The time when you are stuck diggin up jobs at home on the computer can feel like a blur sometimes. When you send out so much info with glazed over eyes on the computer like resumes, follow-up e-mails, stuff like that, it makes you wonder if the real world is still going on round ya. Yesterday after doing diggin for well over 4 hours, i had wondered if I was ever going to get my other chores done around the house, mopping, dusting, pay bills, shit like that.
I am really glad I got the music collection from work, and have it at home. I was limited when I first created the collection back in '99. With limited drive space available, I only picked selcted tracks off each album i ripped. Now when i gather a spare minute every now and then, I can re-rip the album in its entirety. It is getting much more refined than when it was a Pro-Tec. And for teh record, I didnt have it in me to delete Culture Club Tommy. I at least removed it from the library files.
Friday, April 22, 2005
Wednesday, April 20, 2005
Griswold Machine
In case anyone didn't know yet, Griswold is shutting down the entire rack division, indefinitely, according to Mr Paul's source (Brenda). It will be interesting how that plays out for Pro-Tec, when Griswold tries to "help" as many of their employees out as they can....
After having to make a second to last appearance at Pro-Tec yesterday, I hope no not have to see or hear about that place anymore, unless it is about them suffering like I am through this, after all misery can sometimes never resist some company if thats the case... hehe.
After having to make a second to last appearance at Pro-Tec yesterday, I hope no not have to see or hear about that place anymore, unless it is about them suffering like I am through this, after all misery can sometimes never resist some company if thats the case... hehe.
I wish I could make a living doing interviews. . .
Because man, I love doing them! I know it may sound a bit wierd, but I go to interiews and interact so well, it feels like I have been working at the joint for months already. Yesterdays venture: Alro Steel. The funniest thing out of it, was when I was sitting all by my lonesome in the Alro conference room, down in Jackson, MI. Rifling through all the profile tests, and opinion profile tests. Out of the corner of my eye, I feel the piercing stare of a guy peeking into the conference room. I casually tell him to come on in, he's not interrupting, to find its Al Glick. Of course the Michigan shirt should have been a dead giveaway, but him not having his executive entourage was surprising. I very casually said " Hi Al, How are you this morning?" With a surprised expression he replied "I think I know you don't I?" I then explained that I was formerly of Pro-Tec Equipment, and if I impresssed his cohorts today, maybe I'd be buying for him hopefully. He aproached me from the door, seeming to be more curious about the trasaction we were having. I also mentioned that I talked to him briefly at Fabtech a few years back too, even though knowing he would never remember that short 1 mintue hello session, it felt like I had an in for once. He then asked asking why I left Pro-Tec. This became an odd situation, knowing that I really shouldn't put any negative spin on the departure, especially to Al, I briefly said that I was on the less-employed side of a corporate downsizing, and tried to leave it at that. He rushed up to complete the transaction witb a handshake, and said very nice to meet you. Then realizing why he really came in and started this, he then asked "are you about done with this room, I need it for a meeting at 2?" Mind you that it was still 11am. And like a humble applicant, I graciously said "You can kick me outta any room in this place you want to, pretty much at any time Al..." He chuckled for a sec, and said "yeah, I guess I can, can't I, hmmm..." That was rather odd, indeed. But it felt like a had an in for about 30 seconds there. I still wonder at this minute why he really poked in and talked with me. I hope I didn't get too casual with him...
Otherwise the interview went really well, I had found from Rick Johnson, that they are trying to find people for Purchasing that have more technological background, and made sure to plug as much of that as I could into the interview. And to finish the interview, outta advice from Bonzai, I very cheerfully asked them at the end when I could ask questions, "so, can I start today, after all, I've got the power tie on." That was amuzing at least to me, because they were all dressed about twice as casual as me. They smiled and chuckled I think due to the surprise of the question I don't think they expected. They talked further about what the next steps are after they interview a few more people. And in roughly 2 weeks, they would wrap this thing up and pick for not just one position, but for possibly more positions as well. They were being very forthcoming, and it gave me the feeling that I would be involved in the final selections, at least I hope. Time will tell, and a whole lotta patience that I'll have to find from somewhere in me...
Otherwise the interview went really well, I had found from Rick Johnson, that they are trying to find people for Purchasing that have more technological background, and made sure to plug as much of that as I could into the interview. And to finish the interview, outta advice from Bonzai, I very cheerfully asked them at the end when I could ask questions, "so, can I start today, after all, I've got the power tie on." That was amuzing at least to me, because they were all dressed about twice as casual as me. They smiled and chuckled I think due to the surprise of the question I don't think they expected. They talked further about what the next steps are after they interview a few more people. And in roughly 2 weeks, they would wrap this thing up and pick for not just one position, but for possibly more positions as well. They were being very forthcoming, and it gave me the feeling that I would be involved in the final selections, at least I hope. Time will tell, and a whole lotta patience that I'll have to find from somewhere in me...
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Been a while....
