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Hi Jack Hardwood Creations LLC

I had a well paying full time job as a team leader of 33 team members. I worked my way up through skills on the manufacturing floor for 24 years before I became team leader and had a lot of responsibility at the mill. For 29 years I worked swing shift, 12 hr days/nights, 14 days a month, 365 days a year, we didn't shut down except for maintenance. Needless to say, I had what seemed like a lot of days off, which I did, but the turnaround from nights to days and vice versa was taking it toll.

In those 29 yrs, I built 6 houses myself. I always liked using my hands to create things and see those things come to life. I like to see progress and watch things change that you put the work into yourself. My dad was a woodworker when I was growing up and I always enjoyed doing that, but got away from it when I got older. I am a diyer at heart and enjoy doing or trying to do things I haven't done before. That's how I got back into woodworking.

My wife and I had talked about quitting my job, so I could be present more often, for a couple months in the winter of 2023-24, but I couldn't bring myself to actually put in a notice that I am quitting my job that I had for 29 yrs! Finally the day came that I actually did, best feeling ever! Jun 1 2024 was my first day off, and I haven't looked back. It's not always easy, but I wouldn't change a thing!