In the garden, and RAIN!!!!
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Quote:This your last week at job?
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
"Later Peeps"?
Somebody seems rather chipper these days.
Good on you, Brenda. Glad you could finally get that miserable cave and miserable landlady out of your life for good. Your place sounds a lot like my brother's. If it's anything like his, and you're on the side that his is, you may need to have the A/C on more than you'd care to during the summer, but the reverse good news is that you won't need to use as much heat during the winter. The one little oddity of his place that I don't have an explanation for.
Do Right, Be Right. :)
Yup, been a long time since I have felt this happy in the place I am living. Oh, I'm sure I will have to turn on a fan this summer. But that's okay. I have a balcony that once I get a small chair I sit out on and watch the world go by.
The reason I won't is because as I stated I am on the 10th floor and we all know that heat rises.
That's great! Really been pulling for you and it's nice to see a happy ending for once.
If you feel it's safe to do, I like JSF's suggestion about taking the stairs... but only if it's safe. It'll maintain those muscles that you wouldn't otherwise be working out by regular walking. It's one thing to make the choice to not take the stairs, but another thing entirely to allow yourself to get to the point where you no longer have a choice at all.
Speaking of working out... I'm going to have to start myself. In fact, after I came home from work today I did my first bench press sets in about 15 or so years. I do a ton of pulling at work and actually avoid the pushing of the real heavy pallets as often as possible because I have a majority of my strength in my shoulders and legs and back these days, so it's a lot easier. Back when I was power lifting in my 20's I focused too much on my chest if anything, like most people do, and I was able to lift 375 lbs. Man... Past me would bitch slap current me. I did 1 set of 12 reps, 1 of 10 and 1 of 8 and I was done. Only 125lbs. So sad... Going to have to fix that now.
The job is all but over for me. This new guy is a by the book bitch and he told my manager that I would not be allowed to work weekends. Only full timers will have set schedules, and part timers will have to work whatever days they give you, and whatever hours they give you. This means I wouldn't even be getting the 8-10 hour shifts I've been working and I'd likely be getting only 4-5 hour shifts. It's not even worth the gas money and the wear on my car for that.
If he's going to be a by-the-book bitch about it, he's going to lose the hardest working employee he has in his store.
Managed to dodge him again today. I was actually hoping he'd catch me after I punched out and I could do a little walk by him like on Office Space and head right out the front door. If I can manage to dodge him for 3 more days, then he'll see what the place looks like when I'm not there for 3 weeks straight.
I figure every day that I don't see him until the night shift is gone is another day I don't say something I might regret.
Do Right, Be Right. :)
Boost once per day will help you get strength back. Try push-ups (one max set) to start your day, right out of bed or shower. And Dips, as many sets as you can before the reps drop below 1/2 of your max, or 10 reps. But bench, push-ups, dips only every other day, not every day. Plus those tricep extensions, with the elbow pointed to the sky, and dumbbell starting behind your shoulder.
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SIX, take some of that extra time to start looking for another job. "They" say that the economy's booming and that there are all kinds of jobs out there going begging for qualified applicants ... time to test that theory!
Don't quit ... you won't get unemployment that way. Wait until you have something just as good, or better, lined up.
I know you're a real independent guy, you like working by yourself and without having a supervisor breathing down your neck all the time, but have patience. I suspect that one of the reasons why they eliminated the night shift was because they were paying a differential for people who were, by your observation, screwing off too much. The new guy doesn't know you from jack (get it? jack?); probably as far as he's concerned the whole night crew is one giant waste of money and should be shitcanned ... he doesn't know who's good at their job and who isn't. (Seems to me that there was also a lot of management turnover and lost info; sounds like the night shift may have "broken" more than one assistant manager? Whatever happened to that woman that you got along with?)
It's frustrating to have to restablish your reputation with new people all of the time ... anyway, like I said:
New job. Look into it. It will be a test case for when you move. In the meantime, try a
acquiring some new skills ... forklift operator? Backhoe operator? Licensed handyman? Welding? Back to computers? CNC operator? Those are the jobs "they" say are begging right now.
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If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake
"The messy American environment, where most people don't agree, is perfect for people like me. I CAN DO AS I PLEASE." - SECOND
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Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:Quote:
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by 6IXSTRINGJACK:
"Later Peeps"?
Somebody seems rather chipper these days.
Good on you, Brenda. Glad you could finally get that miserable cave and miserable landlady out of your life for good. Your place sounds a lot like my brother's. If it's anything like his, and you're on the side that his is, you may need to have the A/C on more than you'd care to during the summer, but the reverse good news is that you won't need to use as much heat during the winter. The one little oddity of his place that I don't have an explanation for.
