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KommieKat

12-08-2010, 08:33 AM

Don't let ANYBODY shame you on this, although, you are a white man, a minority, going on unemployment, that is usually reserved for the lower sub-human species, never the less, don't let anybody get you down on what you have to do, keeping in mind that you are of a superior race and beyond the need of handouts, like some beggar in Mumbai, with your little brittle brown hand, stretching out for some cheap copper, instead of representing an American man of the 21st century from one of the greatest countries in the world where no white man would dare to steep so low as to file forms for what most would label as a free-ride on the back of your fellow tax payers who unlike you, are working hard day in and day out, breaking their back, going home to put the bacon on the table.

JUST.....DON'T.....LET.....ANYBODY.....PUT.....YOU.....DOWN.....ON......WHAT.....YOU.....G OTTA.....DO

CrAnIuM

12-08-2010, 09:08 AM

Don't let ANYBODY shame you on this,

I've never said that unemployment insurance is a thing to be ashamed of ... I dunno what you are trying to get at with your comments.

The unemployment insurance program, when used within the RULES of the system are in fact a program for WORKING men and women. The rules state one must have had a JOB and must have lost that job through NO FAULT of their own to qualify for benefits.

Lately though .... dudes that are part of the 99 month program need a kick in the ass for using every damn dime the system has in the coffers ... effectively keeping the system at capacity for years. I know entire neighborhoods filled with shiftless motherfuckers that are using EVERY social program there is and rarely roll out of bed prior to 1300. The RULES say you MUST look for a job AND seek interviews to stay in the program .... <---- yeah right.

Josie

12-08-2010, 10:13 AM

I've never said that unemployment insurance is a thing to be ashamed of ... I dunno what you are trying to get at with your comments.

The unemployment insurance program, when used within the RULES of the system are in fact a program for WORKING men and women. The rules state one must have had a JOB and must have lost that job through NO FAULT of their own to qualify for benefits.

Lately though .... dudes that are part of the 99 month program need a kick in the ass for using every damn dime the system has in the coffers ... effectively keeping the system at capacity for years. I know entire neighborhoods filled with shiftless motherfuckers that are using EVERY social program there is and rarely roll out of bed prior to 1300. The RULES say you MUST look for a job AND seek interviews to stay in the program .... <---- yeah right.

Yes. This ^^ !!

My husband was 'laid off' once they found out he was joining the Navy some months down the road. During that time period, he was on unemployment. First of all, let me just say that it sucks. Quite a few members of my family are deadbeats and sit on unemployment like it's a free ride (because, you know.. they worked hard at mcd's until they were 'laid off'), something that's owed to them without any sort of effort on their part.

My uncle just sits on unemployment because he got sick of working at Home Depot. His reason? People kept telling him what to do every day. So, he thought he'd pay his mortgage on his condo through unemployment and then use my groceries to feed himself. "Have you looked for a job yet, uncle?" "Yeah, I dropped an application off at this other hardware store.. but I didn't really fill it out, I just put my name and number so they can call me if they want to."

That was the SINGLE application he dropped anywhere while I was in Alaska.

CrAnIuM

12-08-2010, 10:23 AM

That was the SINGLE application he dropped anywhere while I was in Alaska.

I've never used the system. But its in plain black and white that a dude has to make two 'contacts' a week. ( in NC) they do not specify what that means.

And... it appears as if I never have to leave the house because I can file online. I can see how this would be an easy to abuse system.

Josie

12-08-2010, 01:01 PM

make two 'contacts' a week. .

pretty easy to lie about that. and when filing online for the hub, it was like "are you interested in this job we found? Why not? Oh, okay."

KommieKat

12-08-2010, 11:05 PM

Dude, I'm being sarcastic. Besides, I did it when I was in Japan for a spell.

Also, got my Education Loan while in College. Been there, done that.

SlimSkeeter

12-09-2010, 12:45 AM

And 'technically' only employers pay for unemployment insurance.

True....but, at least in Michigan, you have to have worked for X amount of time to get Y amount of "credits" towards your unemployment.

I've come close to using that twice...both times I was about a day or so away from making the final call to the stupid automated line that would start the ball rolling when I managed to find work. They take the average you have made over the last 15 months and give you a percentage of that.

I'm rather happy that I haven't had to deal with the red tape involved with such things.

Afro Jive

12-09-2010, 05:42 AM

I now whut ya' honky sucka's is hangin' and ah' duzn't likes it.
Man! Youse goin' t'turn dis dread around and blame it on de brother man.
'S coo', bro. AfroJIVE duzn't wanna be hearin' about, ya honky gentlemans.

CrAnIuM

12-09-2010, 06:45 AM

True....but, at least in Michigan, you have to have worked for X amount of time to get Y amount of "credits" towards your unemployment.

That is why no one should have issues using the unemployment system.

Well. ... no one that is using the system as it was designed for, to cover the time IN BETWEEN employment. But, the program has increasingly been characterized as a flat out free money program.

