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Talk about perks, my career had one of the best I can think of! I traveled in the course of business, delivering classes for my employer. I am a Senior Training Specialist for Motorola Solutions, and teach classes on a wide variety of subjects centered around 2 way radio communications (for eight more weeks). I knew that when the time arrived that I would retire. That time is now. I've always said that if you can't stand the heat in the kitchen, get out! I can't handle the heat anymore. I was qualified to deliver approximately 32 different classes, but about half of those were 'Legacy' classes, and are not in demand anymore. My students were/are technicians, those who maintained, programmed, calibrated, and repaired large 2-way radio systems. Some of these systems are statewide, and use TCP-IP networking to allow sites to communicate with others. Some are small, traditional type radio sites. The size doesn't matter, in each case the systems must be kept operational at all times, since many of them are Public Safety Systems. So I traveled, sometimes frequently, 3-4 weeks in a row.... where have I been? This probably won't have daily entries, but I will make entries to update you about my life before and during my employment with Motorola Solutions. I also intend to update you all about what I'm doing in retirement. Well, here we go with this new adventure, let's see where it takes us.  Best Cultural And Regional Honorable Mention |
| Locale: Bloomington Illinois Week of: 1/16/23} This past week I delivered an online class to New South Wales Telco in Australia. Due to the time difference, the class hours were 4 pm to 8 pm Central time, Monday thru Thursday. This was 9 am to 1 pm for the students, Tuesday thru Friday. The class was Fleetmapping, and in going through the class materials and their feedback, I learned that they have one of the largest radio systems we've deployed. Plus, they've had their system for over 10 years, so I wondered why they wanted Fleetmapping now since their Fleetmap is already developed. What it boils down to, is their system had grown a lot (of course), and the students were looking to improve things, as well as learning more about configuring the system. Personally, I learned a lot from them, on another personal note, I found that I don't really enjoy delivering in that time frame. Life should be so tough, huh. The class went very well. Not that I didn't have issues or questions of my own, but their participation and questions was awesome. in doing an online class, it is often hard to get students to interact with you, hard to get them to ask questions. I don't see them, I only see their names in the virtual classroom, without questions or participation from them you can wonder if you're alone in the virtual classroom talking to yourself. That wasn't the case here. They asked questions and comments from the first hour and it never stopped. I loved it! It does help the class flow smoother and seemingly faster when this occurs. When the class was complete, several students thanked me for the class, a couple left comments in the chat about how much they learned during the week. That's always nice to hear of course. For my part, I make sure to thank them for their time, and allowing me to share knowledge with them, and for helping me learn also. I don't say that to get on their 'good side', I mean it. After all, if it wasn't for them and so many other customers asking for training, I wouldn't have a job! In Closing This week, I am in Laurel Maryland delivering a class on Basic RF Principles and Theory. I will write about this trip later once things are done. Until my next entry stay safe, be good, be healthy, and take care of those you love! Jim Dorrell |
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Although, I hope you've got a portable table set up for prep while you wait for counters or a microwave for those frozen meals.
