lew Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I've been retired for about 7 years now and luv it while I wander around the province fish'n & camping whenever & wherever I want, and even have the approval of my wonderful wife of 41 years, just as long as I phone home once in awhile to let her know where I'm at The last couple winters though have been pretty boring, so I decided this winter to get my butt back to work till the softwater season re-opens in May I checked out the local rag last week and found an ad from a car dealership just down the road looking for a part-time driver to deliver new cars around to different dealerships. I went over and talked to the guy and was hired on the spot, and made my 1st delivery today. It's gonna be good having something to do during the next few snowy months and a few extra $$$$ in my pocket for fishing toys won't hurt either. I've just never had a boss before that was 1/2 my age.....dang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Guess you're not available to hit the bay next week? What's that...you just quit? Good to hear! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Congrats !?? Lew, just make sure he remembers that you don't have to take the stress of the job, if you don't like it you'll leave. I've got a few friends in the same situation as you and they enjoy themselves. Sometimes it's harder for the employer to find a good replacement when they have someone with a good work attitude and the skills than to put up with minor mistakes that may happen from time to time. Take care out there especially at this time of year. (then again who do I think I am when I'm speaking to a person who has seen it all before!) Stan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoz Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Sounds like a real soft touch . . . . do they hire postal workers? I'm looking to make a jump to get above the poverty level, eh? But . . . . I don't think the guy who hired you coulda done any better for an employee. I'm just not sure if I'd buy a used car offa ya though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Buck Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Who's gonna complain about a car to a man that never smiles good stuff Lew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikehunter Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Congrats Lew Now just don't go taking any guff from the young punk eh! I've just never had a boss before that was 1/2 my age.....dang Save up those dollars for some fine gear. But remember to put aside a couple of bucks for the tax man as he may want a couple of extra coins from you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Now maybe the rest of us can sleep in a bit and not be on Lew time.HAHAHAHAHA Nice going Lew. I cant see though,how the winter months are so boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 . . do they hire postal workers? One of the prerequisites for the job was to be able to deliver to the correct address on the first try. (sorry Steve) Good on ya Lew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Good for you Lew, some extra dough and some more conversation to add to the mix with the misses at night is always great Good luck. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelley Cooper Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Ya.... What Joey said... Good for you Lew.. Hope you enjoy it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Photoz Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 Roy . . .. doesn't 'If at first ya don't succeed, try . . . try again?' apply to mail delivery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 I checked out the local rag last week and found an ad from a car dealership just down the road looking for a part-time driver to deliver new cars around to different dealerships. I went over and talked to the guy and was hired on the spot, and made my 1st delivery today. Let me know if yer gonna be in Stratford some time. I'll buy lunch. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted November 23, 2007 Report Share Posted November 23, 2007 One of the prerequisites for the job was to be able to deliver to the correct address on the first try. (sorry Steve)Good on ya Lew. Was Lew ever a mailman? JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Sounds like a cool gig too me, I hear yea about thoese winter months. My company made me take about 2 months off "WORK FROM HOME" unless there was a emergancy through december and January. I went nuts, never again! I wold rather be a greeter at Walmart than sit at home making up projects to pass the time. Besides you don't seem like "Would you like Fries with that" type of guy. They still deliver POST? I thought it was a Junk Mail / Bills delivery service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Well, you'll get to see all the new models up close and personal Enjoy it Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom McCutcheon Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Lew I did that same job with one of the dealers in London for two years after I retired. It was real neat meeting different people all over the province and they even paid me to deliver a new vehicle to Halifax once. All they had to do was pay for the lobster and I would have delivered it for nothing. Good luck and keep the RUBBER SIDE DOWN. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blake Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Congrats on the new job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Sounds like the perfect job Lew not to many hours and you get to drive alot of different cars. You can go ahead and splurge now and get an ipod and fill it with all of the best drivin songs for the hours on the road. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Congrats on the job Lew. Will be something to help pass the time for you this winter till fishing opens up again in June. Enjoy your time driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdreamer Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 lew good luck with your new job.is it the dealership i met you during the summer,where you get your vehicle fixed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted November 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Thanks folks, it's gonna be strange going back to work but I'm looking forward to it. lew good luck with your new job.is it the dealership i met you during the summer,where you get your vehicle fixed? Nope, it's actually a Honda dealer bassdreamer, I've gone over to the dark side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Pike Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Congratulations Lew. Driving around brand new vehicles all day long sounds like a sweet gig! Enjoy your new job and the extra 'jingle' in your pockets! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Handlebarz Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Welcome to the dark side Lew now you can test the motors i pick up for them just remember if it runs bad I had nothin to do with it. I guess congratz on the new job but I hope it will not inter feer with closer this year. So how are we gonna wake up to your posts for the mornin comute with you wishin everyone a safe trip in with the bad weather when your out there in it or do you have a good clause in there for fair weather driving only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhook Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Nice work Lew! congrats on the new position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted November 24, 2007 Report Share Posted November 24, 2007 Great News Lew. I've been thinking about doing the same type of thing when I retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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