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You "knew" someone...
College educated as electrical technician but, ended up in insurance and then finance. Lets just say I didn know what I wanted to do and during college realized I wasn’t one for manual labour. At least at that point in life.
So entry level filing clerk at an insurance company paid better than managing a video store and the hours were nice and weekends off. Worked my way up the ladder and got re-engineered out the door. Landed in finance and eventually worked my way up the ladder from Director of Credit to Director of Business Development which ends up being my sweet spot.
I‘m a people person but, hate the HR aspect and performance evaluation required for direct reports. Moving to sales and account management was a better fit.
My eldest daughter went to college for laboratory technician and got a co op at imperial oil for a term and got a taste for good money. Covid hit and the need for jet fuel declined and her job was no more. However, her final co op was Labatts and she is doing well in quality control to ensure products have the right consistency for each batch. Graduated and remains there and promoted a few times. Dad gets a case of beer once in a while. Proud papa. Lol
Lots of money in business, finance, sales, marketing. Get the degree, do the work and build your network of contacts as you make your way. Those that succeed are always on the edge of being fired or promoted. You have to take risks, make mistakes, learn, make improvements and peers, colleagues, managers, mentors, competitors will remember how you handled both. I’ve always let my work and clients speak for my accomplishments and that’s provided me a good career to enjoy.
Learned the magic of saying no and having the awareness you can’t do everything over time. I’ve been asked to manage departments and operations but, having a family made me realize the importance of balance. Seen many so call successful high achievers have family problems and hang onto their career achievements to try and be grounded. Blow through earnings for lawyers, gambling, substances, divorce etc.
It’s good to have goals. It’s good to enjoy the journey and not get lost trying to achieve the top rung of the ladder.
So entry level filing clerk at an insurance company paid better than managing a video store and the hours were nice and weekends off. Worked my way up the ladder and got re-engineered out the door. Landed in finance and eventually worked my way up the ladder from Director of Credit to Director of Business Development which ends up being my sweet spot.
I‘m a people person but, hate the HR aspect and performance evaluation required for direct reports. Moving to sales and account management was a better fit.
My eldest daughter went to college for laboratory technician and got a co op at imperial oil for a term and got a taste for good money. Covid hit and the need for jet fuel declined and her job was no more. However, her final co op was Labatts and she is doing well in quality control to ensure products have the right consistency for each batch. Graduated and remains there and promoted a few times. Dad gets a case of beer once in a while. Proud papa. Lol
Lots of money in business, finance, sales, marketing. Get the degree, do the work and build your network of contacts as you make your way. Those that succeed are always on the edge of being fired or promoted. You have to take risks, make mistakes, learn, make improvements and peers, colleagues, managers, mentors, competitors will remember how you handled both. I’ve always let my work and clients speak for my accomplishments and that’s provided me a good career to enjoy.
Learned the magic of saying no and having the awareness you can’t do everything over time. I’ve been asked to manage departments and operations but, having a family made me realize the importance of balance. Seen many so call successful high achievers have family problems and hang onto their career achievements to try and be grounded. Blow through earnings for lawyers, gambling, substances, divorce etc.
It’s good to have goals. It’s good to enjoy the journey and not get lost trying to achieve the top rung of the ladder.
I’m not sure what you’re insinuating but…it’s not me and I think he’s still alive! Nice Polish chap.
Interesting fact…since 9/11 law organizations like the RCMP are extremely good at knowing who’s ordering what and why from the contract chemical guys. Mostly for components of chemical weapons but extended into the meth and synthetic class A arena. I was doing a project that spanned 9/11 and before that date my orders were all fine and went through quickly, afterwards the horsey cops were very interested in what was being ordered/why/where it was kept/how much was used and what happens to the leftovers. One of the things I was using was on the new watch list. Slowed things down by about a month or so as stricter controls came into effect.
Edit: I’m slow tonight… did know = knew …probably correct, got to be honest though the past tense makes it sound like that person has passed away in this context. Not an English major, I just do my best.
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Late to the party. Self employed forever.
High end audio first ( anyone recall Ring Audio - that was part of it. ) but at the wholesale end, lots of travel, trade shows. DINK at the time
Shifted to computers in the 80s and now retired to Australia after 37 years selling Macs by appointment ( hate retail ). Sold the company without a lot to show for it but had a good time and ex said - "you were a good provider"
private school and travel with the kids...again lots of travel and worked from home from day one....it got better and better as the internet/network speeds grew. Biz stayed very modest in size but paid the bills and then some.
