New Job...for real? - Page 2

grandsport · #11 04-17-2010, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by piette

No he isn't!!! Not by a long shot Gary. He's just a guy like everyone else that has learned to appreciate what he has and what could be gone tomorrow.

Jeff

That was a compliment,Jeff. You have a good hold on the written word. Me,I'm straight to the point,a one liner type of guy. Unless you want to buy a car.

Highway Star · #12 04-25-2010, 11:45 PM

Update...real quick...

Bottom line, I was right. It sucks, in just about every possible way. I found out the the guy I work for is a piker. I'll work right around that if I can, but I'm seeing and hearing things that fit with my suspicions about him.

The only good thing is that I've more than doubled the output numbers they expected out of me, which they base on other new employee production numbers. In 10 hours I'm getting about 25-30 bikes and a few other items.

I'll tell you what, it isn't easy work. My arms and hands have been soooooo sore, I am literally turning nuts and bolts as fast as I can for 10 hours a day. I am working twice as hard as any job I've had in the last 5 years, and making 1/2 the $.

Hank70SS · #13 04-26-2010, 08:34 AM

Sorry to hear it's not working out too good. Well you have a job and you can look for something else while this one brings in a little money. Good luck!

Rank · #14 04-26-2010, 09:30 AM

Could you explain what the term "piker" means? ... thats a new one for me! LOL

I have been without work myself for about 6 months ... welp, not exactly out of work because periodically I find myself doing work I would have never considered in the past. One half a day here and there changing sprinkler heads, painting a vacant apartment even changing light bulbs. LOL All for pretty much minimum wage.

Being self-employed (Building Contractor, New Homes/Remodel) I have no unemployment check and any money I earn alittle goes to Uncle Sam so doing these sparatic jobs just dont seem to get me anywhere.

I have found that I would rather work for free than do the mienial jobs that keep me in a state of depression. I have provided free labor to help build a Little League concession stand, did some extensive remodeling at the senior center at cost and few other "gratis" jobs.

I find that this approach makes me feel good about my contribution and keeps my spirits up till the floodgates of work finally open again and I am confident they will. I base this belief on my experiences of these economic downturns of the past. It also keeps me in the working network and just possibly on of the people that I come into contact with might need, or know someone that does need my talent.

Also, its important to keep your creditors "in the loop" so you dont have that hanging in the back of your mind.

It takes time and patience but we always seem to survive these situations.
Good luck on whatever you decide to do.

Hank70SS · #15 04-26-2010, 01:42 PM

They say the economy is starting to pick up a little. Hope it does and helps you two out. I've never been unemployed but I'm sure it's got to be pretty stressful, good luck.

piette · #16 04-26-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Hank70SS

They say the economy is starting to pick up a little. Hope it does and helps you two out. I've never been unemployed but I'm sure it's got to be pretty stressful, good luck.

From where I am standing it seems to be. Seems like over the last month or so remodeling and building has taken a substantial upswing again. We are working as many hours as we can in a week now to keep up with the remodeling projects that are coming in and we just keep bidding and signing contracts, so its been a pretty positive looking spring around here.

I hope the trend continues throughout the country

Jeff

Highway Star · #17 04-26-2010, 10:25 PM

I got a little unexpected satisfaction today out of seeing a little kid grinning a country mile with one of those shiny new bikes I just finished building. That was neat.

None of the bikes are anything special, and to tell you the truth, I think they all come from the same place...mongoose, schwinn, huffy, etc.

Ms Grumpy · #18 04-27-2010, 06:58 AM

A little off topic, but just logged on to my bank website and my direct deposit didn't show up. Sad part is that boss messed up and owed me 20 hours from previous week. So I am ticked. To be honest I have never checked this early online, but doesn't it usually take place overnight? Hoping it shows up, don't want to talk to boss this morning.

rak1 · #19 04-27-2010, 04:50 PM

How did it go Ms. Grumpy; did you get everything straighten out?

rak1 · #20 04-27-2010, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Highway Star

I got a little unexpected satisfaction today out of seeing a little kid grinning a country mile with one of those shiny new bikes I just finished building. That was neat.

None of the bikes are anything special, and to tell you the truth, I think they all come from the same place...mongoose, schwinn, huffy, etc.

When Schwinn sold the company to Pacifica in 2000 the quaility has gone down hill. You're right I think they are all owned by the same company made in China. Do they even make a bike made in the USA anymore?