No, I didn't leave Meguiar's.

Many of you know that a little over a year ago I walked away from a 20 year career in commercial print/direct mail marketing and went to work for Meguiar's. And I took a fairly massive pay cut in the process. The plan was to get into the marketing department in a year or so, but then the economy took a major dump and things looked a bit bleak, but at least I still had a job. And, even with this lousy economy, Meguiar's is doing fantastically well - even posting record sales months!

So anyway....... one thing lead to another and the guy who used to run our Internet presence (Meguiar's Online) as well as teach our Detailing 101 clinics and Thursday Night Open Garage sessions has moved on. So I applied for the position several weeks ago and last Friday was told that the job was mine. The formal announcement just went out here at work and on the forum, so now I can share it with you. My primary focus will be on managing our forum but I'll also facilitate all “Meguiar’s Garage” events including conducting weeknight and weekend clinics as well as creating and delivering a forum-based monthly newsletter. Oh, and the 40% pay increase ain't too shabby either.

Yes, I said 40% pay increase. Hot damn!!!!

 

Congratulations Mike. Proof that patience pays off.

Good for you. We're lucky to have you here.

 

Couldn't happen to a finer person. Congrats.

Need any help?

Oh-in case you didn't notice before, I'm a forumite already!

 

Mike can you give me something for free please......since you got the job and that increase Grats by the way!!!!!

 

Congrats to a very deserving individual. Enjoy the financial breathing room! Few can empathize these days.

Well-done.

 

WOO - HOO!

Free samples for all my friends!

Congrats Mike!

 

Way to go Mike!


roadster with a stick

 

that's great,, with your extra 40% you can polish your xfire and pt so much that they will become so bright, you can see yourself similing all the way to the bank,,, congrads jim

 

Good for you Mike, congrats.

 

Congrats Mike!

 

Good for you Mike, congratulations!

 

Good for you Mike!

Looks like you made the right moves.

 

Congratulations on the new job, increased pay, and for proving that if you follow your heart you really can make everything work out.

Couldn't have happened to a better person.

 

That's GREAT Mike. Congratulations!!! It's really nice to see you so excited about the new job. Should be fun! Mark

 

Congrats. Some great news in times like these. Good Luck!

 

Fantastic....

(must have been all that marketing on this forum )

 

Mike, you da man!
Congrats on the new job & the pay increase! Sometimes things just work out right.
Does this mean 2 Crossfires, hint, hint?

 

Congrats, Mike!

Can President of Maguire's be far off?

 

Congratulations Mike.
Good to hear such positive news considering the times.
You will do well and I wish you the best.

Gary

 

Thanks for all the kind words, guys! Yeah, I took a bit of a risk with my initial move here, certainly wasn't expecting the economy to take such a dive, but things have definitely worked out here.


Don't I wish!! I keep threatening to pick up a coupe to match my roadster. Not happening any time soon though!

Honestly Erzer, I think about that every time I post something about detailing products. I do my best to comment positively on competitors products, but I do worry that some here will think I'm just shilling for Meguiar's. I'm not saying that was your implication, just that I'm aware things could be taken that way.