Still, if I have to go stand amongst the masses in order to get my benefits I will most likely feel like shit.

Josie

12-09-2010, 07:09 AM

bro..

It's 'bra' or 'ma nigga'

you're slippin.

funeeman

12-10-2010, 02:55 PM

True....but, at least in Michigan, you have to have worked for X amount of time to get Y amount of "credits" towards your unemployment.

I've come close to using that twice...both times I was about a day or so away from making the final call to the stupid automated line that would start the ball rolling when I managed to find work. They take the average you have made over the last 15 months and give you a percentage of that.

I'm rather happy that I haven't had to deal with the red tape involved with such things.

In my state its determined if the employer is chargeable for the unemployment affect his rates that he pays annually or if its out of the Employee Credits as you've stated. That determines if its 6 weeks or 12 weeks before you receive you benefits, the amount you get and the length of time.

When I can someone. . .I rarely get charged because they deserve it for being a pile of shit. I think its only happened once in the last 5 year and twice in the past 15 I've been managing people.

funeeman

12-10-2010, 02:56 PM

That is why no one should have issues using the unemployment system.

Well. ... no one that is using the system as it was designed for, to cover the time IN BETWEEN employment. But, the program has increasingly been characterized as a flat out free money program.

Still, if I have to go stand amongst the masses in order to get my benefits I will most likely feel like shit.

I hear the upside is that the Gov't cheese makes really good grilled cheese sandwiches.

CrAnIuM

12-10-2010, 03:44 PM

I hear the upside is that the Gov't cheese makes really good grilled cheese sandwiches.

As its just me, the woman and the dogs ( see how I put the woman ahead of the dog? Yaa me !! ) The only social program we'll be participating in is the Unemployment Program.

We have a financial buffer but like most folks its not a buffer that can survive more than 6 months of being tapped before it starts to be a problem.

Still, I suspect I will be reemployed soon.... somewhere in the world.

Mamba

12-11-2010, 06:40 PM

I've been on unemployment benefits once. For a whole summer. That's when I got laid off when the real estate company I worked for went bust. Aside from that, I've usually always been gainfully employed. I hate being out of work. I go stir-crazy.

SlimSkeeter

12-12-2010, 12:01 AM

I will be reemployed soon....

I've got this short list of people....they will NEVER be missed....

CrAnIuM

12-12-2010, 09:26 PM

I've got this short list of people....they will NEVER be missed....

An opportunity has opened literally 30 miles from here. A job that I've wanted since the day I retired ... I've sent my resume via the proper channels and the selection process starts on 17 Dec.

Unfortunately for me the area in which I live is saturated with former military types with my specific background and I suspect I will not be the only qualified dude up for this slot as this sweet deal only comes around once in a blue moon.

If I don't get the selection I will be upset sure .. but at least I'll know that a fully qualified dude took it from me because there is no way to bullshit this one.

SlimSkeeter

12-13-2010, 12:04 AM

An opportunity has opened... I suspect I will not be the only qualified dude up for this slot as this sweet deal only comes around once in a blue moon.

I say again...I have this short list of people... They will never be missed. AND I'm willing to pay, as this MAY involve some significant travel....

Mamba

12-13-2010, 05:52 PM

An opportunity has opened literally 30 miles from here. A job that I've wanted since the day I retired ... I've sent my resume via the proper channels and the selection process starts on 17 Dec.

Unfortunately for me the area in which I live is saturated with former military types with my specific background and I suspect I will not be the only qualified dude up for this slot as this sweet deal only comes around once in a blue moon.

If I don't get the selection I will be upset sure .. but at least I'll know that a fully qualified dude took it from me because there is no way to bullshit this one.

Fingers crosssssssssed. :)

CrAnIuM

12-26-2010, 09:47 PM

http://swollencranium.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2232&d=1293417793

Phase one complete !!!

Still .. out of 131 I'm getting a review at least.

SittinGrumpy

12-26-2010, 10:03 PM

IN NC, you have to had worked six months of the last quarter to qualify for unemployment, then that is based on your income. Before all of the extensions, you received x amount for 13 weeks, now you can be on it almost 2 years.

GDP, I never had to talk to anyone because I applied online, I did write down every job I applied for because they can demand you provide proof you are looking unless you are a student attending 20 hours of class a week, then you are exempt from looking. You can also go look now and see what they will pay you and how much you are able to make above that without your benefits being deducted.

I know this system all too well, twice laid off. Thankfully, I have been off it for a couple of years now.

Toao

12-27-2010, 02:48 PM

Nothing wrong with military retirement at 39. Nothing like getting a check for breathing.

you mentioned "contract," you weren't on a 10-99 were you?

CrAnIuM

12-27-2010, 03:08 PM

you mentioned "contract," you weren't on a 10-99 were you?

Nope .. was easier to call it a contract rather than explaining what a "term" employee is. Similar .. but different !

