by
Loretta B.
Singer-Link, a Lockheed Martin heritage company, was my
first employer. I had just the Army after World War II, and a friend in my
hometown worked at Singer-Link. She was very satisfied with her employment there.
One day, I applied at the plant, which was near my hometown of Croton-on-Hudson, New
York. I was offered a position right away, and was taken to an office and was given
shorthand and typing to do. In a few days, I was secretary to the gentleman in
charge of the entire factory and supporting offices. Talk about luck! A secretary was
pregnant, and she had to retire. Bingo, I was put in her place! Three different
men assumed the manager role, and it was pleasure to work for each of them! Thanks to Lockheed Martin, I was never
without employment. Although I could not go to California once Singer-Link left our
town, the training I received as a secretary was an invaluable asset! My last
employment was as secretary at an elementary school in Croton-on-Hudson.
That too was a great experience.
Now, I am 90 years old. I retired at age 70 when
my husband became ill. We left New York to the warmer climes of South
Carolina. My husband passed away in 2008; we were married for 60 years. I want
to thank you for my pension and benefits. Life has been easy for me, and a great deal of my
success is because of Lockheed Martin!
