New job

S

Skylar

Super Moderator
Staff member
Well, back on June 24th the compnay I work for, a counter top manufacturing company, filed chapter 11. They said they will pull out of it, and everything was going to be fine. I had my doubts, but at that time decided to stay on the ship. One of the guys who worked under me saw an add on Craigslist, another company was looking for expierenced solid surface fabricators. He went down and applied, and got the job. A week after he was there, they ask him if he knows of anyone else. So he gives me a call that night. I think about it for a week, I then fill out an app, and get an interview. They offer me the job on the spot. Wow I says to myself. So I take a few days to think about it, and talked to a lot of people who's opinion I value. 20 years working for someone is a long time, 4 weeks vacation, 3 day weekends, being the boss, etc etc. I would be giving this all up. BUT THEY FILED CHAPTER 11, and I saw them making no changes, that I knew needed to be made. Hmmm, after much thought, I decided the writing was on the wall, I would be proactive instead of reactive, and I took the new job. It has been 2 weeks now at the new place, and it rocks. My starting pay is what I was making at the old place, a week and a half of vacation right away, and they work 4 9's, and 4 on Friday. Sweet! The only stress I have now, is, well, there is none!! :D

This was the hardest decision I have to make in a long time!!

The owner of the company I worked for, did not say one single thing to me, nothing negative, nothing positive, no thanks for your 20 years of service, NOTHING!! I guess I really was just a number.
 
G

G

Guest
Good for you. Stress sucks. The whole housing thing has not pulled out of its mess yet so being in chapter 11 at this time is surely not a good place to be. Decent people with good track records will always get jobs. A lot of business are finding out they can function just fine with 10% less workforce. The 10% they get rid of is the chaff. You are lucky that you didn't have to relocate. Congrats.
 
W

whitedust

Well-known member
The most difficult change for me was after 16 years but they gave me a nice separation package. It was thanks for this & that but we were both glad to part & it was time for a change. How could they miss me if I didn't leave? lol They eventually were sold & merged so in the end I did the best thing for me & my family. My new employer was tickled to have me on their team so it was a very good change for me. Every change I made was for the better... better job,better products, more pay so always turned out well. I know it is difficult to leave after all those years & leave personal blood, sweat,tears & toil behind, BUT when it is time it is time!! Good luck my friend with the new job! :)
 
mezz

mezz

Well-known member
Congratulations Skylar, you obviously made the right decision. It is disheartening to hear that your employer of 20 years was so callouse about it. Though not mean & not nice, at the very least, they should have expressed gratitude for your 20 years of service. An employee such as yourself, whom has been loyal for that long are limited in numbers. Good luck with the new job, I'm sure your new employer appreciates your experience & dedication.-Mezz
 
S

scott_b

Member
Congrats Skylar. Don't take the owners lack of thanks too personally, he is probably jealous that he doesn't have an out...
 
D

Deleted member 10829

Guest
No looking back!

You absolutely made the right decision and never second guess it! I've always believed things happen for a reason and this will be best for you and your family. Your next goal should be convincing them 4 10 hour days will save them money. Why open up and run lights etc. for just 4 hours, right? ;)
 
S

Skylar

Super Moderator
Staff member
mspease said:
You absolutely made the right decision and never second guess it! I've always believed things happen for a reason and this will be best for you and your family. Your next goal should be convincing them 4 10 hour days will save them money. Why open up and run lights etc. for just 4 hours, right? ;)
Click to expand...

LOL, that is the plan, makes no sense to be there for 4 hours.
 
P

polarisrider1

New member
Glad to here it is going good for you! Don't take it personal about the previous employers reaction or lack of. I suspect the stress load of his current situation and then losing you would alter his outlook on life. Glad to here your doing well.
 
skiroule

skiroule

Well-known member
A dozen or so years ago I left a job that I had held for almost 20 years because I felt the company was taking advantage of a fairly mature work force that wouldn't be willing to leave and start over.

The thought of leaving the "comfort zone" was a little scary but in the end it was the best thing I could have done. The new job presented plenty of new challenges and really recharged my enthusiasm for my career.