Gravy

12-27-2010, 05:43 PM

Your nearest McDonald's is 30 miles from you? Dude!

Toao

12-27-2010, 05:50 PM

was easier to call it a contract rather than explaining what a "term" employee is.

True, but try explaining a 10-99, without them thinking "cool I get to keep all the money"

CrAnIuM

12-27-2010, 06:25 PM

Your nearest McDonald's is 30 miles from you? Dude!

I actually considered McD for about a minute.

I need a career ... not a job.

Toao

12-27-2010, 07:43 PM

If you think you can be a cop, I aways suggest this one

http://egov.ocgov.com/ocgov/Sheriff-Coroner/Join%20OCSD

Even most of the twentysomethings that work in the jail make 150k plus. Now that the public found out, they might be putting an end to it, but that would be a nice gravy train to work on.

CrAnIuM

12-27-2010, 08:00 PM

If you think you can be a cop,

I know for a fact I can NOT be a cop.

SRT /SWAT / Air Marshall are the only law enforcement I would ever consider.

KommieKat

12-28-2010, 12:40 AM

You could be a Merc. Good money, nice toys, women, travel. Seriously.

Gravy

12-28-2010, 03:06 AM

^^ anti-government/anti-military becomes pro-mercenary? Nice!

KommieKat

12-28-2010, 04:54 AM

^^ anti-government/anti-military becomes pro-mercenary? Nice!

Some drug kingpins South of the border (Mexico). That place has gone to shits.

funeeman

12-28-2010, 09:19 AM

I actually considered McD for about a minute.

I need a career ... not a job.

McD's is a career. They got a college and everything.

http://www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/careers/hamburger_university.html

CrAnIuM

12-28-2010, 09:23 AM

McD's is a career. They got a college and everything.

http://www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/careers/hamburger_university.html

Fred L. Turner was a total Chester.

SlimSkeeter

12-28-2010, 12:51 PM

McD's is a career. They got a college and everything.

McD's has better benefits than some places I've worked... However, I'm rather proud to say that I've never worked in fast food...

funeeman

12-28-2010, 05:23 PM

McD's has better benefits than some places I've worked... However, I'm rather proud to say that I've never worked in fast food...

I always hate the fact that people look down on a perfectly good job when they need one. I worked fast food in high school. It wasn't that bad and my manager made good money and had I needed a new career it would be a serious consideration. My cousin works for McD's. He started on the fries and worked his way up. He's pulling in around $250,000 a year in the KC corporate offices. He get 6 weeks of vacation a year and a shit ton of benefits while traveling world wide at the company's expense.

So. . you never know what door will open with some hard work.

CrAnIuM

12-28-2010, 05:36 PM

I always hate the fact that people look down on a perfectly good job when they need one.

However ...

If Unemployment benefits net me $485/wk and McD nets me $285/wk the incentive to take "any" job is removed.

Also your story is 100% not typical, --> dude works fry machine now swims in a money tub <--- reads real damn good and I have no doubt that it IS possible but it is also highly improbable.

Your average fry cook is not gonna develop ANY skill set other than "I did not melt my eye balls this week" and is therefore not gonna be able to use it for any great step on the cooperate ladder.

Still, it is a job and it pays real money .. but let us not kid our self into believing that people whistle on their way to yet another shift at McD.

Pud

12-28-2010, 07:00 PM

Also your story is 100% not typical, --> dude works fry machine now swims in a money tub <--- reads real damn good and I have no doubt that it IS possible but it is also highly improbable.

These are the stories we love to tell ourselves. For some reason known only to Marilyn Monroe before she assumed room temperature, we all focus on the outliers and tell ourselves that we can ALL be "special" like that. Never mind that you're far more likely to be "special" in the short bus sorta way.

DaKine

12-28-2010, 07:10 PM

My multi Billion $$ employer has decided to not continue my contract due to cost savings measures.

December 30 .... last day of work.

http://swollencranium.com/forums/images/icons/yay.gif !

That stinks. You gonna get some kind of employment Cranky?

DaKine

12-28-2010, 07:12 PM

Sorry, just seen the post up stairs your working at McD...

CrAnIuM

12-28-2010, 07:28 PM

That stinks. You gonna get some kind of employment Cranky?

Dunno .. I am actually thinking of going to our local Tech college and get a certification in Welding. ( Its a 37 credit hr course )

WELDING TECHNOLOGY — D50420

General Education Courses

ENG 110 Freshman Composition
PSY 118 Interpersonal Psychology

Major Courses

WLD 110 Cutting Processes
WLD 115 SMAW (Stick) Plate
WLD 116 SMAW (Stick) Plate/Pipe
WLD 121 GMAW (MIG) FCAW/Plate
WLD 131 GTAW (TIG) Plate
WLD 132 GTAW (TIG) Plate/Pipe
WLD 141 Symbols and Specifications
WLD 151 Fabrication I
WLD 261 Certification Practices

( Eng 110 and PSY 118 for a welding cert? what a croc! )

I've always wanted to have formal training in it and seems as if I may have time to do it now. Depends on the job listed in post #32. If I'm not selected I'll make a decision about school then.

