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    Ever thought of ... different work?

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    Re: Ever thought of ... different work?

    Quote Originally Posted by Oze View Post
    I worked in the print industry for 30 years as a tradesman Bookbinder and I WAS where most of you guys are at now.
    Was fed up and looking for a career change.
    The local Canon dealer was advertising for a trainee so I applied and got the job.
    Stayed with Canon for 5 years and then switched to the local Ricoh dealer and haven't looked back (hate Canon boxes).

    I'm just the opposite... LOVED Canons, Ricoh/Savins are "OK". HUGE loathing of Kizolta/Monica boxes!!

    Started out on Savin wet boxes...then shifted to Panasonic/Saxons. Got blown out in a corporate merger in 88, and found myself as a maintenanace /setup technician in the Direct mail industry for close to 13 years. Was offered a better job at a Toshiba/Riso dealer...which although the PAY was "better", the job sure wasn't. Stepped into an independent Canon dealer, and worked my way up to Service manager in 4 years, before we got bought out due to the owner's failing health. Blown out AGAIN after their techs got their certs on the Canon machines.... sigh.

    The dealer I work with now found out I was let go, and he called ME and asked if I was interested. I took the gig, and I definitely feel a lot more appreciated than I did under corporate rule!!

    There's an old saying... "If you love what you do for a living, you'll never 'WORK' a day in your life!" That said,,,, Is it what you're DOING for a living that's making you question your career path...or is it who you're doing it FOR??

    ...something to think about.

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    Re: Ever thought of ... different work?

    Quote Originally Posted by guitar9199 View Post
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    There's an old saying... "If you love what you do for a living, you'll never 'WORK' a day in your life!" That said,,,, Is it what you're DOING for a living that's making you question your career path...or is it who you're doing it FOR??

    ...something to think about.
    Have to say I agree with this for the most part.

    I started with a small mom 'n pop operation totally green to the industry. In about 5 years I was managing the service department (5 techs) and generally enjoying it. After I had served about 10 years the owner, ready to retire, took an offer from Ricoh direct. We had a choice between making the jump to Ricoh (preserving tenure, vacation and pay) or taking a severance package. I had a young family and did the responsible thing and made the transition. Should have walked. I'm still at Ricoh but generally unhappy or ambivalent at best.

    Another saying I've seen that speaks to me:

    People don't quit a job, they quit management.

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    Just wondering if anyone on here has expanded their horizons from the 2D printed page to a 3D Printed Object Space???....So Many More Applications!!!...Keeps the mind fresh & rejuvinated!!!....and the cost of entry keeps dropping!!!Ever thought of ... different work?Ever thought of ... different work?

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    Re: Ever thought of ... different work?

    Jip is an awesome tool for design. Make all kinds of things and parts.
    But FDM is slow and sometimes frustrating.

    Here is some stuff i did. Still wondering if i should put stuff on thingiverse...

    $300 US should get you printing.

    Search Thingiverse - Thingiverse
    Whatever

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    Re: Ever thought of ... different work?

    Quote Originally Posted by allan View Post
    Jip is an awesome tool for design. Make all kinds of things and parts.
    But FDM is slow and sometimes frustrating.

    Here is some stuff i did. Still wondering if i should put stuff on thingiverse...

    $300 US should get you printing.

    Search Thingiverse - Thingiverse
    Yah....familiar with Thingiverse...got a Creality Ender 3....pretty much have things nailed down. S3D is my slicer. Ever thought of ... different work?

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    Re: Ever thought of ... different work?

    Quote Originally Posted by allan View Post
    Jip is an awesome tool for design. Make all kinds of things and parts.
    But FDM is slow and sometimes frustrating.

    Here is some stuff i did. Still wondering if i should put stuff on thingiverse...

    $300 US should get you printing.

    Search Thingiverse - Thingiverse
    What is Jip???Ever thought of ... different work?

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    Re: Ever thought of ... different work?

    Quote Originally Posted by allan View Post
    Jip is an awesome tool for design. Make all kinds of things and parts.
    But FDM is slow and sometimes frustrating.

    Here is some stuff i did. Still wondering if i should put stuff on thingiverse...

    $300 US should get you printing.

    Search Thingiverse - Thingiverse
    Upgraded my Ender 3 frimwar, tweaked the control board & modded the blower on the hotend.Ever thought of ... different work?

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    Re: Ever thought of ... different work?

    Quote Originally Posted by qbert69 View Post
    What is Jip???Ever thought of ... different work?

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    Hehe its South-African slang for the word yes.

    Wish i took the Ender3 some functional Chinese stuff right there.
    Got an CR20, have not felt the need for a mod yet. Does have the hot end fluctuation problem...
    Have to fix that.

    Phoned a guy about backup batteries for my UPS/Backup power system.
    After throwing him with all the tech questions he was impressed with my limited knowledge on the subject.
    Ask me if i would be interested in becoming a renewable energy consultant and installer.
    Seems all the capable guys picked up and left for Australia, New-Zealand, Europe and the US.
    Was coined as the South-African brain drain when it first started.

    So opportunity for me? There is a great demand for off grid solutions.

    We will follow Venezuela's trend next . Just add lost of violence.
    Last edited by allan; 04-03-2019 at 09:45 PM.
    Whatever

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    Re: Ever thought of ... different work?

    Quote Originally Posted by allan View Post
    Hehe its South-African slang for the word yes.

    Wish i took the Ender3 some functional Chinese stuff right there.
    Got an CR20, have not felt the need for a mod yet. Does have the hot end fluctuation problem...
    Have to fix that.

    Phoned a guy about backup batteries for my UPS/Backup power system.
    After throwing him with all the tech questions he was impressed with my limited knowledge on the subject.
    Ask me if i would be interested in becoming a renewable energy consultant and installer.
    Seems all the capable guys picked up and left for Australia, New-Zealand, Europe and the US.
    Was coined as the South-African brain drain when it first started.

    So opportunity for me? There is a great demand for off grid solutions.

    We will follow Venezuela's trend next . Just add lost of violence.
    Is your CR-20 a 12 volt or 24 volt system???Ever thought of ... different work?

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    Re: Ever thought of ... different work?

    I have had bad jobs before, and this is not one of them. Worked 20 years for the same guy. Treats us good. Feeds us breakfast every Friday, celebrates birthdays, no time clock, nice Christmas party ect. No gps in our trucks. You can't get fired for being late, just write it on the schedule. Have received pay raises the past 3 years. Everyone gets along. One of our IT guys left for about 5 months last year for a job with more pay and a chance for advancement. He came back. It's not about money, its about liking what I do and liking who I do it for.
    The greatest enemy of knowledge isn't ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge. Stephen Hawking

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