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wildchild · 11-19-2011, 08:37 AM

well had an "interesting" talk with my mgr the other day. Apparently "of course this will be a direct job in 6 months" really meant "what can I say to get you to come here?"

yep was told that my position will most likely be ending in 1-2 months. said he thought he should tell me since I was starting to look at houses. hmmm might have thought about telling me that before we shut down my g/f's business and had her quit her part time job.

couple other opp's here in Fla and did get a call from a place in Houston TX. Never been to Houston before so who knows.

It's a bad time to go back to Wis I know that. LOL

I had a good time, got to meet new folks and even though I gave up a ton at my old job I don't regret quitting there so I guess all in all it isn't the end of the world.

I may actually consider a drastic career change. Not sure what I would go to but it won't be engineering. Tired of that after 15 years in the industry.

I am thinking about going after the childhood dream of driving truck. kids are grown, and the g/f isn't too worried about me not being there constantly now days. Would be a huge pay cut at first but would rebound somewhat in a year or two. I have done some driving in the past and loved it.

I must say I have come to realize that in the 20 years since I have lived in FL things have definitely changed. Not sure I will miss it. I do love riding to work in late Nov without wearing a snowmobile suit though. LOL

Was awesome meeting OSP, wish we would have gotten together more. I am terrible about that. LOL Will def get together with you guys before we decide to take off. Somebody has to meet bully before we go. Can't come this far and not make that happen.

Trip · 11-19-2011, 09:07 AM

sorry to hear this, good luck in your next adventure

derf · 11-19-2011, 09:19 AM

You should go into work and shoot the place up. That should teach them.

Really, that sucks, good luck

Rangerscott · 11-20-2011, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by derf

You should go into work and shoot the place up. That should teach them.

Really, that sucks, good luck

Why would putting holes into the building help?

derf · 11-20-2011, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Why would putting holes into the building help?

Speed holes, helps make a faster exit

Particle Man · 11-19-2011, 09:41 AM

That's shitty, man. Best of luck in whatever you decide to do.

Gas Man · 11-19-2011, 07:49 PM

WOW Terry... that is nuts. I know Houston is a distant possibility for me in the future. Corporate HQ is there now and I know I'm being watched for moving up. I just hope to stay here. They would have to really make it nice for me to move...

wildchild · 11-20-2011, 10:56 AM

thanks for the comments guys.
RangerScot thanks for the heads up. I'll definitely keep that in mind.
Chris well that could make it alright, someone to ride with LOL Yeah they actually started out trying to lowball me for the Houston thing. we'll see what they come up with but not holding my breath.

Gas Man · 11-20-2011, 12:32 PM

Man I kinda envy you Terry. I think it's just my life of restraints that causes the envy. Restraints of mortgage, work duties, being on call, work teather (IE: work BB), etc. I just envy people being able to have more freedom.

wildchild · 11-20-2011, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Man I kinda envy you Terry. I think it's just my life of restraints that causes the envy. Restraints of mortgage, work duties, being on call, work teather (IE: work BB), etc. I just envy people being able to have more freedom.

well I do still have the mortgage. if not for that I wouldn't be worried at all about this turn of events.
It is funny, I've always somewhat envied those who had more stable lives. being able to resist the temptation to roam, because you should. I've always leaned more towards the "eh that looks fun I think I'll do it" thinking. for the most part it has always worked out well for me. I do have the house to go back to whenever I need so that's helpful, albeit pricey.

11-19-2011, 08:37 AM	#1
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	on to the next adventure well had an "interesting" talk with my mgr the other day. Apparently "of course this will be a direct job in 6 months" really meant "what can I say to get you to come here?" yep was told that my position will most likely be ending in 1-2 months. said he thought he should tell me since I was starting to look at houses. hmmm might have thought about telling me that before we shut down my g/f's business and had her quit her part time job. couple other opp's here in Fla and did get a call from a place in Houston TX. Never been to Houston before so who knows. It's a bad time to go back to Wis I know that. LOL I had a good time, got to meet new folks and even though I gave up a ton at my old job I don't regret quitting there so I guess all in all it isn't the end of the world. I may actually consider a drastic career change. Not sure what I would go to but it won't be engineering. Tired of that after 15 years in the industry. I am thinking about going after the childhood dream of driving truck. kids are grown, and the g/f isn't too worried about me not being there constantly now days. Would be a huge pay cut at first but would rebound somewhat in a year or two. I have done some driving in the past and loved it. I must say I have come to realize that in the 20 years since I have lived in FL things have definitely changed. Not sure I will miss it. I do love riding to work in late Nov without wearing a snowmobile suit though. LOL Was awesome meeting OSP, wish we would have gotten together more. I am terrible about that. LOL Will def get together with you guys before we decide to take off. Somebody has to meet bully before we go. Can't come this far and not make that happen.

11-19-2011, 07:49 PM	#7
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	WOW Terry... that is nuts. I know Houston is a distant possibility for me in the future. Corporate HQ is there now and I know I'm being watched for moving up. I just hope to stay here. They would have to really make it nice for me to move... __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-20-2011, 12:32 PM	#9
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Man I kinda envy you Terry. I think it's just my life of restraints that causes the envy. Restraints of mortgage, work duties, being on call, work teather (IE: work BB), etc. I just envy people being able to have more freedom. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-19-2011, 09:07 AM	#2
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	sorry to hear this, good luck in your next adventure

11-19-2011, 09:19 AM	#3
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	You should go into work and shoot the place up. That should teach them. Really, that sucks, good luck

11-19-2011, 09:41 AM	#6
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	That's shitty, man. Best of luck in whatever you decide to do.

11-20-2011, 10:56 AM	#8
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	thanks for the comments guys. RangerScot thanks for the heads up. I'll definitely keep that in mind. Chris well that could make it alright, someone to ride with LOL Yeah they actually started out trying to lowball me for the Houston thing. we'll see what they come up with but not holding my breath.