Do Right, Be Right. :)
Yup, been a long time since I have felt this happy in the place I am living. Oh, I'm sure I will have to turn on a fan this summer. But that's okay. I have a balcony that once I get a small chair I sit out on and watch the world go by.
The reason I won't is because as I stated I am on the 10th floor and we all know that heat rises.
That's great! Really been pulling for you and it's nice to see a happy ending for once.
If you feel it's safe to do, I like JSF's suggestion about taking the stairs... but only if it's safe. It'll maintain those muscles that you wouldn't otherwise be working out by regular walking. It's one thing to make the choice to not take the stairs, but another thing entirely to allow yourself to get to the point where you no longer have a choice at all.
Speaking of working out... I'm going to have to start myself. In fact, after I came home from work today I did my first bench press sets in about 15 or so years. I do a ton of pulling at work and actually avoid the pushing of the real heavy pallets as often as possible because I have a majority of my strength in my shoulders and legs and back these days, so it's a lot easier. Back when I was power lifting in my 20's I focused too much on my chest if anything, like most people do, and I was able to lift 375 lbs. Man... Past me would bitch slap current me. I did 1 set of 12 reps, 1 of 10 and 1 of 8 and I was done. Only 125lbs. So sad... Going to have to fix that now.
The job is all but over for me. This new guy is a by the book bitch and he told my manager that I would not be allowed to work weekends. Only full timers will have set schedules, and part timers will have to work whatever days they give you, and whatever hours they give you. This means I wouldn't even be getting the 8-10 hour shifts I've been working and I'd likely be getting only 4-5 hour shifts. It's not even worth the gas money and the wear on my car for that.
If he's going to be a by-the-book bitch about it, he's going to lose the hardest working employee he has in his store.
Managed to dodge him again today. I was actually hoping he'd catch me after I punched out and I could do a little walk by him like on Office Space and head right out the front door. If I can manage to dodge him for 3 more days, then he'll see what the place looks like when I'm not there for 3 weeks straight.
I figure every day that I don't see him until the night shift is gone is another day I don't say something I might regret.
Do Right, Be Right. :)
I know you have SIX and I appreciate it. Bought time I caught a break.
Oh, I'll still be walking most days. I have my mah jong games that I will still be going to and I have to go out to do grocery shopping. So I will still be walking just not up or down the hills like I was at that cave is the only difference.
I walked back to my new home from my job last night because it was a nice evening and pretty level.
I'm heading out in a bit to run some errands. A bit of shopping and a couple of other things.
Sorry about the job SIX.
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Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:Quote:I would hope you at least take 2 stairs down, if you're going to avoid up. But at least 1 up per day would be better. Not with groceries or when hurried, but make a habit of it.
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:Quote:From the basement to the 10th floor - that's moving up in the world. Sounds like No nasty sidewalks to deal with, and no snow or ice for your first 5 minutes out your door, and none to do laundry.
Originally posted by Brenda:Quote:
Originally posted by JEWELSTAITEFAN:Quote:Why would you be in any hurry now? Take your time, relax. Enjoy the new place.
Originally posted by Brenda:
Gotta be careful with moving boxes around here and unpacking. Succeeded in irritating both branches of my sciatic nerve over last weekend. Woke up Tuesday morning with pain in my right leg but the left was worse. Pain from my left ankle to my hip.
Do you have a view? Stairs? Laundry room? Heat?
It's not really being in a hurry JSF but I was stagnant for so long that I now am able to do things. I am working on slowing down now that I have things a little bit more organized.
I am at the back of the building on the 10th floor. So, yeah I can see. There is an elevator that I use. No way am I tromping up and down 10 flights of stairs. There is a laundry room and right now heat is no problem with all the natural light I get in here. So, I know it will be fine come winter.
Don't take this the wrong way, but maybe try taking one flight of stairs at least, on a regular basis. They should be in good repair in your skyscraper, and this will help you keep in shape, limbered, and not fall into a habit many do and skip the stairs entirely. First flight on the way up, last flight the way down. Getting the blood circulating should keep your mood improved as well.
Your balcony should get a decent breeze at 110 feet above the road. Next you'll be getting all tanned from snoozing there. Which direction is it facing? How far is visibility?
Hope it all works well.
You are right the sidewalks will be fine around where I am. If we get snow this winter I will need my cane for getting to work as those sidewalks will be bad.
