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Hired a new kid at work today
Oakie
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My son[:)] After asking me for over two years, I finally caved in. He has really grown up in the last year and showed me he can be responsible and dependable. Great work ethic and dedicated. He is going to work three days a week and on Saturdays. He will also be finishing college while he works part time. I put him with my best mechanic and told him to treat his as he would any helper. If he doesn't do what he is told, fire him like you would anyone else. This guy is the best teacher I have and he will do fine. My son is a hustler and won't slack, so I have no worries. I promised the wife I would not treat him any different then the other guys. Made him interview with my installation manager today and let him handle it. I am in no way interfering in this one. It is all on him, but he will do fine. Proud day for both of us. Oakie
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He will become owner of the business in no time at all [:D]
good you for both of you Oakie
as a young fellow I worked construction and several + kids who really would never had to work a day in there life if dad(s) would keep writing checks . but there Dads who owned several different company's , none were tied to each other just so many company's I worked around and this was over a 10 year period . there kids were out there proving there worth with us commoners [:D] all did well and not one ever bragged or used there family as a wedge or to there advantage ,
some were working there way thru collage some just starting on the ground floor to take over the company ,
to be honest most were the best workers on the sites ,
He'll learn a lot and fast too.
he will make U proud Pop... Just wait n see..
I am sure if he follows your Dad and your footsteps which I truly believe he will , he will continue to be a good man
He will become owner of the business in no time at all [:D]
good you for both of you Oakie
as a young fellow I worked construction and several + kids who really would never had to work a day in there life if dad(s) would keep writing checks . but there Dads who owned several different company's , none were tied to each other just so many company's I worked around and this was over a 10 year period . there kids were out there proving there worth with us commoners [:D] all did well and not one ever bragged or used there family as a wedge or to there advantage ,
some were working there way thru collage some just starting on the ground floor to take over the company ,
to be honest most were the best workers on the sites ,
Thanks, but Chris is going to become a wildlife Biologist. He has one and a half years to go. His dream is to work for the state of Colorado. He wants nothing to do with the HVAC business and I have been pushing him to follow his dreams, not mine. I just really want him to learn how to work with tools, so he doesn't have to hire someone to do something easy for him, when he buys his own home. Every man should at least be able to use basic tools and fix somethings on their own. Whatever he does, He will succeed. He is one determined young man and i am very proud of how he is turning out. Thank you all for the nice comments, it means a lot. Oak
glad he has a plan and sticking to it , sure sounds like a great profession when he gets out of school .
My son has worked with me on some projects, built a beautiful arched cedar bridge for his mother his senior year, and has been doing custom wood floors for a friend of mine.
I knew it paid off one day last summer when he came home later than he said he would, and it was because the car he was riding in got a flat. He was amazed that the other three boys stood around wondering WTH to do. Jason changed the tire.
quote:Originally posted by Ditch-Runner
I am sure if he follows your Dad and your footsteps which I truly believe he will , he will continue to be a good man
He will become owner of the business in no time at all [:D]
good you for both of you Oakie
as a young fellow I worked construction and several + kids who really would never had to work a day in there life if dad(s) would keep writing checks . but there Dads who owned several different company's , none were tied to each other just so many company's I worked around and this was over a 10 year period . there kids were out there proving there worth with us commoners [:D] all did well and not one ever bragged or used there family as a wedge or to there advantage ,
some were working there way thru collage some just starting on the ground floor to take over the company ,
to be honest most were the best workers on the sites ,
Thanks, but Chris is going to become a wildlife Biologist. He has one and a half years to go. His dream is to work for the state of Colorado. He wants nothing to do with the HVAC business and I have been pushing him to follow his dreams, not mine. I just really want him to learn how to work with tools, so he doesn't have to hire someone to do something easy for him, when he buys his own home. Every man should at least be able to use basic tools and fix somethings on their own. Whatever he does, He will succeed. He is one determined young man and i am very proud of how he is turning out. Thank you all for the nice comments, it means a lot. Oak
Ideally, I think every kid would benefit from some time in the trades or on a farm just so they can see how things really get done. Learning to use tools should be taught in schools for those not lucky enough to find the right jobs.