New Job, less time, ...
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From: Hanau Germany
New Job, less time, ...
I will transition into a new job (within the corporation I have been with for a little over 13 years now) starting today. On one hand it is good news (more pay, one step up the ladder, ...), but on the other hand I know that I will have less time for my private life (...and that includes my truck). I still plan on having my engine make noise this summer. Guess I will get there. However, I will not be working on the truck at the pace I did over the last 12 month. Well, that's life I guess ...
So don't be worried if you see less stupid input from me in the future. Guess no one will miss me anyway, but at least one or the other could make me believe that I am missed.
Good thing about the old trucks is that things go so much faster. Last night I removed the headers (again, because I have to pull the engine again) in just under 15 minutes. Guess if I ever have to pull them on my 67 Mustang I should better plan on 15 hours. Now I just need to figure how I can slice the whole project into 15 minute pieces. Hmmmmm.
So don't be worried if you see less stupid input from me in the future. Guess no one will miss me anyway, but at least one or the other could make me believe that I am missed.
Good thing about the old trucks is that things go so much faster. Last night I removed the headers (again, because I have to pull the engine again) in just under 15 minutes. Guess if I ever have to pull them on my 67 Mustang I should better plan on 15 hours. Now I just need to figure how I can slice the whole project into 15 minute pieces. Hmmmmm.
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From: Ventura County, CA
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Kai,
You'll definitely be missed... and I was hoping my reference to Freaky Europeans and the Orange Autoban monster would have proved your response. And it did!
Your input is far from "stupid" BTW, as I have the market on that!
Congratulations on your promotion!!! Maybe with all your money you could paint the Orange monster afterall??? Naaaah, we'd never recognize her if you did + we'd never believe it ! LOL
Cheers,
Daryl
All dressed up '59 and no where to go...
You'll definitely be missed... and I was hoping my reference to Freaky Europeans and the Orange Autoban monster would have proved your response. And it did!
Your input is far from "stupid" BTW, as I have the market on that!
Congratulations on your promotion!!! Maybe with all your money you could paint the Orange monster afterall??? Naaaah, we'd never recognize her if you did + we'd never believe it ! LOL
Cheers,
Daryl
All dressed up '59 and no where to go...
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New Job, less time, ...
Hi Kai...
The thing about moving up the corporate ladder is that it seems to drain the fun out of a guy. At least I had seen that happen to many in my years in aerospace. I see no danger in that happening to you... your finely honed sense of humor and humility will take you far! On the other hand, your truck isn't going anyplace. It will wait there patiently for you.
You've got to remember, as you ruthlessly pursue your corporate business, that your fellow FTE'ers are always here for you. If you feel that things are less fun than they should be... drop by for a laugh. There are some really funny guys here on this board.
Miss you? Many of us will. Like your truck, we will be waiting here patiently for you. Your friend. Himmelberg
The thing about moving up the corporate ladder is that it seems to drain the fun out of a guy. At least I had seen that happen to many in my years in aerospace. I see no danger in that happening to you... your finely honed sense of humor and humility will take you far! On the other hand, your truck isn't going anyplace. It will wait there patiently for you.
You've got to remember, as you ruthlessly pursue your corporate business, that your fellow FTE'ers are always here for you. If you feel that things are less fun than they should be... drop by for a laugh. There are some really funny guys here on this board.
Miss you? Many of us will. Like your truck, we will be waiting here patiently for you. Your friend. Himmelberg
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From: Northwest Fl
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Good luck on the promotion Kai, your regular input and humor will be missed. With less free time available always remember to keep your priorities in the correct order. Old Ford trucks are high on that list, but not at the top.
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Joined: Feb 2003
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From: Lancaster SC
New Job, less time, ...
Kai,
I have enjoyed your posts and your sense of humor and will miss your posts. It is as if we have an extended family, a family that welcomes new members and puts up with the old ones. And when we go away for a few days of a few weeks, our family accepts us back.
Keep trying to convert those Beemer drivers to vintage American iron.