Could spend winter months in Western Cape SA and still work...then in Australia part time for last 12 years....landed full time the last two.
Living on my Canada pension with Australian partner....we travelled a lot together - adjusting now to reduced means and getting old. Still riding at 75 and pleased with that. Started at 17.
Dottor graduated uni at 20 with 4 years Federal seniority. She's back with the Feds taking a paid year off for her MBA. No worries with her and we are close.
Shared motorcycling with son for a decade who struggled with work the last couple of years until diagnosed with brain cancer two years ago - explained a number of strange things that occurred.
Iffy prognosis - just out of an operation yesterday. It was successful tho. So glad we got our cross Canada rides in together.
Very much a rolling stone, always wanted a business which employed people and left me free to travel and work where I wanted ..often the Forks. Was not interested in being tied to a property.
Partner in Australia fortunately thought otherwise.
High end audio first ( anyone recall Ring Audio - that was part of it. ) but at the wholesale end, lots of travel, trade shows. DINK at the time
Shifted to computers in the 80s and now retired to Australia after 37 years selling Macs by appointment ( hate retail ). Sold the company without a lot to show for it but had a good time and ex said - "you were a good provider"
private school and travel with the kids...again lots of travel and worked from home from day one....it got better and better as the internet/network speeds grew. Biz stayed very modest in size but paid the bills and then some.Could spend winter months in Western Cape SA and still work...then in Australia part time for last 12 years....landed full time the last two.
Living on my Canada pension with Australian partner....we travelled a lot together - adjusting now to reduced means and getting old. Still riding at 75 and pleased with that. Started at 17.
Dottor graduated uni at 20 with 4 years Federal seniority. She's back with the Feds taking a paid year off for her MBA. No worries with her and we are close.
Shared motorcycling with son for a decade who struggled with work the last couple of years until diagnosed with brain cancer two years ago - explained a number of strange things that occurred.
Iffy prognosis - just out of an operation yesterday.
It was successful tho. So glad we got our cross Canada rides in together.Very much a rolling stone, always wanted a business which employed people and left me free to travel and work where I wanted ..often the Forks. Was not interested in being tied to a property.
Partner in Australia fortunately thought otherwise.
Canuckles
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Counter argument heavy equipment techs are sexy love yourself
Canuckles
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Nah I hate the fact that my new nickname at work is Walter white. Shaved my hair cuz of a bleach incident and happened to have a goatee at the same time
Took the very long road , started in autobody, it was a high school job and got to drive the towtruck for cash evenings and weekends . Stayed after I was “asked” to leave high school. Moved to a metal fab shop , became the crane operator, they bankrupted . Took a job in a lumber warehouse and was asked after 6 months to move into the sales dept. figured out the owner made bags and the workers did very well but I wanted the bag full. Move 20yrs forward and I sold out and took a job as a senior sales guy specializing in wood panel products , we own a couple manufacturing facilities and a wood import business so lots of interesting things going on . And I like the millwork and custom cabinetry/ architectural side of the business so I see lots of fun stuff .
It’s is very lucrative, if you added up all the hours I work 3-4 days a week . The secret is I’m available when I’m needed.
If I had a do over I would be in yacht management, moving boats around for the filthy rich , and specializing in sail vessels , they are still ***** , but less than power yacht *****. Nobody stores a yacht in a cold location, the med and Caribbean are favourites.
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It’s is very lucrative, if you added up all the hours I work 3-4 days a week . The secret is I’m available when I’m needed.
If I had a do over I would be in yacht management, moving boats around for the filthy rich , and specializing in sail vessels , they are still ***** , but less than power yacht *****. Nobody stores a yacht in a cold location, the med and Caribbean are favourites.
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Wise words. As an employee and an employer I was always amazed at the poor attitudes and work habits people brought to work. Bottom line is that if you want to stand out in a good way make people happy that they hired you, be on time, come to work, contribute, be a problem solver, get stuff done.
Given what we hear day-to-day about the RCMP and its leadership I'm surprised to hear anyone say that they are good at anything. Nice to know they can do something properly.
