Photo by Tom Bauer/ MT 55
Brad Curtiss retired at age 55 in 2005, after working for Blackfoot Telephone for 30 years.
Retirement: Early out
GWEN FLORIO Montana 55 Who: Brad Curtiss Occupation: worked for Blackfoot Telephone Retired: 2005, at age 55 Retired when he did because … of the “Rule of 85” – my time served was 30 years and my age was 55. … That was full retirement. What he’s done since: I went to
16 Spring 2020
work as a volunteer at (Providence) St. Pat’s hospital. I’m down at the Broadway desk, and I tell people that I finally get to tell people where to go. Best thing about retirement: I go out with friends and stuff, just kind of relax. (Friends have a cabin in the Swan Valley/Condon area) and we go up to the cabin for a weekend or something. … The cabin’s a real nice (place) to sit and rest your weary bones. Worst thing: I don’t think I could
say anything bad about being retired — except for that I don’t do enough exercise. You gotta stay somewhat healthy in order to enjoy retirement. Advice: Just have in their mind what really they want to do. And enjoy it. My dad got a little license plate for his rig, and it says “No phone, no boss, no this, no that – RETIRED.” MT55
