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.