News From the World of Mike

3/27/02

A few more pictures from work available in my photo album.

3/2/02

Woo-Hoooooo! After two and a half months, my search for gainful employment is finally over.

On February the 18th, I started my new job at Structural Steel Products Corporation (no web site to link to), located in Clayton, NC. They are a steel fabricator which mostly makes beams & girders for bridge construction. They are a relatively small, growing company. Since hiring me, the Accounting department has just expanded from two to three people. I will be doing Payroll and Accounts Receivable. There are actually three different companies with common ownership, with inter-company billing, which makes the bookkeeping a bit challenging. Also, there is a lot to learn, since the steel business is a little different from the hotel business.

Now for the important part: The pay is significantly (28%) better than my last job. Also, I have my own office, and I don't even have to wear a tie anymore. Overall, I don't see how it could be any better.

I took a few quick snapshots to show you my new workplace and co-workers. Click on them to see a larger version.	My office.
My boss, Luise Kutsch-Barnes, CFO.	Stella, who does Accounts Payable.
Cathy, the receptionist. (Is it Cathy or Kathy? I'm not sure.)	Blair, the HR Director.