Lou... 3,118 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I needed a break from a 30 year engineering career so I decided to take a break. I think I’ll work at WDW. I applied and got a job at the WL. Six months later, Ok, that’s enough playing around, back to engineering.I needed a break from a 33 year engineering career so I decide to take a break. I think I’ll work at WDW. I applied and got a job at the YCSix months later, Ok, that’s enough playing around, back to engineering.I needed a break from a 36 year engineering career so I decided to take a break. I think I’ll work at WDW. I applied and got a job at the GFSix months later, Ok, that’s enough playing around, back to engineering.I needed a break from a 39 year engineering career so I decided to take a break. I think I’ll work at WDW. I applied and got a job at the WLSix months later, Ok, that’s enough playing around, back to engineering.I needed to end a 42 year engineering career. I'm burnt out. I think I’ll work at WDW. I applied and got a job in transportation.Three years later, I’m still at it.My original hire date was 15 years ago today. That's when my relationship with Disney began.Even though I stayed only six months or so the first four times, they've welcomed me back each time and have offered me very interesting positions. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 You're nothing if not consistent, Lou! :rofl2:Gotta say it's amazing and pretty cool that you kept returning to WDW and seem to have settled there... for now at least.I love hearing of your CM experiences and personally I think the reason WDW always welcomed you back was because they know a good thing when they see it. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I'm just glad you flew in our direction :rofl2: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HappyCamper...Deb 61 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Most of us just dream about a WDW job. YOU lived it...over and over and over and over....Lou, you are my hero! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 And if you're lucky, he might also be your bus driver! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 What's your background in engineering?I am thinking very seriously about going back to school next year to get an engineering degree (civil or environmental). I have a degree in chemistry already, but the company that I work for really likes engineers. Any advice for a potential middle aged student? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Roller ... aka Ed 351 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Since you have a degree in Chemistry, why not Chemical Engineering? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 UAB has a masters program in civil or env that I could do at night 2 days a week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
freshlybarked 4 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I don't take many busses at Disney, but I hope to run into you again sometime soon. You are an interesting man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Momoffive aka Loretta 34 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Congratulations Lou!! I agree WDW knew a good man when they met you!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
polkadotsuitcase 12 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Sounds like you knew all along where "home" was! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted September 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 What's your background in engineering?I specialized in factory automation and robotics.I am thinking very seriously about going back to school next year to get an engineering degree (civil or environmental). Any advice for a potential middle aged student?I never got a engineering degree and never felt that I needed one. At best, I have the equivalent of a 9th grade academic education, so I'm not the best person to give advice on college and degrees.Some people are born with a special ability or talent. I was fortunate to be one. For some unknown reason I have the natural ability to envision & design machinery.I was given the opportunity to do so professionally at an extremely high level while still in my teens.In my case, and I stress in my case, a degree would have hindered me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otter Spotter aka Debbie 58 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 I specialized in factory automation and robotics.I never got a engineering degree and never felt that I needed one. In my case, and I stress in my case, a degree would have hindered me.Time flies, time also changes things.When Lou & I were youngsters entering the job market most corporations wanted you "green" so they could train you their way. Of course, they expected you to go the distance and spend your entire career with their company. In today's job market you are questioned as to why you have stayed with a company more than 7 or 8 years. Loyalty to a company and conversely, loyalty to an employee are but distant memories.My oldest niece has a degree in civil engineering and loves it. She was fortunate to gain employment with the City of Charlotte, NC. In her own words, "You will never lack for job opportunities with a C.E. degree. America's infrastructures (water, sewer, and road systems) are crumbling faster than they can be replaced." Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momofmany...Christina 17 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Thanks for sharing your story Lou. The other bus driver I was teling you about that I know is a pastor (he married my husband and I). He decided to retire around 2003 and decided to work at WDW. I am not sure how long he was driving a bus before he decided to go back into the ministry. He decided to retire again in 2009 or 2010 and work for WDW again. We had lost touch with him around 2004 and had no way to contact him. It just so happened that he was driving a bus back to the Fort from EPCOT last fall that we were getting on. I didn't even recognize him since he had a full beard last time we saw him and now has to shave for the job. My husband recognized him and we were able to exchange #'s and meet up with him and his wife that trip and the next. We are all so amazed that that chance meeting happened. The chances are sooo slim!! When we saw him this past February, he was debating on taking on another church. I think he was keeping his bus driving job as well though. I hope we get to see him this trip and will find out more. So expanding on your story, how did you come to love The Fort and Fort Fiends? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scooterminnie...paula 20 Posted September 8, 2011 Report Share Posted September 8, 2011 Good Job, Lou!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 So expanding on your story, how did you come to love The Fort and Fort Fiends?It was by accident. I went on Voldemort to find other CMs that were into RVing. I didn't find any but stumbled across the Fiends, so here I am. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Lisa 53 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 And if you're lucky, he might also be your bus driver!Then you get to see this handsome, smiling face when you get on the bus: :heart: :heart: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted September 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Cut it out Lisa, I blush easily. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kampfirekim 260 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 I just love your story Lou. WDW knew when they had a good one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lil Lisa 53 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Cut it out Lisa, I blush easily.You look good in pink. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stefa70 205 Posted September 9, 2011 Report Share Posted September 9, 2011 Then you get to see this handsome, smiling face when you get on the bus: :heart: :heart: Hubba Hubba! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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