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Post by beermaker on May 30, 2021 5:14:16 GMT -5
Anyone who has paid attention to my often senseless ramblings will know that I am (now formerly) a residential construction manager. Well, about three weeks ago, I decided that I have had enough and gave my notice. I had no job lined up and no plan in place. I just knew that it was time and the best decision for myself and family. The stress and aggravation was getting the best of me and my wife was genuinely concerned. The boss wasn't thrilled, but understood. Besides, I think that he senses a slow down coming and I had just voluntarily cut some fat from the payroll.
One of the most discouraging developments over the last few years is the overall p-poor work ethic and lack of appreciation from subcontractors. Call me old fashioned, but I distinctly remember a time when subs competed for business and the workers wanted to do a good job so they wouldn't be replaced. Not anymore. Now builders around here are thankful if a crew from a given trade shows up. I don't want to see a recession or anyone suffer, but I am hopeful that this problem corrects itself.
Another source of my grief was from entitled and inconsiderate customers. Calls and texts after hours and all weekend became the norm. I had a jerk recently message me on Sunday morning to complain about how his water heater was piped. What did he think was going to get done before the opening of business Monday? The same guy complained about a towel bar placement on a Friday evening. I was proud that I remained professional and didn't tell him to stick it both times.
Anyway, I have since accepted a job with a large landscaping company as the operations manager. I've known the owner for years and have done a lot of business with him. This allows me to stay in a construction related field, but not be in charge of the whole darn thing. If the bushes get planted crooked, I got it. If the painter, drywaller, and electrician screw up, not my problem!
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Post by Woody Williams on May 30, 2021 7:31:27 GMT -5
Most times peace is way more important than pay.
I retired from Alcoa 26 years ago this coming August because of the constant BS. Best move I ever made.
Enjoy your new occupation.
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Post by genesis273 on May 30, 2021 7:49:59 GMT -5
Congratulations on the new job. Even moreso on the ability to see what was not only best for you but, your family as well.
Best of luck to you!
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Post by greghopper on May 30, 2021 8:26:56 GMT -5
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Post by scrub-buster on May 30, 2021 8:39:23 GMT -5
Good luck with the new job!
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Post by bill9068 on May 30, 2021 8:44:13 GMT -5
Congratulations, take care of you.
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Post by stevein on May 30, 2021 9:30:28 GMT -5
Best of luck in your new position.
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Post by treetop on May 30, 2021 18:45:25 GMT -5
Anyone who has paid attention to my often senseless ramblings will know that I am (now formerly) a residential construction manager. Well, about three weeks ago, I decided that I have had enough and gave my notice. I had no job lined up and no plan in place. I just knew that it was time and the best decision for myself and family. The stress and aggravation was getting the best of me and my wife was genuinely concerned. The boss wasn't thrilled, but understood. Besides, I think that he senses a slow down coming and I had just voluntarily cut some fat from the payroll. One of the most discouraging developments over the last few years is the overall p-poor work ethic and lack of appreciation from subcontractors. Call me old fashioned, but I distinctly remember a time when subs competed for business and the workers wanted to do a good job so they wouldn't be replaced. Not anymore. Now builders around here are thankful if a crew from a given trade shows up. I don't want to see a recession or anyone suffer, but I am hopeful that this problem corrects itself. Another source of my grief was from entitled and inconsiderate customers. Calls and texts after hours and all weekend became the norm. I had a jerk recently message me on Sunday morning to complain about how his water heater was piped. What did he think was going to get done before the opening of business Monday? The same guy complained about a towel bar placement on a Friday evening. I was proud that I remained professional and didn't tell him to stick it both times. Anyway, I have since accepted a job with a large landscaping company as the operations manager. I've known the owner for years and have done a lot of business with him. This allows me to stay in a construction related field, but not be in charge of the whole darn thing. If the bushes get planted crooked, I got it. If the painter, drywaller, and electrician screw up, not my problem! Congrats sir on a new job I see every thing your saying daily much like you I’d hate to see a slow down but we could use it to kick some of theses guys to the curb |
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Post by duff on May 30, 2021 19:00:12 GMT -5
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on May 30, 2021 19:25:01 GMT -5
Not always. Took them almost two years to get our last position posted and filled. The gov usually isn't in a hurry.. |
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Post by freedomhunter on May 30, 2021 20:07:34 GMT -5
Oh yeah, if I retired some of my clients would be completely lost and unable to replace me.. Job security, but I'm getting tired and would almost welcome a break in the boom we have had recently. But then the economy will crash and there will be no work or money so I plod on.
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Post by bullseye69 on May 30, 2021 20:57:49 GMT -5
Congratulations and good luck!!
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Post by duff on May 31, 2021 3:43:26 GMT -5
Not always. Took them almost two years to get our last position posted and filled. The gov usually isn't in a hurry.. True. But in private industry a vacant spot for 2 yrs proves over staffed. |
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Post by Sasquatch on May 31, 2021 7:46:49 GMT -5
Dude, odds are you did the right thing.
Few things are worse than staying too long at a job you hate "because expectations" "Because the time you have in
because because because....
It's not worth it.
It's not worth waiting around for someone to see your worth. (they won't}
It's not worth the bigger wage.
It's not worth hating every minute you are there.
It's not worth the damage it does.
If you have always been the working type, you'll be fine.
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Post by whitetaildave24 on May 31, 2021 19:02:08 GMT -5
Not always. Took them almost two years to get our last position posted and filled. The gov usually isn't in a hurry.. This is so true. Nailed it! |
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Post by sculver7 on Jun 1, 2021 6:51:46 GMT -5
Congratulations on the new job. It's great that you were able to see the appropriate action with your last job and get out when you needed to. Good luck in the new position!
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Post by jman46151 on Jun 1, 2021 11:53:57 GMT -5
I'm thinking about doing the same thing but from the commercial side to an excavating sub. Our customers are typically internal so they think they can do whatever they want and it's getting old. Right now I'm waiting on a call from their VP to set up a formal interview.
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on Jun 1, 2021 14:20:42 GMT -5
I changed 6 years ago to a less stress and travel job. I traveled as much as a pro baseball teams at one time for many years. Today is my anniversary at Advantech Corporation. Three more years!
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Post by 36fan on Jun 2, 2021 7:45:42 GMT -5
Not always. Took them almost two years to get our last position posted and filled. The gov usually isn't in a hurry.. Preaching to the choir! A former Governor (who went on to spend some time in the White House) stole a bunch of positions (35?) from other agencies to increase the staff of FSSA, which FSSA was understaffed. The former governor didn't want to be seen as a governor that "grew" government, so he made very other agency understaffed. |
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