So as many of you know, not just did I feel like I lost my identity when I left Harbor Wholesale Foods, but I just haven’t been happy in my current career.
I currently manage production for a small company that makes spa products, soap, lotion, massage oils, etc. I was hired into this position and while I was hopeful, there were some serious issues with this company that I didn’t see changing. The most concerning was that I was promised a pay increase. (I increased productivity by more than 20% in the first three months). The pay raise was declined due to “performance issues”. The owner refused to give me a performance evaluation. That’s the concerning part to me. Not as much as the pay, but the catch 22. No increase, because you suck, but I won’t tell you why you suck. I can’t work with that.

I have been told I am too straightforward, I seem gruff (I don’t walk around with a silly toothy smile all day, laughing like a mental case, but I’m a pretty pleasant person to be around, or so I am told), I have too rigid posture (“can’t you slouch like a normal person.”) was commented to me at one point. So yeah, definitely not a place I wanted to stay, but it isn’t easy finding a decent paying job here in the Verde Valley with my skill set.

I took a shot and emailed my resume, letters of recommendation, and certifications to the owners of a local health food and grocery wholesaler. After a few meetings and a lot of discussion over the course of five weeks, creation of a position, etc., I have been offered the position of General Manager. I will oversee the entire Wholesale operation. The owners are very excited to bring me onboard, and Have made it clear that they wish for me to make changes, bring some professionalism to the team, improve efficiencies, etc. They said they are “giving [me] the keys to the kingdom”, which is very exciting for me.
They have also made it clear that the do not want me to work hours like I did at Harbor. They expect 40 per week, but want me to maintain a work life balance.

I am so incredibly excited about this new opportunity. I couldn’t say anything until they had a chance to tell all their employees and I had given my notice of resignation. Now that has happened, I wanted to share it with you all.
Friday November 1st cannot come soon enough.

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Congratulations!! I hope the best for you!

Congratulations on your new job. New jobs are always exciting!

Congrats! Sounds like a win/win. Best of luck at the new place.

Congratulations on the new job. It sounds like a big improvement over your current one. Good luck in the future.

Jim

So wholesale banana prices for everyone??

Wow! That sounds like a GREAT opportunity! Good on ya.

That's really good. When you "increase productivity" in a small company, there are always those who want to take or reassign the credit.

"Bringing professionalism" = bringing experience. I was surprised to find myself in demand for just the same reason. Keeping my head down and getting good at my trade has finally paid off with less hours and steady pay. Gray* hair has its privileges.

_{* Grey = British English spelling}

Sounds like you found a great job. Enjoy it.

Good, and hopefully you told the current place's owner where he can stick his Bait & Switch "performance issues" bullshit?

Congrats !

it's hard to keep a good man down

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Excellent news! Congratulations!

Since you have the keys to the Kingdom, might I suggest some books?
"Employees First, Customers Second" is one.
"The No Asshole Rule" is another. Both will help you build an effective team in ways that most people would not think of.

Enjoy the new adventure

Bruce

Excellent news!
Sounds like a more pleasant place, where you'll be appreciated for the work you do.

Sounds like you are in a better place. Congratulations!

Congrats, Sure hope it works out.

Good luck in your new endeavor.

Congrats on the new gig. You are leaving a place suffering from an incurable disease. I did that once or twice myself - and always won. Hope you do too.
Mike

Hell yeah! Congratulations!

Congrats and best of luck in what sounds like a wonderful opportunity for you!

Good for you!