Hi, and welcome to my blog. I’m Steve.

I’m here because, well, my organization was shut down and I was let go. I have been looking for a similar position, or a consulting situation, or sales, management, oversight, whatever, for the last 12 months.

I won’t blame this (as you’ll see) on ageism, or the market or whatever. I have lots of skills and experience, that anyone (I think) would find useful either full time or on a contract basis.

A bit about me.

I have been involved with the North American and international metals industry via their national representative trade associations for over 25 years. I have also been involved with numerous connected organizations, NGOs, government bodies, and educational and training organizations. I know this and competitive industries, the various participants, and the market forces at play in a wide range of product sectors. I have also come to know the broader competitive playing field and participants in those segments as well, understanding the driving forces of material choice and product selection across a range of application areas.

So why start this? This blog is about a few things, primarily to document what it is like to be widely experienced and dedicated professional seeking a new position, and all that entails. Working with recruiters, companies, crafting revised CVs, creating web sites and new Linkedin profiles, and all that stuff. I think, especially in late 2022 and into 2023, a lot of people are in similar situations, and maybe we can benefit from those discussions.

It’s also an opportunity to comment and publish my thoughts on a wide range of business and market items. I have been involved with building construction and architectural applications, wire & cable and other electrical applications (like busbar), tube & fittings, HVAC, antimicrobial, green and sustainable applications, and mining and extraction. This also includes all the functional areas (like standards, regulatory issues, government relations, trade shows, marketing campaigns, etc.). I hope this is both of interest and generates discussion, as I welcome any questions or commentary.

As well, I wish to note, I firmly believe in the need for things like ESG and DEI efforts, and will not being using this space as one to rant about how unfair the present market is for folks like me.

Lastly, all work and no play make for a dry creative and reading experience. I will be adding the occasional general interest post which I hope readers like, dislike, or simply shake their head at. Regardless let me know. And I like to teach and help people. So you want an opinion on you arch. school home work, or your training requirements for your plumbing tag, I will try to help.

Thanks again for stopping by.