Bad news..possibly good news

bamabassman · 03-05-13, 08:12 PM

well, i got canned today gang.

seems they don't want to take the time to TRAIN a newcomer as much as they thought. so i am as of now, unemployed.

BUT, i may have a job as of tonight.

i called the city where i USED to work, new managment in place there now. and the new boss said he was going to hire 3 new people.

and i would most likely be one of them. i'll find out either tonight or tomorrow. and i would POSSIBLY go in at the rate of pay as when i left.

which would be great, lol.

at progress rail, there have been some accidents.

BAD ones. and since i ONLY have a class B cdl. and the new trucks they have have the new stick shift transmission that i have NEVER used before. they gave me only 1 1/2 days to learn it.

couldn't do it gang. i have never had such a hard time learning to drive a truck as i have with that one.

i am not mad, jsut dissappointed in myself and them really.

the trainer was cool, he wanted me to have the rest of the week to learn it.

but the higher ups didn't see it that way.

but i guess it's all ok and GOD is guiding me in the right direction...back to the city,lol.

if i get hired back on there, i'll not leave again till i reitre. which will be about 15 yrs. that will give me 30 years in the RSA. which is good retirement.

so pray i get to go back please.

thanks gang. i was looking FORWARD to the traveling ont he progress rail job and having a chance to visit some of oyu. guess i'll have to do it the old fashioned way, lol. show up at midnight and bang on your door, hahaha!

thanks agian gang.

bcklash · 03-05-13, 08:18 PM

WOW!!! Good luck John. Praying for ya brother.

Embrey · 03-05-13, 08:19 PM

new stick shift? different from the normal stick shift?

WTL · 03-05-13, 08:33 PM

I'm praying for you buddy, I'm sure this will work out.

MallenManson · 03-05-13, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Embrey

new stick shift? different from the normal stick shift?

I think by "new stick shift", he means 3 on the tree lol!

I've never heard of a "new" stick shift

John, I just know you're going to get your old job back!!!!
I am definitely keepin my fingers crossed for you!!!!

MallenManson · 03-05-13, 08:39 PM

Maybe reverse was lower right, instead of upper left......

coldbasser · 03-05-13, 08:57 PM

Possibly good news
You are right where god wants you prayin for you

keithdog · 03-05-13, 09:00 PM

I'm so sorry it didn't work out John, but maybe it's for the better. At least your going back where it will feel like home. They should have spent more time training you. They let a very good man get away. I'll be keeping you in my prayers.

bassboogieman · 03-05-13, 09:34 PM

Maybe for the best, you'll be able to be around home more and, that can't hurt one bit. Good luck John!

Bassin' Gal · 03-05-13, 09:38 PM

Hey John, I am just sick to hear this news. I will certainly be praying that the old job works out for you. Keep us posted!

Bassboss · 03-05-13, 11:36 PM

Seems sorta scummy of them to do that John!! Hope you get that new.. err old.. er new job at the city like ya had before! Praying for the best pall!

bassinbob · 03-06-13, 12:22 AM

Good luck John. Hope it works out for you.

1/4 stick · 03-06-13, 12:30 AM

I'll be praying for you. The Lord has his rhyme and his reason even if we don't get it till later.

joedog · 03-06-13, 01:04 AM

John my prayers are with the family and you.
Hope things work out.

If we knew God's plan it would take a lot of fun out of life wouldn't it.

Best of luck Pal!

nobass · 03-06-13, 07:20 AM

so sorry to hear john i will be keeping my fingers crossed

kennethdaysale · 03-06-13, 08:01 AM

“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with His hand.” (Psalm 37:23-24)

AUFred · 03-06-13, 12:44 PM

I hope it works out for you.

nofearengineer · 03-06-13, 06:26 PM

What I heard:

Bad news, he lost the job.

Good news, John won't be banging on my door at midnight.

Sorry to make light of it, buddy. But John, I just know it'll work out for you. You and Lisa are always in my prayers. Keep rolling with those punches.

MIbasser · 03-06-13, 08:47 PM

Hang in there John! Something good will come out of this. Praying for ya!

