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the mechanics field for 10 years working on nothing but high-end cars; i.e. Porsche, Audi, BMW, even a couple of Farraris.  I became an A.S.E. certified master mechanic.  It was definitely fun working on cars that would go 0-60mph in 4 seconds, then proceed to 195 mph and most were street legal!  Though fun, our work environment was not unlike what I see here, at Blue Ridge.  Not only did we work on streetcars we prepped racecars.  In the summer we would focus, from 8 AM. To 5 PM., on streetcars. Then we would work until at least 9 PM, possibly right through the next day, on racecars!  All in an aim to please the customer. Mind you, it was quite rewarding to win at the races, which we did a lot of. 

All this is leading to the heading of my article-demands. We all have demands.  I believe that at times we let our own, cloud the picture of what it takes to receive them. If one were to look deeper into what they are asking and making these requests reasonable, they might find more orders being carried out. When you are told to do something it is your responsibility to respond to the task.

We all, from the top to the bottom, have people or entities placing demands on each other. I know the guy, working the shovel, thing that the guy in the office has it better.  Not so!  Try sitting down and placing a number on a job.  It's not an easy task when you know that anywhere between a minimum of six to who knows how many other companies are trying to get the job, the demands are unending.  Blue Ridge, as a group has others wanting their demands met, meaning the Cities, CDOT, El Paso County and the Districts, and any paying customer.  This includes the guy whose house we're working in front of.  He pays taxes and those collected taxes are how we get paid here at Blue Ridge.  In conclusion we need to make our requests reasonable. We also have to acknowledge those asked of us to the best of our ability.

By Tim Haugen

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