYCHO_PSYLVER]

Well spoken...very wise words

[@wds6900]

I sat down right after Christmas 2017 and took stock of my situation and made sure I wasn't committing suicide by lying to myself. Cut the cord March 2018. Great post Ed.

[@tractortalkwithgary1271]

Good points Ed. Full watch and a thumbs up !

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thanks Gary!

[@dannydunnagan3267]

Your right my friend get out as soon as you can quit two years ago just turned 65 never looked back should have quite at 62. You are nothing but a number in the business. And they don't care.

[@MichaelPratt-m3f]

Thanks Forest! 😉

[@MyClutteredGarage]

🏃🌳🏃

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? What you are saying is not bad advice, but I'd like to add this. When you are young and start working, be aware that one day you will be old and will want to retire and chase your dreams. So take that and make plans for you to end your 'paid working days' when you want to, not when some uncaring employer wants. To decode that last sentence, make plans for retiring from the very moment you start your working career. I was able to retire at 55 and it was the 2nd best decision I ever made!! Great chat Ed. Take 'er easy!!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Amen, Mike! That’s hindsight for me. Not to mentioned we lived paycheck to paycheck for so many years. If I knew then what I know now. 🤣

[@MJF40]

CDL is a college degree today

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Definitely a valuable skill and credential!

[@RussJAlan]

Not anymore.

[@richardzicarelli3193]

Excellent video Ed. I’m 66, still in debt, but I am going to retire in May. Between Social Security and the little bit we were able to save after raising two kids and putting them through college, somehow my wife and I will make it work. I am a machinist, and my dream is to make farm parts for farmers that have legacy equipment that can’t get parts, or don’t have the money to make the repair. I’m hoping that I can somehow contribute to them as a thanks for feeding all of us.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

That’s fantastic! I worked as a machinist early on in my career. What a great skill you have! It sounds like you have the right attitude. TCB, Baby!

[@sassafras6309]

I quit in 2016, couldn’t take the stress anymore!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

How are things for you today?

[@CentralNH]

It's hard these days also with jobs because many people on the top have a handful of years under their belt and 90% of other workers are the same very little years those of us that have been at the same employer for decades are replaceable and often thought of as old and used up and in the way of their thinking of doing things that have already been tried etc...

[@davidfooce1890]

I am 61 . I was a coalminer for 42 years . Through buy outs , sell outs , volatile coal prices and a severe lack of qualified applicants life was getting really hard at work . The day to day conditions were deteriorating and honestly it was getting hard to stay alive . July 31 2023 we idled . I opted for unemployment and coasting until I'm 62 . Our finances permit it to happen , so , I'm done .

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Good for you! Here’s to a healthy retirement.

[@frankwrogg2515]

Retired aug 2nd after 30 years of 24x7 availability on the end of a pager or cell phone. PTSD is real, still bad dreams and stressed.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

That’s very recent, and a big adjustment! But you earned it.

[@johnzink3309]

thx

[@richardbritton5280]

amen ed ty

[@bhall7997]

My agreement I made in May to stay rest of year I have 41 or so working days left this year to retire December 31st. Next year I'm offered same pay but 4 days a week .... I don't plan on staying.. next month I have in 40 years same company.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Congratulations!

[@theElderberryFarmer]

I left NJ 20 years ago and moved to NC. Back then, my property tax had reached $10k/year and I realized that if I ever wanted to be able to send my 2 kids to college without them taking on soul-crushing debt, I had to get out from under NJ's huge property tax burden. NC isn't exactly cheap, but it's way less than NJ's property tax. Life is truly short. It's critical to decide what's really important to you and pursue it now. Tomorrow isn't guaranteed to any of us. I retired 3 years ago at 57 after a 35-year career in IT. The last 15 years were brutal from a stress/pressure standpoint. Add to the stress of the job the nonsense DEI rubbish that was forced onto me for the last 2 or 3 years of being on the job, and I fully believe that if I had stayed, I'd be dead by now. Homesteading and Elderberry farming is the hardest work my wife and I have ever taken on - but we are happier now than we've been in years. Take care and God Bless.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Congrats! Nothing better than enjoying life!

[@johnsonshieh50]

Good bye boss! You corporate are not trustworthy! I am not rich , but I am going to retire. Time is more precious than money.

[@Wheelloader__]

Yes sir Ed. Working for a living is highly overrated. Everything you do revolves around it. The time you go to bed. The time you wake up. Etc. The company I worked for shut down almost 2 years ago. The last 2 years have been the most satisfying. I’m not going back to work. I’m 60 and debt free. Life is good.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Good for you! Thank you.

[@lotzofunling8486]

I want to retire at 55. Health insurance is my concern. Any advice on health care?

[@johnsonshieh50]

Find out if you could get Direct Primary Care in your area. You can also get Obama Care if your income is not high.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

I’m lucky to purchase health insurance through my wife’s former employer (she’s officially retired). But I may look into the ACA (Obamacare) if needed. I have self employed friends who have it and love it.

[@HypasMusic]

Im 54 and they took away my health insurance because I don't have a job and don't qualify for unemployment benefits.

[@torstenjoergensen]

If you have enough. If you have had enough. And if you have enough to do. Then retire asap - even if you have to downsize a little.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Amen!

[@HarleyRiderMC]

Retire often and early.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

LOL!

[@plainwornout3964]

Yeah, im nosey LOL. How much are your taxes there in New Jersey?

[@MyClutteredGarage]

They were $12k when we bought the farm. Dropping to less than $7k after farmland assessment. 😳

[@jwmustang1]

@@MyClutteredGarage Did you bring the neighborhood down? 😂 Well it worked. Lower taxes is good.

[@plainwornout3964]

No frickin way. I'd be gone to a friendlier state.​@@MyClutteredGarage

[@benkanobe7500]

I like your flag!

[@deans2790]

Reaction videos are very popular on YT. Lots of subscribers, lots of money!

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Maybe but I don’t want to go there… at least not with politics! 🤣

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good Day Sir, OUTSTANDING informative Life biography Feed Back Video My Friend 😇🙏🧐👍 Nice USA Flag Sir 🧐👌Yes Planning Is Everything for Sure 🧐👍 Yes Doing Videos Is Very Therapeutic 😇👍👌Be Well Mon Ami and Life Is Very Good 👍😇🙏Cheers 🍻

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you David!

[@HomesteadEngineering]

My fellow Boomers, Please Keep Working! Your kids don't know jack and we all need stuff! LOL. :)

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Haha! True!

[@rodbagley1686]

My son is knows so much more than i ever will. So proud of what he has accomplished at 35 years old. ​@@MyClutteredGarage

[@sandblast5636]

In 2024 great advice to the American midclass everyone should quit working and start YouTubing.The flag on the barn is disrespectful and should not be hung like that. Democrats never cease to amaze me.