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Big J's new job

#1 Post by a1mamacat » Tue May 14, 2019 5:35 pm

he was having real issues with the scheduler at his previous job at a resort. She seemed to think that her daughter, niece, and niece's friend should have full shifts, and that Big J could get by with 3, 4 hours shifts per week. Management didn't want to rock the boat, so he left their employ.

Applied online last night to a local yacht detailing and repair company, they called this morning, he interviewed this afternoon, and starts tomorrow. They (after 3 months probation) provide skills training, support for trades training, benefits etc. It's full time, Mon - Fri, 40 hours, even at minimum to start, $12.45 per hour.

He has so much confidence now, and I am so proud.
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#2 Post by Beebs52 » Tue May 14, 2019 5:43 pm

Yay J!
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#3 Post by Ritterskoop » Tue May 14, 2019 6:37 pm

That's great!
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#4 Post by MarleysGh0st » Tue May 14, 2019 7:10 pm

Congrats, Big J!

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#5 Post by ghostjmf » Tue May 14, 2019 8:38 pm

Congrats Big J!

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#6 Post by mellytu74 » Tue May 14, 2019 11:21 pm

WOOO HOOO!!

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#7 Post by Bob78164 » Wed May 15, 2019 1:27 am

a1mamacat wrote:he was having real issues with the scheduler at his previous job at a resort. She seemed to think that her daughter, niece, and niece's friend should have full shifts, and that Big J could get by with 3, 4 hours shifts per week. Management didn't want to rock the boat, so he left their employ.

Applied online last night to a local yacht detailing and repair company, they called this morning, he interviewed this afternoon, and starts tomorrow. They (after 3 months probation) provide skills training, support for trades training, benefits etc. It's full time, Mon - Fri, 40 hours, even at minimum to start, $12.45 per hour.

He has so much confidence now, and I am so proud.
Sounds like James earned every bit of that confidence. That's great to hear. I'm happy for both of you. --Bob
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#8 Post by BackInTex » Wed May 15, 2019 8:14 am

a1mamacat wrote: Management didn't want to rock the boat, so he left their employ.

Applied online last night to a local yacht detailing and repair company,
So now James is the one rocking the boats. :)
a1mamacat wrote: They (after 3 months probation) provide skills training, support for trades training, benefits etc. It's full time, Mon - Fri, 40 hours, even at minimum to start, $12.45 per hour.
That sounds like a great opportunity. I'm happy for him. Don't let him underestimate the value of a Mon-Fri full time job...no weekends. That's real.
a1mamacat wrote: He has so much confidence now, and I am so proud.
As you should be. Congrats to both of you.
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#9 Post by Catfish » Wed May 15, 2019 10:15 am

Excellent! Sound like a cool job.
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#10 Post by christie1111 » Wed May 15, 2019 10:30 am

Excellent! Is it seasonal?

Good for him for standing up for himself.
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#11 Post by a1mamacat » Wed May 15, 2019 10:59 am

christie1111 wrote:Excellent! Is it seasonal?

Good for him for standing up for himself.
No, it is a permanent position, with lots of growth potential. They will (if he makes the 3 months) sponsor him to apprenticeship programs in marine trades, welding, ship repairs etc.
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#12 Post by christie1111 » Thu May 16, 2019 9:26 am

That is awesome Saucy!
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#13 Post by Bob Juch » Thu May 16, 2019 11:09 am

Maybe he can work his way up to this: https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2019/05/10 ... 557508580/
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#14 Post by T_Bone0806 » Sat May 18, 2019 8:32 pm

Well done, James.

I remember the worries and concerns you had when he was a youngun. Seems he turned out ok. WELL ABOVE OK, actually.

Well done, Saucy.
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#15 Post by ontellen » Sun May 19, 2019 12:50 am

Comgrats to both of you!

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