Sunday, June 22, 2008
on leaving
Nearly eleven years ago I left Florida and my first job under a cloud of failure and hurt. I (and my now ex-wife) moved to Lexington to be close to my family. After a week of looking for a new job (and a one day stint at a well known Lexington car dealership) I was offered a job by my dad at his auto body shop. I would come in, learn to write estimates, deal with customers, and manage the computers. I would do it until I found something else or as long as I wanted.
Like I said, that was eleven years ago.
This friday, come four o'clock, I'll be leaving Connie's Auto Body for the last time.
I've accepted a position at St. Awesome's. My job with the church will find me splitting my time between managing the building and grounds and contributing creative content to the weekend services.
I'm really excited about the new job and could talk quite a bit about the three year plus process of getting there.
For now, though, I'm just gonna talk about Connie's Auto Body and my dad.
Whenever I told people that I worked with my dad their usual response was, "Oh, I could never worth with my father." I can honestly say, though, that it was a pleasure for me. No, I wasn't cut out for working in a body shop. Yes, there are people who could have brought a lot more to the job. Yes, there were times when we didn't get along. But having the opportunity to work with my dad, to spend time with him every day, to see him in a light that I wouldn't have otherwise has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. It will take me years to process everything I learned from watching him at work. Every day was a lesson in integrity, hard work, and professionalism.
For the past ten years my dad has shown me patience and generosity. When I needed time off, I got time off. When I needed help, I got help. I know, no matter how great my bosses at St. Awesome's will be (and I know for a fact that they're pretty friggin' awesome) I will never work for a better man than my father.
I know I'm going to be emotional about leaving. I won't cry at the body shop, though. There's no crying allowed in body shops. A few miles down, the road, though? No promises.
Sally and I couldn't be happier for you and your new position at St. Awesome's! It's a testament to your patience, faith, and dedication to the church. Xroads is getting a good man, and it sounds like they are getting a better man due to the incredible experience and education you've received from your dad in the last eleven years. Good thing come to those you learn and grow while they wait.
Congrats man!
What's the address for Connie's Autobody? I want to put in my resume!
Congrat's Fella!
I'm so excited for everything that is happening for you and Sara, God is definately giving you two a great start.
Congrats on being hired on at St. Awesome's!
Now don't burn the place down. I eventually want to come back to visit. ;)
Stop trying to stifle my creativity!!
Also, I need you to do lights next Sunday. Start driving.
It's so awesome to see God moving in people's lives! And you are getting lots of action these days. I am so happy for you and Sara and excited about your future. And your dad sounds like a great guy who raised his boy right.
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Like I said, that was eleven years ago.
This friday, come four o'clock, I'll be leaving Connie's Auto Body for the last time.
I've accepted a position at St. Awesome's. My job with the church will find me splitting my time between managing the building and grounds and contributing creative content to the weekend services.
I'm really excited about the new job and could talk quite a bit about the three year plus process of getting there.
For now, though, I'm just gonna talk about Connie's Auto Body and my dad.
Whenever I told people that I worked with my dad their usual response was, "Oh, I could never worth with my father." I can honestly say, though, that it was a pleasure for me. No, I wasn't cut out for working in a body shop. Yes, there are people who could have brought a lot more to the job. Yes, there were times when we didn't get along. But having the opportunity to work with my dad, to spend time with him every day, to see him in a light that I wouldn't have otherwise has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. It will take me years to process everything I learned from watching him at work. Every day was a lesson in integrity, hard work, and professionalism.
For the past ten years my dad has shown me patience and generosity. When I needed time off, I got time off. When I needed help, I got help. I know, no matter how great my bosses at St. Awesome's will be (and I know for a fact that they're pretty friggin' awesome) I will never work for a better man than my father.
I know I'm going to be emotional about leaving. I won't cry at the body shop, though. There's no crying allowed in body shops. A few miles down, the road, though? No promises.
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Sally and I couldn't be happier for you and your new position at St. Awesome's! It's a testament to your patience, faith, and dedication to the church. Xroads is getting a good man, and it sounds like they are getting a better man due to the incredible experience and education you've received from your dad in the last eleven years. Good thing come to those you learn and grow while they wait.
Congrats man!
What's the address for Connie's Autobody? I want to put in my resume!
Congrat's Fella!
I'm so excited for everything that is happening for you and Sara, God is definately giving you two a great start.
Congrats on being hired on at St. Awesome's!
Now don't burn the place down. I eventually want to come back to visit. ;)
Stop trying to stifle my creativity!!
Also, I need you to do lights next Sunday. Start driving.
It's so awesome to see God moving in people's lives! And you are getting lots of action these days. I am so happy for you and Sara and excited about your future. And your dad sounds like a great guy who raised his boy right.
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