I read something a while ago that seems to have stuck with me. I don't remember the exact wording, but it was something along these lines. There are things you can do to stand out that don't require any formal education or training:
- Be polite/professional
- Always be on time
- Good attitude
- Be a team player and offer help to a coworker/customer
- If asked for you opinion on someone/something, you can offer constructive criticism while still remaining professional
I'm not saying to be a happy bootlicker, but having a good work ethic and a good personality is a way of standing out and doesn't require special skills.
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- Be polite/professional
- Always be on time
- Good attitude
- Be a team player and offer help to a coworker/customer
- If asked for you opinion on someone/something, you can offer constructive criticism while still remaining professional
I'm not saying to be a happy bootlicker, but having a good work ethic and a good personality is a way of standing out and doesn't require special skills.
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Audiometric
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3 months from retirement. 45 years in the grocery industry. Started in store operations, ended in procurement. Rewarding career, I've touched so many areas, transportation, warehousing, procurement, merchandising and IT solutions.
Agree with ReSTored, attitude took me a long way, not afraid of working hard. It paid large dividends in the end.
Oldest daughter is a T/A at a high school, looking to move on to something else.
Youngest daughter is a red seal electrician working for a school board while she raises her family.
Life has not been without challenges, but I would do it all over again. I'm lucky to have been born in Canada.
Agree with ReSTored, attitude took me a long way, not afraid of working hard. It paid large dividends in the end.
Oldest daughter is a T/A at a high school, looking to move on to something else.
Youngest daughter is a red seal electrician working for a school board while she raises her family.
Life has not been without challenges, but I would do it all over again. I'm lucky to have been born in Canada.
Damn it I am screwed then.
I went to college for robotics, ended up as a hydraulic service tech. Started my own business and just recently sold it. Planning on staying on a few more years and planning what to do next.
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Get a trade?
Environmental sciences. Protecting and researching our environment is a lucrative field to be involved in. My daughter works for a company that does a lot of good paying research. NRSI. Natural Resource Solutions Inc.
One thing I was told above and beyond what you wrote is ‘always keep your nose and name clean and you’ll be good for life’
I stumbled into this industry and have floated from project to project, and company to company without actually applying for any of the jobs.
All of it has been 'oh hey i worked with MP give him a call to see if hes interested'.
and never burn bridges…my current direct manager was my direct manager 15 years ago. The person that hired me here was my direct supervisor 6 years ago.
first 'real' job supervisor i ended up working with 10 years later.
Some industries are super small, and you mess up…everyone knows.
It’s like Jacque the bridge builder , Jacque built bridges all over Quebec , bowsting bridges, Bailey bridges , 3 pier expansion bridges . When he walked into a bar everyone called out “ it’s Jacque the bridge builder!! “ , and then he sucked just one cock .
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Biology
There’s a fair few things you can do with that. Lots of stuff on the environmental side of things federally and provincially to begin with. Any science degree also shows that you likely have good critical thinking skills etc. You can also leverage it into other areas like patent law specializing in a scientific discipline too. I have two friends that started out in the sciences and that are now patent agents.
AllistonGT
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Well said. I've also been the employee and now the employer. The ones with the poor work ethic and negative work attitude end up only hurting themselves. They get passed over in various ways. They may not even know it. But I do.
I have been many things along my journey, most importantly a blessed Husband and Father of two impressive sons but also: Lifeguard, Ski Instructor, Pool Manager, construction Engineer, Engineering Branch Manager, Ski Patroller, Ski Hill Director, Snow Cat Driver, R&D Engineer, Quality Engineer, Quality Manager, Flight Instructor - Ultralights, Crane Operator, Forklift Operator, and now I am retired with a side hustle cleaning and tuning Honda V4 Carbs. I am a Professional Engineer with a very practical hands-on focus. I have re-wired and re-plumbed entire houses, installed HVAC systems, corrected structural support deficiencies to relevel multiple floors. And I maintain and ride Honda Magna's because I can - it is my other love affair!!!
I have been a trainer, motivator, and leader of people in the industrial realm (both unionized and non-union). It is easy to do - just respect them, care about them, support them, and credit them to management.
Check out thecarbspa.com or google MagnAndy if you want more info.
I have been a trainer, motivator, and leader of people in the industrial realm (both unionized and non-union). It is easy to do - just respect them, care about them, support them, and credit them to management.
Check out thecarbspa.com or google MagnAndy if you want more info.
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