Comments on: Jobs and Careers: My Journey to Happiness

By: Bobby’s Batch #14 - The Power of Blogging | Revellian Dot Com

Bobby’s Batch #14 - The Power of Blogging | Revellian Dot Com — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 20:53:59 +0000

[...] Jobs and Careers: My Journey to Happiness – This is one of my favorite posts written by me. It explains what happened to me when I went to work for a huge corporation as a guitar desiner/builder. No matter how hard I worked, I was nobody and would have remained nobody as long as I worked there. It’s a heartbreaking post about how my life was almost destroyed because of corporate politics. [...]

By: Revellian

Revellian — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:55:13 +0000

The owner of Peavey Electronics hardly ever set foot in the shop I worked in. What was disappointing was Eddie Van Halen, along with the owner were so happy to take credit for my boss (Jim DeCola, who is an excellent luthier) and my work. It was sad. Since then, Jim has moved on to being a cusom shop guru at Fender guitars. I have no desire to work for another corporation.

I still mess around and do repairs and draw blue prints, etc. In my mind, building guitars is an art, not a business. So anything I build will be for myself or a friend. So yes, very similar to your example. Now, I want an on line business built on pure integrity and honesty. I think you can guess why I am so into these values. I do believe the blogosphere could use some of these traits

By: Markk

Markk — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:24:09 +0000

That was inspiring. I see your point. Now I remember a song from Tom Russel’s album Long Way Around. Guess you know him. The song title was “US Steel” and it was about the common man labouring for the big boss, building railway lines across the U.S. The guy had a hard life and lost a hand. The bossman shook the guy’s only working hand and said something like “We build this country together.” That sounds similar to your Van Halen story, isn’t it? Thanks.

By: How To Find Your Blogging Voice

How To Find Your Blogging Voice — Sat, 01 Sep 2007 22:53:00 +0000

[...] recently wrote a post Jobs and Careers: My Journey to Happiness which prompted a friend Jonathan Phillips to write a most excellent post, and now I feel compelled [...]

By: Revellian

Revellian — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:16:29 +0000

Maketraffic: Thanks! We all need to take part in our own journey:smile:

By: Maketraffic

Maketraffic — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 08:14:48 +0000

Hi Bobby, your post is inspirational. My life journey is also full of searching- from what i thought is my dream to another. But i learn to thank God for what He has blessed me so far. Cheers!

By: "Stumble this": June 19-20, 2007 // General Discussion // BlogCatalog

"Stumble this": June 19-20, 2007 // General Discussion // BlogCatalog — Wed, 20 Jun 2007 14:09:13 +0000

[...] minutes ago revellian Here are 3 posts I hope you like:) http://revellian.com/2007/06/13/jobs-and-careers-my-journey-to-happiness/ http://revellian.com/2007/05/29/what-blogging-needs-fresh-ideas/ [...]

By: Bobby Revell

Bobby Revell — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 01:40:36 +0000

Hey Randy, whatever it is you decide to do, you can count on me to give you 100% support. As long you look, ye shall find:)

By: Randy Maness

Randy Maness — Sun, 17 Jun 2007 01:35:38 +0000

Very impressive background. I understand a bit more of what you meant. I really want to start my own internet cafe, or bookstore. Its a dream that would make me very happy. My other dream is writing, yet I'm not a great enough writer. I still have alot of different paths to consider before I totally decide, though you have played a very important role in my decision.

Oh, and your welcome to link any of my random ramblings if you ever so desire. Everything I write is public. Thanks for the insightful view of your past. Take care Bobby!

~Randy

By: Bobby Revell

Bobby Revell — Sat, 16 Jun 2007 16:43:01 +0000

Mariuca: Thanks, I can use all the inspiration I can get. You are a total sweetie:)