CrAnIuM

12-28-2010, 07:30 PM

Sorry, just seen the post up stairs your working at McD...

Do you read English as a 2nd language?

:02:

Josie

12-28-2010, 07:44 PM

"I did not melt my eye balls this week"

LOL

the guys I worked with used to throw ice cubes into the grease (from a distance) for fun. that crap is dangerous.. especially to unsuspecting Josie who was Miss Focused on Cleaning Shit up.

Luckily, they only burnt my arms a couple times. They got the pregnant hispanic girl in the face though =/

Pud

12-28-2010, 07:48 PM

Gawd. ^ The stories you hear 5 years later.

Josie

12-28-2010, 08:01 PM

Gawd. ^ The stories you hear 5 years later.

hehe, I would have told you.. but there was just too much and you wouldn't have wanted to know :P

Pud

12-28-2010, 08:08 PM

hehe, I would have told you.. but there was just too much and you wouldn't have wanted to know :P

Ugh. I know. The roaches were quite enough. Still can't eat at that franchise.

Josie

12-28-2010, 08:38 PM

Ugh. I know. The roaches were quite enough. Still can't eat at that franchise.

*cackle*

the roach stories..
the backed up nastiness all over the floor..
the boogers..
the grease shenanigans..
the lack of changing said grease..
the drugs..
the sex..

gahhhhh

Josie

12-28-2010, 08:39 PM

aaaahahaha!!! and once, a stoned guy accidentally put hand sanitizer on a sammich instead of red ranch sauce.

that was interesting.

KommieKat

12-28-2010, 08:43 PM

When I was in High School, I was working at Hardee's.

When my friends ordered burgers, I prepared them with about 3 or 4 patties of meat and loads of cheese. They were always thankful.

SlimSkeeter

12-29-2010, 12:07 AM

I always hate the fact that people look down on a perfectly good job when they need one.

The point is, I've never needed to take that kind of job. Which is a good thing, because were I to work at any fast food places, I would never eat there again. 90% of the time, those are dead ends. I went for ACTUAL hard work that had at least a realistic chance for advancement.

SlimSkeeter

12-29-2010, 12:09 AM

the roach stories..
the backed up nastiness all over the floor..
the boogers..
the grease shenanigans..
the lack of changing said grease..
the drugs..
the sex..

gahhhhh

You told me some of those....

Please don't refresh my memory...

Josie

12-29-2010, 12:23 AM

Please don't refresh my memory...

Oh, but please?

funeeman

12-29-2010, 09:32 AM

However ...

If Unemployment benefits net me $485/wk and McD nets me $285/wk the incentive to take "any" job is removed.

Also your story is 100% not typical, --> dude works fry machine now swims in a money tub <--- reads real damn good and I have no doubt that it IS possible but it is also highly improbable.

Your average fry cook is not gonna develop ANY skill set other than "I did not melt my eye balls this week" and is therefore not gonna be able to use it for any great step on the cooperate ladder.

Still, it is a job and it pays real money .. but let us not kid our self into believing that people whistle on their way to yet another shift at McD. That's not a typical job path because the typical employee is well. . . .lower class, undereducated, unmotivated, etc. However, giving you more credit than the average shit stain on the bun warmer, I'd have to think you'd move up. People with skills and intelligence don't stay in those positions so while my cousin's story is rare its because many people hired to cook the food are often barely capable of that job in itself.

I do agree that in your instance its stupid to work there because of the difference in compensation. My comment I guess. . . was more directed at the shit stain that has rarely held a job or that person who is out of assistance after losing a good job and they won't even consider it.

funeeman

12-29-2010, 09:34 AM

When I was in High School, I was working at Hardee's.

When my friends ordered burgers, I prepared them with about 3 or 4 patties of meat and loads of cheese. They were always thankful.

You have to be older than dirt to have worked at at Hardee's. They are a rare fast food delight these days. Damn. . they had the best breakfast. Those bacon, egg and cheese biscuits had to have a pound of butter brushed on them.

CrAnIuM

12-29-2010, 09:53 AM

People with skills and intelligence don't stay in those positions

I have very little to offer in the way of social skills. I can imagine that I am a horrible employee and my current boss will be glad to be rid of me tomorrow.

SlimSkeeter

12-29-2010, 10:32 AM

Oh, but please?

bleh....if you are gonna, then warn me. I don't wanna have a full stomach or already be nauseated from something else and read that... Beyond that, I ain't the boss of you :P

Toao

12-29-2010, 11:39 AM

the guys I worked with used to throw ice cubes into the grease

When I was a 2nd asst, I would do the ice cubes. I would always have tell the grill guys to go back to the grill, because they would try to sneak around the corner to try and talk to the girls. I knew they would come right back when I walked away, so I'd toss an ice cube in the deep fryer. About 30 seconds later "pow," the timing was always perfect.

