Unique job opportunity

[thirsty]

Today I was contacted by the shop foreman from one of NH's most unique tourist attractions. The Cog Railway. I personally know this man and they are looking ahead at this upcoming season. He has said for a while that I would be a perfect fit for his shop and asked me a while ago if I would be interested if there was ever an opportunity. I never thought about working at a facility like that before, but now I am...seriously. Being self employed in this area during this economy is taking a toll to be truthful.

The Cog Railway is located about 20 miles from my location. If you never heard of it before it is worth taking a look at the website to see what it is all about.
http://thecog.com/index.php

Whether or not this works out, it is still great to be considered. In my eyes anyway.

[ssapach]

That looks pretty neat actually.

Have to remember that in case of any future road trips!  Would totally be worth checking out I think.

[choptop]

I work because I have bills to pay, and things I want, not because its my favorite pass time. Gotta do what is best for you.

[firefighter]

Being self employed is great...... when there is work to be done. If there's no work, there's no money coming in.
That's a bit scary and nerve racking when you have a family.
I've been self employed before and there is certainly pros and cons to it.

It's certainly worth taking a look at thirsty. I hope things work out the way you want them to.

[bd]

This is one of those questions that no one can answer for you.  It's too personal.  Nonetheless, having W-2 income can be reassuring in a poor economy.  If benefits are included in the offer, even better.  But, if the job is seasonal, it becomes short-term relief.  Perhaps you could retain your self-employed income on a limited basis while working for The Cog Railway until demand for your services improve.  Or, perhaps, the new job will evolve into a lucrative, permanent position.  Best wishes for your decision.

[thirsty]

This would be 12 months a year and minimum 40 hrs a week. The wife is a teacher with the benefits that go along with her job. That's why I was able to work for myself. So benefits aren't too important to me. I don't think I will ever give up working for myself but lately I would rather just do side work and have a day job. I do whatever, whenever. Mostly I work around customers schedules to get jobs.
For me the job depends on pay, guarantee of hours, and of course the conditions at the facility.

You got to admit that train and the mountain are impressive.

[bake74]

     Do you know what exactly you would be doing ?  A change is always nice, it really boils down to wether you want/can work for someone else after being your own boss for so long.
     Good luck, and think of it this way, more money to spend on the stuff you want.  If it does not work out at least you gave it a shot.

[thirsty]

     Do you know what exactly you would be doing ?

It would be a maintenance job. Working on the trains and support equipment. Pretty much anything mechanical that they have. In the off season they refurbish equipment and do major overhauls on stuff.

[bd]

What a great, fun job!  How could you go wrong?

[bake74]

     Do you know what exactly you would be doing ?

It would be a maintenance job. Working on the trains and support equipment. Pretty much anything mechanical that they have. In the off season they refurbish equipment and do major overhauls on stuff.

     That does sound interesting.  Especially the off season refurbish part.

[454Man]

Take it and run. You will be an asset to the company, because without you they won't make money if somethin brakes, or they will spend $$$$$ to get it fixed. A stable job is what every family man needs, even if he is self employed as long as the funds don't stop coming all is well

[Blazin]

Sounds like it would be a great job. Give it a year, and see what happens. By then if the economy hasn't got better then try another year.
Oh by the way I will try and not hit you up for some tickets!! 

[Cabcorner]

                     I say go for it . I took a maintenance job a few years back and love it . I don't miss the layoffs ,working in the cold , the busy season ,the stress . Construction is young man's work .

[gto109]

I say go for it at least you know every week or every other week you will have a paycheck coming in.

[thirsty]

I contacted him last night and told him I was interested for sure.
I gotta get a resume put together and officially apply for employment there to get the ball rolling then wait for something to happen around their shop. Sounds to me like the newly appointed shop foreman is looking to make some changes around there.