T BIRD Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 For the past 20 years, I have worked in the mental health and substance abuse field. I worked with a very difficult population, homeless mentally ill chemical abusers. I helped launch a long term residential treatment program that was highly structured for them. They lived in our program for approximately 2 years and then graduated and moved on into our own supported housing apartment program where they could live forever as long as they remained clean and sober and stable. I have had lots of stress working in the inner city for 20 years. The commute alone was ridiculous by car every day. This group of clients because of their mental illness, ( each client was either schizophrenic or bi polar or major depression diagnosed besides drug and alcohol dependent ) created lots of daily situations that needed clinical interventions and attention which is my expertise. My wife also worked in that field for a little over 20 years with the same kind of clients. She does not any more. I guess I stayed in it so long because of the joy of watching someone literally come back from the near dead and forgotten to become a healthy responsible member of society. That was my payback and I loved when someone graduated and moved on the right way. Being in recovery myself for 26 years that work was a way of life for me that I obviously believed in and still do today. I am leaving that field as of August 1st. I am going to make a go of this vending field I entered back in November '07. I enjoy this work so much. I was VERY passionate about the work I did for 20 years. I am feeling like I will be VERY passionate about what I do in the vending field also. I will need everyone's help and support here at Vendiscuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacho Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Johnny I wish you all the luck in the world venturing into this business. If anyone can make a go of it, you certainly can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo Duck Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 Congradulations on you're new life Johnny, I'm sure you'll love it. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer980 Posted July 16, 2008 Share Posted July 16, 2008 As long as you do what you like you will be ok. After 20 years you just decided to change the scenery and rules. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candygirl Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 T-Bird if there's anyone who can succeed at vending it's you. You're passionate and enthusiastic, you were successful at your (soon-to-be) previous job, your wife supports you, we support you! I"ll be living your adventures vicariously cause I know you'll share with everybody, all the ups and downs. Keep us informed every step of the way. Barb . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-man422 Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Best of luck Johnny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caserri Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 John, Best of luck to ya brotha! You gotta know we will all be here for you if you need us. I certainly hope we haven't let you down yet! Steve **tear** It's kinda like sending your firstborn out into the world for the first time. I have watched you grow from day one and am so darn proud of ya! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West Coast Vend LLC Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Johnny, Glad to hear that you are retiring after all those years. You will have lots of fun with your new adventures in vending. You have come a long way since I first met you back in October 2007. We are all here for you. Keep coming on and telling us your vending stories. Hey, if I can do it after 32 years anyone can do it. Best of luck. Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted July 18, 2008 Author Share Posted July 18, 2008 Thank you for the kind and supportive words everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new2this Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Best of Luck Johnny. Coop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANDERSONVENDING Posted July 18, 2008 Share Posted July 18, 2008 Good Luck in the next stage of your life, I hope it grows by leaps and bounds as you'll have more time to devote to it.Plus no more commute to a JOB.:cool: John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grumpy Posted July 21, 2008 Share Posted July 21, 2008 Johnny you know you got our love and support brotha! Go get them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted July 22, 2008 Author Share Posted July 22, 2008 Thanks everyone! I am primed and ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainMan Posted July 22, 2008 Share Posted July 22, 2008 Good luck T-Bird. I envy you. I hope to make the leap in the next 5 years myself. Keep us informed of your progress. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antoniocinisi Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 wow you`re actually doing it??congrats and good luck jhonny!!I how long did u think about it before you reached this decision? once you expand your route and all is said and done I hope you make a million quarters a month my friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devster Posted August 4, 2008 Share Posted August 4, 2008 Good luck. I hope this works out for you and share the wealth. Maybe i'll get to that point someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-Son Vending Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 Hey Johnny, OK...It has been a week..Bored YET?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainMan Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 By now he is probably to rich to speak to us... :dude: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted August 5, 2008 Author Share Posted August 5, 2008 lol.......you guys are too funny. Today was my first day retired from the drug and alcohol field. And it felt great!! I got a call early this AM about some servicing needed on a machine that had Ike and Mikes stuck in it. I LOVED showerin', gettin' dressed in shorts and a Tee and making service and collection calls. God is good everyone! ( all the time )........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MountainMan Posted August 5, 2008 Share Posted August 5, 2008 So happy to hear that. Lot less stress and got to wear shorts! Good for you man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay-Son Vending Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 Johnny, SEE..you were bored..you got up and went to work...lol Good for you..Go get em Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KC135NAV Posted August 6, 2008 Share Posted August 6, 2008 John, I knew you were gearing up to go but I didn't know you'd pull the plug that fast. Thanks for answering our call for advise and for sharing on this board and through PM. I hope we can repay the favor when we find out what works well (especially for our area). Best of luck. -Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T BIRD Posted August 20, 2008 Author Share Posted August 20, 2008 Youre welcome Greg. Anytime. I am anxious to get home and back to my bulk business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidsurvz Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 Hey Johnny, I wanted to oficially say Good for you!!!! I am gald this is working out for you. It has been great watching your growth and success. We all wish you the best. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlander Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Best of luck T-Bird, but watch out for that new boss of yours, he might be a real slave driver, I know mine is, LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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