Vig,
My condolences to you and your mentors' family. You wrote a beautiful post about a man who moved you in more ways than you can probably
comprehend.
I plan to quit my shit job -- chauffeur -- Oct. 31st. One of the trigger events that set me on my exit journey was the death of one of my colleagues...from a massive heart attack...in the limousine holding lot...at Los Angeles International Airport.
His name was Steve.
My last conversation with him was at the infamous Chateau Marmont -- site of John Belushi's untimely demise -- at a fashion event where we both had clients. It was freezing that night. "Colder than a witch's tit in a polar bear's mouth...", as my dad would often say when I was growing up in Chicago.
Steve asked how busy I was, as work was slow for him. I had a lot of requests that week -- things were okay. He didn't know how his bills were going to be paid.
[The owner hires extra chauffeurs so as to push all the drivers down to part time. I don't get sick days, paid time off or holiday pay. I can't afford the company health plan so I have no coverage. Our Christmas bonus was eight hours of pay -- I make $8/hr + gratuity -- even though I am required to make myself available to drive twelve hour shifts. Not complaining -- just stating some facts.]
Steve mentioned going to work for a rival company, where the chauffeurs were paid $11/hr. I told him that sounded like a plan. As my passenger walked toward the car, Steve wouldn't let me get out of the car. He helped my client into the back seat and waved good-bye.
He was dead a week and a half later. I'm glad I told him it was good to see him. I meant it, too. He was a good dude. His family came by the job to collect his things. They had not spoken to him in years. I remembered looking at his father and two siblings and wondering what happened to cause such a breakdown in communication. He is missed.
Vig and all the other Fastlaners who posted are right. Life is too short to deal with balderdash and a$$ wipes.
I am quitting my shit job Oct. 31st.
My condolences to you and your mentors' family. You wrote a beautiful post about a man who moved you in more ways than you can probably
comprehend.
I plan to quit my shit job -- chauffeur -- Oct. 31st. One of the trigger events that set me on my exit journey was the death of one of my colleagues...from a massive heart attack...in the limousine holding lot...at Los Angeles International Airport.
His name was Steve.
My last conversation with him was at the infamous Chateau Marmont -- site of John Belushi's untimely demise -- at a fashion event where we both had clients. It was freezing that night. "Colder than a witch's tit in a polar bear's mouth...", as my dad would often say when I was growing up in Chicago.
Steve asked how busy I was, as work was slow for him. I had a lot of requests that week -- things were okay. He didn't know how his bills were going to be paid.
[The owner hires extra chauffeurs so as to push all the drivers down to part time. I don't get sick days, paid time off or holiday pay. I can't afford the company health plan so I have no coverage. Our Christmas bonus was eight hours of pay -- I make $8/hr + gratuity -- even though I am required to make myself available to drive twelve hour shifts. Not complaining -- just stating some facts.]
Steve mentioned going to work for a rival company, where the chauffeurs were paid $11/hr. I told him that sounded like a plan. As my passenger walked toward the car, Steve wouldn't let me get out of the car. He helped my client into the back seat and waved good-bye.
He was dead a week and a half later. I'm glad I told him it was good to see him. I meant it, too. He was a good dude. His family came by the job to collect his things. They had not spoken to him in years. I remembered looking at his father and two siblings and wondering what happened to cause such a breakdown in communication. He is missed.
Vig and all the other Fastlaners who posted are right. Life is too short to deal with balderdash and a$$ wipes.
I am quitting my shit job Oct. 31st.
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