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Started by reflexl, July 17, 2025, 08:20:48 PM

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reflexl

Well boys life has been a whirlwind since January. The company buyout made for an interesting non existent turkey season. I got to go once and have been working outrageous hours and many weekends since. The former owner, who inherited the majority of the business did his best to tank it to get his mother to sell it. Watching someone destroy something that I helped build was rough. The new owner bought it with the condition that I would stay. I agreed to it. He asked what I needed to fix it. I told him. He didn't even flinch. He said you got it, fix it. It has been a wild ride but it's nearly done. I was diligently trying to keep things running to protect the underlings jobs. It appears to have worked. I am finally going to get some time off starting Saturday to spend with my wife. 4 days. Heading to the smokies with the new camera and trying to get picks of turkeys, bears and whatever shows up.

Tom007

Well done. It's nice to see someone with concerns for the lower level employees. It looks like the new owner is on their game, listening and allowing you to "get things fixed". Hopefully they take care of you moving forward. In the meantime, enjoy your vacation with your wife, well deserved and best of luck to you.

JeffC

Glad you were able to get thru the changeover in ownership, hopefully you get a nice pay raise or promotion. Safe travels and happy camera hunting, looking forward to seeing you back in here next season.  :anim_25: 
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reflexl

Thanks guys. The new owner is great. He completely understood what happened with the last owner. The new owner is a long time customer of ours. He dropped by a few days ago and told me he appreciated all that I have done and that it hasn't gone unnoticed. He owns a lot of businesses and its not uncommon for him to drop by some of them and give a new car to an employee that has done well for him. At the annual Christmas party he throws for all of his businesses which include fitness centers, grocery stores, restaurants, golf courses and even shopping centers he gave away 4 new cars, cruises and money. He is a great boss. He understands the sacrifices I have made since January to make this work. He told me that I need to take off some and spend some time with my wife. I will get another vacation later in the year. It has been a wild ride. 

zelmo1

I hope you get what you deserve bro. Some people do notice the effort and sacrifice. Z