I quit my job today - The Orange Mane

Stormontheplains · 09-21-2007, 05:44 PM

I posted weeks back about the problems I was having with my job and looking for direction. Well, I continued to be down and out when all of a sudden a oppertunity came out of no where. I was called 4 days ago to work at a radio station. I will start in advertising, move to production, and the be the sports director in 3 months. The money is less by 5k, but it seems like a dream come true. I would like to thank the poster's who sent me messages and also gave out rep with advice. There are alot of smart, good hearted people here on the orangemane. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Meck77 · 09-21-2007, 06:10 PM

Congrats man. I have some advice on radio sales. It is really cut throat depending on the market you are in. I did it in Tucson for about 6 months but hey it sounds like you needed a change and ANY change will be good for you.

Go get em!

Spider · 09-21-2007, 06:15 PM

congrats storm , life is too short to be shackled to a job you dont like .......

Los Broncos · 09-21-2007, 10:22 PM

Congrats, im starting a new job here soon, making some decent money.

theAPAOps5 · 09-21-2007, 10:27 PM

Its worth the 5K loss in pay to be happy. Congrats on the new job.

Orange_Beard · 09-21-2007, 10:53 PM

Congrads. Money ain't everything.

smalltowngrll · 09-21-2007, 11:34 PM

Congrats, Storm!! Glad to hear that you found something that will make you happier! Work isn't always about the money....it's about enjoying it. You spend too much time there to hate it!

Stormontheplains · 09-22-2007, 10:07 AM

Meck77, any advice would be appreciated. and once again thank to all of you for the help. Just think, in 4 months my job will be to cover games, report on games, and host talk shows. Does it get any better than that? No more credit scores, down payments, warranty problems, floor plans, and mad 70 year old people.

BMF Bronco · 09-22-2007, 06:50 PM

Congrats bro, I am almost in the same position, I hate my boss and my job but last week got an interview offer from some company I applied for months ago, have my third one on Tuesday, wish me luck!!

Sassy · 09-22-2007, 07:02 PM

I hear you guys on the job issue. Our ChildCare center closed 3 years ago. I have been subbing since. (at the same place though...) No,I am not making as much or getting as many hours, but at the same time, I can choose to work or tell them I'm busy...It makes it that much easier to go on vacation when I want!...It's a lot less stressful than being "in charge" like I was. Another plus...I'm not as "burnt out" and my health is better. (Of course, other investments makes it an option that few have.)

REB · 09-24-2007, 05:43 AM

Congrats and good luck storm

BMF Bronco · 09-26-2007, 12:41 PM

So it must be our lucky month, I just found out that I got the job with ChoicePoint!!!! I am going to go tell my boss now!!!!!!!

Taco John · 09-26-2007, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stormontheplains

I posted weeks back about the problems I was having with my job and looking for direction. Well, I continued to be down and out when all of a sudden a oppertunity came out of no where. I was called 4 days ago to work at a radio station. I will start in advertising, move to production, and the be the sports director in 3 months. The money is less by 5k, but it seems like a dream come true. I would like to thank the poster's who sent me messages and also gave out rep with advice. There are alot of smart, good hearted people here on the orangemane. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats brother! That sounds AWESOME!

What a great opportunity for you!

Taco John · 09-26-2007, 01:05 PM

I might as well share my great news in this thread... They have been talking about promoting me to director of marketing for my company for some time... Starting October first, they're moving me into that role! It's going to be a great opportunity, and by moving me into the role, they're taking a TON of stuff off of my plate that was bogging me down. The official move won't be until January first (when it sounds like the pay will come with the position), but I will be "effectively" in that position starting in October!

Meck77 · 09-26-2007, 01:33 PM

Right on Taco. Looks like Z is going to need a new pair of shoes soon. Dude looks just like your Plummer hating ass.

Make sure you save some of that new found money as you still owe me a sixer but no rush. I'll take it the next time I see you person.

