04-10-2002 21:36									#151
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I'm not sure, a CRAPPY DAY.
It's a bloody Friday here at work.
I just had to terminate one of my staff that had been here 32 years. He was only one or two years away from retiring. Many other old timers are being released.

This is one of those days where it "sucks" to be boss.
I feel awful. I feel like I betrayed their trust.

	04-10-2002 22:24									#152
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quote: Originally posted by rah I'm not sure, a CRAPPY DAY. It's a bloody Friday here at work. I just had to terminate one of my staff that had been here 32 years. He was only one or two years away from retiring. Many other old timers are being released. This is one of those days where it "sucks" to be boss. I feel awful. I feel like I betrayed their trust.

Damn that sucks

Can they just do that in the states?

	04-10-2002 22:40									#153
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Yes, they bypass all the unlawful termination laws by calling it a RIF. (reduction in force) It has to be a decent size group to get away with it. This way, no individual action can be taken. It's not a question of ability or any other characteristic. This one concentrated on the longer termed emplyees since they are higher salaries that will help the bottom line with fewest cuts.

Sometimes I hate the "BOTTOM LINE" crap. We're dealing with people here. *sigh*

RAH

	05-10-2002 03:06									#154
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Poor old timer

	05-10-2002 05:02									#155
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i am around...need to get the patches and stuff installed..doing it now...

	05-10-2002 23:01									#156
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quote: Originally posted by rah Yes, they bypass all the unlawful termination laws by calling it a RIF. (reduction in force) It has to be a decent size group to get away with it. This way, no individual action can be taken. It's not a question of ability or any other characteristic. This one concentrated on the longer termed emplyees since they are higher salaries that will help the bottom line with fewest cuts. Sometimes I hate the "BOTTOM LINE" crap. We're dealing with people here. *sigh* RAH

RIF and not early retirement pakage?

Man, that's cold. I just had to slash 6 percent, but was allowed to decide for myself whether it would be programs or ppl.

Needless to say, I did the same thing you would have preferred, Rich -- stayed loyal to my troops. Hope next week is better for you...

	11-10-2002 17:06									#157
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It's Friday, you all know the drill

	11-10-2002 18:08									#158
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Back from LA and badly in need of returning to my "normal" life. Ming, I'll be there with a 12-pack at the usual time.

	11-10-2002 19:06									#159
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Thanks... I'll see both of you tonight!

	11-10-2002 20:26									#160
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btw Rich -- Have you tried Culvers for burgers?

Double butterburger -- pretty dang AWESOME -- and convenient to Ming's.

	11-10-2002 21:52									#161
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They are my favorite fast food joint. And yes, we've done the Double Cheese a few times. When I go in by myself, they just ring it up without asking my order... two double's...

	11-10-2002 22:18									#162
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I was a Culver's virgin when I went in there Wed. nite.

Heaven!!!

Another important cultural contribution from Wisconsin.

See you tonight...
(Behold the power of cheese...)

	11-10-2002 23:01									#163
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When I went into Culvers for the first time, it reminded me of the first time I ate at a Wendy's. However, Wendy's went down hill quickly... I hope the same doesn't happen to Culvers as they grow.

Behold the power of grease...

	11-10-2002 23:11									#164
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Behold the power of quality meat that hasn't been frozen! THAT's what really tastes different.
Nice buns, too...

	11-10-2002 23:59									#165
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ahhh grasshopper... I see you are mastering the skill we call "plus"...

Yeah... fresh meat is always an improvement to what most fast food places uses... The buns are also VERY tasty...

	12-10-2002 00:08									#166
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I learn at the feet of the Master Deity, o mighty Ming.


Now, back to our regularly scheduled forum topic --
Who's playing RAH tonight?

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	12-10-2002 02:39									#167
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I'll be there, as usual. 8:00pm est.

	12-10-2002 02:46									#168
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I AM AROUND FRIDAY NIGHT...BUT I WON'T BE THERE UNTIL 6-615 ISH MY TIME I HOPE THERE IS STILL A SPOT FOR ME...I AM GOING AWAY EARLY IN THE MORNING SO I WON'T BE AROUND FOR OUR THANKSGIVING LONGWEEKEND....

HOPE TO PLAY TONITE GUYS.....

IF NOT , HAVE FUN :b

	13-10-2002 01:45									#169
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I won't be around for the early game... but if anybody is thinking they might be interested around Midnight central time... post it or send me an ICQ.

	13-10-2002 04:57									#170
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The wife is out of town.
My daughter is staying at a friends.

ME WANT CIV.

RAH

	14-10-2002 01:17									#171
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Dateline: Sunday Night


Fox looking for Civ game, can play late, any settings, Rah rules preferred.

Interested parties, find me on ICQ.

	14-10-2002 05:33									#172
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if your still interested...

	15-10-2002 22:16									#173
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sorry i didnt show on friday RAH/war. Home computer went out and is still out. Hopefully I'll be ready by the weekend.

	16-10-2002 22:53									#174
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rah

i should be around for friday game

	17-10-2002 02:56									#175
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ok...the telus dude came by, found the root of my evil, and installed a new jack in my apartment for free....apparently the wiring was unstable, he told me i was lucky not to have a fire actually....plus they gave me three months free.....

so that means NO MORE DROPS!!!!!!!!!!

perhaps when i farted, the wiring moved and thus disconnected me...... cuz i tell you...i thought of every possiblity in the book....and still couldn't figure it out

	17-10-2002 03:31									#176
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well war sounds like fun and games for you again

see you friday, heh

	18-10-2002 05:41									#177
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I am calling for a warm spot Saturday night, my last weekend with a 'puter for awhile, so I gotta make good use of it.

	18-10-2002 07:56									#178
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things may come up friday nite and or early saturday
may not be able to make it, i wll let you know. saturday evening seems open thou
let you know

	18-10-2002 10:00									#179
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My gf m i ght be in town.

	18-10-2002 18:01									#180
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Ming, I'm planning on a Strateginc Gaming Society meeting tonight. Let me know what supplies are in order.

BTW belated happy birthday to you and RAH. Hope the golf was fun...