peckerhead 0 #1 April 10, 2007 I will turn 45 this summer, I have been skydiving since I was 18. I have an IAD rating and I have been a SL instructor since 1986. I am a camera flyer and I have video of 200 tandems. I have 3 rigs and 4 jumpsuits. I am a senior rigger. I have packed thousands of student rigs and over 200 reserves. I have 6 night jumps including a 4 stack, I have a D lisense. 300 crw jumps and 7 Mr. Bills. I will fuel airplanes, sweep the floor and clean the toilet. Just kidding, I would only fuel the airplane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #2 April 10, 2007 So . . . are you actually looking for a skydiving job?Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #4 April 10, 2007 That really doesn't answer my question . . . if you are actually looking for a skydiving job, this is not the place for it - the classifieds is the appropriate place. If you are "testing the waters" or asking for some other general purpose, that's a different story. Again . . . are you actually seeking employment in the skydiving community.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #5 April 10, 2007 Do you do windows? Hire you for what?....I would not hire you to work on my car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #6 April 10, 2007 I was just throwing it out there to see what the current climate is. I think it is a valid question. Am I still relevent? or have I passed my prime? BTW The wonderhog thing was a joke. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #7 April 10, 2007 Gotcha . . .Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #8 April 10, 2007 Thanks John, two people think I rock! Whoo Hoo! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #9 April 10, 2007 QuoteI was just throwing it out there to see what the current climate is. I think it is a valid question. Am I still relevent? or have I past my prime? BTW The wonderhog thing was a joke. Dunno if you "past" your prime, but you may have "passed" your prime. Sounds like you have a solid background, but as an employer, that is about 1/3 of what I need to know/see. Are you reliable? Trustworthy? Capable of having keys to my 'kingdom?' Are you happy? do you have a great attitude? Can you tell someone that they screwed up without them feeling stupid? Can you compliment without giving them false praise? Are you a people person? Talent is important, but easily the smallest aspect of what I'm looking for in an employee. Great; glad to hear you're a skygod. Just cuz you *can* pack, the bigger question is "will you?" I don't think age has too much to do with "prime." The mere fact you ask the question perhaps sets you up for some difficult realizations. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #10 April 10, 2007 QuoteSo . . . are you actually looking for a skydiving job? I think he's just trying to air more dirty laundry. Instead of dealing directly with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy he's posting it on here."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #11 April 10, 2007 Quote I think he's just trying to air more dirty laundry. Instead of dealing directly with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy he's posting it on here. Now that was just mean and un-called for. I asked a serious question and you shit on my frosted flakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chuckbrown 0 #12 April 10, 2007 F*ck no, you're a peckerhead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #13 April 10, 2007 QuoteQuoteI was just throwing it out there to see what the current climate is. I think it is a valid question. Am I still relevent? or have I past my prime? BTW The wonderhog thing was a joke. Dunno if you "past" your prime, but you may have "passed" your prime. Sounds like you have a solid background, but as an employer, that is about 1/3 of what I need to know/see. Are you reliable? Trustworthy? Capable of having keys to my 'kingdom?' Are you happy? do you have a great attitude? Can you tell someone that they screwed up without them feeling stupid? Can you compliment without giving them false praise? Are you a people person? Talent is important, but easily the smallest aspect of what I'm looking for in an employee. Great; glad to hear you're a skygod. Just cuz you *can* pack, the bigger question is "will you?" I don't think age has too much to do with "prime." The mere fact you ask the question perhaps sets you up for some difficult realizations. Wow! Alot of assumptions there! I would like to think I am reliable and trustworthy. I have been given the keys to the kingdom many times. I am happy and energetic. A very high maintenence and out of control person described by many... You would like me.... I was just wondering if old skydivers can still get work Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #14 April 10, 2007 Quote F*ck no, you're a peckerhead. Stay out of this Chuck this is between me an Spotted Eagle! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #15 April 10, 2007 Quote I was just wondering if old skydivers can still get work They can...but it's OLD work! ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DSE 5 #16 April 10, 2007 If you read assumptions, you mis-read. They're questions that any intelligent employer is asking about you, whether he/she verbalizes it or not. I've got guys in their early 60's working for me, guys that are in their late teens working for me. Age matters so little overall. I care about the things I listed before. ~attitude ~reliability ~trustworthy ~people-ability ~skill Our DZ just hired (as manager) an early 40's guy that has an awesome attitude, great people skills, and bad knees. He brings a great vibe to the DZ with his smile, upbeat attitude, and intelligent response to challenging situations. He gets on his knees and packs, he organizes loads, he teaches, he listens, he takes out the trash, he spends personal time with the students and skygods alike. Very little of what I mention has to do with skydiving skill. That is the core of what he DOES, but not related much to who he IS. Consider my earlier questions as rhetoricals if that makes more sense. [edit to add] Did I mention I'm older than you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnMitchell 16 #17 April 10, 2007 Quote I was just wondering if old skydivers can still get work Hell yes, I got 5 years on you and work weekends at the DZ. I could go full time, I'm sure, but I have a day job. Showing up sober, being safe and reliable, and dealing well with students are much more important than how many B-days you've had. I don't know how long I'll be physically able to do tandems, but I currently feel great and I'm in pretty good shape for 49. There's always AFF and SL instruction, too, if I start getting to creaky to haul humans around on my chest. Every year I see a few fresh faces at the DZ with new ratings, and I figure they won't need me much anymore. Then every year I seem to work just as much as the year before, maybe more. I sometimes joke with my passengers, that when choosing a TM they want to look for a little touch of gray hair, just like what you want to see on your airline captain who's flying your plane. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peckerhead 0 #18 April 10, 2007 Quote>>>>>an early 40's guy that has an awesome attitude, great people skills, and bad knees. He brings a great vibe to the DZ with his smile, upbeat attitude, and intelligent response to challenging situations. He gets on his knees and packs, he organizes loads, he teaches, he listens, he takes out the trash, he spends personal time with the students and skygods alike. Wow! That sounds like me! 5 years ago Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeNReN 0 #19 April 10, 2007 Happy BirthDay!?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #20 April 10, 2007 QuoteQuote I think he's just trying to air more dirty laundry. Instead of dealing directly with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy he's posting it on here. Now that was just mean and un-called for. I asked a serious question and you shit on my frosted flakes. Well, I hope you know that I'm making a stab at the posts people are making that start with "Would you hire..." or "Would you allow this TM..." Like this one. Don't take me seriously, ever, I'm never serious, at least on the internet. The tone was the same, so it makes for a humorous comparison."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coconutmonkey 0 #21 April 10, 2007 How are your lawncare skills? Are you willing to do other jobs that need doing when weather is bad? Are you willing to contribute to the overall dropzone environment or will you bolt as soon as your piece is over? Just some questions that I've heard about from various places.Hearts & Minds 2 to the Heart- 1 to the Mind- Home of the Coconut Lounge, Spa, & Artillery Range Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RB_Hammer 0 #22 April 10, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuote I think he's just trying to air more dirty laundry. Instead of dealing directly with self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy he's posting it on here. Now that was just mean and un-called for. I asked a serious question and you shit on my frosted flakes. Well, I hope you know that I'm making a stab at the posts people are making that start with "Would you hire..." or "Would you allow this TM..." Like this one. Don't take me seriously, ever, I'm never serious, at least on the internet. The tone was the same, so it makes for a humorous comparison. This whole post and poll seems a lot like This poll"I'm not lost. I don't know where I'm going, but there's no sense in being late." Mathew Quigley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
