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Old 02-24-2012, 08:28 PM   #1
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It's been a nerve racking time for me as I knew that I was up for a promotion and it has fallen through the past 3 times. Either way, I was called to a meeting today and offered not only a promotion, but a promotion to a better job than what I was expecting. The only draw back is that I will no longer be on the tools. I will have to compensate my lack of mechanical exercise at work with more woodworking at home. I start on March 5th and I'm hoping that everything goes as planned. I know how things can get screwed up.

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Old 02-24-2012, 08:32 PM   #2
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Does this mean we have to put up with more examples of awesome scrolling and other woodworking projects since you will have more time in the shop.... to say nothing of pictures of more better tools and machines you can now buy....
Dang, good things only happen to good people. bill

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Old 02-24-2012, 08:35 PM   #3
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Congrads Kenbo im happy for ya
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Congrats Kenbo, perhaps it will also come with a well deserved vacation sometime in the near future!
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Does this mean we have to put up with more examples of awesome scrolling and other woodworking projects since you will have more time in the shop.... to say nothing of pictures of more better tools and machines you can now buy....
Dang, good things only happen to good people. bill
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Congrats! Make sure the we position doesn't take away time from your tutorials. We'd have to start calling in complaints to your employer!
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Congrats Kenbo. Good things happen to good people for a reason. Good luck with your new adventures.
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Big pat on the back to ya! Congratulations!
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Your the Man Are you gonna be a manager?Tell us more,Im nosey!
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Your the Man Are you gonna be a manager?Tell us more,Im nosey!

I'm going to be the forman, which comes with a nice pay hike, a company vehicle, and a whack load of other perks, and I go from being told what to do to being the guy that designates who does what. I was a forman before for 6 months, but the shift I was governing got cancelled due to budget cuts. This one is a permanent position. I'm looking forward to the new challenges that it's going to bring.
Thanks for all of your kind words guys. I've worked hard for 16 years to get this.
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Ahhh, the "Get Blamed" guy.

Pretty much. I'm the guy they yell at when the job isn't done on time. Not to worry, I've got a really good crew of guys.
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Very cool Kenbo,its a very nice opportunity for you to showcase your talent.Wishing you the best,BW
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If the promotion is what you wanted, it's a good thing, and deserved. As the saying goes..."Until you are the leader of the pack...you'll always have the same view".






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