I’ve harped on about it enough, we had a busy summer!
A combination of several large projects, tight programmes and immovable deadlines placed us under immense pressure for a good five months.
Having plenty of work is obviously good for business, however, there is a point where “busy” becomes something else entirely. That level of pressure can only be sustained for so long before it begins to take its toll on everyone.
What the team achieved during that period was nothing short of incredible.
The amount of furniture we manufactured and installed, all within timescales we were given and the workshop space we have, was phenomenal. We produced stunning work, solved countless problems and somehow kept everything moving when it occasionally felt like we were running through treacle while the walls were closing in at the same time!
I won’t pretend it was easy.
It stressed me out, there were sleepless nights, stress conversations and moments when I probably wasn’t much fun to be around. Frankly I hammered the lads, as the requests and deadlines kept rolling in, I kept asking for more!
More hours, more effort, more problem solving and more stuff out the door!
And we met the targets!
So, once the dust had settled and after spending several months as probably not the most popular boss in the world, I decided it would be a good idea to put loaded firearms into their hands.
We took a Friday off and went clay pigeon shooting.
It was a beautiful autumnal morning spent blasting little clay discs out of the sky, having some lunch with a couple of beers and, most importantly, enjoying a good chat and a laugh away from the shop.
This could easily have been a blog showcasing everything we’ve produced over the past few months… The designs, the finished furniture, the difficult installations and the problems we overcame. But it isn’t
This one is simply to thank the team!
Thank you for the hours, the effort and the patience, thank you for responding every time I asked for more.
It’s easy to finish one job and immediately begin worrying about the next. We don’t often stop long enough to appreciate what we have already accomplished.
So, to everyone at John F. White Ltd, please take a moment to stand back and look at what you have achieved.
You should be incredibly proud, because I am!
Have a great Weekend.
Adam
