well i retired a few months back and can say my original statements were true to the day i retired, we did argue/debate and we had a few rows etc i had a few bumps , but all in all i am glad i finished my working life there. you will always get ups an downs with the boss, same with the garage but that’s part of the job.
Had a nice leaving pressie of him which was appreciated ,still keep in touch now an then.
Banter/help with the lads was excellent and still chat to a few but very much missed.
There are few better firms out there in today’s climate where you can have that banter but still chat privately with the boss.
Happy days now, enjoying the retirement immensely, very busy with other stuff, mainly socialising , trips out holibobs etc but def not missing the work thing.