Best of luck in your new job
Hands
I have enjoyed your posts and your sense of humor and will miss your posts. It is as if we have an extended family, a family that welcomes new members and puts up with the old ones. And when we go away for a few days of a few weeks, our family accepts us back.
Keep trying to convert those Beemer drivers to vintage American iron.
Best of luck in your new job
Hands
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From: Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Kai,
I haven't been here for very long, but it was long enough to read and enjoy your posts, and they will be missed!
Congratulations and good luck on the promotion
Lobo
I haven't been here for very long, but it was long enough to read and enjoy your posts, and they will be missed!
Congratulations and good luck on the promotion
Lobo
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From: DFW, TX
New Job, less time, ...
Kai,
Congratulations on your new position. I hope that it is all you want it to be.
You've been at this long enough to know that you will eventually get back to the truck (and the board) and we will welcome you back, gladly!
Good Luck,
Congratulations on your new position. I hope that it is all you want it to be.
You've been at this long enough to know that you will eventually get back to the truck (and the board) and we will welcome you back, gladly!
Good Luck,
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I'm...er...we're gonna miss you Kai. Congratulations on the promotion though.
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New Job, less time, ...
You could still use the companies internet to hang out here still.
You may get fired though.
Or maybe depromoted. Good Luck on your promotion.
BTW It's not stupid input. We prefer harmless ramblings.
You may get fired though. Or maybe depromoted. Good Luck on your promotion.BTW It's not stupid input. We prefer harmless ramblings.
Last edited by 51dueller; May 14, 2003 at 10:30 AM.
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From: Edgewood, NM
New Job, less time, ...
Kai, Congrats on the promotion!
I think you are still quicker than most! How many of us could fab a complete exhaust system in a day!
I'm amazed at the stuff you accomplish in such short time, not to mention the lack of resources for american parts there are in Germany. You are an inspiration! Try not to stay away too long!
I think you are still quicker than most! How many of us could fab a complete exhaust system in a day!
I'm amazed at the stuff you accomplish in such short time, not to mention the lack of resources for american parts there are in Germany. You are an inspiration! Try not to stay away too long!
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From: in a house, near sherwood
New Job, less time, ...
uhhhh who is Kia??? wasn't he that guy with the old truck in the pumpkin patch....
Seriously, you can probably put a couple hours a week in on it...
My schedule changed in december, (and i didnt even look at my beast till a couple weeks ago... so been there doin it
Robert
good luck
Seriously, you can probably put a couple hours a week in on it...
My schedule changed in december, (and i didnt even look at my beast till a couple weeks ago... so been there doin it
Robert
good luck
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New Job, less time, ...
Kia
As stated above, You won't stay away too long, the Orange Autobahn Eater will be blowing "Merc's" off the road, and you will still be adding your sage advice.
I know this won't apply to you, but back when I was playing in the real world someone passed this along to me
"Life at work is like a tree full of monkeys, all on different limbs at different levels
Some of the monkeys are climbing uo, some down
The monkeys on the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces
The monkeys on the bottom look up and see nothing but a**holes"
As stated above, You won't stay away too long, the Orange Autobahn Eater will be blowing "Merc's" off the road, and you will still be adding your sage advice.
I know this won't apply to you, but back when I was playing in the real world someone passed this along to me
"Life at work is like a tree full of monkeys, all on different limbs at different levels
Some of the monkeys are climbing uo, some down
The monkeys on the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces
The monkeys on the bottom look up and see nothing but a**holes"
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From: Lancaster, So Carolina
New Job, less time, ...
What are we to do for that US-German perspective??
Hey, congratulations on the move up. I've got lotsa work responsibilities = lots depending on my plant to make a living, but even if I dont actually put a hand on a wrench, I can go mentally into the garage, under the dash and see it all happen!
Relaxing and good for the soul.
Dont be a stranger
Hey, congratulations on the move up. I've got lotsa work responsibilities = lots depending on my plant to make a living, but even if I dont actually put a hand on a wrench, I can go mentally into the garage, under the dash and see it all happen!
Relaxing and good for the soul.
Dont be a stranger