![]() It wasn’t unusual-and still isn’t-for Marty and Janice Klein to take up residence during storms or other emergencies to make sure that the residents are well cared for. They would mop floors, serve residents, and help out wherever they could.” My kids knew that if it snowed, they’d be working with me here. “Every other kid in the neighborhood was excited to get a snow day. Not only did his wife Janice eventually join the staff, but his children were a constant presence. SGLC became an integral part of his family life. He was a quick study and when his boss retired five years later, Marty easily transitioned into his role as Director. His new boss, Sid, wasn’t used to the assistance, and initially Marty had to take work off of his desk. He was 26 at the time, and brought with him a dedicated work ethic. ![]() It was the start of a lifelong career for Marty Klein. I called up the superintendent to tell him to get someone else because I couldn’t work without a certificate.” The Board of Education Office had received my certificate but simply filed it because they knew I was working at the old age home. “It was a close-knit community,” explained Marty, “and everyone knew what everyone else was doing. As it turned out, there was an unusual delay in obtaining those credentials. Marty served as assistant director while waiting for his teaching certificate to be mailed to him. ![]() He was all set to start a job at Mainland Regional High School – back in 1970 – when his neighbor and SGLC predecessor Sidney Rosenberg asked if he’d work the summer at the Hebrew Old Age Home in Atlantic City. If not for a fortuitous trick of fate, Marty Klein could have been a teacher right now. Keep in mind that this is only a snapshot of the dozens of employees who call SGLC their home away from home. We sat down with a handful of long-term staff members to find out what brought them to SGLC, and why they decided to stay. Decades of employment are the rule rather than the exception. It’s clear that these are people who love what they do, and who do what they love.ĭuring a time when the average employee changes jobs 10 to 15 times during his or her career, SGLC has a record of longstanding employees that is unprecedented. There’s an atmosphere of family, a sense of camaraderie and pride that underscores even the simplest interaction. It’s evident the moment you first step foot inside Seashore Gardens Living Center (SGLC).
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