Storm you obviously have sales experience. Radio is just one of those intangible things you'll get use to selling. It was similar to selling title Insurance to realtors/lenders. I did that for about a year as well. The reality is you are selling yourself to your clients as much as the radio itself.

You'll do fine man. Good luck.

smalltowngrll · 09-26-2007, 02:01 PM

Congrats to all of you! Moving up in the world of the working folk is quite exciting!

I'm still doing what I love and loving what I'm doing! I have it made for right now!

REB · 09-26-2007, 02:55 PM

Congrats to all of you!

Meck77 · 09-26-2007, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMF Bronco

So it must be our lucky month, I just found out that I got the job with ChoicePoint!!!! I am going to go tell my boss now!!!!!!!

Well hell yeah. I missed this post BMF. Tell that son of a gun to kiss off.

Sassy · 09-26-2007, 05:08 PM

Congrats Everyone! Good to hear some good news on the Mane for a change!

BMF Bronco · 09-26-2007, 05:50 PM

Ahh, boss wasn't too happy! **** him!!

Sassy · 09-26-2007, 06:38 PM

Let me guess...you end up doing most of his work

theAPAOps5 · 09-26-2007, 06:46 PM

To add to the good news. I am finishing up my last week at Centennial Airport and start out at Denver International Airport next week. A huge pay raise and a management title.

Then two days ago we confirmed that my wife is pregnant with out first child.

Sassy · 09-26-2007, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ApaOps5

To add to the good news. I am finishing up my last week at Centennial Airport and start out at Denver International Airport next week. A huge pay raise and a management title.

Then two days ago we confirmed that my wife is pregnant with out first child.

Congrats on both!!!

theAPAOps5 · 09-26-2007, 06:51 PM

Thank you!

REB · 09-26-2007, 07:05 PM

Congrats AO5

09-21-2007, 05:44 PM	#1
Stormontheplains Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bronco Nation Posts: 1,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Andre Hall	I quit my job today I posted weeks back about the problems I was having with my job and looking for direction. Well, I continued to be down and out when all of a sudden a oppertunity came out of no where. I was called 4 days ago to work at a radio station. I will start in advertising, move to production, and the be the sports director in 3 months. The money is less by 5k, but it seems like a dream come true. I would like to thank the poster's who sent me messages and also gave out rep with advice. There are alot of smart, good hearted people here on the orangemane. THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

09-26-2007, 01:33 PM	#15
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,308	Right on Taco. Looks like Z is going to need a new pair of shoes soon. Dude looks just like your Plummer hating ass. Make sure you save some of that new found money as you still owe me a sixer but no rush. I'll take it the next time I see you person. Storm you obviously have sales experience. Radio is just one of those intangible things you'll get use to selling. It was similar to selling title Insurance to realtors/lenders. I did that for about a year as well. The reality is you are selling yourself to your clients as much as the radio itself. You'll do fine man. Good luck. Last edited by Meck77; 09-26-2007 at 01:37 PM..

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09-21-2007, 06:10 PM	#2
Meck77 Ring of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 16,308	Congrats man. I have some advice on radio sales. It is really cut throat depending on the market you are in. I did it in Tucson for about 6 months but hey it sounds like you needed a change and ANY change will be good for you. Go get em!

09-21-2007, 06:15 PM	#3
Spider Mr Diplomacy I survived Tebow Mania at the Mane Join Date: May 2001 Location: Elway was just an arm =MacGruder Posts: 84,438 Adopt-a-Bronco: Von Miller	congrats storm , life is too short to be shackled to a job you dont like .......

09-21-2007, 10:22 PM	#4
Los Broncos Ring of farmers Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Anaheim Hills, Santa Ana Mountains CA Posts: 18,766 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ryan Clady	Congrats, im starting a new job here soon, making some decent money.

09-21-2007, 10:27 PM	#5
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,057 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	Its worth the 5K loss in pay to be happy. Congrats on the new job.