For what it's worth, I think you did the right thing. As far as the lack of acknowledgement for your services, it seems like a sad commentary regarding a lot of employer's attitudes. How about just a hint of appreciation and grace? There's just no excuse.
 
S

Skylar

Super Moderator
Staff member
Thanks for the well wishes everyone.

What I don't think the owner realizes is this, when someone who has been there a long time, like myself, and is a valued employee, leaves, and he says nothing to them, he letting every other long term employee still there, know exactly what kind of person he is. Last summer our customer service manager left after 23 years, he said nothing to her either, and she gave 3 weeks notice! He refused to sign her card also.

There were 3 of us who left within a month from the plant I was in. I had 20 years in, one had 10 years invested, and the other had 11 years.
 
H

Hoosier

Well-known member
Skylar said:
What I don't think the owner realizes is this, when someone who has been there a long time, like myself, and is a valued employee, leaves, and he says nothing to them, he letting every other long term employee still there, know exactly what kind of person he is.
Click to expand...

That is a great point. It's something to look for to see what kind of company/person you are working for.
 
U

ubee

New member
Congrats !! you have to look out for yourself nowadays as things are tough and going to get worse before better !
 

Attachments

  • image001.jpg
    image001.jpg
    8.3 KB · Views: 10
K

krupps_resort

New member
Ditto to all of the above comments. Soooo happy for you. It was a lucky day for your new employer. I'm sure ex-boss was sorry to lose you & the others ahead of time-probably wishes he was one of you. Happy for you-same wage. Happy for you-some vacation days. Happy for you-4 1/2 work days. Happy for Corie-same house, working husband---yeaaaaa, all is good. Just so you don't forget where Twin Lakes is. (and of course, Winona) Congrats!!!
UPmom
 
S

squat

New member
Skylar said:
Well, back on June 24th the compnay I work for, a counter top manufacturing company, filed chapter 11. They said they will pull out of it, and everything was going to be fine. I had my doubts, but at that time decided to stay on the ship. One of the guys who worked under me saw an add on Craigslist, another company was looking for expierenced solid surface fabricators. He went down and applied, and got the job. A week after he was there, they ask him if he knows of anyone else. So he gives me a call that night. I think about it for a week, I then fill out an app, and get an interview. They offer me the job on the spot. Wow I says to myself. So I take a few days to think about it, and talked to a lot of people who's opinion I value. 20 years working for someone is a long time, 4 weeks vacation, 3 day weekends, being the boss, etc etc. I would be giving this all up. BUT THEY FILED CHAPTER 11, and I saw them making no changes, that I knew needed to be made. Hmmm, after much thought, I decided the writing was on the wall, I would be proactive instead of reactive, and I took the new job. It has been 2 weeks now at the new place, and it rocks. My starting pay is what I was making at the old place, a week and a half of vacation right away, and they work 4 9's, and 4 on Friday. Sweet! The only stress I have now, is, well, there is none!! :D

This was the hardest decision I have to make in a long time!!

The owner of the company I worked for, did not say one single thing to me, nothing negative, nothing positive, no thanks for your 20 years of service, NOTHING!! I guess I really was just a number.
Click to expand...

Same here Skylar... Good luck...
 
A

anonomoose

New member
Look at it this way, tyler....you're the boss, and you make all the decisions, and things are not going well for you. Some trusted employees leave for greener pastures....after years with the company who paid their paychecks.

No doubt he feels just as badly as you do, and sort of holds you out there as ungreatful for the years he paid you.

On the other hand, we all must make decisions, as has your former boss. You are responsible for YOU.

Had it been ME, I would have walked up to him, thank him for all the good years, but just say it was time for a change.

He probably could understand that, and if he isn't too warped by all the bad business decisions he made and the avenues he took to get into the pickle he was in, then he would nod and say "take it easy...and good luck".

If we learn nothing else, we need to remember that loyalty is a short commodity on both ends of the spectrum and that we need to keep focused on what is right, but also what is best for you...as you can be assured that the company would do the same if the shoe was on the other foot.
 
C

cuzzinolaf

Well-known member
Congrats on the new job and I hope it doesn't keep you from riding this year. We're taking Boonie Hill one way or another.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top