FINAL JOB CHANGE

My final (and sixth) job change happened in an unusual way.

Realizing the need for a change, I began perusing the newspaper employment sections , looking for just the right move because I was in my thirties, but still employable to most companies.

One day I saw an ad for an office copier salesman. Wow! I had the experience gained selling the E.K. copiers, plus this offered an opportunity to see a copier line that was completely unique in the business world. It was an all-electric copier, which meant that there were no messy chemicals involved. Wow, again.

I made a phone call, had an interview, and said,"this is for me." After a discussion with my dear wife, who was reluctant to see me change, she changed her mind when I mentioned the 25 percent pay increase. Once again, with some reluctance, I gave my notice to the camera company and moved to another downtown office.

My new employer was an international company with a fine reputation and they did things the right way. My first week was spent in New York City, traveling with experienced salesmen. It was the right way to get started. While I was in New York City, I got a call from my new manager saying that he had sold two copiers for me in my territory. I knew then that I had made the right move.

More, later.