You might say David has become somewhat of an astronaut (new window) himself. One thing is for sure, since working with the Neil Squire Society (new window) in 2008, he has certainly been rocketed into success!
For many years, David worked as a labourer in a large production facility in a small New Brunswick (new window) community. However, the heavy labour took a hefty toll on his body. In 2001 and again in 2004, David had to undergo two separate discectomies, operations in which the L4 and L5 discs were removed from his lower spinal column (new window). After his second surgery, David tried to go back to work with his previous employer, but with the high physical demands, it was just no longer feasible.
David was sent for rehabilitation and physiotherapy, which required him to leave his family and home for over four months. This was especially difficult because he had a newborn baby at home at the time. Despite the struggles he endured, David realized something positive could come out of this experience. With this positive outlook, he decided to do the Business Administration-Accounting program (new window) at New Brunswick Community College (new window).
Even with this education under his belt, success did not come easily. To David, there seemed to be limited job prospects in the accounting field in the rural community in which he lived. David began working closely with Neil Squire Society Employment Specialist, Bev Grasse, tapping into the hidden job market, cold calling employers, and practicing employment interview skills. David is the first to admit that he thought some of the things Bev asked him to do were silly. However, all of those things led David to where he is today.
As David neared the end of the time allotted for job search, Bev urged him to meet with a division director from Investors Group (new window), a contact she knew from her involvement with Sunrise Rotary. Although David was skeptical, on his very last day of job search, he agreed to the meeting. This meeting would change his life forever.
Shortly after this meeting, David’s glowing career was launched. He is now one of the top consultants with Investors Group Financial Services. He is his “own boss” and loves that he has the time, money, and freedom to enjoy his favorite hobby, fishing. David has said that he surprised even himself with his success at Investors Group. After all, he is just a small town guy with “no fancy hairdo.” People relate to David, and what shines through even more is his genuine desire to get to know and help others. He wants to be more than just the guy that people call for financial advice. He wants to be the guy his clients call in the middle of the night to help fix a flat tire. This is the real key to David’s success.
While David has certainly stayed grounded in many ways, he also continues to shoot for the stars. As David once said, “you always have to better yourself.” David now has aspirations of getting his law degree (new window), and with his positive attitude, there is no doubt that that dream will soon become a reality.
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