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Happy Independence Day!
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Good thread!
Now it's your circus and your monkey! (old polish proverb... attached)
Now it's your circus and your monkey! (old polish proverb... attached)
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Wow, thanks Guys, Means a lot. For those of you that don't know what there talking about, I turned in my notice at my current job. to make a very long story short, I have been beyond miserable there and may life has been going in reverse for about 4 years now. It was definately starting to effect me negatively across the board as a Father, Husband, Son, Christian. I couldnt continue it.
My emotions are all across the spectrum really, I've worked there for 18 years, have a company matched 401k, insurance, and untouchable seniority and I'm throwing it all away for something that is uncertain armed with nothing more than people that have faith in me and a family that loves and supports me. Gonna be a hell of a show i think, but the cool thing about it is I get to be the star of this one.
I want to send out a huge thank you to all of you that have supported me by either buying knives, being my friend, or just having something nice to say..... Its all appreciated.
So,....The Plan. Fortunately, I am hoping to have more time to pursue knife making but probably still won't be considered full time. I will be doing some sub-contracting work in metal fabrication for my buddies growing business to help ease the pain of making the transition to self-employment. I'm just about to pull the trigger on a 45 ton hydraulic ironworker and a plasma cutter. Those two pieces of equipment paired with the lathe, mill, welders, etc. that I already have should make it to where theres not much I cant do. I already have about 3 years of work waiting on me as soon as I pass through the doors here for the last time which will be this coming Thursday. I told my Mother, I won't even look over my shoulder as I go to my car.
Some my think I'm crazy. (I do) but at the end of the day it come down to what pleases and fullfills your soul. My Father taught me that hard work pays off. I think he was only half right, Hard work does pay off but only if you are doing it for yourself and not for the man. I've worked my ass off my whole life and the only work I have done that has been rewarding is the work that I have done for myself.(knife making is a perfect example) Its just taken this long for me to realized and act on it.
The two biggest contributing factors of my decision:
1. I sure as hell done want to grow old and have regretts of things I didnt do.
2. I try to teach my children to follow there dreams and use all of the talents God has given them.... What kind of example am I if I am too chicken shit to do it myself?
I figure if nothing else good happens for the rest of my life. Those two things alone will have made me a success....... I WILL NOT FAIL!!!!
I think it was Bob Dylan that once said. "What is Money? The man that is truely a success is one that wakes up in the morning, goes to bed at night, and in between that time does whatever the hell he wants."
Hard to despute that logic.:thumbup:
My emotions are all across the spectrum really, I've worked there for 18 years, have a company matched 401k, insurance, and untouchable seniority and I'm throwing it all away for something that is uncertain armed with nothing more than people that have faith in me and a family that loves and supports me. Gonna be a hell of a show i think, but the cool thing about it is I get to be the star of this one.
I want to send out a huge thank you to all of you that have supported me by either buying knives, being my friend, or just having something nice to say..... Its all appreciated.So,....The Plan. Fortunately, I am hoping to have more time to pursue knife making but probably still won't be considered full time. I will be doing some sub-contracting work in metal fabrication for my buddies growing business to help ease the pain of making the transition to self-employment. I'm just about to pull the trigger on a 45 ton hydraulic ironworker and a plasma cutter. Those two pieces of equipment paired with the lathe, mill, welders, etc. that I already have should make it to where theres not much I cant do. I already have about 3 years of work waiting on me as soon as I pass through the doors here for the last time which will be this coming Thursday. I told my Mother, I won't even look over my shoulder as I go to my car.
Some my think I'm crazy. (I do) but at the end of the day it come down to what pleases and fullfills your soul. My Father taught me that hard work pays off. I think he was only half right, Hard work does pay off but only if you are doing it for yourself and not for the man. I've worked my ass off my whole life and the only work I have done that has been rewarding is the work that I have done for myself.(knife making is a perfect example) Its just taken this long for me to realized and act on it.
The two biggest contributing factors of my decision:
1. I sure as hell done want to grow old and have regretts of things I didnt do.
2. I try to teach my children to follow there dreams and use all of the talents God has given them.... What kind of example am I if I am too chicken shit to do it myself?
I figure if nothing else good happens for the rest of my life. Those two things alone will have made me a success....... I WILL NOT FAIL!!!!
I think it was Bob Dylan that once said. "What is Money? The man that is truely a success is one that wakes up in the morning, goes to bed at night, and in between that time does whatever the hell he wants."
Hard to despute that logic.:thumbup:
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So, heres a little work place humor in light of the occassion. It was just a matter of time before I was one of these guys.......
<<<WARNING>>> Slight use of bad lauguage.
[video=youtube;MNRJMN9oM4M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNRJMN9oM4M&feature=player_embedded[/video]
Have a good day at work all!
<<<WARNING>>> Slight use of bad lauguage.
[video=youtube;MNRJMN9oM4M]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNRJMN9oM4M&feature=player_embedded[/video]
Have a good day at work all!
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Good luck Todd! I know it will all work out for you. I learned from one of my teachers a long time ago that if you peruse what your heart is telling you to do, it will always pay off in the end. Might be more of a struggle in the beginning and people will always try and bring you down by saying that it will never work and you are crazy and bla bla bla, but you will be much happier, and in the end it will all make sense. In a few years you will look back and be so thankful that you made this decision.
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Todd, life's too short to hate what you do every day. Kudos to you for having the testicular fortitude to pursue a dream. You certainly have the talent to succeed in the knife making world.
Like Gus said, I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Gathering. I'm bringing you some celebratory beer.
I'll shoot you payment on the hunter a week or two before the Gathering, and you can just bring it rather than mail it.
Like Gus said, I'm looking forward to seeing you at the Gathering. I'm bringing you some celebratory beer.
I'll shoot you payment on the hunter a week or two before the Gathering, and you can just bring it rather than mail it.
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So glad to see you out from under that crap pile you were working at Todd. Hard work, and Happy days ahead.
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This is it man! last day, Sun is shining outside, Everybody is leaving me the hell alone. Im fired up. 18 years, done today, a new day and a new adventure starts tomorrow. Thanks to everyone that has my back on this. Especially, my family. (Mom, Dad, Wife) Sorry for having to deal with a intolerable asshole for the last couple of years!
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Congratulations, Tiberius. Especially for listening to your son and your inner voice.....I think you will do fine, especially given the support of your family and the absolute artistry you bring to your craft. Regardless, it'll sure be nice being captain of your own damn destiny.
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Glaf you mentioned that. Be careful what you wish for. I'll see you early in the morning, Monday through Friday right?