440shorty
Well-known member
I've missed being here to get updates and share what I've been up to, which lately has been very little car wise, so here is the update.
(1) I've changed careers, finally, for the good. After working my way through college and then full-time for 13.5 more years, I've finally QUIT being a full-time auto mechanic, and boy, does it feel good! The auto repair world just about ruined the car hobby for me, and has put me in a deep hole financially. No more.
(2) I started my new career March 28, and have not looked back. I work for the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Light Rail Division, Baltimore, MD as an 'A' Repairman, Systems Maintenance. And I LOVE my new job. Benefits will allow me to get my teeth cleaned and fixed up after 15 years of neglect, and my wife and daughter's too! The job is not a stress cooker, there is no direct interaction with the public (read: customers) and I work 40 hours a week plus 2.5 hours per week lunch break. If there is a time I have to work past the 8 hours, I'll get 2 hours OT minimum. Ahhhh... I can now look forward to working on the hot rod.
(3) The day after tax day (and two weeks after starting my job) we got evicted. Not for not paying rent, but because the land lord wants to move back into their house. Except for the insane amount of work required to move (I have way too much stuff!) it is a blessing. That old house is falling apart. We found a great new place that is only 3 years old.
(4) My wife got diagnosed with breast cancer, but it is very early. She is undergoing treatment and sees the doctor weekly. She continues to work.
This is the first day in over a week that I've even sat at the computer, much less had time to visit here.
Thanks for being here, RRR, and I look forward to attending some events later this year.
440shorty
(1) I've changed careers, finally, for the good. After working my way through college and then full-time for 13.5 more years, I've finally QUIT being a full-time auto mechanic, and boy, does it feel good! The auto repair world just about ruined the car hobby for me, and has put me in a deep hole financially. No more.
(2) I started my new career March 28, and have not looked back. I work for the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Light Rail Division, Baltimore, MD as an 'A' Repairman, Systems Maintenance. And I LOVE my new job. Benefits will allow me to get my teeth cleaned and fixed up after 15 years of neglect, and my wife and daughter's too! The job is not a stress cooker, there is no direct interaction with the public (read: customers) and I work 40 hours a week plus 2.5 hours per week lunch break. If there is a time I have to work past the 8 hours, I'll get 2 hours OT minimum. Ahhhh... I can now look forward to working on the hot rod.
(3) The day after tax day (and two weeks after starting my job) we got evicted. Not for not paying rent, but because the land lord wants to move back into their house. Except for the insane amount of work required to move (I have way too much stuff!) it is a blessing. That old house is falling apart. We found a great new place that is only 3 years old.
(4) My wife got diagnosed with breast cancer, but it is very early. She is undergoing treatment and sees the doctor weekly. She continues to work.
This is the first day in over a week that I've even sat at the computer, much less had time to visit here.
Thanks for being here, RRR, and I look forward to attending some events later this year.
440shorty