Retirement Plans
Which new hobby is Birdie and Jay NOT considering spending time doing during retirement:
- Disc Golf
- Fostering Pets
- Explore KC
- Hiking
- Fostering Pets
Which of the following jobs did Birdie NOT previously work at:
- Burger King (Cook)
- Visiting Nurse Association (Social Worker)
- Student Development Officer at MU
- Library Assistant at Missouri State University
Library Assistant at Missouri State University (Grad School)
Which of the following jobs did Jay NOT previously work at:
- Taco Tico (Fry Cook)
- Kings Food (Host)
- Weekly Shopper Sunday Newspaper (Delivery)
- Starlight Cinemas (Theatre Usher)
Starlight Cinemas (Theatre Usher)
What’s one thing Birdie won’t miss about work?
-Office Politics
-Her Computer
-Endless Meetings
-Micromanagement
-Her Computer
Which of the following activities provided from Birdie was NOT provided when asked what she's looking forward to within retirement:
- Staying up past 9 pm, sleeping past 4:30 am
- Learning pottery & ceramics
- Spending Time on Genealogy & Family History
- Joining a local club to play Bridge
Join a club and socialize over cards.
If Birdie could have any dream job in the world, what would it be:
- Physical Therapist
- Adventure Tour Guide
- National Park Ranger
- Cruise Ship Entertainer
Physical Therapist
Which of the following four options is a real and embarrassing experience Jay had in his career:
-Working as a waiter, I spilled two large iced Dr. Peppers in a customer's lap.
-During a big presentation, I accidentally shared my personal grocery list instead of my slides.
-While on a video call with executives, I didn’t realize I was on mute and spent five minutes talking to myself.
-At a networking event, I confidently introduced myself to the CEO, only to realize I had mistaken them for the catering staff.
Working as a waiter, I spilled two large iced Dr. Peppers in a customer's lap.
Which of the following would Jay consider his dream job?
-Owner/Manager of Jay's Donuts Shop.
-Watching and recommending the best shows for people
-Traveling the world to review beaches for relaxation quality
-Ensuring tacos everywhere meet top-tier taste standards.
Owner/Manager of Jay's Donut Shop.
When asked what Bebe and J-Pops will be doing with all their spare time now, what was Aiden's response:
-Play cars and trucks
-Take me to Chucky Cheese
-Eat lots of icing
-Play with J-Pops yellow Submarine.
-Take me to Chucky Cheese
Which of these four career moments was a real (and embarrassing) experience for Birdie:
-While leading a staff meeting, I confidently used a whiteboard marker on a projection screen, only to realize it wouldn’t erase.
-During a job interview, I misheard the question and gave a long-winded answer about my favorite pizza topping.
-I accidentally sent an email complaining about a difficult client, to the client.
-During a memory assessment visit at John Knox, a routine evaluation turned into pure chaos through a blaring TV, a ringing phone, spilled milk, and a puking.
During a memory assessment visit at John Knox, a routine evaluation turned into pure chaos through a blaring TV, a ringing phone, spilled milk, and a puking.
What was the proudest accomplishment for Jay:
- Mentoring and supporting colleagues, fostering a strong and effective team environment.
- Successfully helping numerous veterans regain employment and independence through Voc Rehab.
- Receiving recognition or an award for outstanding service in Voc Rehab.
- Managing a relatively large office in Voc Rehab for quite a few years.
Managing a relatively large office in Voc Rehab for quite a few years.
What was the Combined hourly rate for both Birdie and Jay's first job.
-$3.75
-$5.50
-$6.65
-$7.65
$6.65
What of the following vacation destinations is NOT currently on Birdie and Jay's list for consideration within the next few years?
-Florida Keys Road Trip
-Glacier National Park
-New England Cruise
-Niagara Falls
-Florida Keys Road Trip
Three lies and a truth for Birdie:
I fell down in a resident’s apartment when I slipped on some water.
Three lies and a truth:
-Jay operated his bike repair business under five business names over the years.
-Jay worked as a dishwasher, cook, waiter and delivery driver for a pizza restaurant
-When Jay worked as a Counselor in Vocational Rehabilitation, most of his clients had either mental health disabilities, brain injuries or orthopedic disabilities.
-Jay was fired from one of his jobs.
-Jay was fired from one of his jobs.
When asked separately, both Birdie and Jay responded that the top thing they will miss within their jobs is:
-Their coworkers
-The pride in contributing to a larger mission
-Structured routine
-The feeling of accomplishment at the end of the day
Their coworkers