Josie

12-29-2010, 07:25 PM

When I was a 2nd asst, I would do the ice cubes. I would always have tell the grill guys to go back to the grill, because they would try to sneak around the corner to try and talk to the girls. I knew they would come right back when I walked away, so I'd toss an ice cube in the deep fryer. About 30 seconds later "pow," the timing was always perfect.

No. That's not dangerous at all.

I suppose this is who funee is talking about. People unable to comprehend much. With stuff like the hot grease games, you are literally playing with someone else's future.

CrAnIuM

12-29-2010, 10:31 PM

Oh snap ... one step closer ! ( as of 28 Dec )

http://swollencranium.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2233&d=1293679788

KommieKat

12-30-2010, 02:46 AM

Oh snap ... one step closer ! ( as of 28 Dec )

I gave somewhat serious advice about being a Merc. I mean, most all Mercs are ex-soldiers, yes?

Why does this not appeal to you? (serious question asked because pleading ignorance of the topic matter).

CrAnIuM

12-30-2010, 06:44 AM

I gave somewhat serious advice about being a Merc. I mean, most all Mercs are ex-soldiers, yes?

Really?
:laluot_32:

Josie

12-30-2010, 06:45 AM

Oh snap ... one step closer ! ( as of 28 Dec )

:D i hope you get it

CrAnIuM

12-30-2010, 06:50 AM

:D i hope you get it

Thanks !!

Me too, but should I not then the tech school plan is ok as well !!

Josie

12-30-2010, 06:53 AM

tech school

cool beans :)

as for me, the mere mention of school or my phone ringing with some bitch who has not communicated with anyone else about my application and all the shit that goes with it.. makes me want to destroy things. live things.

funeeman

12-30-2010, 09:05 AM

Thanks !!

Me too, but should I not then the tech school plan is ok as well !!

I assume you do know how to weld. It might be just as easy to take the certification classes and show the types of welds rather than get the degree. Unless you're utilizing the college's job placement program.

CrAnIuM

12-30-2010, 10:29 AM

I assume you do know how to weld.

I know enough about it to know I know nothing about it.

SittinGrumpy

12-30-2010, 11:52 AM

Any plans on punching anyone as you leave?

CrAnIuM

12-30-2010, 11:58 AM

Any plans on punching anyone as you leave?

Nope! I left work @ 1000 hrs. Yaaaa!

SittinGrumpy

12-30-2010, 12:17 PM

I think the last two weeks have been the only time I havent heard you talk about how much you hate it; maybe its more of a relief to be done with it.

CrAnIuM

12-30-2010, 01:41 PM

I think the last two weeks have been the only time I havent heard you talk about how much you hate it; maybe its more of a relief to be done with it.

Exactly true !

Absinthe

12-30-2010, 01:45 PM

I think the last two weeks have been the only time I havent heard you talk about how much you hate it; maybe its more of a relief to be done with it.

He came home with a big smile on his face...

CrAnIuM

12-30-2010, 02:09 PM

He came home with a big smile on his face...

That's because I get to come home to you .. silly head !!

Toao

12-30-2010, 06:21 PM

With stuff like the hot grease games, you are literally playing with someone else's future.

It was never that bad, just a little sting. Besides, an adult working the grill at McD really doesn't have a future. Besides, I was like 20.

BTW Cranium, it's not like I lost my job, but I found out today I had 32 hours of unused sick leave this year that goes to waste.

I really wish they would have told me that 32 hours ago.

Pud

12-30-2010, 09:10 PM

Besides, an adult working the grill at McD really doesn't have a future. Besides, I was like 20.

Besides, it's OK for me to get my jollies at others' expense because I'm not them.

Josie

12-30-2010, 09:27 PM

It was never that bad, just a little sting.

translation: Yes, I was playing with fire, but it's okay because at my 20 year old invincible state.. I had everything under control.

Besides, an adult working the grill at McD really doesn't have a future. Besides, I was like 20.

What?? I seriously want to bash your head against something spiky repeatedly. Over. And over. And over. A job is a job. Those people were not sitting around being saps of society, they were doing their best (most likely). I see kids and adults who work at fast food restaurants. It's a job. And almost always a step in the direction they actually want to go in. I suppose you'd have more respect for them if they sat on a street corner with a cardboard sign all day and drunk themselves into a stupor every night?

Because, yano. That's better than not having a future.

Mamba

12-31-2010, 01:23 PM

That's because I get to come home to you .. silly head !!

Cutest thing I ever heard you say! You guys.....!

CrAnIuM

12-31-2010, 01:28 PM

Cutest thing I ever heard you say! You guys.....!

I'm all romantic and shit, bitches be lovin that .. awww yeaah!

