As most of you know Gigantor got a new job this past June. He was in the navy, firefighting and welding, then when he came home he got a job at a steel yard here. 12 years he worked in the steel yard. Welding, working the saw, punch, blaster, grinders, painter, forklifts. You name it he did it. 12 long years, with every day, hot or cold, rain or blistering heat outside. 12 years, with crap ass ins, no retirement (unless you were mormon which the boss was, and all mormons got 2000 bucks cash each year), only 2 weeks vacation after 12 years.
He had been looking for a new job for a couple years. Finally we found one that we couldn't pass up. But it's so dang scary to change careers at this point in your life. Cuz what if it didn't work?? Not like he could go back to the old one. We are 35, and starting a new career is scary business.
Anyhow, he was out at the steel yard the other day, and some of the people still working there, were real snotty and going. "You still like your trashy job?? Bet your sorry you left here!!" har de har har har. This is my husbands response. And excuse the language, after all he was in the navy then at a steel yard. He says "Hell yeah I still like it mother fucker, this is the smartest thing I've ever done, and I'll laugh at your sorry ass each time I drive by here"
So thought we would look at the break down of the old and new job.
old--made 14.50 and hour plus over time, had to beg every year or two for a raise of 15 cents.
new--makes 14.50 an hour plus over time, guaranteed raise every year at review, at least .25 up to 1.00
old--worked rain or shine, outside in all weather
new--work rain or shine, inside heated or a/c'd truck
old--paid for your own work gloves, safety glasses, pens, pencils, tools, measuring tapes, and work boots.
new--they supply your gloves, glasses, pens, pencils, tools, measuring tapes and if you turn in a receipt, they pay you back for boots
old--you purchased your own work clothes, coats, hats, shirts, pants.
new--you purchase your pants, he's received 8 short sleeve work shirts, two vests, one reversible, insulated coat, and two hats
old--in 12 years only extra's he got was a lightweight jacket with emblem, a pocket knife (cheesey one) and a sweat shirt with company logo
new--in three months, he's gotten 4 t-shirts, that have snarky saying, and company logo, 2 very nice t-shirts with company logo, and one polo shirt with company logo, some shades, and multiple nice pens.
old--wanted him to go out of town for training on his own dime (he didn't do it)
new--paid his time, gas, food and for his CDL he had to go out of town for
0ld--no retirement plan
new--401K and they meet you 100% by 5 years
old--work 1 year get 1 week vacation, work 2 years get 2 weeks vacation, work 15 years, get 3 weeks
new--already have 5 days vacation, after jan get 2 weeks vacation, after 5 years get 3 weeks.
old--had medical ins, 2500 deductible, 45 dollar co pay, didn't cover non preferred providers
new--ins 250 deductible, 35 co pay, covers 90% preferred and 70% for non preferred providers
old--no dental, or eyeglass coverage
new--full dental and eye coverage
old--Got yelled at for eating on "his" time
new--they have a fridge, and the boss supplies, yes I said supplies, fresh fruit and veggies and energy bars, and gatorade for everyone.
old--Christmas party consisted of the employees only getting some little ceasars pizza and a handful of candy or nuts
new--Chirstmas party is for employee and spouses, and boss takes you out to one of the expensive restaurant/bars for 100plus dollar night.
old--if they got a bonus at christmas, it was like 1 or 2 percent of wages.
new--they get 50 safety bux every month for no accidents. There is a websight to buy stuff with your safety bux. You can get computers, tools, jewelry. For only 50 to 100 buxs you can get digital camera's or small t.v. dvd player for the car. All sorts of good stuff.
old--hated the boss, and didn't like alot of co workers
new--loves his boss, and gets along wonderfully with all the co workers
old--any kind of interaction especially fun was discouraged
new--has had our drive line zip tied, gigantor shrink wrapped the bosses truck, Other guy has placed co workers trash cans in their tree's. Just all joking and fun.
old--was all stressed out and unhappy, and started brining it home to me and the kid
new--is so happy and less stress, and the house is full of fun and laughter every day again.
oh and this last one is pretty cool
old--only got paid for what you worked no matter what
new--in winter when hours and work cut down, as long as you do your job even if it only takes 28 hours a week, you will get paid for a 40 hour week no matter what.
So...boys and girls. I wanna rub that in the faces of the idiots who keep giving him shit about moving to another job. hehehehehe
I know, another long boring one, but so what. lmao
Have a good Monday everyone.
