kid5084
Aluminum
- Joined
- Dec 16, 2009
- Location
- North Carolina
I have been in the machining trade for 40+ years now and have been in mid-management and above. I relocated from a competitive area of aerospace and telecom etc to a smaller venue 10 years ago. No hiring for firing, no buyers, engineers or the like. Somewhat like a mini-retirement. Can't deal with the lack of management systems or controls. Lack of benefits or pay. I need 2 weeks vacation a year. Get one in July only. 8-10 holidays a year. I am going to retire at 64 because of that. And geopolitical problems. A congress and President wanting to chop Social Security. (Notice I did not capitalize congress) I have a life time of skill and experience I would love to share but it seems like here for my co-workers it is just a job and no management policies are in place after 40+ years in business. No one is really held accountable. We are all just supposed to get along...? Just venting. Those who are not able to do 4-6 years of college should consider Machining. It is a worthy and respectable occupation. If you get the right training and work for the right company....