You might have a point about some of the stairs. I'll have a think on it.
I'm sure it will. I am facing East as I get sun all day now that it is Spring and as long as it isn't raining. Since I am now in apartment building which is in the main shopping district, I can see all the other apartments and shops. Though from my balcony I should be able to see the Fraser river.
Facing East means you'll be largely in the shade side during the hottest part of the day in summer.
My sneaky side would be getting some binoculars (Army Surplus store) to watch which stores have the longest lines, biggest crowds to know where the best sales are.
Your new place sounds great. Send a box of chocolates to the people who helped you get in there.
I will think about the stairs.
That's okay. Nay, that type of thing only happens on Boxing Day Sales around here.
I've sent thank you cards to them and I have one more to get today for Monday. Someone came from my mah jong group and helped me rearrange the main storage area in my apartment.
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Out in a minute. Got some errands and shopping to do. Always something when you are on your own.
So until later. I am out.
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Another box almost emptied. This one was easy. All that was in it was my large model of the Millennium Falcon, some books and puzzles. That Falcon has been in that box for on 10years but the landing gear is jammed. But it is out and sitting on top of my dresser. 
Books are on a shelf but the puzzles I left as not sure I will be keeping them.
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Another box almost emptied. This one was easy. All that was in it was my large model of the Millennium Falcon, some books and puzzles. That Falcon has been in that box for on 10years but the landing gear is jammed. But it is out and sitting on top of my dresser.
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That last post was my boo-boo. Meant to click on the reply button but it the one about quotes. Think it is time for some ice cream.
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Originally posted by SIGNYM:
SIX, take some of that extra time to start looking for another job. "They" say that the economy's booming and that there are all kinds of jobs out there going begging for qualified applicants ... time to test that theory!
Don't quit ... you won't get unemployment that way. Wait until you have something just as good, or better, lined up.
I know you're a real independent guy, you like working by yourself and without having a supervisor breathing down your neck all the time, but have patience. I suspect that one of the reasons why they eliminated the night shift was because they were paying a differential for people who were, by your observation, screwing off too much. The new guy doesn't know you from jack (get it? jack?); probably as far as he's concerned the whole night crew is one giant waste of money and should be shitcanned ... he doesn't know who's good at their job and who isn't. (Seems to me that there was also a lot of management turnover and lost info; sounds like the night shift may have "broken" more than one assistant manager? Whatever happened to that woman that you got along with?)
It's frustrating to have to restablish your reputation with new people all of the time ... anyway, like I said:
New job. Look into it. It will be a test case for when you move. In the meantime, try a
acquiring some new skills ... forklift operator? Backhoe operator? Licensed handyman? Welding? Back to computers? CNC operator? Those are the jobs "they" say are begging right now.
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Pity would be no more,
If we did not MAKE men poor - William Blake
"The messy American environment, where most people don't agree, is perfect for people like me. I CAN DO AS I PLEASE." - SECOND
America is an oligarchy http://www.fireflyfans.net/mthread.aspx?tid=57876 .
Yeah, I'm not going to be making any rash decisions. It's one of the reasons that I'm hoping to get out of there early the next 3 nights, so I don't have to have this conversation until I know more about... well... everything.
I'm planning on calling one of those places that offer to give you cash for your home as is and get a no obligation quote, just to have a baseline for where the value of the house currently stands, as is. Who knows, I may be surprised. I should be able to get my friend's dad over here by then as well, and I will likely get the city's input by then too.
I wouldn't be "quitting" the job. It's a "voluntary layoff". I did some research and it's not possible for a company to make you sign away your right to unemployment by taking it. In fact, a 3rd shift to a "whenever shift" and the loss of 10 hours pay per week would constitute a drastic "change of terms and conditions" that would fall squarely under what is considered a "good reason" to leave a job and file for unemployment, if I choose to go that route. It would be enough cash for all my regular bills and property taxes for the next 6 months, barely. But I need to find out if I burn my bridges for being hired by that company in the future if I do that. This is why the option to just take a 3 month unpaid leave is still on the table. They can't fire me during that time. I could make up my mind by the end of summer then if I want to go back there for a while or not. Maybe after 3 months of this whole ordeal backfiring on them spectacularly the entire layout will have changed.
Maybe I'll look for something better in that time too, instead of just looking for a similar job. With unemployment, I will have to do workshops and work with state officials from time to time for job searches during this process and that may open my eyes to some opportunities out there I wasn't aware existed.
Do Right, Be Right. :)
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