Yes, I have a new job. After some years trying to fix the fuckery from within, I've solved it by moving on. This has been a long process, and I never set out to assume that I didn't need to change or do things differently. In fact, though I did make changes to how I managed people and other things, it was to no avail.

Without going into the depths of nonsense that I've left behind, let's just say that some people consider being told they've done something incorrectly "disrespectful." No matter how non-judgmentally or whether "we" is used.

Yeah, I can't do anything with that. Especially in a construction environment, where there IS a right way. In fact, there are a number, but the person in charge gets to choose for a reason.

Through all of this, I maintained happy clients and profitable jobs. While being basically miserable because the "help" wasn't helping.

Anyway, that's all over and done.

So, not exactly right this minute, but soon enough a P320 X5 will be mine.

That is GREAT to hear, man. It is not fun working with or for people that are never wrong. It is no fun to have them work for you, either. I have seen your work on here (and to a lesser extent, in person on my wife's grandpa's take home M1 stock you refinished in a karma) and read the way you talk about building and repairing and fixing to know you are extremely knowledgeable or you keep your mouth shut.

I hope that new role treats you EXCEPTIONALLY well. As for the X5, I am sure you will make it work well!

Congrats on moving on! Managing people can be a little slice of hell in the wrong circumstances and I'm glad you're free of that! In my mid fifties I have considerably less patience for people and their crap than I did in my younger years, so I can relate. Life is awfully short. Enjoy your new pistol - the P320 is a great platform!

Congratulations and all the best for the new gig! Change is necessary and good.

Having worked in the construction industry for almost 3 decades, I’ve learned that you can’t polish a turd. Good luck in the future and congrats on moving on!

Good for you. Sometimes pulling the plug on something is very hard to do.

I'm happy for you that you're moving on and I truly hope you find the grass greener on the other side.

Happy to hear the news, arc. I know from some of your posts that you were pretty fed up with the old gig. Hope the new job works out well for you. Enjoy your new X5 an post some pics when you get it.

Good luck in your new endeavors!

I've yet to shoot a P320, looking forward to your review of it.

It sounds like you have dumped a huge weight off your shoulders.
Life's too short and all that....

Best of luck to you good Sir!

Our best wishes and congratulations! Sometimes the hardest part of the job is knowing that no matter what, the situation isn’t going to change, and it’s time to move on.

Congrats.
Same line of work?

Congrats on moving on. My P320 X5/Romeo 1 is available for try out at a private club in central CT if you’d like...

Congrats Arc.

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Originally posted by Black92LX:
Congrats.
Same line of work?

Yeah, still renovating homes.

yippee

My wife works in corporate accounting. Same deal. The last few employees took it personally when she told them they did something incorrect and needed to re-do it. It's not personal dumbass, it just needs to be done correctly.

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Originally posted by arcwelder76:
After some years trying to fix the fuckery from within

Best description I’ve heard !
I work for the Feds and it’s all about processes instead of people? Talk about a cluster.
Enjoy the X5 and the new gig.
I recently acquired a HK45, although I only changed jobs in my mind; my safe is getting full.

I completely get your description

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Originally posted by PowerSurge:
Having worked in the construction industry for almost 3 decades, I’ve learned that you can’t polish a turd. Good luck in the future and congrats on moving on!

Myth busters did an episode where turds were polished...but in the end you still have shit.

Congratulations Arc. Best wishes on your new endeavor.

It's all positive, and indeed a great weight has been lifted.

One thing I think is important, is that I've not burned any bridges, and certainly the phone calls, texts and email I received from coworkers and subcontractors has been heartwarming.

Everyone is replaceable, but if you're really good at your job, you're really hard to replace. Make an effort to be hard to replace.