Wow, its been a while since the last post. It is getting difficult to do these, when most of the time, I do them at work. I am constantly being shadowed by my antecessor, and don't get much of a chance. It is very painful and difficult to be sitting here passing the little knowledge they think they need to do my job to someone else. Very aggravating, but very unlike me, I am keeping my composure. Takes a lot of restraint though. But naturally, what I am offering them is the bare minimum of what they are asking. That's all they are getting outta me. Thats all they asked for, "cooperation." Oh yeah, you're oh so welcome....
Job hunting is going at what feels like the "squealing wheels" pace, lots of talks, but no solid offers, yet. Some things are coming together next week, but we'll have to see after then what's really coming out of it. Like I have said before 95% of the job hunting is talk, and only till the last 5% is there any tangible progress.... But "squealing the wheels" is better than sitting idle. No doubt there.
Chloe went to daycare this morning, and out of nowhere, i look back at her after a simple 1 minute task, and she has blood running down here face. She somehow managed to knick hersef with a edgy nail, of which I couldn't find on her hands. She musta broke it off after she did the damage. Boy, when the daycare lady come up and saw her, boy was I feeling like a jackass. Oh well, it happens. She is really rolling over good now, all by herself, but of course, now I find her in the middle of the night asleep face down which always worries me, but what can you do, stare at her all night... (well, we do have duct tape, JUST KIDDING)
This is probably one of my last blogs from Pro-Tec, and good riddance to this place. I know I am walking away with a clear conscience. Anyone in the market for a couple of Pro-Tec jackets that I now find too irritating to wear!?
Job hunting is going at what feels like the "squealing wheels" pace, lots of talks, but no solid offers, yet. Some things are coming together next week, but we'll have to see after then what's really coming out of it. Like I have said before 95% of the job hunting is talk, and only till the last 5% is there any tangible progress.... But "squealing the wheels" is better than sitting idle. No doubt there.
Chloe went to daycare this morning, and out of nowhere, i look back at her after a simple 1 minute task, and she has blood running down here face. She somehow managed to knick hersef with a edgy nail, of which I couldn't find on her hands. She musta broke it off after she did the damage. Boy, when the daycare lady come up and saw her, boy was I feeling like a jackass. Oh well, it happens. She is really rolling over good now, all by herself, but of course, now I find her in the middle of the night asleep face down which always worries me, but what can you do, stare at her all night... (well, we do have duct tape, JUST KIDDING)
This is probably one of my last blogs from Pro-Tec, and good riddance to this place. I know I am walking away with a clear conscience. Anyone in the market for a couple of Pro-Tec jackets that I now find too irritating to wear!?
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
Vendors
Its really amuzing instead of forcing vendors to compete, I am giving all my favorite vendors all the prices of their competitors, to give them an 'edge' later. Its the least I can do for them, I can't advocate them to Griswold, they already have their favorites, and hardly any of them are my preferred vendors. I owe that much to all those good people that saved me when I was always in a pinch.
My best wishes go out to some of my favorites, who will most likely be pushed out of our business, and never deserved it. They are as good as Griswold's favorites, but will be the victims of Brenda Bauers biased purchasing ethics.
Jerry Parent
Jack Peterson
Fred Boling
Steve Greenland
Charity Dawson
Brad Joiner
Randy Chase
Roger Karis
Joe Knoth
Bob Puste
Bob Kendregan
Gary Doucette
Bruce Ellwanger
Jack Corry
Bob Mraz
Ken Willey
Dob Sobelewski
Kim Zacha
I was honored to do business with you all...
Best Wishes.
My best wishes go out to some of my favorites, who will most likely be pushed out of our business, and never deserved it. They are as good as Griswold's favorites, but will be the victims of Brenda Bauers biased purchasing ethics.
Jerry Parent
Jack Peterson
Fred Boling
Steve Greenland
Charity Dawson
Brad Joiner
Randy Chase
Roger Karis
Joe Knoth
Bob Puste
Bob Kendregan
Gary Doucette
Bruce Ellwanger
Jack Corry
Bob Mraz
Ken Willey
Dob Sobelewski
Kim Zacha
I was honored to do business with you all...
Best Wishes.
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Alro Steel
The head of purchasing at Alro wrote me (finally!), and I got an interview, he said it will take 2 hours, wow, I better get my shit straight and come in there with my gangsta-lean Purchasing style ready!
God I hope I am not in over my head on that one. But I know I will come in with my best game face on. If its meant to happen it will.
That would be a wonderful opportunity, considering it is all similar to what I do (but in much larger scale, and staffing), and it is in Jackson, which is as far for me to go as it is from Holt to Chartuckey.
God I hope I am not in over my head on that one. But I know I will come in with my best game face on. If its meant to happen it will.
That would be a wonderful opportunity, considering it is all similar to what I do (but in much larger scale, and staffing), and it is in Jackson, which is as far for me to go as it is from Holt to Chartuckey.
What a wonderfully warm, sunny day...
