Brandon Whitmore Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I recently accepted a full time job as a service tech. in training with a local utility company. I'll be a trainee for the next 16 months; and will probably do some inspections on the weekends until the trainee period is over. I haven't really figured out whether I'll continue to do any inspections after that-- time will tell. I'd like to thank all of you for helping me become a fairly competent inspector over the last few years. I'm hoping that my inspection experience will help with the new career, which is scheduled to start on Nov. 7th. On the bright side, you won't have to deal with my ugly mug much longer, and I'll be able to shoot some referrals over to you local regulars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspectorjoe Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I'm sad and glad for you and wish you the best of luck. Something's got to give in this country ..... soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hausdok Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Hi Brandon, Sorry to see you go. You'll always be a member of the TIJ family, so, please, stop by and keep us up-to-date on how you're doing. Best to you and to your family. ONE TEAM - ONE FIGHT!!! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Simon Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 The folk here are mostly class acts. I've seen tons of guys bail already, but a shame when the good ones go. On a side note. . . If you don't have disability insurance, think again, even though it's expensive. I've been out for 3 months after shoulder surgery, and without the insurance, I would also be writing my goodbye here. Glad I didn't put surgery off 'till the traditional slow winter months; been *cold* here for quite awhile. I agree - somethings got to give soon in this country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Kogel Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Good luck, Brandon. Be sure to share some of your new found knowledge when you can. It isn't being a dropout, it is a career modification. Most people will have 3 or 4 of those in a lifetime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Congratulations on the prospect of a regular paycheck. I wish you the best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allseason Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lamb Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Times are tough. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 I hope you continue to look in here and tell us what you're learning. Nothing doesn't change. It's another step down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bain Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 All the best, Brandon. I will miss you. Among all else, know that your patience and generosity toward others was absolutely noted and appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Brandon, Good luck with your new position. Drop in and keep us updated on field/appliance problems you encounter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
resqman Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 North Carolina lost about 15% of insepctors state wide on Oct 1 license renewal. Idle chatter at association meetings indicates many more are barely hanging on. Several will even admit to haveing a part time job just to make ends meet. Congradulations on being able to find a paying job. Best of luck in your newest position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Jones Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 All my best Brandon and don't be a stranger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Morrison Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Our collective loss. All good things, Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Moore Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 Change is good! Enjoy the new job, Brandon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Fabry Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 This profession will be here when you're retired with a nice fat pension check. Smart people make smart decisions. For the record though, there are so many hacks doing what we do it makes me a bit melancholy to lose an insightful, bright operator like you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurt Posted October 31, 2011 Report Share Posted October 31, 2011 ...............there are so many hacks doing what we do it makes me a bit melancholy to lose an insightful, bright operator like you. Yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erby Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 I'll second all the above. Don't let go all the way. It'll still be here when you're ready to get back into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Whitmore Posted November 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Thanks for the replies and kind words. This place feels like home, so I'll definitely pop in and say hi every once in a while. Heck, I may still be able contribute. I wish you all the best in this profession and am glad that the piece of pie got just a bit bigger for the others in the area during the upcoming slow months. Fortunately, I'm able to say that I wasn't forced out of the profession due to the lack of work (barely) or a lawsuit. The job posting popped up on my computer one day and I figured, what the heck, why not apply just to keep my options open. I figured that the chance at a job offer was slim to none, and it kind of freaked me out when I was suddenly offered the job. Without my experience doing inspections, there's no way I would have been able to interview or test as well as I did. So, I guess what I'm saying is that my home inspection career was an excellent stepping stone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terence McCann Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Best of luck Brandon. As you know it's a great part-time gig as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Raymond Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 This profession will be here when you're retired with a nice fat pension check. He's certainly young enough to be able to do this gig after he does 20 with the utility. Lets hope he's smart enough to do something a little more fun. [] Best of luck, wherever your path takes you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Brandon, You will be missed here and in the inspection community. You seem to be making the right choice, given the economy. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randynavarro Posted November 1, 2011 Report Share Posted November 1, 2011 Best, Brandon. Good move and I hope all is bright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark P Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Yes - Best of luck - your one of the good guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Dirks Jr Posted November 2, 2011 Report Share Posted November 2, 2011 Best of luck Brandon. Keep coming back. You've got great helpful input for these forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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