Problem in Paradise?

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NoBite

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Posted 1572918300 · Edited	Reply with quote #1

Wondering what happened here on the Forum? Offline for several days and now that it’s back, no recent posts. Routine maintenance? __________________ Life is short; ride your best horse.
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Eyes Wide Open

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Posted 1572927399	Reply with quote #2

Maybe everybody was busy buying SYY Stock.
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salesman71

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Posted 1572956933	Reply with quote #3

Maybe folks are busy leaving Sysco. Seems to be happening a lot in the southeast
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Eyes Wide Open

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Posted 1572959321	Reply with quote #4

Hi Salesman, are you referring to customers or employees? From their earnings report yesterday sales and profits are up for Q1.
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formerdsr

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Posted 1572964745	Reply with quote #5

Everyone is too busy on LinkedIn, Indeed and other job boards looking to escape from Sysco and USF.
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commoditiesguy

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Posted 1572977516	Reply with quote #6

I work at a small, independent distributor. And I, too, am looking to get out. Seems like the whole industry just isn't fun anymore. It's not even interesting............
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ISellLettuce

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Posted 1573002882	Reply with quote #7

All depends on where you're at I suppose. The industry certainly has evolved over the years, but fortunately so has our company, and in a positive way. We're still having a lot of fun in this crazy industry. I wouldn't trade my daily interactions with my customers or teammates unless it was for a winning Powerball ticket.
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Investigator

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Posted 1573047992	Reply with quote #8

I have to cast my vote with Commoditiesguy...... the business is a snore
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Eyes Wide Open

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Posted 1573050910	Reply with quote #9

I agree- in the Immortal words of BB King "The Thrill is Gone"
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Dino_nugget

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Posted 1573064637	Reply with quote #10

I’m loving it. Everyday I remind myself I could be slaving away in a kitchen for 14 hours a day, not seeing my family, with little or no reward.
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Isthisidok

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Posted 1573091259	Reply with quote #11

I agree Dino, I work half the hours and make twice as much money, all while cruising around and enjoying the fresh air. Certainly has some challenges but the benefits are a no brainer
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SonofAbeach

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Posted 1573217911	Reply with quote #12

Love what I do, change is inevitable. If you are miserable you should definitely find something else.
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broadliner

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Posted 1573234712	Reply with quote #13

Good for you! I think there is too much big brother and micromanagement today. It's even infecting some of the smaller independents. Quote: Originally Posted by ISellLettuce All depends on where you're at I suppose. The industry certainly has evolved over the years, but fortunately so has our company, and in a positive way. We're still having a lot of fun in this crazy industry. I wouldn't trade my daily interactions with my customers or teammates unless it was for a winning Powerball ticket.
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Eyes Wide Open

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Posted 1573256028	Reply with quote #14

Quote: I’m loving it. Everyday I remind myself I could be slaving away in a kitchen for 14 hours a day, not seeing my family, with little or no reward. If that's your yard stick- then yes- food sales is a better situation. However there are other options, LOTS of them.
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