It’s the end of an era: After 44 years at North Shore Bank, help desk/telecom tech Pam Bradley retires next week, on November 1.
“From the moment I started working at North Shore Bank, Pam has always been someone you go to for answers,” says VP information systems Dana Scherff. “Her breadth of knowledge both technological and everything NSB is incredible. She is kind, smart, funny, and dedicated. She will be truly missed!”
Help desk manager Roger Arnesen agrees: “From the time I started with the bank, Pam has guided me to where I am today. She is a truly gifted technician — always offering solutions to problems and ideas for proactive fixes. Pam has touched a lot of lives in her years of service here.”
Pam spoke to Shorelines about her career and retirement.
If you could travel back in time to when you were starting out here, what advice would you give yourself?
I have worn so many hats since starting as a teller, it is kind of hard to come up with something specific. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of the positions I have held over the years. I have learned so much, and everything I have learned can be applied to what I do now. I guess I would remind myself to not worry about failing and keep marching forward and to be confident in my abilities.
What has kept you excited to get up and come to work all this time?
Mostly the people I work with keep me happy coming to work every day. I get the opportunity to work with not only the IT department, but also the entire rest of the bank. There’s also the variety of the calls and other challenges. This week’s biggest challenge has been getting the “Haunted IT Department” coordinated and set up.
What won’t you miss?
The alarm clock ringing every morning. I wake up before it goes off, but set it anyway.
And what are your plans for retirement?
I have so much to do around the house and yard, I will probably never get it all done. I also have friends who have been waiting for me to retire so they can fill my days with volunteer work. And I’m hoping to also spend more time spoiling my four grandkids.
Congratulations Pam!! Enjoy those month full of Saturdays with no alarms!
Best wishes to you on your retirement Pam! It’s so well deserved. Thank you for all your help over the years!
Pam Congratulations you deserve this! It has been great working with you! I will certainly miss you! Enjoy!
Congratulations Pam! I know you have been looking forward to this. Good luck to you!
While we will celebrate with you, you will never truly know how missed you will be! Congratulations!
Pam- you are a great go-to person, as well as very fun. I will miss working with you as I know many others will too. Best of luck in retirement! It’s well deserved!
Congratulations Pam!!! I am so excited for you and all of your future adventures. You are a vital part of North Shore Bank and you will be greatly missed.
Congratulations, all your help is much appreciated. Enjoy your retirement!
It won’t be the same without you here Pam! I know you will fill your days and wonder how you ever got everything done when you worked full time! Enjoy.
Pam, there is no way to measure the enormous impact you’ve had on the bank over your time with us. Thank you for all the work you do, and mostly thank you for the humor you bring to every day!
Pam, Congratulations! You will be missed! But I am excited to see you move forward to the next phase in your journey. Enjoy every minute with the grandchildren, they grow up so fast!
Congratulations Pam on your retirement. You will surely be missed.. who will be my go to person when your gone. :( It has been a pleasure working with you and enjoy ever bit of retirement. Best wishes and enjoy those grandchildren!!!
Congratulations Pam!! Best wishes to you in retirement!!
Pam, I still remember the day I started here 30 years ago and you trained me on the Switchboard in the Branch. You trained well, as I am still here.
But now who will be my phone go to person? You can fix anything even with the Bridge Operator System. It’s a little more challenging, but you have always figured it out.
I will miss you more than you know. It’s been fun working with you.
Enjoy your free time to do whatever you want to do. Enjoy your grandkids.
Good Luck in your Retirement!
Pam, You and I go way back. Thanks for all your support and fun over the years. You will truly by missed. Have fun and enjoy all your future endeavors!
Congratulations, Pam! Best wishes to you. You will truly be missed…
Congratulations Pam!!!
I will certainly miss calling IT and speaking with you.
Pam.
Congratulations and thank you for always helping me! You deserve to relax for a very long time!
Pam,
Congratulations on a wonderful 44 years! You made an impact with so many people and this organization.
We have all been blessed.
Cheers!
Congratulations!
Best wishes to you on your retirement Pam! Have fun and enjoy all your future endeavors!