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Old Vegas Bob might finally be headed home to Las Vegas

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Robert Vegas Bob Swetz 

Old Vegas Bob might finally be headed home to Las Vegas

 

Ever since the real estate market crash in 2006 - 2007 I have struggled on keeping a steady job in Las Vegas Nevada working as a glazier (glass installer).

In 2014 I had to move to the Bay Area in northern California to work construction. Finally now after all these years Las Vegas has finally picked up in construction. Sure Las Vegas has had construction during the years between, but not enough to employ me or my younger brother that also works as a glazier.

City Center Las Vegas

 It has been very frustrating working in Las Vegas in construction for 14 years and then having to move to California because of some crash in the economy. My brother and I are really looking forward to getting back to Las Vegas and it has been more difficult for my brother because he has had 3 children over the last 5 years growing up very fast without him living in Las Vegas.

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I have around another 2-3 years working as a glazier so at the end of the day I am very happy knowing my days are numbered within the glazing business. After I am finished glazing I will continue to pay my union dues to stay active and get a break on my medical insurance until I can get on Medicare. Then I will spend the spring, summer and fall months building 3-4 new homes per year in Alaska.

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Robert "Vegas Bob" Swetz  

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Robert Vegas Bob Swetz
Las Vegas, NV

Happy times are around the corner  

Sep 17, 2019 07:08 PM
Lise Howe
Keller Williams Capital Properties - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

That is wonderful news for you! What a plan to look forward to! Congratulations on being able to see the goal line! 

Sep 17, 2019 07:47 PM
CA COASTAL ESTATES Lauren Selinsky Perez CRS
California Coastal Estates - Aliso Viejo, CA
"Your Real Estate Broker" #oclauren

Vegas Bob is back! I did not know you did the glazier constructions stuff! 

Welcome! Back!

Lauren

Sep 17, 2019 11:01 PM
1~Judi Barrett
Idabel, OK

Glad to hear things are getting better for you and your brother! I’ve enjoyed the photos of Alaska that you’ve posted on Facebook.

Sep 18, 2019 01:20 AM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning VB.

I've retired twice now, working on my third.  Like you, I suspect I will never retire, retire.  

Sep 18, 2019 01:33 AM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

Construction trades can be rough when one place doesn't produce enough building to keep folks working.  I was married to an electrician for many years.  He traveled throughout the Western United States during the 1960s and 1970s, to keep working.  He finally took a job with the City of Sacramento.  It paid less, but had good benefits and was steady.

Sep 18, 2019 02:00 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Bob. Sounds like you will never retire just adjust what you do daily! Enjoy the journey!

Sep 18, 2019 05:12 AM
Barbara Todaro
Retired...Mentoring Newbies - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Good morning, Robert Vegas Bob Swetz sounds like you have it all planned and ready to play it out....always wishing you the best...

Sep 18, 2019 05:36 AM
Sheri Sperry - MCNE®
Coldwell Banker Realty - Sedona, AZ
(928) 274-7355 ~ YOUR Solutions REALTOR®

Hi Robert Vegas Bob Swetz,

You have it all planned out and that is the way to do it!

Sep 18, 2019 02:11 PM