Radio Paradise

Gave up yesterday.
Now it's all about just hanging on and collecting the paycheck. Was brought on for one job, got handed six others, now trimmed to one big one, now leadership not communicating with me, and so almost left.

But my other half said, "why stop taking the money? Just keep your nose above water until we pay these bills and then you can bail."

Well, that makes sense. So I won't do crap work, but I've given up trying to steer them. They're moving to trouble and making bad business assumptions and I guess that's gonna have to be OK with me.

sometimes you just have to let people screw up because they won't listen to you anyway. take the money, then run.

i'm proud of him for keeping his integrity

bureaucrats with an agenda aren't just frustrating

they can be dangerous

he's got skills that are easily transferable

and to see that knowledge and talent sit on the sidelines is a tragedy

i'd seek like minded associates and continue

something that makes him happy

haresfur

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Location: The Golden Triangle
Gender: Male

Posted: Nov 20, 2019 - 4:33am

Steely_D wrote:

sometimes you just have to let people screw up because they won't listen to you anyway. take the money, then run.

SeriousLee

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Location: Dans l'milieu d'deux milles livres

Posted: Nov 19, 2019 - 2:27pm
Was brutal today and yesterday. Getting too old for this.

islander

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Location: Seattle
Gender: Male

Posted: Aug 1, 2019 - 1:27pm
Coaxial wrote: Dang that's warm for all those folks with no AC...You guys do some cool stuff up there in your shop. Thanks, we do get to play with some good toys, and it is cool to do craftsman style work. I appreciate the props!

miamizsun

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Location: (3261.3 Miles SE of RP)
Gender: Male

Posted: Aug 1, 2019 - 12:19pm
Coaxial wrote: I don't want to work...I want to bang on my drum all day. ${#Dancingbanana_2}$ islander wrote: Supposed to be ~ 84 here today. I'm trying to re-arrange everything so I can afternoon at home on the water. you guys are living that dream

Coaxial

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Location: 543 miles west of Paradis,1491 miles eas
Gender: Male

Posted: Aug 1, 2019 - 9:49am
islander wrote: miamizsun wrote: sort of a distraction today i'd rather have lunch and coffee with an old friend seems like a better way to spend an afternoon Supposed to be ~ 84 here today. I'm trying to re-arrange everything so I can afternoon at home on the water. Dang that's warm for all those folks with no AC...You guys do some cool stuff up there in your shop.

islander

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Location: Seattle
Gender: Male

Posted: Aug 1, 2019 - 9:10am
miamizsun wrote: sort of a distraction today i'd rather have lunch and coffee with an old friend seems like a better way to spend an afternoon Supposed to be ~ 84 here today. I'm trying to re-arrange everything so I can afternoon at home on the water.

Coaxial

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Location: 543 miles west of Paradis,1491 miles eas
Gender: Male

Posted: Aug 1, 2019 - 8:49am
miamizsun wrote: sort of a distraction today i'd rather have lunch and coffee with an old friend seems like a better way to spend an afternoon I don't want to work...I want to bang on my drum all day. ${#Dancingbanana_2}$

miamizsun

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Location: (3261.3 Miles SE of RP)
Gender: Male

Posted: Aug 1, 2019 - 8:42am
sort of a distraction today i'd rather have lunch and coffee with an old friend seems like a better way to spend an afternoon

buddy

Location: Rocky Mountains
Gender: Male

Posted: Mar 13, 2019 - 9:09pm

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Posted: Mar 13, 2019 - 6:28pm
ScottFromWyoming wrote: At the office: Phone rings, office lady answers. "No, we don't deliver to that town anymore." Other office lady whispers "The gas station there is called the Pony Express. She can go there to pick up a copy." Office Lady 1: "We'll deliver some by Pony Express. Thank you."

ScottFromWyoming

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Location: Powell
Gender: Male

Posted: Mar 13, 2019 - 2:47pm
At the office: Phone rings, office lady answers. "No, we don't deliver to that town anymore." Other office lady whispers "The gas station there is called the Pony Express. She can go there to pick up a copy." Office Lady 1: "We'll deliver some by Pony Express. Thank you."

SeriousLee

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Location: Dans l'milieu d'deux milles livres

Posted: Jan 5, 2018 - 3:35am
Got the day off. Thanks to Mr. BomboGenesis. I need a nap.

Alexandra

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Location: PNW
Gender: Female

Posted: Aug 3, 2017 - 5:30pm

fractalv wrote:

I don't think I could ever go back to working for a paycheck. I have a few clients where I work for them from time to time, but I am also blessed to have the luxury to "fire" a client where I can see these kinds of shenanigans going on and am afraid some of it might reflect on or otherwise impact my performance.

I miss the deal I got on health insurance, but not enough to go back.

I don't blame you. If my tendonitis hadn't shut me down, I might be doing my old occ full time still. Who knows...

Besides the too-low-for-PDX salary, I really liked this job until this certain person began her shennanigans. I am good at it, and I'm an expert.

fractalv

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Location: Cornell, CA
Gender: Male

Posted: Aug 3, 2017 - 2:35pm

Alexandra wrote:

When someone on one's team is noticeably being dishonest on hours worked, leaving early, taking way too many breaks with her bestie, evading tasks that are supposed to be done by everyone...and otherwise behaving manically and unprofessionally...and the team lead doesn't notice/does nothing.

It's not my job to police others. And I also don't feel like stepping into the role of "nark." But it sure does suck (for morale).

I sure miss working for myself. Not the unsteady paycheck and no paid time off and no benefits - but everything else.

I don't think I could ever go back to working for a paycheck. I have a few clients where I work for them from time to time, but I am also blessed to have the luxury to "fire" a client where I can see these kinds of shenanigans going on and am afraid some of it might reflect on or otherwise impact my performance.

I miss the deal I got on health insurance, but not enough to go back.

Alexandra

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Location: PNW
Gender: Female

Posted: Aug 3, 2017 - 2:16pm

It's not my job to police others. And I also don't feel like stepping into the role of "nark." But it sure does suck (for morale).

I sure miss working for myself. Not the unsteady paycheck and no paid time off and no benefits - but everything else.

miamizsun

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Location: (3261.3 Miles SE of RP)
Gender: Male

Posted: Feb 14, 2017 - 6:34am
3, 2, 1, engage

redeyespy

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Location: There are golfers nearby
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Posted: Jun 17, 2004 - 4:06pm

rascal420

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Location: Cold and snowy, CA
Gender: Male

Posted: Jun 17, 2004 - 12:56pm

redeyespy

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Location: There are golfers nearby
Gender: Male

Posted: Jun 16, 2004 - 2:05pm

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