southernson1989 Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 Today I was interviewed at the local foundry and my orientation is Friday and I start Tuesday. I can finally get back to bass fishing for the pure joy of it and not just trying to catch as many panfish and catfish as I can to feed my family. It's hard dirty dangerous work in 130 to 140 degree temps but the pay and benefits are solid. Now if I go fishing and don't catch anything I still had fun and don't feel like a failure. I just wanted to share the good news with y'all. 7 Quote
Super User Senko lover Posted July 29, 2015 Super User Posted July 29, 2015 That's great, man. Congrats and may you catch a whopper Quote
Ski213 Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 I'd say that will make fishing a lot more relaxing. Congrats and good luck! Quote
einscodek Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 Wow just to put things in perspective Congrats and keep the faith Quote
CeeJay Posted July 29, 2015 Posted July 29, 2015 That's awesome. Congrats to you and enjoy the fishing now Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted July 29, 2015 Super User Posted July 29, 2015 Congrats! And when you fish, you may be empty-handed but not a failure. Quote
Super User lmbfisherman Posted July 29, 2015 Super User Posted July 29, 2015 Congratulations on the new job! Quote
BaitMonkey1984 Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Congrats, but store bought dinner may not taste as good as those freshly caught fish 1 Quote
southernson1989 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Posted July 30, 2015 Thanks for all the support guys Quote
southernson1989 Posted July 30, 2015 Author Posted July 30, 2015 Congrats, but store bought dinner may not taste as good as those freshly caught fish True but knowing all I have to do to get my grandparents dinner is go to the store is a relief. When thought about that way it all tastes great Quote
lo n slo Posted July 30, 2015 Posted July 30, 2015 Good deal man. Now go out there and bring home the big bucks! Quote
Super User Choporoz Posted July 31, 2015 Super User Posted July 31, 2015 Congrats. My grandfather and uncle worked at Milwaukee Forge for nearly 60 years combined. Good, hard, honest work and you can feel good about truly producing real value for your wages. Hope you enjoy it! Quote
southernson1989 Posted July 31, 2015 Author Posted July 31, 2015 Once again thanks for all the support guys. Just an update if y'all are interested today was my orientation and I start Monday night on third shift as a cell operator grinding and inspecting car parts like calipers and knuckles and such. When I finish my sixty day probation I get a raise, benefits, and even vouchers for steel toe boots and prescription eye protection. I can't wait. Not to mention once all the needs around the house are taken care of and I've replenished my emergency fund I'll have a good bit of disposable income. I see fishing goodies in the future. Get some pumps for my live well, new rod and real for my girlfriend, and some new soft plastics. The bass won't know what hit em Quote
Super User FishTank Posted August 1, 2015 Super User Posted August 1, 2015 Congrats on the job. That's some hard work ahead of you. Good luck. Quote
southernson1989 Posted August 11, 2015 Author Posted August 11, 2015 Just an update if y'all are interested. I survived my first week with nothing worse than some blisters,aches, busted knuckles, and funnily enough a beating on the head from an industrial grade air hose that blew loose behind me while a was working a thirty inch stand grinder. It's interesting working a press that cuts steel with 25k pounds of pressure a guy lost his arm in a couple months ago to say the least. But the only real downside is the place floods when it rains because of holes in the roof so guess whose job it is to push filthy cold water out of the foundry that's ankle deep with a push broom for eight hours? But I'm not complaining. I'm grateful for the work. I've done worse for less. Can't wait to get my first check this Friday. Quote
Super User retiredbosn Posted August 11, 2015 Super User Posted August 11, 2015 Congrats, not many steel mills left Quote
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