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I have a permanent position...
Hey folks!
So apart from the occasional frame question, I've been very bad at posting and keeping in touch. The reason is a new job. A year ago I was asked to do the snagging (punch lists) for 44 new build houses, which kept me busy all summer. At the end of the summer, before I'd finished the snagging, I was asked by the boss if I would like a permanent position as maintenance manager on the site. I took a few weeks to decide, but said yes, so am now gainfully employed keeping this place running. I'll post a couple of pics and some detail a bit later (if you're not interested just don't read it! :P ) but I basically have a team of 8 to manage, and as it was built in the pandemic and did not go smoothly (:trainwreck:), you could say I have my work cut out. In theory, I have 2 days off a week for fettling and riding (which I'm not yet back to), but in practice I mostly sleep and do paperwork that I don't have time for while on site. So, I'd like to think that I'll be on here a little more in the very near future, but I'm not holding my breath... I kind of miss these pages :hug: Best to all of you, Milo |
Congratulations on the new job! Being gainfully employed is nothing to sneeze at. I have no doubt you'll be back on the bike once things settle down a bit.
EDIT: Wowza, that place looks amazing! |
My wife and I are considering Brittany for retirement but that looks much nicer. She's a fab pastry Chef and I'm just all talent so give us a shout, comme ça? :innocent:
Congrats! |
Originally Posted by MiloFrance
(Post 22401917)
Hey folks!
So apart from the occasional frame question, I've been very bad at posting and keeping in touch. The reason is a new job. A year ago I was asked to do the snagging (punch lists) for 44 new build houses, which kept me busy all summer. At the end of the summer, before I'd finished the snagging, I was asked by the boss if I would like a permanent position as maintenance manager on the site. I took a few weeks to decide, but said yes, so am now gainfully employed keeping this place running. I'll post a couple of pics and some detail a bit later (if you're not interested just don't read it! :P ) but I basically have a team of 8 to manage, and as it was built in the pandemic and did not go smoothly (:trainwreck:), you could say I have my work cut out. In theory, I have 2 days off a week for fettling and riding (which I'm not yet back to), but in practice I mostly sleep and do paperwork that I don't have time for while on site. So, I'd like to think that I'll be on here a little more in the very near future, but I'm not holding my breath... I kind of miss these pages :hug: Best to all of you, Milo hope you get settled and riding soon |
Congratulations are in order, I'd say. If you're going to be in charge of something, it might as well be a chateau in southern France. :)
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A probably not-quite-exhaustive list:
I'm in charge of 8 humans, 44 villas, 25 private pools, 2 communal pools, 3 jacuzzis (hot tubs), 8 hotel rooms, 2 restaurants, a chateau, the health spa (inc. one hot tub and a pool, as well as the sauna and Hammam), a wine caveau (selling wine), around 35 communal MTBs, a fresh water pumping station, 2 waste water pumping stations and an eco friendly sewage plant. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...b250d3c117.jpg Interior of one of the small villas, unfinished https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8f4154c050.jpg Even the positioning of these lights fell in to my lap.. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...5ebea98fc9.jpg The team https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...20b2c7736a.jpg Ridiculous swimming pool, around 420m3, 110,000 gallons https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...85953ecc77.jpg Pump house! |
Nice. Somehow, at some point, some balance needs to be found. I have to find time for my cycling, it is my mental and physical release. Wish you the best.
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Originally Posted by MiloFrance
(Post 22402067)
A probably not-quite-exhaustive list:
I'm in charge of 8 humans, 44 villas, 25 private pools, 2 communal pools, 3 jacuzzis (hot tubs), 8 hotel rooms, 2 restaurants, a chateau, the health spa (inc. one hot tub and a pool, as well as the sauna and Hammam), a wine caveau (selling wine), around 35 communal MTBs, a fresh water pumping station, 2 waste water pumping stations and an eco friendly sewage plant. I salute your optimism, but describing your position as "permanent" seems a tiny bit optimistic. I'm guessing you're a little younger than some of the rest of us around here. |
Holy cow! I think I need to come visit you at your new workplace!
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Your absense has been noticed. All will be forgiven if you send us some bottles of French wine.
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Looks rather snazzy.
Make sure the bikes you ride while employed match the other decor. ;) :) We will be here when you return. alas, I have no snazzy French bikes as examples. |
I'm seriously jealous!
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[MENTION=384627]MiloFrance[/MENTION]
:eek: H**Y CRAP!!!!! That's awesome. Glad you made it through and they were smart enough to keep you on for the throughput, especially if you see it as a good idea, hope it all works out well for you. :twitchy: Accommodations onsite provided? Glad you're back. :thumb: |
What many of us read...
I'm in charge of 8 humans, 44 villas, 25 private pools, 2 communal pools, 3 jacuzzis (hot tubs), 8 hotel rooms, 2 restaurants, a chateau, the health spa (inc. one hot tub and a pool, as well as the sauna and Hammam), a wine caveau (selling wine), around 35 communal MTBs, a fresh water pumping station, 2 waste water pumping stations and an eco friendly sewage plant. Wow! |
Originally Posted by cb400bill
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Your absense has been noticed. All will be forgiven if you send us some bottles of French wine.
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I hope they are paying you very well. You are going to earn every centime.
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whats an MTB? Motor Torpedo Boat?? if it is that's a tad aggressive lol
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motorbike?
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I’m real happy for you. Beautiful region and facility. You’re in a great position to keep on top of it all rather than play catch-up all the time. A lesson from my, so called, career: tell ‘‘em what they need to hear, not what they want to hear. Keep in touch.
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Originally Posted by MiloFrance
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I can’t be the only one who immediately started mentally noting the water on the floor from an apparently long-standing leak (the rust) and the all but crumbled cinder block wall where the pipes penetrate the wall.
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Originally Posted by Bad Lag
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I can’t be the only one who immediately started mentally noting the water on the floor from an apparently long-standing leak (the rust) and the all but crumbled cinder block wall where the pipes penetrate the wall.
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More pics. There are some things that are just a result of lack of insight, like the fire in Reception being a pain because there is a huge extractor in the kitchen 30 m away, powerful enough to suck the air back down the flue in certain circumstances. Because it's all new we're learning about the quirks every day, but it's still a darned fine place to work... :D
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...77cf4df979.jpg You can see the moon next to the fountain https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...de18147048.jpg Reception. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...599dc44a10.jpg Yet another view of the big pool https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c2a62a9e1e.jpg Rum etc |
looks empty. any paying customers? otherwise "permanent" may be a temporary word :D
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