Moving past it…
OK, sorry for last nights debacle. Sometimes things just get to you, but then again I think sometimes that’s just what people need to help them push forward. Today was much more productive. After my post last night I was ready to head off to bed and just sleep it away and look at it with a clearer head today. Instead my mind started going, so I started doing some research. Not sure why it took me so long to think of it, but there are quite a few machine shops around here that do all kinds of work. My two past careers (machinist/moldmaker and network admin) have been intertwined while working at Ramko that I realized I have some pretty unique knowledge in my head that not many other computer people around here do. So I mapped out the companies (there are about six that I found worthy of further exploration) and started to put together a plan in my head. Basically it came down to this, they won’t know I’m here and have the ability to help their company unless I tell them
So this morning, I got Brent of to school, started my coffee brewing, and sat down to work. I rebuilt my resume, not for myself searching for a job, but as the owner of a company, with unique talents that could help other machine shops with the knowledge I have. Not many other computer people understand about shop work flow, or other aspects of machining for that matter. I focused on pointing out what makes me a unique “computer guy” for a machine shop, attached my business card, and set off to drive around town. Most places I was met with quite an open response. I got the feeling most of them never even thought of finding someone that could tie their network more into their shop floor. I’ll follow up maybe Monday or Tuesday with each company, just as a reminder. I figured just handing out a business card wouldn’t be enough, they would need more details to pick up on the capabilities I could bring their way.
I also called to find out what is going on with the assistance. Anyone who knows me realizes how tough it was for me to even go down there in the first place. I’ve always taken care of myself and mine and to have to ask for help at that level is quite humbling. I don’t intend on needing it long, I’ll keep pushing forward with new ideas to get my name out there. I just have to get through this tight time now (and the holidays) and I know we will all come out stronger and better off on the other side. Thanks for everyone’s support, I’ll keep you up to date as to how things are going. I just need to keep my focus, head down, feet pounding the pavement. No one is going to just step up and hand me the answer, it’s going to take hard work, perseverance, and becoming numb to people turning me down. It’s nothing personal, they just don’t need someone at this time to do that work for them. So I’ll just search out more, and at some point I’ll be on the other side, wishing it were like it is now because I am over my head with work.
But we’ll deal with that issue when necessary. (-;
Gerg