Work Experience
Right after My mission, I thought I’d assistESL students in Colton; I worked to persist
In teaching them English, but instead I learned
that the teaching profession is not for what I yearned.
So into the world of retail sales I went
selling carpet and giftware and all that bent.
It was no good, I couldn’t make enough
to support a family, and it was rough.
Santa Fe Railway was looking for help
So I went a-railroading with a yelp.
I started as a switchman in the town of LA;
Ended up as Assistant Sup’t down El Paso way.
I retired my lantern and moved my brood
to Enterprise, where there’s a more quiet mood.
We loved that little berg, the people are grand
We love the closeness they have with the land.
In the meantime, I still needed to work
to pay the bills and not go beserk.
I got my CDL and went truckin’ for a bit,
but Santa Fe beckoned and promised me writ
if I’d come help them combine with BN.
I worked long hours helping, and then
my contract was over and back home I came.
Back to Andrus and trucking was my game.
Dispatching and running international freight I did.
Until I thought I saw greener pastures and bid
for a job with Rasmussen Equipment; parts I sold.
I was manager for a few years, until behold
They thought they could do without me; did me harm.
So back to Andrus again, 3rd time’s the charm.
I’ve been in transportation for near 42 years
in all that time I’ve had many fears.
I worry my customers will not get their due
I worry my company will not persue
the relationships I've fostered in my little part
of the business now that I'm ready to depart.
I’ll be retiring soon, I’m ready to leave
I need to rest for a time I do believe.
My health is no good, much I can't do
to the level I want so Cerece is training anew.
There is much to teach; I have learned much.
I'm sure she will get it as I put her in touch.
I have much to do with family and friends
I hope there’s time to do all my errands.
I still have much to think about and desire
before my health leaves me in the mire.
My bucket list is short, not much left that I need.
I've had a good career; very good indeed.