What a great day it is going to be today, its going to be 76 degrees. There really is nothing like taking a ride in the Spyder with the top down, feeling the sun shine down on ya, warming not just this folicly challenged head, but warming my soul too! It always brings back warm reminders of beaches visited, and vacations of the past. I miss the roadtrips I used to make with my old bud Brian, and the bizarre stories we had , even after a mere 4-5 days out in the middle of nowhere. Just thinking about it reminds how good I am at getting into trouble, and god it was fun. Never life threatening, but always amuzing. It makes me realize at times how 'stable' I am now, compared to the years of the past. It isnt't like its just me, this happens to everyone. Its called 'growing up.' But a buddy of mine pointed out a while back that my sense of adventure (or youthful versions of it) are some of the good things that make me, well, me. Some of this adventurous spirit has been lost somewhere along the way, and I ask myself the question of 'where it went?' It isn't like being married, or having a full-time job, or having a mortgage forces me to be any different. I can still be that guy, to some varying degree, and I wonder why I got this 'safe.' I really want Chloe to know that side of me, well, minus a few legal altrications, and appreciate it.
With the mandatory employment change, it also has me looking to the bigger scope of employment, and what I want in the next 5-10 years. Much like what Bonzai pointed out yesterday, I wonder what challenge is next for me. Being self-employed sounds like a perfect fit for me, and I wonder if I will ever be able to do something along the lines of running my own small IT company. Doing jobs on the side is one thing, but I'd really like to see it as my own full time job some day. I think I am coming to the conclusion that boses suck. Most of them have a tendency to squash your ambition, because it may shadow their own.
With the mandatory employment change, it also has me looking to the bigger scope of employment, and what I want in the next 5-10 years. Much like what Bonzai pointed out yesterday, I wonder what challenge is next for me. Being self-employed sounds like a perfect fit for me, and I wonder if I will ever be able to do something along the lines of running my own small IT company. Doing jobs on the side is one thing, but I'd really like to see it as my own full time job some day. I think I am coming to the conclusion that boses suck. Most of them have a tendency to squash your ambition, because it may shadow their own.
Monday, April 04, 2005
The Pope / Job Hunting
So, does anyone think that now the current Pope has "departed", if they will come to their senses and let Priests marry, so my kids won't be in danger anymore?!
Finally found a human at HRU, Bradley no longer works there, got his replacement, she has nothing up her sleeve at this point, but said "we'll keep in touch every week" and go from there. Sounds like a weak front at this point, but like all the others, I'll keep leaning on her.... Finallly found a few things in Michigan on the EDS postings, as usual, I hit the send button, and go from there. Something will spring soon!
Finally found a human at HRU, Bradley no longer works there, got his replacement, she has nothing up her sleeve at this point, but said "we'll keep in touch every week" and go from there. Sounds like a weak front at this point, but like all the others, I'll keep leaning on her.... Finallly found a few things in Michigan on the EDS postings, as usual, I hit the send button, and go from there. Something will spring soon!
Chloe turned over this weekend...
Finally what felt like a becnhmark on Chloe's progress, she managed to turn over a few times this weekend. Sure is funny, and kinda surreal, to be in the kitchen doing something, and then when la look back only after a few moments to find her turned over. It is wierd after the predictability of her positions in the past few months. just to find her face down on a blanket all of a sudden. I'm proud of that lilttle cutie! Next up, College right....!
Was very funny to see the office, when I asked for my employee file this morning, I was prompted to see Dale for it, as Sharon was no longer able to show me apparently. I love testing the wires, but doing it ever so politely....
The sings of Spring are in the air once again! I love it. After all the misery that Winter always gives me, a glimmer of hope comes through the clouds in the form of sunshine, and above-normal temps. Reminds me that one day soon, wearing jeans won't be mandatory. And the top can come down comfortably on the Spyder too! YES!
The weekend was pretty uneventful, wish I had some great stories, but I am lacking. I did watch Michigan State turn into sissies in the second half of their final 4 game to NC, but hey what a shock, they had to dispense tear gas again in East Lansing, the State fans are pathetic sometimes. MICHIGAN FANS DON'T FEEL THE NEED TO BE THAT WAY.
Was very funny to see the office, when I asked for my employee file this morning, I was prompted to see Dale for it, as Sharon was no longer able to show me apparently. I love testing the wires, but doing it ever so politely....
The sings of Spring are in the air once again! I love it. After all the misery that Winter always gives me, a glimmer of hope comes through the clouds in the form of sunshine, and above-normal temps. Reminds me that one day soon, wearing jeans won't be mandatory. And the top can come down comfortably on the Spyder too! YES!
The weekend was pretty uneventful, wish I had some great stories, but I am lacking. I did watch Michigan State turn into sissies in the second half of their final 4 game to NC, but hey what a shock, they had to dispense tear gas again in East Lansing, the State fans are pathetic sometimes. MICHIGAN FANS DON'T FEEL THE NEED TO BE THAT WAY.
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