Hey ho, hello. What’s going on today? Mines good! Busy. Catching up on some chores, that I haven’t done since being on the zombie shift. It was a good shift. Started just terribly. Horrible damn near quit. Again.... back in a better space. Asked for help for a friend of mine and some good conversation later, I’m in a better headspace. I was reminded again, about a lesson at hand. I think there’s like lots, but, matter of perspective, I’ve found.
See, I got some pretty shitty news in regards to my new job. I was told by the gf, I’d get an apprenticeship after six to nine months. After being hired. Well, no that’s not the case like at all. It’s twelve to eighteen months, then, you can start putting hours into the apprenticeship. Holy sheep, that’s two years before anything can happen?!? Shut the front door, and boom, a kick in the junk. I got mad and then angry and then resentful. Nothing good ever comes with negative emotional decisions. Not for this guy anyhow.
So I thought, what do I have going for me, with this company? There is places to go in advancement. There is a wonderful career here, if I choose. There are things to be grateful for. So, let’s be grateful. Let’s be honest. Let’s look at the facts. My heart may be with the ironworkers, but, there’s steady employment here. I did want out, I did ask for a path out, and I got exactly what I asked for. I get to eat humble sandwiches and start at the bottom. That includes the wage. I get to, no, I have to prove my work-worth again! They have been good to me, I got a pair of boots paid for. I don’t have to wear pants under my work supplied coveralls. Everything I need for this job, is supplied or paid for. Tools and all. Sweet deal. Well, if you put it like that....
I do understand why they take their time picking new apprentices. Ones the demand, if there’s no demand for itthats self explainitory. And two, they want to see commitment before they really invest in you. Pay your tuition and books. And help cover your expenses while in school. The last one is word of mouth, so, grain of salt....I’ve Learnt, that, no matter what I’m told, it’s taken with a grain of salt, here at this place. I’m not sure how I like that, but, I’m sure I’ll learn to accept it or do something about it!
Everything else, yeah it’s pretty good man. Life’s good. My dog and my kids are my shadowstoday and tomorrow, I. Sure it’ll be amplified! I’m looking forward to it. Enjoy it while I can.
Well, great Scott I’m hungry. So, I’ll talk to ya later
Have a nice one
Mr.Duncan
