Have you ever wondered what it would be like to make the transition from pipe hobbyist to pipe professional? Andy Wike, Ted Swearingen, Jeremy Reeves, and Dennis Mann all had successful careers outside the pipe and tobacco business before joining the Laudisi Family. I too wondered about what it would be like to pursue my hobby of pipe smoking professionally for a number of years as I worked toward a career in academia. The problem for me was that I didn't quite know where to begin looking for a job in the industry. One evening, when placing my regular tobacco order with SPC, I happened to click on the "Work For Us" link at the bottom of the home page. I submitted my resume and a cover letter and received a friendly call from Ted Swearingen a few days later.Smokingpipes.com is a special place to work. We take pipes and tobacco seriously, and we seek out potential staff members from across the country who share our enthusiasm and commitment. We are currently looking to add a new member to our customer service team, and I can think of no better place to recruit a prospective employee than here at the Pipesmagazine.com Forum. You guys already spend a goodly portion of your time discussing, writing about, and smoking quality pipes and tobacco. Why not turn your hobby into a profession?You can read details about the position here . And if you have any questions about the position or working for Laudisi, please don't hesitate to write to me directly at joshua.burgess@smokingpipes or to give me a call at 888-366-0345, extension 126.