SlimSkeeter

12-31-2010, 02:48 PM

That's because I get to come home to you .. silly head !!

Cutest thing I ever heard you say! You guys.....!

I'm all romantic and shit, bitches be lovin that .. awww yeaah!

Yeah, that nearly got an "aww" from me. But then I realized he's just sayin it cuz she knows where he sleeps ;)

Absinthe

12-31-2010, 04:45 PM

Yeah, that nearly got an "aww" from me. But then I realized he's just sayin it cuz she knows where he sleeps ;)

Yep, and he is hoping for oatmeal cookies

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Josie

01-01-2011, 02:01 AM

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:)

CrAnIuM

01-03-2011, 08:39 AM

Yaaa !!

Day one of being a bum has begun !!

This is the 2nd time in 30 plus years that I have officially had no job.

funeeman

01-03-2011, 09:42 AM

Yep, and he is hoping for oatmeal cookies

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Its probably because he's now counting on you to bring home the chee$e. You should make him all domestic and shit.

KommieKat

01-03-2011, 10:02 AM

You should make him all domestic and shit.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a126/buddhaboyjp/PussyWhipped.jpg

CrAnIuM

01-03-2011, 10:12 AM

Its probably because he's now counting on you to bring home the chee$e

I would love for her to be able to bring home our combined income potential all on her own.

Yep yep .. I would not go back to full time work for sure.

KommieKat

01-05-2011, 12:57 AM

Yep yep .. I would not go back to full time work for sure.

That is the dream indeed.

I've joked about that with my wife a few times and it only seems to piss her off.
I think no matter how wealthy your woman is or how low your monthly salary is, she would be very disappointed if her man didn't pull in a pay check.

May be something that goes back 3 million years. Ingrained in woman genes.

Toao

01-05-2011, 03:01 PM

Back to McD, oh where to begin.

First off, if they weren't standing where I told them not to, 30 seconds before, they wouldn't get splattered. Or in reality, hit with a tiny drop of hot grease, that is rarely enough to make a blister. When I really wanted to mess with em over it, I'd just put them on fries, where they would get burned worse.

If I was really out to mess with their future, I would've just wrote them up, and/or sent them home, like I was supposed to. And that was something I didn't do, as opposed to people that would let the position go to their heads, and would toy with people's incomes & lives, over something as petty as having to tell them to go back to the grill more than once.

I understand it is different in other areas of the country, but working the grill for minimum wage at McD is hardly "trying their hardest."

As sad as it sounds, the people holding the signs make more money here.

And I didn't realize it til Pud's comment, but the store I'm thinking about is the first, and I think only time where I was the only Caucasian.

I did learn from the experience though, even though I admit I totally sucked at it. I still use one of their little sayings almost every day.

"the key to successful management is proper delegation."

Josie

01-06-2011, 02:37 AM

if they were standing where I told them to, they wouldn't get splattered. When I really wanted to mess with I'd just put them on fries, where they would get burned worse.

I would've just wrote them up, like I was supposed to. And that was something I didn't do,

people that would let the position go to their heads,

I still use :

"the key to successful management is proper delegation."

seriously.. ? wtf.

Toao

01-06-2011, 10:44 AM

It was in secret code.

It meant in my own warped opinion I think letting them get hit with a little bit of hot grease wasn't as bad as just telling them to hit the bricks. On the whole, they treated their employees like shit. I used to let everything slide, as long as someone didn't see me see them do it. You know, feeding their whole family for the price of a small order of fries, sending em to do a lot check, and then 20 minutes later seeing them playing video games at the liquor store on my way home. Some asst's let it go to their heads, and would get rid of people for the slightest thing to show their authority. I was the opposite. I still was somewhat of a dick, but when push came to shove, no, they wouldn't lose their pitiful job over it.

CrAnIuM

01-06-2011, 11:14 AM

I think no matter how wealthy your woman is or how low your monthly salary is, she would be very disappointed if her man didn't pull in a pay check.

I don't think so, not @ my house anyway.

We've talked about this also and she has no qualms about working full time and me working part or not at all. (Since I have plenty of home improvement/security to do) And I have no testosterone induced retarded feelings about being the sole "bread winner".

Now, were this to happen and she comes home to fat Gary laying on the couch covered in Doritos crumbs and empty Red bull cans then yep .. she would feel as if I were abusing the situation, and rightly so.

However .. I WANT to work, at least part time because I like the feeling of accomplishment I get from a well done task, etc etc...

Toao

01-06-2011, 02:51 PM

And I have no testosterone induced retarded feelings about being the sole "bread winner".

It's amazing how many guys do.

KommieKat

01-07-2011, 01:12 AM

Now, were this to happen and she comes home to fat Gary laying on the couch covered in Doritos crumbs and empty Red bull cans then yep .. she would feel as if I were abusing the situation, and rightly so.

Picturing that brought giggles to my jelly.

