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 Being Retired now, I thought that it was time for a new name to this Blog |
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Talk about perks, my career had one of the best I can think of! I traveled in the course of business, delivering classes for my employer. I am a Senior Training Specialist for Motorola Solutions, and teach classes on a wide variety of subjects centered around 2 way radio communications (for eight more weeks). I knew that when the time arrived that I would retire. That time is now. I've always said that if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, get out! I can't handle the heat anymore. I was qualified to deliver approximately 32 different classes, but about half of those were 'Legacy' classes, and are not in demand anymore. My students were/are technicians, those who maintained, programmed, calibrated, and repaired large 2-way radio systems. Some of these systems are statewide, and use TCP-IP networking to allow sites to communicate with others. Some are small, traditional type radio sites. The size doesn't matter, in each case the systems must be kept operational at all times, since many of them are Public Safety Systems. So I traveled, sometimes frequently, 3-4 weeks in a row.... where have I been? This probably won't have daily entries, but I will make entries to update you about my life before and during my employment with Motorola Solutions. I also intend to update you all about what I'm doing in retirement. Well, here we go with this new adventure, let's see where it takes us.  Best Cultural And Regional Honorable Mention |
| Locale: Schaumburg, Illinois Week of: 6/5/2023 I spent last week in Schaumburg delivering what we call a resident class. In this case, it was a class I've delivered for 22 years now. I can deliver it blindfolded and one hand tied behind my back. The class was excellent, the students involved in discussions every day, everything I could hope for in a class like this. It's a class that covers basic RF theory, with 10 different subjects discussed throughout the week. I've tried to get other instructors interested in delivering it, but have had little luck in that regard. It's okay, I like this class, but we need other qualified because I know I won't be around forever. One of my students was in my GTR class in April, it was nice seeing him again. He did tell me that after that April class, he found out that one of his sisters had a very aggressive form of Cancer. Forgive me, I don't recall what type it was, but for some reason Ovarian Cancer sticks in my mind. When she received the news, she just gave up on life in general, and died just over a month later! I know I've mentioned this before, but something I learned over 40 years ago is, Never Give Up! In this case, it wasn't life and death, I was trying to qualify as a Radiological Controls Shift Supervisor. It was an oral board, and I was doing well. Then came the casualty that everyone gets during their board, and still, I was doing well. Then they threw a twist in the scenario, and I actually said, "Well, since I screwed up the immediate actions and everything after that, I guess you're going to fail me." That was the anchor that sank me. They told me afterwards that the only reason they failed me was that I gave up. That was the only time I've heard that, because I've never given up on anything since then. End rant. In Closing The week of 6 /12 I will be in Queens NY for a second class with the customer I delivered a class to in May. That too should go very well since it's a subject, and device that I've taught for 12-13 years now. Until next time, be good to those you love, spoil them, and write! Jim Dorrell  |
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) recall my last day. Like you, I had no idea what was going to happen. It all turned out in spite of my plans. 
I'm sure whatever tomorrow will bring, you'll embrace it. Not to be a downer, but I'm pretty sure we all know the final destination. Enjoy the journey, my friend. I promise you it will be a lot of what you don't expect.