09-21-2007, 10:53 PM	#6
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	Congrads. Money ain't everything.

09-21-2007, 11:34 PM	#7
smalltowngrll Orange Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 8,038 Adopt-a-Bronco: dortoh	Congrats, Storm!! Glad to hear that you found something that will make you happier! Work isn't always about the money....it's about enjoying it. You spend too much time there to hate it!

09-22-2007, 10:07 AM	#8
Stormontheplains Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bronco Nation Posts: 1,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Andre Hall	Meck77, any advice would be appreciated. and once again thank to all of you for the help. Just think, in 4 months my job will be to cover games, report on games, and host talk shows. Does it get any better than that? No more credit scores, down payments, warranty problems, floor plans, and mad 70 year old people.

09-22-2007, 06:50 PM	#9
BMF Bronco Offseason sucks... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 11,724 Adopt-a-Bronco: ME	Congrats bro, I am almost in the same position, I hate my boss and my job but last week got an interview offer from some company I applied for months ago, have my third one on Tuesday, wish me luck!!

09-22-2007, 07:02 PM	#10
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	I hear you guys on the job issue. Our ChildCare center closed 3 years ago. I have been subbing since. (at the same place though...) No,I am not making as much or getting as many hours, but at the same time, I can choose to work or tell them I'm busy...It makes it that much easier to go on vacation when I want!...It's a lot less stressful than being "in charge" like I was. Another plus...I'm not as "burnt out" and my health is better. (Of course, other investments makes it an option that few have.)

09-24-2007, 05:43 AM	#11
REB LP.org/L4L.org "This one's for John!" 3:16 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 'I guess he'd rather be in Colorado' Posts: 8,723	Congrats and good luck storm

09-26-2007, 12:41 PM	#12
BMF Bronco Offseason sucks... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 11,724 Adopt-a-Bronco: ME	So it must be our lucky month, I just found out that I got the job with ChoicePoint!!!! I am going to go tell my boss now!!!!!!!

09-26-2007, 01:05 PM	#14
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,697 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	I might as well share my great news in this thread... They have been talking about promoting me to director of marketing for my company for some time... Starting October first, they're moving me into that role! It's going to be a great opportunity, and by moving me into the role, they're taking a TON of stuff off of my plate that was bogging me down. The official move won't be until January first (when it sounds like the pay will come with the position), but I will be "effectively" in that position starting in October!

09-26-2007, 02:01 PM	#16
smalltowngrll Orange Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 8,038 Adopt-a-Bronco: dortoh	Congrats to all of you! Moving up in the world of the working folk is quite exciting! I'm still doing what I love and loving what I'm doing! I have it made for right now!

09-26-2007, 02:55 PM	#17
REB LP.org/L4L.org "This one's for John!" 3:16 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 'I guess he'd rather be in Colorado' Posts: 8,723	Congrats to all of you!

09-26-2007, 05:08 PM	#19
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Congrats Everyone! Good to hear some good news on the Mane for a change!

09-26-2007, 05:50 PM	#20
BMF Bronco Offseason sucks... Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bozeman, MT Posts: 11,724 Adopt-a-Bronco: ME	Ahh, boss wasn't too happy! **** him!!

09-26-2007, 06:38 PM	#21
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Let me guess...you end up doing most of his work

09-26-2007, 06:46 PM	#22
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,057 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	To add to the good news. I am finishing up my last week at Centennial Airport and start out at Denver International Airport next week. A huge pay raise and a management title. Then two days ago we confirmed that my wife is pregnant with out first child.

09-26-2007, 06:51 PM	#24
theAPAOps5 A new beginning! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 26,057 Adopt-a-Bronco: Watermock - RIP	Thank you!

09-26-2007, 07:05 PM	#25
REB LP.org/L4L.org "This one's for John!" 3:16 Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: 'I guess he'd rather be in Colorado' Posts: 8,723	Congrats AO5