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Title: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: LowSlowFoShow on September 29, 2017, 08:03:49 PM
Not pellet grill related but a big change for me... Today was my last day of work after 11 years on the job.  The owner who started the company 28 years ago is  shutting down at the end of the year and can no longer keep me on.  When I started I had just graduated from Santa Clara University and was living in my parents basement.  I now have a great house, amazing wife, beautiful daughter and fantastic dog.  A lot has changed in 11 years, its time for my next chapter.  Happy Friday!
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Free Mr. Tony on September 29, 2017, 08:10:09 PM
Hey man, good luck. My wife and I have both had jobs with the same companies since we got married over 18 years ago so we are very lucky. Hope your next gig is even better for you.
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Bentley on September 29, 2017, 08:35:21 PM
Never fun, but you are a talented young man and life will bring you something even better, of that I am sure!
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on September 29, 2017, 08:39:12 PM
Good luck.  I lost my job in 2003 after being with the company in multiple jobs around the country for about 13 years.  I found a new job 3 months later and have been there almost 14.5 years now.  It has been a great ride for me.  You will find something that will be even better than what you had.
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Brushpopper on September 29, 2017, 10:39:33 PM
Good luck in your future endeavors! You may find this is a blessing in disguise and find something even better.  Especially with the talent you have that I've seen here!
BP
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Bobitis on September 30, 2017, 12:27:21 AM
Dunno why I envisioned you as an older guy. Weird...

I'm sure that something better is on the horizon.  :pig:
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Kristin Meredith on September 30, 2017, 08:01:28 AM
I am learning more about our PelletFan members.  pz and I went to the same undergrad institution (UCSD), same college (Warren) and graduated one year apart.  I also went to Santa Clara, but to the law school and graduated over 30 years before you did.  Always find some nice shared experiences with folks on the forum.

From just the little you have done on this forum, I can tell that you are very talented and have a bright future.  I too have left jobs after long years with the same firm and it is painful even though there are always good memories. But the future holds a lot of promise for talented people with good skills, so I know you will succeed in your future undertakings.
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: triplebq on September 30, 2017, 08:11:31 AM
Good luck on your future.
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: LowSlowFoShow on September 30, 2017, 12:02:21 PM
Dunno why I envisioned you as an older guy. Weird...

Ha, I will be 35 next month... I am OLD to my 3 year old!
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Vision on September 30, 2017, 12:10:11 PM
Your winning outlook will take you far.
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: pz on September 30, 2017, 12:16:02 PM
I have a leather jacket I still wear older than you!  ;D

Best of luck in your future endeavors  :clap:
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Canadian John on September 30, 2017, 12:17:37 PM
Life is full of ups and downs....Went thru almost the same thing with one of my employers...Things do work out. A lot of the time for the better..All the Best!
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: zephyr on September 30, 2017, 11:16:27 PM
I'll be sayin a little prayer for you! I think it's great, that you are thankful for all that you have and have been through. I know you will be great in your next job!      ..................    ZEP
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: RichW on October 01, 2017, 01:54:47 PM
I wish you the best knowing that success is as much of your future as is has been of your past.  I am nearing the end of my work life since that is what I want to do but feel a bit of remorse knowing that I continue to learn more and more each day from every experience I have both good and what you may believe at the time to be bad.  Even a bad outcome on the grill can make you a better cook and will soon be chalked up to the wonders of life just as the job change will be for you.  Oh to be 35 with so much time to enjoy your life,  and not worry about the "good old days" which are gone with memories only to remain.
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: mo-kid on October 01, 2017, 02:11:09 PM
wish you all the best; IF things work out I may be able to retire at 59 1/2 (next july). Boy am I hoping this does work out. Keep grillin, smokin and charring!! hope your situation improves and just keeps getting better and better. I hear they say... a bad day smokin is better than a good day workin!!!...lol.
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: LowSlowFoShow on October 02, 2017, 05:37:47 PM
I started a new job this morning, so far so good.
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on October 02, 2017, 05:44:48 PM
I started a new job this morning, so far so good.

That didn't take long...how did you pull that off so fast?
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: LowSlowFoShow on October 02, 2017, 05:46:09 PM
I started a new job this morning, so far so good.

That didn't take long...how did you pull that off so fast?

I met with an owner on Saturday and he said I could start right away.
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: DE on October 02, 2017, 05:56:28 PM
Outstanding. You are blessed and highly favored. When one door closes another one Bigger and Better is waiting to be opened! Happy for ya!
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Kristin Meredith on October 02, 2017, 07:12:01 PM
Talented people are always recognized as such and in demand.  Congrats and good luck in your new position.
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Bobitis on October 02, 2017, 07:36:45 PM
I started a new job this morning, so far so good.

Never saw that coming.  ::)

Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: ZCZ on October 02, 2017, 07:57:59 PM
The cream always rises to the top.

Z
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Mikro on October 02, 2017, 08:16:16 PM
 :clap: :clap: :clap: Congrats on the new job!
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Blowin Smoke on October 02, 2017, 08:26:24 PM
 :clap:
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Brushpopper on October 02, 2017, 10:47:56 PM
Yaaayyy!!  Glad to hear it and good luck.  Keep up the good work!!   :clap: :clap:
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Bentley on October 02, 2017, 11:05:26 PM
That is what my Mom always said, not about me, but she said that a lot.  She also told me to close my mouth a lot, I mean literally close my mouth.

The cream always rises to the top.

Z
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Quadman750 on October 03, 2017, 04:19:59 AM
I started a new job this morning, so far so good.

Congrats on your new job.
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: pz on October 03, 2017, 11:03:41 AM
The ambition and drive of young people to succeed is a force to be reckoned with -hearty congratz on the new position  ;)
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Lothar1974 on October 03, 2017, 11:58:16 AM
Dunno why I envisioned you as an older guy. Weird...

Ha, I will be 35 next month... I am OLD to my 3 year old!

Congrats on the new job!  I had my first one when I was 34, shes 9 now and my son is 6.  At least they will be in their prime when I need my diaper changed down the road.   :rotf:
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Clonesmoker on October 03, 2017, 12:26:54 PM
It was a year ago this week, that I started my new job after having been in ag equipment sales for 12 years. The nice part was the company I work for now came looking for me. Instead of having to drive to work now, I just have to go to my basement office!! 

Sweet that you were able to get another one so quick LSFS!!
Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: LowSlowFoShow on October 03, 2017, 08:47:12 PM
It was a year ago this week, that I started my new job after having been in ag equipment sales for 12 years. The nice part was the company I work for now came looking for me. Instead of having to drive to work now, I just have to go to my basement office!! 

Sweet that you were able to get another one so quick LSFS!!

I will be working from my home office (also in my basement) part of the time as well. Here is my current setup.

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Title: Re: My last day of work after 11 years on the job...
Post by: Bar-B-Lew on October 03, 2017, 09:00:34 PM
And I thought I had a lot of gadgets.  That is a crazy setup.

I work from home too when I am not traveling to the office 600 miles away.  Be sure to get up and walk and get out of the house.