coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Aug 28, 2011 9:24pm
September 1st starts a new chapter in my life. I am leaving printing, and going back to HVAC, full time. I started taking a class last Wednesday, Gas Technology, in Valley View. 18 weeks one night a week.
On August 31st, I will end an 8 year run in the printing industry, where I did everything from Screen Printing (including pre-press), CNC Routing (building POS POP displays for major Fortune 500 companies), to Digital Printing. I was fortunate to learn alot in my 8 years, but it was a dead end job, with no chance to move up in title or pay. It was literally just a job. I fear that MCA has become the Titanic of the print industry. What used to be a great company to work for, is sinking quick, and leads to my decision to get out while I can.
From 2004 to late 2008, I worked both at MCA and hvac. 16 hour days for 4 years took its toll on me and my family, so I got out of the hvac end, and decided to stay at MCA. When MCA tried to make a move to South Carolina, sh*t hit the fan, and has gone down hill fast. The SC plant went up in a ball of flames (literally) and the owners came slinking back to Massillon. While the Massillon plant never fully shut down, it ran a skeleton crew, while they tried to make SC work, well that never happened. Things have gotten bad, which has led to my decision to get out.
HVAC presents more opportunities, pay wise, and company movement wise. Better pay per hour, better working conditions, paid schooling, etc.
So, while I enjoyed my time at MCA Industries and the knowledge I gained from it, I am excited to be starting a new adventure in the world of Cooling and Heating.
Let the "cool story, bro" comments begin. I know no one cares, I just had to let it all out.
On August 31st, I will end an 8 year run in the printing industry, where I did everything from Screen Printing (including pre-press), CNC Routing (building POS POP displays for major Fortune 500 companies), to Digital Printing. I was fortunate to learn alot in my 8 years, but it was a dead end job, with no chance to move up in title or pay. It was literally just a job. I fear that MCA has become the Titanic of the print industry. What used to be a great company to work for, is sinking quick, and leads to my decision to get out while I can.
From 2004 to late 2008, I worked both at MCA and hvac. 16 hour days for 4 years took its toll on me and my family, so I got out of the hvac end, and decided to stay at MCA. When MCA tried to make a move to South Carolina, sh*t hit the fan, and has gone down hill fast. The SC plant went up in a ball of flames (literally) and the owners came slinking back to Massillon. While the Massillon plant never fully shut down, it ran a skeleton crew, while they tried to make SC work, well that never happened. Things have gotten bad, which has led to my decision to get out.
HVAC presents more opportunities, pay wise, and company movement wise. Better pay per hour, better working conditions, paid schooling, etc.
So, while I enjoyed my time at MCA Industries and the knowledge I gained from it, I am excited to be starting a new adventure in the world of Cooling and Heating.
Let the "cool story, bro" comments begin. I know no one cares, I just had to let it all out.
wildcats20
Posts: 27,794
Aug 28, 2011 9:26pm
Congrats.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Aug 28, 2011 9:26pm
K.
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Aug 28, 2011 9:28pm
L.like_that;876100 wrote:K.
iclfan2
Posts: 6,360
Aug 28, 2011 9:29pm
Good luck.
DeadliestWarrior34
Posts: 3,101
Aug 28, 2011 9:37pm
Can do. Cool story brocoyotes22;876095 wrote:Let the "cool story, bro" comments begin.
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Aug 28, 2011 9:38pm
I understand that. That is why I did not leave MCA, till I had a backup to go to.ccrunner609;876108 wrote:be lucky you have a job
But, I wanted to get out, before MCA closes up, and then I was left without anything.
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Aug 28, 2011 9:39pm
Thank YOU!!!DeadliestWarrior34;876116 wrote:Can do. Cool story bro
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Aug 28, 2011 9:39pm
Best of luck in your new endeavour
DeadliestWarrior34
Posts: 3,101
Aug 28, 2011 9:44pm
No problem. I call em like I see em.coyotes22;876118 wrote:Thank YOU!!!
password
Posts: 2,360
Aug 28, 2011 10:32pm
Smart move on your part. After 5 years you can think about starting your own company and hiring a few guys to make the
money for you.
money for you.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Aug 28, 2011 10:52pm
Coolest of Stories Bro !!!coyotes22;876095 wrote: Let the "cool story, bro" comments begin. I know no one cares, I just had to let it all out.
Good luck in HVAC. My Bro-in-Law does that for a living. It can be hard work, but rewarding.
Jughead
Posts: 1,261
Aug 28, 2011 11:22pm
Agreed.THE4RINGZ;876119 wrote:Best of luck in your new endeavor.
Does this job start on the Firth or Oneth?
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Gardens35
Posts: 4,929
Aug 28, 2011 11:33pm
Looking forward to seeing you on 20/20.
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Aug 28, 2011 11:34pm
fifyGardens35;876213 wrote:I voted.
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Gardens35
Posts: 4,929
Aug 28, 2011 11:39pm
I Noted.Curly J;876216 wrote:fify
Curly J
Posts: 7,282
Aug 29, 2011 2:06am
Thank goodness someone did. No one else around here does.Gardens35;876224 wrote:I Noted.
coyotes22
Posts: 11,298
Sep 22, 2011 7:21pm
I wanted to give you rep, but I didnt.Curly J;876259 wrote:Thank goodness someone did. No one else around here does.