After Wednesday’s incident with my car I figured it’s time for a change. Maybe a change bigger and more significant than a different employer.
A guy I used to work with last year (Eric) moved across state line just under an hour away. The town is small enough to be friendly and safe yet big enough to provide what we need. The peace and quiet is very welcome every time we go visit friends. Interestingly it’s still an hour from old friends to the west where I grew up and still do my hunting.
Eric went to work at a heavy duty truck shop. He was out of his element having only history of cars but the team there coached him and took extra care to make sure he was happy. The owner has a couple extra business ventures next door. A U-Haul rental and a gun shop. Hmmmmm
well, Friday night Eric called me. His boss is looking for a parts counter guy . The position will quickly evolve into parts manager as the current parts manager is moving up in the company.
I told him I Was interested, within 15 minutes I got calls from owner, his wife and the parts manager. I have an interview Saturday morning. They are looking for a house for us to rent and mentioned we can use a truck to do the move.
Work at the new job is great. Not a single negative thought or action from anyone. I’m learning faster than they expected
Monday morning commute was scary. Glare ice with 35mph side winds. The morning meeting we were talking about it. At lunch time the owner told me he ordered a set of studded snow tires for my Trailturd. That flat out blew me away. They are willing to spend $600 to make sure I was safe and can get to work on time. Old boss would have shrugged his shoulder and said “tough shit”
Good luck and congratulation on the new position. Always fun to start something new. The day's just seem to go by faster when you're learning a new system and know your hard work is appreciated!
If it feels right then go for it and good luck. When you loose respect for someone (Your old boss) you can never look at him the same so a change is a very good thing.
I wonder if Mike will answer his phone tomorrow morning
Hey, if that"s what you want, go for it.
It’s official. I start new job tomorrow morning. Got all my tools moved to new shop yesterday
old boss and owner have been treating me like an asset, not a person. At our Christmas party last Friday I got a chance to see their true personality come out. They treated their wives and Applebees staff like trash. After dinner the party was to continue at a bowling alley. Vicky and I just couldn’t bring ourselves to join in so we went home.
I was planning to turn in my 2 week notice on Monday but the parTy turned my heart sour. Monday morning the new boss asked if there was a chance of starting sooner.
I get nothing but good feelings about the new place.
Todd you're a good man and you deserve the best... Sending prayers as always. Mom always prayers for her son.
We have been going back and forth with texts. Today he made strong implications in my favor
How is it going Todd?
And the Bible says "And the Lord was with Joseph"
I'm so happy for you Todd. Prayers all goes well
Sounds good if that is what you want. I hope all goes well with the interview. I thought you were going to say you are going to work for the gunshop as a gunsmith.😉