Bassin' Gal · 03-06-13, 09:42 PM

Still praying John and looking to see some good news posted about your situation!

bamabassman · 03-06-13, 10:09 PM

i am ducking and a dodging gang. too old to quit and too STUBBORN to stop trying. talked to my old employer today. may or may not be able to return. tie will tell, but the #2 man said that the boss HAS to hire 3 real soon. and the #2 man does the hiring mostly. meaning the boss goes by what he tells him. if that makes sense, lol. but i am also hitting all the other places too. may even consider moving BACk to south bama again.LOTS of work going on down thee. new auto plant and all.

thank oyu ALL for the thoughts and prayers. lisa and i WILL make it. done it for over 23 years and ain't gonna stop now. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!

MO_CPA · 03-07-13, 12:57 AM

'Bama, I admire you brother. I think we can all take a lesson from you on perseverance, patience, and a great attitude. Praying for you to find that perfect job that can keep you near home.

WatterBoy · 03-07-13, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MO_CPA

'Bama, I admire you brother. I think we can all take a lesson from you on perseverance, patience, and a great attitude. Praying for you to find that perfect job that can keep you near home.

Yep, what he said!

Bubba_Bruiser · 03-09-13, 12:18 AM

Same here Bama. So sorry it didn't pan out, but you will find your gold elsewhere I am sure.

Old Hooker · 03-09-13, 07:12 PM

Man, I swear! Only you could snatch defeat from the jaws of victory John.

Those "new" transmissions are called "automatics", by the way.

John, my friend, you know we ALL are praying for you. Every time I speak to our Father you and Lisa are at the top of my list. Just keep asking for His blessings and guidance and He will make sure you are where you are supposed to be.

03-05-13, 08:12 PM	#1
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	Bad news..possibly good news well, i got canned today gang. seems they don't want to take the time to TRAIN a newcomer as much as they thought. so i am as of now, unemployed. BUT, i may have a job as of tonight. i called the city where i USED to work, new managment in place there now. and the new boss said he was going to hire 3 new people. and i would most likely be one of them. i'll find out either tonight or tomorrow. and i would POSSIBLY go in at the rate of pay as when i left. which would be great, lol. at progress rail, there have been some accidents. BAD ones. and since i ONLY have a class B cdl. and the new trucks they have have the new stick shift transmission that i have NEVER used before. they gave me only 1 1/2 days to learn it. couldn't do it gang. i have never had such a hard time learning to drive a truck as i have with that one. i am not mad, jsut dissappointed in myself and them really. the trainer was cool, he wanted me to have the rest of the week to learn it. but the higher ups didn't see it that way. but i guess it's all ok and GOD is guiding me in the right direction...back to the city,lol. if i get hired back on there, i'll not leave again till i reitre. which will be about 15 yrs. that will give me 30 years in the RSA. which is good retirement. so pray i get to go back please. thanks gang. i was looking FORWARD to the traveling ont he progress rail job and having a chance to visit some of oyu. guess i'll have to do it the old fashioned way, lol. show up at midnight and bang on your door, hahaha! thanks agian gang. __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-05-13, 08:33 PM	#4
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I'm praying for you buddy, I'm sure this will work out. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

03-05-13, 08:39 PM	#6
MallenManson BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beulah, Michigan Posts: 6,431	Maybe reverse was lower right, instead of upper left...... __________________ Bass fear me. Women pepperspray me.....

03-05-13, 08:57 PM	#7
coldbasser BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 380	*Possibly good news* You are right where god wants you prayin for you __________________ Canada where men are men and sheep r nervy

03-05-13, 09:00 PM	#8
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I'm so sorry it didn't work out John, but maybe it's for the better. At least your going back where it will feel like home. They should have spent more time training you. They let a very good man get away. I'll be keeping you in my prayers. __________________ Just one more cast, and then some!

03-05-13, 08:18 PM	#2
bcklash BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Elliston, Va. Posts: 4,372	WOW!!! Good luck John. Praying for ya brother. __________________ The soap box, the ballot box, the jury box, and the cartridge box. keep us free:

03-05-13, 08:19 PM	#3
Embrey BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 505	new stick shift? different from the normal stick shift?

03-05-13, 09:34 PM	#9
bassboogieman BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Parkesburg, Pa. Posts: 3,762	Maybe for the best, you'll be able to be around home more and, that can't hurt one bit. Good luck John!