I wouldn't mind being the HouseHusband for a spell. I've always cleaned indoors since Elementary school, so that is nothing.
What I would like to do is find something on-line to make money like charting my mythical investments as my monetary contribution to the relationship.
The rest of the time would be going to cooking classes so I could have something professional prepared for her when she gets home, as well as a clean house.

Don't mind filling up the rest of the time with things I want to do like continuing Martial Arts classes, working out, walking the doggy, going to language classes.
Hell, I've been working since 6th grade and I'm tired. Now is the time to start spoiling myself with things I enjoy doing like upgrading ME.

Mamba

01-07-2011, 06:11 PM

Did you get it? Did I miss the news?

Toao

01-07-2011, 06:24 PM

I wouldn't mind being the HouseHusband for a spell.

I wouldn't mind being a househusband forever.

CrAnIuM

01-07-2011, 07:03 PM

Did you get it? Did I miss the news?

No.

Still waiting for the selection process to be over.

CrAnIuM

01-19-2011, 06:17 PM

So as of today I am an official PAID bum.

http://swollencranium.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2265&d=1295478826

The amount is based on my earnings from a 6 month period last year, this is a weekly payment. Supposedly I get that for the next 26 weeks or until I find work, whichever comes first.

1. I'm 42 and this is my 1st time ever getting an unemployed compensation.

2. How the fuck did/do people stay on the program for 99 weeks and longer?

3. I'm still in a holding pattern about the SRT job.

KommieKat

01-20-2011, 04:52 AM

Wait just a moment!

Your making $425 a week??!!

Dude, back in 1987-88, I was pulling in about $700 with over time a week.

$400 is NOT anything to complain about.

CrAnIuM

01-20-2011, 06:57 AM

$400 is NOT anything to complain about.

I'm not complaining about the amount.

SittinGrumpy

01-20-2011, 11:44 AM

What are you doing to stay busy?

CrAnIuM

01-20-2011, 12:48 PM

What are you doing to stay busy?

Stuff to ready the house for sale.

1. Anti NC hick the property.

2. Carpets come out,and will install laminate instead.

3. etc ...? then etc.

SittinGrumpy

01-20-2011, 01:01 PM

2. How the fuck did/do people stay on the program for 99 weeks and longer?

$400 is NOT anything to complain about.

I'm not complaining about the amount.

I didn't read this as a complaint but a question of how people make it in 2011 on as little as $495 a week.

Living on $500 a week is a lot easier for some people then you may think, but going from $52k to $495 is a bitch. That is exactly what happened to me when I was laid off. I have made adjustments in my lifestyle and I make ends meet, which isn't optimal but I am working on that too.

Capt.

01-20-2011, 01:01 PM

Not to mention, babysitting this preschool. I bet we are a fulltime job in ourselves. Quick! Someone go flush all the toilets at the same time.

CrAnIuM

01-20-2011, 01:26 PM

That is exactly what happened to me when I was laid off.

Indeed.

I can see how it would be painful if one lived within a months budget of being behind on all bills or if one was perpetually spending 90 cents out of a dollar.

Collectively we Americans have been led to the credit well and its high time to get back to saving and buying with cash OR buying on credit with the intent of never going past the same calendar year with a charge.

I've done it when I was a troop, I lived a deficit spending lifestyle, hell MOST troops did and still do. But it took me 25 years to be in the finacial position i am in now .. it should have only taken 10 had I lived a 1/3 2/3 life style.

I also know folks that can live just dandy on $500/week.

CrAnIuM

01-20-2011, 01:29 PM

Not to mention, babysitting this preschool. I bet we are a fulltime job in ourselves. Quick! Someone go flush all the toilets at the same time.

Not at all, As I tried to explain today on another forum (it was misunderstood of course) ; I have decided as of the New Year to not take the forum and its issues as anything more than a fun hobby.

I decided that when Jan 1 rolled by that I would keep the joint running, make improvements where necessary but MAINLY to get back to posting and enjoying myself. And lo and behold we have had a small jump in membership and a short burst of posting. ( unrelated to me .. but great anyway !! )

Good times, I say !

Capt.

01-20-2011, 01:56 PM

Yeah, I'm not near as angry as I was during my 2 year stay at Fuckyou.com, but I still get the urge to bitch here and there. Back then I had just gotten divorced, and anyone in my crosshairs got it.

Imagine the scene in the first Shrek movie when he roars at Donkey; spit flying, hair waving and some big oaf yelling his ass off at everyone. I'm happy to say that while I'm still a big oaf, there is much less yelling and spit!

