bigred Posted May 22, 2005 Posted May 22, 2005 Well as some folks know there has been some serious in house fighting with all the owners of CBW. The two with the largest share of the company want to sell out. they've been letting things fall apart and are unwilling to do anything to fix it. Last weeks conference call yielded 2 options for me. take it all or sell out too. and without the multi million $$$ bank account needed to do it all I'm stuck standing with them and selling out. I've seen this coming for the last 6 weeks or so. but it's still a shock when they do something like this. now the stores will remain open. none of the folks @ the store level will loose jobs... however upper management is going to get the axe now. it's down to 2 different companies to take it over. micro center or another private company. even if I stay on as owning 10% of the company (which isn't likely) I would have NOTHING to do there. so here comes the interesting part. what to do now? I've been asked if I was willing to teach at a vocational school... basically teaching the A+ / computer repair classes. I've been begged by CompUSA to come back. Work as a network admin for my dad's IT dept. anyone else have any suggestions? at this point I'm just sick of the jerking around that's gone one in retail and kinda want to get away from it. oh yeah, and I've also decided to throw in my lot and run for city council as well so I don't want a job that'll have me traveling all over creation as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterRex862 Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 How old are you? City Council is not going to be inhabited by young, 20y/o males, you know. I donno. Stick with the stock. Selling out, is, well, selling out. ;( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoNothing Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 wow, ive seen small things like, should i work at mcD's or BK? but never what should i do with my life on OCC, whatever you do, do what you feel is best. and good luck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_target Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 I think you should have a TV show. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puck Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 I think you should have a TV show. 481347[/snapback] ^ I bet your more qualified then most of the know-nothing techs they put on some of those shows!. Sucks to hear your problem, but I'm sure you have the skills to find something you like that pays well. There's always a need for skilled employees Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fanatic Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 Keep the stock and teach at the voc school. Oh and good luck with the city councel thing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BionicSniper Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 YES KEEP THE STOCK Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffeinejunkie Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 Taco bell would be fun........................can you say free nacho bell grande? or keep the stock and teach share some of that massive computer knowledge. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerm Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 Don't just up and sell out. If the new owners what you out then make them buy you out for a handsom sum. Just do whatever feels right. How about doing something that allows you more time at home with the family? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 (edited) it's not stock, it's privately held company (no public trading). but the portion of the company I own is worth a high 7 figure chunk... maybe if I play my cards right 8 figures. it's grown FAST in the last few months, so fast that it has actually gotten out of control (6 stores added in 4 months type of mess). and it's not really a matter of "what should I do". it's more of a matter of "what's out there". I'm sick of retail. I'm sick of dealing with it. I feel like I'm just spinning my wheels and getting nothing done it's really depressing when you step back and look at it. I kinda want to do something that's not only enjoyable, but something that I feel is good for society. something that helps others out there. More than likely I'll start off with the hospital job, and teaching. after all the hospital was supposed to be my future from way back in the day. I was supposed to pickup where my old man leaves off... which is 2 years till he retires as the IT director. as for running for office... it's actually a suggestion that was made by my wife and the current mayor of berkley. he played basketball against me for many years, and has seen what happens when I decide it's time to lay it all on the line and go the win. he knows how I do things. I hate politics. I don't play favorites, I go with what ever I feel is right. Edited May 23, 2005 by bigred Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerm Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 red run for president. I will vote for ya lol. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigred Posted May 23, 2005 Posted May 23, 2005 lmao. that would be a BAD thing. old navy saying is that te presidents of the United States is the world's most dangerous man and would anyone really want ME to be that man? I don't think so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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