Today, in my third interview CBS (not Katie Couric's new network) but Computer Betting Systems, offered me a new career. The journey begins Aug. 7. After nearly 13 years at the Las Vegas Hilton it was time for a change. The commute to CBS is just a little over a mile, so I can leave for my 8:30-4:30 Tuesday-Saturday shift four minutes before and make it on time. I'll be making about the same money but after three months I'll get a raise that will put me above Hilton wages. They even offered to pay my Cobra health insurance until I'm covered by their plan in three months. While I had recently qualified for four weeks vacation at the Hilton, CBS threw in an extra week, so I'm starting with three.
What will I be doing? Basically the same thing I did at the Hilton. Except I'll be helping other Race & Sports books when they have trouble with their betting computers. The same equipment I've worked on for 12 years. It's a nice small company with a family atmosphere that's been in business for years and services most of the major hotels and casinos in Nevada. I'll miss the free food but at least I won't be tempted by the sugar-filled treats the Hilton puts out to fatten up its employees. I'll be able to grow my beard back, come home for lunch and the weeknds are casual. You can wear jeans and T-shirts. What's not to like about it? Sure I'm leaving a few friends at the Hilton, but I'll still be talking to them when they call in with software and hardware problems. CBS already has two former Hilton employees and both are very glad they made the switch to improve their careers.
"Life is a series of Hellos and goodbyes, I'm afraid it's time for goodbye again," Billy Joel
1 comment:
Congratulations sounds like a good move.Like you say,what not to like about it and you even have windows.I also like the idea of not having all that risk in traffic every day.
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