New Job after 18 years

[mikendel]

I am leaving the Boeing/Mcdonald Douglas company after 18 great years. No more 166 miles a day round trip, no more swing shift. I will be 39 miles from home and on day shift. I hope the family can stand having me around. Since 1989 I have driven 680,000 miles back and forth to work. That is 27 times around the world, or 5 cars. My last day here is June 1st, so on Memorial weekend if you see a grey haired guy with a sexy lady stop by and have a drink with them to celebrate.

[riverroyal]

you gonna go nuts with the free time!!congrads

[mikendel]

The new job is in Vista, right down the road from you.

[riverroyal]

we try to go to K1 speed in carlsbad at least 1 time a month,drive some carts after work.You need to go!

[riverroyal]

theres a few short cuts to vista off the 15 to avoid the 78 traffic.Let me know if you dont know them!Gopher canyon or deer springs exits

[JetBoatRich]

Congratulations to you :cool: it will be nice to be home early
I know the pain, 184 miles round trip to the office, then more for work. I have many days with over 300 miles :yuk:

[Biglue]

Congrats to you. I'm sure your family will enjoy you being around a lil more.

[Jrocket]

Did you work at the Boeing Long Beach plant?

[HammerDown]

I just turned down good $$$ because of the 140 miles round trip. :220v:

[mikendel]

Did you work at the Boeing Long Beach plant?
Yes. I am a manager on the C-17 line. Well actually the only line left.

[MRSDRMCAT]

Congratulations!!!!!

[Jrocket]

Yes. I am a manager on the C-17 line. Well actually the only line left.
Not sure the exact plant but we have 6 large cranes down there right now taking down a track crane thats inside one of the hangers.Is the plant shutting down?I guess this crane is the one that can lift the planes up when they are being assembled?
Long Beach airport?

[kcvega]

Good luck man. I'm working at what was Boeing in Tulsa. Started here in August with the new company. I believe we have or tried to get some work from you guys several months back.

[mikendel]

Not sure the exact plant but we have 6 large cranes down there right now taking down a track crane thats inside one of the hangers.Is the plant shutting down?I guess this crane is the one that can lift the planes up when they are being assembled?
Long Beach airport?
The was the crane that was used on the 717. The last one rolled out on tuesday or thrusday of last week. We have went from over 60,000 to 6,000 employees since Boeing bought us back in 1997. I used to operate that crane.

[Jrocket]

The was the crane that was used on the 717. The last one rolled out on tuesday or thrusday of last week. We have went from over 60,000 to 6,000 employees since Boeing bought us back in 1997. I used to operate that crane.
Sorry to hear that but also congrats on working closer to home.Being closer to home will be a major relief to you hopefully.Freeways in this state are just stupid anymore.
I was supposed to be on one of the 6 cranes down there but had jobs to do on another crane instead.

[Kilrtoy]

can i just drink with the sexy lady or do you have to be there.....
Congrats Mike....

[Big Kahunaa]

you people a crazie a 100++ miles to go to work my house is 8 miles to my shop good luck at the new gig

[Eliminator 4 Life]

congrats on ur new job I love my 15 min commute :)

[W.O.T]

i work in aerospace manufacturing also. i work at gkn aerospace-chemtronics and also spent a little time at senior aersospace-ketema. you were making quite a commute. i hate the swing shifts. i have been bounced around working all different hours its a stressfull and demanding field to be in. im sure you will be much happier without that commute especially with the gas prices these days.

[mikendel]

Thanks everyone, I am looking forward to the shorter drive and the new job. Yes Kilr I have to be there just in case that sexy lady makes a pass at you I will be there to save you.

[Kilrtoy]

Thanks everyone, I am looking forward to the shorter drive and the new job. Yes, Kilr I have to be there just in case that sexy lady makes a pass at you I will be there to save you.
What a lifesaver...
Thanks.....
Cant wait to see you guys

[Jyruiz]

Congrats on the new job.

[Kilrtoy]

Thanks everyone, I am looking forward to the shorter drive and the new job. Yes Kilr I have to be there just in case that sexy lady makes a pass at you I will be there to save you.
These almost caused trouble last time they walked around the sandbar
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/111DSC02121.JPG

[RitcheyRch]

Congrats on the new job. I was a designer on the C-17 in Long Beach from 1986-1990 then went over to the commercial side. I left there in 2001.
Yes. I am a manager on the C-17 line. Well actually the only line left.

[HammerDown]

These almost caused trouble last time they walked around the sandbar
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/111DSC02121.JPG
Gotta love the all naturals... ;)

[mikendel]

Gotta love the all naturals... ;)
Is that real leather?