O.k.........

**Jacqui** · 02-08-2011, 05:53 PM

...I quit

No, I'm not doing anything dumb, I'm just giving up on the optical industry.

**kcount** · 02-08-2011, 06:07 PM

Well it's about time! welcome to the Martini Club!

**Jacqui** · 02-08-2011, 06:19 PM

Don't drink, even if I did I couldn't afford a martini on my income.

**kcount** · 02-08-2011, 06:30 PM

Fair enough, so what pushed you over the edge?

**uncut** · 02-08-2011, 09:20 PM

That's sad....to give up on the industry! It's a conclusion that you must have given a lot of thought to. Why?

**Jubilee** · 02-08-2011, 10:37 PM

You are a person of many talents. It will be sad not to see you use the optical based ones. However I know whatever you do, you will make a difference.

**partyoptician** · 02-08-2011, 11:00 PM

Sad thing I know how he feels. I consider myself an excellent optician but todays optical only rewards the rich and powerful. I'm on the decision path now and may also throw in the towel after 25 yrs. I love what I do but I have a family that I have to put first!!

**Chris Ryser** · 02-09-2011, 06:04 AM

Hey Jacqui.................................would it help upping your mood if we re-open the eyeoverheard site ???????????????????????

.:angry:...................................................................:angry:.

**chip anderson** · 02-09-2011, 08:17 AM

You sure it's not just the cold up there. Move South. Business isn't any better but the people are nicer and the climate is a lot nicer.

**gatorbait** · 02-09-2011, 08:45 AM

Its sad, I have only been in the business for 2 year. I love the career path but have seen quite a few people who have been in for a while give up on it. Mostly its when they go from private practice to the Outlet / chain world. Best of luck to you mate in what ever you decide. Keep your head up!

Matthew

**Uncle Fester** · 02-09-2011, 09:31 AM

Originally Posted by Jacqui

Don't drink, even if I did I couldn't afford a martini on my income.

Problems solved--

http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-still/

(If you're serious and leaving us all the best!)

**NeGlassesGirl27** · 02-09-2011, 10:14 AM

Great! Now you can move down here and help me!!

**cocoisland58** · 02-09-2011, 10:28 AM

Well don't quit until you find something better at least. I know well the feeling after 32 years in this business, it's not what it used to be. I still love the work I do and I'm making decent money but if I can do it ten more years I'll be surprised. Coming here helps as does a glass of red at the end of the day and a good man who lets me vent all I want.

**skt** · 02-09-2011, 02:44 PM

Everyone in the know know that opticians drink....my newbie in our other office "gets it" now why, at the end of the day, I'm always saying "I need a wine"!!!!! Good luck Jacqui if you do through with this. I too, after 30 years, am not enamored with the way busines is going in optical but am, fortunately, in a good enough working environment that I can go another 6 years until I retire and toss in the towel. :(

**scriptfiller** · 02-09-2011, 04:01 PM

Jacqui, you seem to be a very skilled individual. Before you really hang em' up, dump your skills and knowledge into a few folks. The industry needs folks who know how to do it right.

Florida is a very nice place with no state income tax.

**hcjilson** · 02-09-2011, 10:04 PM

Say it isn't so!

From,

your friend in grandparenthood

**Jacqui** · 02-10-2011, 08:53 AM

Originally Posted by scriptfiller

Jacqui, you seem to be a very skilled individual. Before you really hang em' up, dump your skills and knowledge into a few folks. The industry needs folks who know how to do it right.

Florida is a very nice place with no state income tax.

I tried to teach people here, but no one wanted to listen. Florida has tooo many alligators and hurricanes.

**Jacqui** · 02-10-2011, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by hcjilson

Say it isn't so!

From,

your friend in grandparenthood

It's true, call it frustration.

**Wes** · 02-10-2011, 09:16 AM

So much for those wonderful articles they used to write about you and your charity work... It can seem like a thankless business, but not always. Did you see KCount's thread on "why we do this"?

**scriptfiller** · 02-10-2011, 09:27 AM

The gators are only in rivers and lakes also Gainesville, not at your condo at the beach. Hurricanes, you can run away from those, it's been a quiet few years lately.

Good luck in your new endeavours!

**WFruit** · 02-10-2011, 11:26 AM

I R SAD

.

I've learned a bunch from you and would gladly accept a direct to brain transfer of knowledge.

Ah well, in the end you have to do what you feel is best for you. However, if you'd like a fresh start in an INDEPENDENT wholesale lab, give me a call :). It may not be Florida, but it's certainly not any colder here than where you are now....

**NCspecs** · 02-10-2011, 04:20 PM

Originally Posted by Jacqui

I tried to teach people here, but no one wanted to listen.

That kills me. I would follow you around forever like an attention-starved puppy if I worked in your office. Please don't, because now I am less sure about continuing my education. If the tried and true can't do it, why should I even bother? I want so badly to do this job right and I need people like you to teach me how it's properly done!