Big Change

[PaulMys]

So a little background: I have been employed at a marina here on Long Island since 1996. I was hired as a mechanic as I always had that aptitude, but with car experience only. I learned the basics of marine mechanics rather quickly, but it is a very diverse field. Inboard engines, outboard engines, stern drive units, the list is endless and I won't bore anyone by listing them all. So in short, you are always learning...

I was also fortunate enough to have a father that taught me carpentry. Anything from decks, to furniture. I also applied this skill set to the marina in the form of rebuilding the docks, maintaining the buildings, and custom teak woodwork on boats.

In addition, I learned electrical skills (50/30 amp, 110, inverters, and all aspects of DC). I also had to learn to be a basic plumber. Not a master plumber in any way, but basics like water heater replacement, soldering, general repairs, etc. Whew! Lol.

So anyway, I severely hurt my back on December 8th last year. I worked with it until the 6th of January (stupid) until it finally gave way. 2 bulging discs, and another ruptured into a nerve making my right leg numb and unstable.

I've seen back specialists, doctors, and have been working my butt off in physical therapy for almost 7 months. I'm 2 yards from the finish line, and just learned last week that my job will not be there for me when I finish PT. Hmmm.......21 years of service. Might be that my original boss retired, and left the marina to his inept kids. Well, not "might".


So, I went and applied for the head maintenance job at a beautiful newly-renovated hotel/restaurant right on LI Sound. New owners bought it from the family that has owned it since the early 1950's.

Applied Friday, interviewed on Monday, and again yesterday. Job is mine! I'm basically going to be building the maintenance dept. from the ground up, as the old owners did not have a dept. like that and relied on local contractors here & there. They will be hiring 2 more guys, and one part time guy.

So.......... A newly renovated hotel/restaurant/pool is all mine!! I'm very excited for this opportunity, and it's a huge change. But one I will plunge head-on into.

Thanks for listening to the drawn-out post, guys.

[FrankS]

Looks like it all turned out for the best.

Sounds like a great opportunity.

Wish you all the best moving forward.

[Marc08EX]

Wow congrats on your new endeavor Paul! I know you'll do great with all your skills!

Can I apply too? Jk

[GSKR]

So a little background: I have been employed at a marina here on Long Island since 1996. I was hired as a mechanic as I always had that aptitude, but with car experience only. I learned the basics of marine mechanics rather quickly, but it is a very diverse field. Inboard engines, outboard engines, stern drive units, the list is endless and I won't bore anyone by listing them all. So in short, you are always learning...

I was also fortunate enough to have a father that taught me carpentry. Anything from decks, to furniture. I also applied this skill set to the marina in the form of rebuilding the docks, maintaining the buildings, and custom teak woodwork on boats.

In addition, I learned electrical skills (50/30 amp, 110, inverters, and all aspects of DC). I also had to learn to be a basic plumber. Not a master plumber in any way, but basics like water heater replacement, soldering, general repairs, etc. Whew! Lol.

So anyway, I severely hurt my back on December 8th last year. I worked with it until the 6th of January (stupid) until it finally gave way. 2 bulging discs, and another ruptured into a nerve making my right leg numb and unstable.

I've seen back specialists, doctors, and have been working my butt off in physical therapy for almost 7 months. I'm 2 yards from the finish line, and just learned last week that my job will not be there for me when I finish PT. Hmmm.......21 years of service. Might be that my original boss retired, and left the marina to his inept kids. Well, not "might".


So, I went and applied for the head maintenance job at a beautiful newly-renovated hotel/restaurant right on LI Sound. New owners bought it from the family that has owned it since the early 1950's.

Applied Friday, interviewed on Monday, and again yesterday. Job is mine! I'm basically going to be building the maintenance dept. from the ground up, as the old owners did not have a dept. like that and relied on local contractors here & there. They will be hiring 2 more guys, and one part time guy.

So.......... A newly renovated hotel/restaurant/pool is all mine!! I'm very excited for this opportunity, and it's a huge change. But one I will plunge head-on into.

Thanks for listening to the drawn-out post, guys.

One door closes and another one opens very happy for you.

[WaxMaster1]

Congrats Paul. It's not easy changing jobs, especially after a 21 year run.

[RippyD]

Congrats and good for you!! Nice set of skills you've got...

[Hammer77]

Change is good. I hope you are feeling well. After 21 years that's a kick to the crotch, congratulations and I wish you nothing but success!

[Sizzle Chest]

Conrgrats and best of luck!! This is great news!!! Very exciting!

[FUNX650]

Losing tenure with a long-term employer
(seemingly due to the employer's biased
opinion on an injury's PT success rate, IMO)
can sometimes be a calamitous event.


Yet, the aftereffect has presented you
with an overwhelming, and opportunistic
aspect: the ability to show your new
Employers that your Job Knowledge, and
its accompanying Skills-Level, are, indeed,
an excellent match for your new role.


Here's wishing you good fortune in
the continuance of your physicality's
improvement; and, with your new
career as well.


Bob

[PaulMys]

Wow congrats on your new endeavor Paul! I know you'll do great with all your skills!

Can I apply too? Jk

Yes, you can Marc. You can be my outside guy in February when the north wind is howling off the sound creating a -20 wind chill. Lol