OT: New Gig for Me and Job Opportunity For Another

bwhite

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Wow, what a long strange trip it's been. 3 years ago I was literally next day to homeless and tomorrow, I'm starting a new gig that could be my retirement job. I will save you from the ugly details from Christmas 2010 till August 2012. Anyway,,,,,

2 weeks ago, I put in my notice to my current employer whom I've worked for since May 2002, laid off and rehired. Starting tomorrow with Polk County Florida Utilities as SCADA Specialist. I'll be working with VTScada, Ifix, Motorola ACE and MOSCAD and Modicon M340.

With all that said, talked with my new boss on Friday and he asked me if I knew anyone interested in the 3rd position. I told him no, not locally but I would put out the word. If any of you guys and gals are interested, ask questions here or hit my up via PM with your email address that I can send the job listing. Note up front, I doubt very seriously there would be any relocation expense paid. I was lucky, I live here.

Thought you guys might want to know.

Ben
 
Hello Ben,

Good for you, sounds like you are very excited about your new begining.

I live up the road a bit from you in Crystal River.

Wish you the best at your new job.

BCS
 
Well thanks Sparky. I've gotta ask, what in the world has you up there vs working the Duke plant in Crystal River?

Let me know when you're home and we can meet in the middle at a Hooters or Wing House for lunch. My treat. :)
 
Hooters sounds good!!

Nuke plant is no more, been shut down for a while now and scheduled to be decommisoned.

They are only running the coal fire plants at the moment, but there is talk that they may build a Natural Gas Powered, Generation Plant sometime in the future.

I think it is all talk at the moment though.

I just kind of fell into what I am doing right now, been at it 8 years already.
Getting kind of tired of it though and have been giving some thought to opening my HVACR & Electrical Contracting Buisness back up.

The economy seems to be comming back so it might be a good time to dust off the Vans and get them back on the road.

Have fun at your new job tomorrow and good luck.

BCS
 
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The economy seems to be comming back so it might be a good time to dust off the Vans and get them back on the road.

Right, I'm feeling a little better about things but still financially conservative as hell. And I'm serious about taking you to lunch, maybe New Port Richy or sumpin' like that,,,, just lemme know. Stay warm!
 

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