03-05-13, 09:38 PM	#10
Bassin' Gal BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 387	Hey John, I am just sick to hear this news. I will certainly be praying that the old job works out for you. Keep us posted!

03-05-13, 11:36 PM	#11
Bassboss BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 7,761	Seems sorta scummy of them to do that John!! Hope you get that new.. err old.. er new job at the city like ya had before! Praying for the best pall! __________________ If you can't fix it with heavy squats or fish oil, you're probably going to die.

03-06-13, 12:22 AM	#12
bassinbob BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Pitts. Pa. Posts: 3,801	Good luck John. Hope it works out for you. __________________ you can have my fishin rod when ya take it from my cold dead hands

03-06-13, 12:30 AM	#13
1/4 stick BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fayetteville, N.C. Posts: 3,529	I'll be praying for you. The Lord has his rhyme and his reason even if we don't get it till later. __________________ Just a redneck having fun. https://www.youtube.com/user/donaldvlogsify

03-06-13, 01:04 AM	#14
joedog BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: JANESVILLE,WI. 53545 Posts: 3,415	John my prayers are with the family and you. Hope things work out. If we knew God's plan it would take a lot of fun out of life wouldn't it. Best of luck Pal! __________________ "Fishing isn't life or death... it's more important than that." Last edited by joedog; 03-06-13 at 12:46 PM.

03-06-13, 07:20 AM	#15
nobass BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: clarksville, tn, Posts: 1,690	so sorry to hear john i will be keeping my fingers crossed __________________ the only easy day was yesterday

03-06-13, 08:01 AM	#16
kennethdaysale BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: rock hill, sc Posts: 2,315	“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way. Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; for the Lord upholds him with His hand.” (Psalm 37:23-24) __________________ Sometimes you gotta risk it to get the biscuit.

03-06-13, 12:44 PM	#17
AUFred BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prattville, Alabama Posts: 801	I hope it works out for you.

03-06-13, 06:26 PM	#18
nofearengineer BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southwest IN Posts: 5,630	What I heard: Bad news, he lost the job. Good news, John won't be banging on my door at midnight. Sorry to make light of it, buddy. But John, I just know it'll work out for you. You and Lisa are always in my prayers. Keep rolling with those punches. __________________ Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing it is not fish they are after.

03-06-13, 08:47 PM	#19
MIbasser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Okemos, MI Posts: 1,447	Hang in there John! Something good will come out of this. Praying for ya!

03-06-13, 09:42 PM	#20
Bassin' Gal BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 387	Still praying John and looking to see some good news posted about your situation!

03-06-13, 10:09 PM	#21
bamabassman BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: cedar bluff, alabama Posts: 15,292	i am ducking and a dodging gang. too old to quit and too STUBBORN to stop trying. talked to my old employer today. may or may not be able to return. tie will tell, but the #2 man said that the boss HAS to hire 3 real soon. and the #2 man does the hiring mostly. meaning the boss goes by what he tells him. if that makes sense, lol. but i am also hitting all the other places too. may even consider moving BACk to south bama again.LOTS of work going on down thee. new auto plant and all. thank oyu ALL for the thoughts and prayers. lisa and i WILL make it. done it for over 23 years and ain't gonna stop now. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! __________________ so many lures, so little time.

03-07-13, 12:57 AM	#22
MO_CPA BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Ozark, Missouri Posts: 361	'Bama, I admire you brother. I think we can all take a lesson from you on perseverance, patience, and a great attitude. Praying for you to find that perfect job that can keep you near home. __________________ Whatever you allow is what will continue.

03-09-13, 12:18 AM	#24
Bubba_Bruiser BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: South MS Posts: 3,659	Same here Bama. So sorry it didn't pan out, but you will find your gold elsewhere I am sure. __________________ \,,,,/ ROCK ON! HRN4L!

03-09-13, 07:12 PM	#25
Old Hooker BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Shadow of the Smokys, East Tennessee Posts: 249	Man, I swear! Only you could snatch defeat from the jaws of victory John. Those "new" transmissions are called "automatics", by the way. John, my friend, you know we ALL are praying for you. Every time I speak to our Father you and Lisa are at the top of my list. Just keep asking for His blessings and guidance and He will make sure you are where you are supposed to be. __________________ To fish or not to fish. What a stupid question! -Jim

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