My old employer threw me a bone today and hired me back. It’s a contract position for a year or so, at a lot less than what I was making when I left, but believe me, I’m grateful for the job. Now I can look at my shop as a hobby again, instead of the reason for my misery. It’s a whole different outlook.
Providence.
-- The days are long and the years are short...






















20 comments so far
patron
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posted 52 days ago
good for you ,
and your outlooks is great
thankfully it was a bump in the road ,
and not a cliff !
congratulations !
-- david ,new mexico ,allheart
pommy
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posted 52 days ago
good news for you no more worry for now anyway
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!
-- cut it saw it scrap it
degoose
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posted 52 days ago
Happy for you!
-- Drink once, cut twice. New website up.... lazylarrywoodworks.com.au
MsDebbieP
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posted 52 days ago
life is good :)
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Scott Bryan
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posted 52 days ago
This is good to hear, Myron.
-- With God's help all things are possible- even woodworking. Woodworking is not just a hobby, it is an (expletive deleted) expensive hobby.
Joe Weaver
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posted 52 days ago
thats great news
-- Joe, Ga
mtkate
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posted 52 days ago
You will be making less as a contractor than as a regular employee doing the same work? Something is twisted there. But congrats. I know how it feels to be out of work and looking. It’s a great boost to land something.
ajosephg
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posted 52 days ago
That’s great. At least it gives you some breathing room.
-- Joe
Myron Wooley
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posted 52 days ago
The work isn’t the same as before. I was working as a Sr. Quality Engineer; this gig is a lower grade position with less responsibility, hence lower pay. I’m free to take a better job if one comes along, so I’ll keep my eyes open.
For now, though, it will be good to keep a roof over our heads and bread on the table.
-- The days are long and the years are short...
Walnut_Weasel
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posted 52 days ago
Great to hear that things are looking up for you. I hope you are not posting from your new job!! =)
-- James - What's your excuse this time??
grizzman
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posted 52 days ago
glad to hear your good news…...peace to you and your family
-- The Grizzone
GaryD
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posted 52 days ago
congrats !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-- Gary, Little River,SC I've Learned that the Lord didn't do it all in one day and neither can I
a1Jim
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posted 52 days ago
Woodworking is a lot less stressful as a hobby. Congrats .
-- Jim from Heirloom Woodshop Southern Oregon
firecaster
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posted 52 days ago
Glad to hear it.
-- Father of two sons. Both Eagle Scouts.
Innovator
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posted 52 days ago
Congratulations on your rehire.
-- Whether You Think You Can or You Think You Can't, YOU ARE RIGHT!!!
Will Mego
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posted 52 days ago
Really glad to hear you got some work, best of wishes to you, and please keep posting updates both woodworking and non-woodworking…perhaps a new series for a new direction?
-- "That which has in itself the greatest use, possesses the greatest beauty." - Unknown Shaker
RexMcKinnon
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posted 52 days ago
less responsibility does equal less pay but it also equals less stress. Congrats on the job. The company I work for might be closing also so it’s a stressful time but with a good outlook you make it. Like you are doing.
-- If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail!
Dusty56
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posted 52 days ago
It will be a year this month since my last full time job ….best wishes to you in your new position ! Gives me some hope : )
-- You know you're getting old when you know the difference between you're (you are) and your (belonging to you) AND how to use them in a sentence .
Karson
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posted 52 days ago
Myron: Congratulation on the reprieve. I hope that the contract is extended.
-- What happens in the workshop stays in the workshop. No wait that doesn't sound right. Karson Southern Delaware karson_morrison@bigfoot.com †
bandman
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posted 52 days ago
Myron: Congrats on your job. I run a sawmill on weekends and saw 300 to 500 bf per day.
I do this to relax and have lumber around all the time. No matter what you do, its different
when you try to do it every day for a living. Best wishes on your position.
-- Phil