Julia Peters and husband Dale plan to travel the country in their RV and on their motorcycles after she retires on March 31.
When Shorelines spoke with accounting supervisor Julia Peters last June for her 25th anniversary with the bank, she mentioned that she and her husband had been making retirement plans. Those plans have come to fruition, and Julia’s last day with North Shore Bank will be March 31. She talked to us about the career that’s coming to a close and what the future looks like.
What advice would you give yourself if you could travel back in time to when your career at the bank was just starting?
Find a better balance between work life and home life.
What are some big moments or choices that led to where you ended up professionally?
Prior to joining North Shore Bank, I worked in the accounting department of a credit union in Indiana. During my work there, I uncovered an embezzlement scheme that resulted in a federal investigation. That was extremely interesting and eye-opening. Working with federal auditors on that situation really cemented my career in financial institutions. It was fascinating. That is where I got my start writing reports to extract data from various systems.
And once, early in my career, I made a very honest but critical mistake, which affected NSB in a negative way. I was very concerned about the impact it would have on my career. I informed the powers that be about the error and the impact it had on the bank. I also wrote out a plan to correct the error and everything it affected. In the end, I was able to fix the error and continue with my career here. I used it as an example to my children of being honest and up front versus hiding or burying errors or mistakes. It was a huge moment in my career here that I will never forget.
What are you going to miss about working?
All the cool technology available to us. I love exploring and learning new software and putting it through its paces.
What won’t you miss?
The drive to and from work, and being inside all day, every day.
And what are you planning to do with your time now?
Huntin’, fishin’, and lovin’ every day! We have a huge garden, our motor home and motorcycles, fishing and hunting licenses, and family scattered all over the U.S. So we’ll be traveling and spending all our time outdoors — no tech, no fluorescent lights, just sunshine, fresh air, and exploring the country on the bikes or in our RV. We also plan to move to Kentucky or Tennessee in 2025 to get away from the cold weather.
Happy retirement Julia! Safe travels.
Congratulations Julia and Happy Retirement. Enjoy everyday!
Congratulations, Julia. You will be missed. Make sure to take a lot of pictures of your adventures on the road and keep us posted!
Thanks for everything you’ve done, Julia! If you never filled me in on the opening in the IT department 5 years ago and how to apply, I wouldn’t be here today. Grateful every day for that and for you!
Congratulations Julia! It has been so great working with you. I wish you and Dale all the best on your travels around the country. and your move to Tenneesee.
Congratulations Julia! You have always been so helpful when I called. You will be missed
It has been a pleasure working with you Julia. Have fun!
Oh Man you will be missed! It has been a great experience working with you these past years. Lot’s of great stories and you have had such a positive impact. Thank you for everything.
Tricia
Julia!!!! I am so over the top excited for you! Your retirement plans sound amazing! I don’t have to tell you to enjoy every moment, because I know you will! It’s been fun working with you these past 7 years. Take care and enjoy your rides!
Congratulations Julia! Hope the vagabonding is all that you want it to be.
Congrats Julia! You were always a go to person I could count on to help figure out any issue. Enjoy the outdoors and spending time with Dale!
Congratulations Julia!!! Enjoy your retirement!! I wish you the BEST!! I am so Jealous and Happy for you all at the same time!!
Wow, Julia! seems like just yesterday that you showed me how to enter massive quantities of lease payments into the LeaseTek system! 23 years ago! Sounds like you have a great plan for a fun life ahead…I wish you the best.
Congratulations on your retirement, enjoy to the fullest!
Congratulations Julia. I wish you all the best!
Congratulations! Wishing you happy times!
Congratulations Julia!!! Bon Voyage!
Julia, I realize all good things must come to an end. This will be one of them. I am glad to have known you throughout your time here. Take good care on on your next journey in life.
Julia! Happy Retirement! I’m so excited for you and your plans sound amazing. It’s been great working with you, you have been so kind and helpful to me over the years and I appreciate it so much.
Congratulations on your retirement Julia! It has been a pleasure working with you. You truly are a “wealth of knowledge”!! Maybe we will run into each other up north this summer — at the Farmer’s Market or maybe at the new Dollar General!! Take care and enjoy your retirement!
Congratulations on your retirement Julia! Enjoy!!
Have a fantastic time enjoying the great outdoors!
Julia, sounds like a relaxing retirement to me. Just get up and go and do whatever you want.
Enjoy the fresh air and beauty of it all.
Happy Retirement!
Certainly enjoyed all our time together on projects and just day to day. You deserve all the best times, hunitin, fishin and lovin every day :)