Super User Koz Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 Like it has for many others, COVID took a toll on me from losing my job to losing my father. There were other private, devastating issues as well. There were times I was in a pretty dark place. I had been looking for a job since last spring. But between COVID and hospitalizations with my father and stepmother and their being 4 hours away and having to travel to care for them it was tough. Then dad passed and with the winter holidays it made things tough once again. I couldn’t even get interviews for some jobs because I was overqualified. No one wants to invest in hiring and training when they know you will leave when a better job comes along. With other jobs in my field there were always 400 or more applicants and you’re lucky if they even opened your resume. But even though things were bleak I persisted and it paid off. I landed the General Manager job at The Lodge at Lake Oconee in Eatonton, GA. Right now this hotel is more than rough around the edges and needs a lot of maintenance and training but it has the potential to be a gem. There’s a LOT to do to get this hotel up to speed, but I live for that challenge. I really, really need to find a maintenance chief to help me turn this place around. The hotel is right on the lake and we have four docks on property. Oconee supposedly has good largemouth and striper fishing and I can’t wait to get out there. The hotel has its own kayaks and canoes and I plan to take advantage of that. With any luck I can find a house to rent on Oconee or nearby Lake Sinclair. I know my story is not unique and a lot of people around the world and right here in our Bass Resource community are struggling. For me, interacting on these forums and the ability to go out and fish were integral parts of my coping with the situation, so thank you to everyone here for that. I guess what I’m getting at is with so much hatred going on in the world and with social media it’s great that Glenn and all have put together this community and we should all be thankful for that. For those out there struggling I can’t promise it will get better, but perseverance will pay off in the end. This pandemic won’t go on forever, and doors will open. 18 Quote
Super User MN Fisher Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 Sounds like you have job security again...and in a primo location. Great going, man. 1 Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 That's great news! ? jj 1 1 Quote
Super User Log Catcher Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 Nice to hear things are starting to turn around and get better for you. 1 Quote
Super User whitwolf Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 Great to hear this great news! 1 Quote
BassResource.com Administrator Glenn Posted January 31, 2021 BassResource.com Administrator Posted January 31, 2021 1 Quote
Super User Koz Posted January 31, 2021 Author Super User Posted January 31, 2021 16 minutes ago, Glenn said: Sometimes the camaraderie in this forum is more important than people can imagine. We’ve seen that with those that have had medical issues but it even goes beyond that. 3 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 Congratulations!! 1 Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 Great news Koz. Hope it all works out and you get some peace of mind, and some good fishing in of course.. 1 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 Great news man, fingers crossed that it works out. ? 1 Quote
livin2fish Posted January 31, 2021 Posted January 31, 2021 Good news! I really enjoy your input on this forum. 1 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 A turn for the better. It's great to find a job you truly enjoy. Congrats. 1 Quote
Super User NorcalBassin Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 Congratulations! Be sure to take some pre- and post-pics for us so we can see the progress you and your team make. 1 Quote
Super User Chris at Tech Posted January 31, 2021 Super User Posted January 31, 2021 Nice. And way fewer alligators to be concerned about! Now how long before we revive the BR Roadtrip so we can stress-test @Koz's new digs? 1 1 Quote
Super User Koz Posted February 1, 2021 Author Super User Posted February 1, 2021 6 hours ago, NorcalBassin said: Congratulations! Be sure to take some pre- and post-pics for us so we can see the progress you and your team make. That’s a great idea. Three days in and we’re making progress. Staff is not used to being accountable. 1 Quote
Super User jimmyjoe Posted February 1, 2021 Super User Posted February 1, 2021 24 minutes ago, Koz said: Staff is not used to being accountable. Heck ..... most people are not used to being accountable! jj 1 1 Quote
Super User Koz Posted February 1, 2021 Author Super User Posted February 1, 2021 5 hours ago, Chris at Tech said: Nice. And way fewer alligators to be concerned about! Now how long before we revive the BR Roadtrip so we can stress-test @Koz's new digs? The no alligators thing is going to be nice. I do have a few ideas regarding the BR community but I need to discuss those with Glenn first. Even with that we’re 60-90 days away before I start actively marketing this hotel. With it being off season and with Covid it gives me an opportunity to make a physical impact on the property first. Quote
Super User N Florida Mike Posted February 1, 2021 Super User Posted February 1, 2021 Glad you got the job ! I’ve been through Eatonton a few times and it seemed like it’d be a good place to live. Well, you wont have any gator problems there anyway. 1 Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 1, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 1, 2021 Good to hear things are turning around! I can’t wait to see a picture of you and/or your son with a big striper in hand. They are mildly addictive 1 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted February 1, 2021 Super User Posted February 1, 2021 Great news man! Ever watch Ozark? Call it research. 1 Quote
Super User Koz Posted February 1, 2021 Author Super User Posted February 1, 2021 2 hours ago, J Francho said: Great news man! Ever watch Ozark? Call it research. LOL! I am having a hard time understanding the drawl of a few people. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted February 2, 2021 Global Moderator Posted February 2, 2021 11 minutes ago, Koz said: LOL! I am having a hard time understanding the drawl of a few people. Low country and hillbilly accents are geographically separated........ haha. We went to the ACE basin to look at shorebird management practices in college and it was awesome hearing the accent differences. My favorite is the low country SC way to say the word “here” hard to spell, maybe “hieyahn” 1 Quote
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