Team Realtree Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 I get so many comments on having the dream job. Working in the hunting industry, hunting for a living, etc. Well, last night I had the truck packed, bow tuned, practiced shooting etc. I was headed out this morning for a 4 day Kentucky "Prime Rut" bow hunt. But after I checked email last night and saw all that we had going on in the office, I sent an email out to cancel the hunt. I unloaded the truck and was back in the office at 8 this a.m. I am now looking at over a year since I personally have hunted (two years since a bow hunt). I haven't turkey hunted in three years. I shot some dove last fall and shot two does in October with my rifle. After that I let my oldest boy Jack do all the hunting and sat with him for the remainder of the season. I do have a tag paid and drawn for on a Illinois muzzleloading hunt next month, but that is shakey at this time on whether I will make it or not. I hope to certainly get a shot at a doe during the holidays but then have to get ready for trade shows the entire month of January. Some dream job huh? Still wouldn't trade it for any other! S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanH Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you DUDE YOU STILL HAVE A DREAM JOB! Stop making us feel bad for you! We dream to do the things you do! LOL come on man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherguy Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you well that sucks!! I think you need to have a little talk with Mr. Jordan and see if you can't get someone to cover for you for a week each fall. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Shooter Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you ya..well still have the atmosphere of hunting around u all the time is still awosme..but it would be nice to do some personel hutning !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCH Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you I wouldn't trade ya Scott. I love my job. I get every weekend during hunting season off plus two weeks vacation. Soon I will be eligible for three weeks. Of course, I don't get to chit-chat with Waddell, Jordan, and Blanton every other day, but some of our customers our pretty darn interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you Scott, you obviously need a personal assistant. Job applications start now - and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffy Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you I'll trade ya straight across and no strings attached.Whata ya think? Is it a deal?lol I do feel blessed though, being able to hunt without the work interfering too much. ................................Hunt Smart-Eat Well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Schmeck Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you Yeah, but you get to hobnob with celebrities like T-Bone and Willy and we don't. The grass is always greener....................... Sorry to hear you had to cancel your hunt. Hope ya get out soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
total disaster Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you I wouldn't trade either I love what I am doing right now....I have almost all hunting season off work and then after x-mas when lobstering slows down ,I hunt alot then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you don't think i would trade you either but i do believe you still have a cool job. I get to hunt every wednesday (my day off) and every other weekend. hope you get to go soon! todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popgun Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you I have never been to GA yet and am looking for an excuse to go. I am retired and have contributed my time for many worthwhile causes. (Your cause seems just and worthy) Your problem is solved. I can be there in one day travel time and will relieve you for one week. I require no salary so all you need to do is hook me up with some free room and board, and you can pay for my fuel. Please notify me at least one day in advance and you must leave me a note telling me what your job is. I can drink coffee with the best of them, type well enough to communicate my thoughts, and talk on the phone even better. I have been told I have a southern accent, but nothing close to Georgian. I may need a tutor to help with the acccent. This is your lucky day. .....popgun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you I wouldn't mind having his job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY911Bowhunter Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you That's cuz NO one wants your job Swamp! No respeck fo da law! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ohiobucks Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you Three words: VA CA TION!!! Hope your able to get out this year Scott. I have a half day of vacation left till Nov 21 and I plan on using it this Friday afternoon. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horst Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you I wouldnt trade you either Scott.My job might be hard, and can be a litle dangerous at times but I still make time to hunt almost every night during season. Honestly I wouldnt want any of your jobs there at realtree, even hunting across the country and shooting big bucks would have to get old every year, escpecially when your traveling and away from your family for such long periods.I actually can burn myself out on deer hunting just hunting everyday around here and sometimes I need to take a couple days off from it just to get excited about it again.And I dont have schedules to keep, deadlines to meet, or videos to get out on time.Really as much as I love hunting, doing it for a living would just suck, it would take a lotta the fun out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you I've often wondered about some of these "outdoor jobs". Game wardens, guides and outfitters, Archery shop and gun shop owners probably all have the same kind of problem. Doc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you i feel for you Scott. i don't know what i'd do if i couldn't hunt i have the best of both worlds. i love teaching, and it allows me to hunt in the afternoons on almost anyday i want to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huntn4bucks Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you You should have went anyway Scott. We only have a limited amount of time to hunt each year and you can bet the work will still be there when you get back. Tell you what...I live in Alabama less than 200 miles northwest of Columbus, GA so if you and your boys want to turkey hunt with me this spring...it's on! I'm serious. You haven't turkey hunted in 3 years...don't make it 4! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you [ QUOTE ] Some dream job huh? Still wouldn't trade it for any other! S [/ QUOTE ] Hope you get out for that Illinois hunt. Good luck Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you Scott, I envy and feel sorry for you.....all at the same time. You better make some personal time before you burn out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you That really is the pits Scott. Isn't there anyone that can fill in for you at the office or trade shows, so you can get out hunting? I think maybe you could give one of the pro-staffers a break on all their hunting and go on one of their hunts for them, while they fill in at the office or a trade show for a few days. ...Sounds like a good remedy. Some of them are probably saying "Gee, I'm so tired of hunting this year" You need a break. Time to talk to the boss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Realtree Posted November 9, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you Thanks guys for all the offers and encouragement. I didn't make the post looking for anything. It was really for the folks who email in or think that it's all play and no work. I worked for Bassmaster magazine before I came here for 8 years and everybody thought I fished for a living. I was lucky to get on a boat 1 or 2 times a year. It's not all bad. Work has to be done and it just makes it easier for me in December when I take as much time as I can. As long as I can get the boys out this season I'm cool with it. To be honest, since it was a hunt they wouldn't be going on I didn't feel as bad. If it would have been for them I would have done whatever needed to get them out there. S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian_Shooter Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you well u can have mine and i wont een take urs lol u can go to school for 2 more years if u want cuz i sure dont the only time i have to hunt is after school and weekends Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nut Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you I can remember a time long ago when the Mrs and I wanted to have children and she couldnt get pregnant. It got to the point that at times that the attempting wasnt anything but work. So I also would pass at your job unless it was part-time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archerjg Posted November 9, 2004 Report Share Posted November 9, 2004 Re: Don\'t let my job fool you I think you need a hunting vacation and just let some of the other people help you out with your job. Archerjg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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