What a surprising end to my day!

BSWIFT

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Pending approval Wednesday, 10-05-05, for my Company License, I WAS intending to tender my resignation with my current employer. I have been working quietly getting all of the necessary arrangements made, insurance, bond, incorporating, bank accounts, etc. Well, this afternoon, my supervisor invited me into his office for a "closed door" discussion. I was certain he had NO idea that I was planning to leave and he didn't.
He began by informing me of an upcoming project that he wanted me to run and attend school to be certified in the system. It was necessary, however, that I aggree to "stay" with the company in order to get approval from the owner for the training.
So, I had to think quickly but fortunately, I had already prepared my resignation letter. I graciously declined the project.....hesitated.....then proceeded to give verbal resignation. I thought he crapped his spine and his chin is bruised from hitting the floor. My words to him were virtually verbatum from my letter. I assured him that I had done all of this on my own time and that no employee or customer was aware of my upcoming transition. He aggreed that it would be best to keep it quiet and allow me to work for the ten days notice I was giving. This would exclude, my vacation days for DW05. He even commented that there was likely zero chance that my license would be denied.
So here is to my self employment, :yeehaw: :aj:
 

a454elk

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Here's to you bud, good luck and we'll see you in a week!
 

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Congrats BSWIFT! See ya in a week! :aj:
 

BSWIFT

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Thanks everyone. I've been running scenarios thru my head for a month, would he be pissed and throw me out, would he offer something to keep me, etc. I know that they cannot replace me. Our market is booming with no new techs available, especially with my qualifications and experience. If the companies would open their eyes, they might see I'm just the first to recognize the emense opportunity in front of me. I suspect this company will try to use me as a sub-contractor provided they meet MY terms and I have the time in my schedule.
As for riding, DW05 is a definite and I intend to spend for time riding with the HS's. BTW, 450f's with auto-clutches rock in the rocks!
 

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Kawidude

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Awesome! Congratulations!

I recently did the same thing with a Marketing gig. The commute was killing me so I resigned and offered to work for them on a contract basis. Best thing I've done in a long time!
 

BSWIFT

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biglou said:
Kickass! :cool: Subcontract for them for about 3x your previous salary! :laugh:
This afternoon, the boss asked me if I would consider sub-ing for them! I told him it was possible but that I would have to check into my schedule and discuss the details later.:aj:
Tomorrow, I'm calling in so I can go to the committee meeting where my application will be reviewed. I think I'll say I have "anal glacoma", meaning, "I just can't see my a$$ coming in to work today!":moon:
 

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Self employment is nice, but don't burn any bridges.

Congrats Swift, with your attitude you will do well at whatever you put your mind to. I look forward to hearing about the success.
 

BSWIFT

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Thump said:
but don't burn any bridges.
Definitely! I had hoped that my present employer would offer the sub work, I just didn't expect it within 24 hours of them learning I was leaving! The real worry of the company is that they cannot replace me, the market is booming with no available certified and licensed people. I'm sure that they are worried other techs within the company may choose to do the same thing that I am doing. Two of the other techs have the means, not sure if they have the cahonies to do it.
 

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Tony Eeds

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Congratulations Brian!!!

You sound very happy and confident about your future. That will help you a great deal in the business world.

Get ready for more work than you can possibly handle.

BTW - 3 X DSE might well be too low. Don't sell yourself short. My markups average 4.62 X DSE. I'll show you how I get there at DW.
 

BSWIFT

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Got the Company License Number today, so, I'm official!!!!! Lou, I'll send you a PM.
Thanks for the nice words everyone.
 

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:cool: Big time congrats are in order, see you soon :cool:
 

BSWIFT

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Thanks Walt. I'm so syched up it's keeping me from sleeping. (I think I need a headlight on my 450).
 
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