When I accepted a position at Cabelas something in my head told me it was not right. But I love the outdoors and the outdoors products. I always wanted to manage a team that worked in that environment.
After I got there it became more obvious that I had made a mistake. I thought maybe it is just because I missed my family since we were living apart for a few weeks. But when I witnessed the massive amount of alcohol that was being consumed I realized that many of the people here had to deaden the senses just to exist. My team was the most stubborn group that I had ever managed. What they did not know was I had their back. The VP that hired me had a list of long term Cabelas associates that he wanted gone. He said document everything and then get rid of them ,,,,,"they are a bunch of losers ". My response,,,,I came to coach and mentor for growth. He did not like the response. Little did I know that he did not have my back.
I stood up for that stubborn team time and time again. When I discovered something did not add up on the Cabelas branded products Brian L decided I was a liability. I needed to get out. I was given the opportunity to resign but said I did not want to leave. I forced my hand. The truth,,,,,we did ok on selling our home. We are are much happier where we are. I may be scared and bruised but glad I stood up for what I know was right. This will be my last post on this site I wish all of this that are left the best of luck. I know you are going to need it.