May 25, 200520 yr Did you ever do something big, then have that what the hell did I do feeling? I bought a business, totally different than anything I've done in the previous 35 years of working. I am convinced the service industry is the place to be, and bought a power wash company. I've had other businesses, but for some reason this one has me much more tense than past ventures. I started out consulting for the owner and wound up buying the place. My To-Do list is about 100 lines deep, I'm going to be working 7 days a week for a while (again), and am starting to get that good to be alive feeling.
May 25, 200520 yr Congrats! That's awesome. Good luck with the business--my dad owned his own for a while. Lots of work, but nice to be your own boss. Plus, then you won't have to work for another idiot boss again. Best of luck!
May 25, 200520 yr Good luck Tex! And PS everybody, maybe this means Tex won't be around as much. Let our trashtalking begin!
May 25, 200520 yr I thought 'what the hell did I do' once. Then I kicked the hooker outta my hotel room...
May 25, 200520 yr Author What is making this fun is in the past my businesses have all revolved around manufacturing and representing companies. First it was primarily US based, then Mexico, then I was doing overseas purchasing offices in countries whose names I couldn't spell. A friend of mine jumped off that treadmill and started a lawn care business. A Canadian in South Texas, moving lawns I've been watching him for a couple years and he is so damn happy. The other part is my son is old enough and has a few skills that he can add and my wife is interested in helping with a few things. In the past there was really nothing they could do. So my transition to Texan is almost complete. Western boots (steel toed), 3/4 ton V10 Dodge pickup, and a big payroll. Hell, I'm 9/10 of the way to becoming a GOP-erhead If I didn't look so stupid in a western hat, I'd have to pick one up.
May 25, 200520 yr QUOTE(Texsox @ May 25, 2005 -> 05:51 AM) What is making this fun is in the past my businesses have all revolved around manufacturing and representing companies. First it was primarily US based, then Mexico, then I was doing overseas purchasing offices in countries whose names I couldn't spell. A friend of mine jumped off that treadmill and started a lawn care business. A Canadian in South Texas, moving lawns I've been watching him for a couple years and he is so damn happy. The other part is my son is old enough and has a few skills that he can add and my wife is interested in helping with a few things. In the past there was really nothing they could do. So my transition to Texan is almost complete. Western boots (steel toed), 3/4 ton V10 Dodge pickup, and a big payroll. Hell, I'm 9/10 of the way to becoming a GOP-erhead If I didn't look so stupid in a western hat, I'd have to pick one up. I'm so proud of you, buddy!
May 25, 200520 yr Congrats Tex!! Best of luck to you. P.S. feel free to send some of that big payroll this way....hehe
May 25, 200520 yr QUOTE(Texsox @ May 25, 2005 -> 06:51 AM) What is making this fun is in the past my businesses have all revolved around manufacturing and representing companies. First it was primarily US based, then Mexico, then I was doing overseas purchasing offices in countries whose names I couldn't spell. A friend of mine jumped off that treadmill and started a lawn care business. A Canadian in South Texas, moving lawns I've been watching him for a couple years and he is so damn happy. The other part is my son is old enough and has a few skills that he can add and my wife is interested in helping with a few things. In the past there was really nothing they could do. So my transition to Texan is almost complete. Western boots (steel toed), 3/4 ton V10 Dodge pickup, and a big payroll. Hell, I'm 9/10 of the way to becoming a GOP-erhead If I didn't look so stupid in a western hat, I'd have to pick one up. How do you move a lawn? Very slowly I bet. Congrats though. For cereal.
May 25, 200520 yr QUOTE(ChiSoxyGirl @ May 24, 2005 -> 08:18 PM) Plus, then you won't have to work for another idiot boss again. unless you're the idiot boss
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