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I started in the pool industry in 2001, worked for two different structural subcontractors, started my subcontracting company in 2007, and started my pool company in 2010. To say it has been a rough road for the last 11 years running two companies at a time doesn't even come close. During the slow economy I did all of the structural, mechanical, and waterproofing on all of my pools for the first few years and all was great. Our product was exactly what I thought it should be, but there just wasn't enough of it to keep me busy and I decided to close the subcontracting company and open the shop

I take it that you are a mechanically inclined introvert. I am exactly the same way. Solitude and a machine to tinker with and I am happy.

I don't like working with or for other people. When it comes to work, I am wired for complete solitude and most happy in that state. No other hands or minds around to screw things up, lol.

Just a consideration since you get to set your schedule.. I take Sunday morning off for Church, and I take either a Wednesday or Thursday off every other week.... I hate weekends, everything I want to do is overcrowded on weekends.. Wednesdays are generally great days to take off, the boat launches are empty, state parks are pretty much empty, beaches are empty.. Theme parks not as crowded, the public rifle/pistol range has like three people at it.. If I need to do some banking or shopping everything is open and well stocked. My Wife works retail and when she applied she stated tha

I always thought of that verse as serving God vs the world, but it nails what it has been like with two companies. One was like a prison sentence and the other is a holiday. I never felt like I actually gained anything from the pool company and my staying involved was more of a sense of obligation to my partner and his family. We both have better things to do now, finally.

im jealous, i came to florida to semi retire, and did, but other things made me not. i hope you do well. its so much nicer half worrying about shit....

Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

Congrats on your new life. I am 9 months into my new life and love it so much I never think of dealing with what I used to do. Health is coming back , weight is dropping totally off meds. Life is great, Good luck FL is a great place to hang it up

"Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life." Congrats on taking the plunge into full time something you love. Best wishes for your continued success!

Congrats Evl. Being able to make a living doing what you want to do is priceless in terms of its effects on our health, attitude, and mental well being. Good to hear you giving glory to God, and I look forward to seeing what you are going to turn out of your shop now that you have more time.