A New Beginning!

Michael Dimock

Michael Dimock

IH Parts America Sales Assoc.
Well, after much pestering, okay, more or less begging, Jeff offered me a job at ihon!:cornut: I have taken him up on his offer and will be headed down to California sometime in January. Started looking for housing and am having some good luck so far.:icon_rotate: will be finishing out fall term, working at my present job until the end of the year, and getting my vehicles/stuff ready for the 10 hour drive south! I am very excited and can't wait to start working! Thanks for the opportunity Jeff! I will miss all you fellow oregonians, but I will be at least seeing you at the Binder Bee!
 
Oh man! I tried to warn Jeff when I was down there last weekend. Looks like he didn't listen..:cornut:



seriously though. Congrats and good luck.:icon_cool:
 
You should really finish school..... You will kick yourself in the future.

But in the mean time... Awesome opportunity!!!

Good luck.
 
chris pucci said:
you should really finish school..... You will kick yourself in the future.

But in the mean time... Awesome opportunity!!!

Good luck.
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Unfortunately, I know this to be true.... I've been really kicking myself on whether or not becoming a mechanical engineer is what I want to do. I love to design and build things, but sitting at a computer for most of my day doesn't sound appealing at all! This will be a very good break for me, and maybe in a few years I will head back to school. At that point, I will have at least matured a little bit more and maybe then I will put more effort into studying, rather than "extracurricular activities.":icon_xd:
 
A hearty congratulations michael!
Consider this super opportunity a "practicum" in yore over all education experience; and keep the grand scheme of your goals in your head. It's too easy to get sidetracked. I suppose I wont' be seeing your rig on campus for awhile.

The "guud" engineers don't sit at a 'pooter all day. I get well pleased once in awhile when I meet one over some design spec for a chiller plant or a new building on campus; who understands us trade guys. You can tell who got their hands dirty building stuff in their "early" days of their job. Much of the grunt work gopher'in and 'pooter work is for the newbies in the biz. After you start pay'in your dues so to speak, you'll get work, some that'll keep you up at night wonder'in if it's gonna fly or why not; and it ain't yore money funding the project.

"extracurricular activities
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You mean "extravehicular activities":gringrin:
 
I left the engineering program once thinking I would come back. When it was time to come back I realized that I would be to old for the job market as an entry level engineer making 26k a year. Not to mention that I had already built a substantial way of life that required money to fund.

I started a bachelors of science in electrical engineering at the same time as a bachelors of science in physics and by the time I realized that what I thought an ee was and what they really where it was to late. I transferred to a civil engineering program but got discouraged and ended up working for the firm I was interning with for 7 years. I never made it back in.

Think hard about what taking a break might mean.
 
Basically, I will be doing whatever is needed in the beginning to get the new shop up and running/help Jeff out. Once my experience grows, so will my duties. At this point, I will be working on binders and getting paid for it....:lol: for now, both my parents and I agree that this is the best way for me to go, so I will be sticking to it. The thinking has been going on for months and I have finally picked what is best for my course of life. It will definitely be a change, and I know it will be for the better!:icon_wink:
 
michaeldimock said:
basically, I will be doing whatever is needed in the beginning to get the new shop up and running/help Jeff out. Once my experience grows, so will my duties. At this point, I will be working on binders and getting paid for it....:lol: for now, both my parents and I agree that this is the best way for me to go, so I will be sticking to it. The thinking has been going on for months and I have finally picked what is best for my course of life. It will definitely be a change, and I know it will be for the better!:icon_wink:
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Don’t second guess it michael. This will be a great experience for you. I can’t think of a better guy to work for either. Plus you are young. You have no dependents. Live the life you want as long as you can. You never know you might get to do it forever. :thumbsup:
 
Yes its true michael will be an official member of the ihon crew at the beginning of next year. He will be receiving an IH education from myself and Darren that is taught no where else in the world. I look forward to having some more help down here too. Maybe after michael gets settled in I can talk him into some night class' at the local college in order to continue his post education.
 
monte lauer said:
it is rare thing to get paid doing what you love to do. Run with it, enjoy it while you can!
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True, there is hardly a day that goes by that I don't regret walking away from the shop all those years ago.

Michael,

word to the wise, listen, learn and enjoy yourself but honestly you are very lucky to have a chance to do this. Jeff is one of the best guys I know (I have to say that, he is my best friend after all). In that bargain you also get to learn from Darren. He is one of the best around as evidenced by his work. Darren is also one of my closest friends; I am very blessed to be a part of the Ismail family and have known Darren for as long as I have. I have only one real piece of advice. Do not piss in either of their cheerios and when it’s a grumpy morning just keep your head down and mouth shut, as soon as he gets fed he will be fine.



Srsly though congrats and good luck, I guess we will see you soon.

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michaeldimock said:
I've been really kicking myself on whether or not becoming a mechanical engineer is what I want to do. I love to design and build things, but sitting at a computer for most of my day doesn't sound appealing at all!
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Md, you have a great opportunity working for Jeff. I don't want to dis wade you from your heart' desires but 15 years age I was in exactly your position, wanting to do nothing but work with my hands and create and being faced with an opportunity to build hot rods with some of the best in the industry............


Well I did not follow that knee-jerk desire and went the me direction. Now I am on the cusp of owning my own company where I design and manufacture parts for the hobby I love the most.

I'll be back in the shop where I can follow my dream and build what ever I want.

I have never looked back or regretted my choices. It is a hard decision to make and an even steeper hill but worth it to stay in school.

Either way congratulations And welcome to the team.
 
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