My name is Mike, I am 23 and I am dedicated to making REI a successful career and lifestyle!
I am expecting a baby boy in mid October! This is one of my biggest motivations, the fact that my life is not the only one riding on my success. I know that in order to make a future for my family, I have to make this happen. I don't want my child to struggle financially like I have my whole life. I want great things for him!
I have worked all over the trade industry. Construction, demolition, plumbing, landscaping, hardscaping, drove forklift, worked in the stockroom and warehouse, even worked for the USPS as a mail clerk.
I am currently w/ the New Hampshire Army National Guard, 372nd Signal Company, out of Manchester, NH. I joined April, 20008. I will probably be deploying w/ my unit to Kuwait, in August, 2010. (Which means I have the next year to get the ball rolling before I go on my 1st tour!)
I drill w/ my unit one weekend a month, but do not currently have a full time job. I still do some trade work, on a part time basis. However, the trade industry is horrible right now, pay stinks and work is slow.
This has hurt my financial situation significantly and is in-turn hurting my pursuit of REI. But, I am determined! I refuse to give up and will continue to be motivated and passionate in pursuing my dream of a career in REI.
I am confident that I WILL BE one of Dean's next success stories! It is simply a matter of time.
Until then, good luck and see you at the top! Think outside the box!!
-Mike Hutchins
Nice job
Hi Mike, I just want to personally thank you for severing our county. You have jump right in, thats what I like to see.
Keep it up