I don't know whether to feel old or young these days.
My oldest son is about to turn 21 in September and my youngest just turned 4. My second marriage led to 2 boys born a year apart when my oldest son was 16. My family told me I was crazy, that I could see the light at the end of the tunnel and backtracked! Some days I agree, LOL.
Of course I was only a baby when I had my first son. My parents sold me into marriage at the tender age of 12. (That's my story and I'm sticking to it!)
Malcom, as far as enjoying freedom from the corporate world, I'm loving it! I envy you your consulting work. When I finished my BBA in the early 90's I really wanted to go into consulting. Even had offers from a few of the top firms. Unfortunately, being a single parent at the time, the requirement that I spend up to 4 nights a week in a different city just wasn't feasible.
Monique
My oldest son is about to turn 21 in September and my youngest just turned 4. My second marriage led to 2 boys born a year apart when my oldest son was 16. My family told me I was crazy, that I could see the light at the end of the tunnel and backtracked! Some days I agree, LOL.
Of course I was only a baby when I had my first son. My parents sold me into marriage at the tender age of 12. (That's my story and I'm sticking to it!)
Malcom, as far as enjoying freedom from the corporate world, I'm loving it! I envy you your consulting work. When I finished my BBA in the early 90's I really wanted to go into consulting. Even had offers from a few of the top firms. Unfortunately, being a single parent at the time, the requirement that I spend up to 4 nights a week in a different city just wasn't feasible.
Monique
Malcolm,
For part of my time with CTC I was managing accounts with large American vendors. As part of my job description, I was required to impose some very large fines for non-performance.
One company, who shall remain nameless, had such an objection to a large fine imposed upon them that they sent up the President, VP of Distribution and assorted hangers on in the company jet for a meeting with myself and everyone above me, right up to the Senior VP of Marketing. They made the erroneous assumption that the "Old Boys Club" would put this little lady in her proper place.
Well, I had my ducks so perfectly in a row during this meeting that by the end of it the President of the nameless company was shooting daggers across the table at me. I never knew prior to that the meaning of "If looks could kill". I don't think he could decide whether he should hunt me down in the parking lot or attempt to hire me.
Suffice it to say the fine stood and I walked out of the meeting having gained a new respect from all in attendance (and a promotion shortly thereafter!)
I loved that feeling and miss it on many days when I have to deal with nothing but children, at home and on eBay! Maybe I'll be back at it someday.
Monique
For part of my time with CTC I was managing accounts with large American vendors. As part of my job description, I was required to impose some very large fines for non-performance.
One company, who shall remain nameless, had such an objection to a large fine imposed upon them that they sent up the President, VP of Distribution and assorted hangers on in the company jet for a meeting with myself and everyone above me, right up to the Senior VP of Marketing. They made the erroneous assumption that the "Old Boys Club" would put this little lady in her proper place.
Well, I had my ducks so perfectly in a row during this meeting that by the end of it the President of the nameless company was shooting daggers across the table at me. I never knew prior to that the meaning of "If looks could kill". I don't think he could decide whether he should hunt me down in the parking lot or attempt to hire me.
Suffice it to say the fine stood and I walked out of the meeting having gained a new respect from all in attendance (and a promotion shortly thereafter!)
I loved that feeling and miss it on many days when I have to deal with nothing but children, at home and on eBay! Maybe I'll be back at it someday.
Monique
Malcolm, you and I are so alike! My daughter plays the flute and she is very good at it. My son is a dj with all the turntables and loot that goes with it. In fact, we are selling all his equipment on my site today so he can buy all new stuff. It sure sells well!
And will the fishing that Jackie and I have in common, why, we are practically triplets!
And will the fishing that Jackie and I have in common, why, we are practically triplets!
I guess my son's definition of dj-ing is a bit vague. He mostly scratches amd mixes, runs around his bedroom and pretends he lives in a ghetto in Chicago.
He does dj at a local skate park but there is no light show or bubbles. These skaters are like rats in the sewer.
He does dj at a local skate park but there is no light show or bubbles. These skaters are like rats in the sewer.
No no no, the stuff my son is into is definitely small time - but he has big dreams. His gig is more on the tech side of mixing - using the mixer as a musical instrument.
He also thinks he is black, which is funny for a nice Jewish boy from mid town Toronto.
He also thinks he is black, which is funny for a nice Jewish boy from mid town Toronto.
Welcome home Jackie ... don't be such a stranger! Haven't heard anything from Bill for ages, and Don hasn't been around since early fall. I had hope to meet Don personally in Sept. but he and his family fell victim to a bug just about that time so that idea fell through. Hopefully, in the spring when we visit Edmonton again.
Christmas???? It's barely half way through November!! My tree is about 10" tall, also pre-decorated, and fits (sometimes) on top of the TV. I try to tell the family that I don't want anything that won't fit under the tree (can you spell jewellery?) but this year I just might change that - golf stuff is good too and my glove is looking a tad the worse for wear. (No, Jeff - the winter gloves are still in great shape - they don't get a lot of wear here on the West coast.)
Sales?? What are those??? Postcards are selling just enough to keep me at PS status but I have to list more every week to keep it up. And of course, this board is the only reason I care about PS status -- I'd miss everyone here!
Glenda
Christmas???? It's barely half way through November!! My tree is about 10" tall, also pre-decorated, and fits (sometimes) on top of the TV. I try to tell the family that I don't want anything that won't fit under the tree (can you spell jewellery?) but this year I just might change that - golf stuff is good too and my glove is looking a tad the worse for wear. (No, Jeff - the winter gloves are still in great shape - they don't get a lot of wear here on the West coast.)
Sales?? What are those??? Postcards are selling just enough to keep me at PS status but I have to list more every week to keep it up. And of course, this board is the only reason I care about PS status -- I'd miss everyone here!
Glenda