SlimSkeeter

01-21-2011, 09:19 AM

Back onto the topic shortly, I am in no danger of joining GDP in the ranks of those drawing unenjoyment. My last day off was New Years (granted, that was voluntary but they still paid me) and today I have been called in 4 hours early.

funeeman

01-21-2011, 09:44 AM

I think a perfect job for Gary would be a cemetery lettering specialist. That's the guy who puts the final date of death on the stone when its already in place at the cemetery. I know I paid on of my guys last year $125,000+ and I have two other smaller ones that I use as well. Out here (in rural america) he comes through about 4 times a year March - Oct and will have several hundred dates to do at a time. He's on his own (good for Gary's anti social personality and the fact he's usually self motivated to do work on his own time). All it takes is a computer with a graphic lettering package, a stencil cutter, portable generator, air compressor and sandblasting tools and material. I would guess (minus the truck) a guy could have everything he'd need for under 25 gs and be pretty top of the line. You're on the coast and there are lettering schools in Georgia as well as a great one in Buffalo NY. And you'd have a population advantage my guy out here doesn't have. I would guess he could even get on with someone and learn a year or two before starting up his own company. I know if I ever get out of this gig its something I will seriously consider doing. We even had a guy who used to come through here all spring and summer and then head to AZ or CA and do it all winter. That guy made serious coin.

CrAnIuM

01-21-2011, 09:48 AM

That guy made serious coin.

Sounds boring even with good pay.

I put all my eggs in the SRT basket and I'm still in the running for it.

If that falls through ... umm I dunno then.

Scabman

01-22-2011, 11:11 AM

Whore yourself out to old ladies!

Be a G.I Hoe!

SittinGrumpy

01-22-2011, 04:08 PM

*pout* You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Scabman again.

CrAnIuM

01-22-2011, 04:31 PM

You must spread some Reputation

Duuude !

I have the rep counter set really low. You must be giving em to scabby every damn day !

SittinGrumpy

01-22-2011, 04:43 PM

I have the rep counter set really low. You must be giving em to scabby every damn day !

Once or twice but not daily.

Absinthe

01-22-2011, 05:39 PM

Once or twice but not daily.

I think you can't give them to the same person twice in a row...

Absinthe

01-22-2011, 05:40 PM

Be a G.I Hoe!

He retired a few years ago... remember?

CrAnIuM

01-22-2011, 06:08 PM

He retired a few years ago... remember?

I still have my Ho 'in skills.

Absinthe

01-22-2011, 06:13 PM

I still have my Ho 'in skills.

You can use those skills for yard work coming spring....

CrAnIuM

01-22-2011, 06:14 PM

You can use those skills for yard work coming spring....

Oh? She needs to be between 18- 23.

Thanks !!!

Absinthe

01-22-2011, 06:18 PM

needs to be between 18- 23.

Between 18 - 23 new flower beds in the yard??? Thanks honey!!!

SittinGrumpy

01-22-2011, 07:57 PM

I think you can't give them to the same person twice in a row...

Now that my little list is back.... I see he was the last one I gave it to, it was on the 14th. So, you are correct, but you already knew that.

CrAnIuM

06-13-2011, 06:51 AM

http://swollencranium.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2232&d=1293417793

Phase one complete !!!

Still .. out of 131 I'm getting a review at least.

Oh snap ... one step closer ! ( as of 28 Dec )

http://swollencranium.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=2233&d=1293679788

Oh? !

I dunno what happened with this job but this morning I just got another update saying I'm eligible. Six months of selection is possible if they are vetting the folks via FBI checks. Or six months is possible if the selection process was put on hold for awhile.

In any case I had pretty much moved on from it.

Bastards.

Firestorm

06-13-2011, 07:50 PM

I dunno what happened with this job but this morning I just got another update saying I'm eligible. Six months of selection is possible if they are vetting the folks via FBI checks. Or six months is possible if the selection process was put on hold for awhile.

In any case I had pretty much moved on from it.

Bastards.

I hear you. I've been on a wait list now for almost a year. Apparently being well trained and having a security clearance higher than the interviewer are not good job skills to have these days.

Screw it, there is always running an internet porn site right?

CrAnIuM

06-13-2011, 07:52 PM

Screw it, there is always running an internet porn site right?

I'm bored as hell though ...

I'd like to get back into (potential) harm's way .. you know, to take the edge off.

KommieKat

06-13-2011, 09:19 PM

I'm bored as hell though ...

I'd like to get back into (potential) harm's way .. you know, to take the edge off.

Dude, I've suggested it before, become a Mercenary. You can travel the world, get you some Ho's, some gold and kill ya some fella's.

CrAnIuM

06-13-2011, 09:24 PM

You can travel the world, get you some Ho's, some gold and kill ya some fella's.

Been there ... done that.

KommieKat

06-13-2011, 09:29 PM

Been there ... done that.

Not with a pistol cast in gold and pearl handles.

Negativecool

06-13-2011, 11:30 PM

I'm bored as hell though ...

I'd like to get back into (potential) harm's way .. you know, to take the edge off.
You could baby sit for me.

CrAnIuM

06-14-2011, 06:39 AM

You could baby sit for me.

Do you still poo yourself?

If so .. eww, no.

KommieKat

06-14-2011, 11:33 AM

Do you still poo yourself?

If so .. eww, no.

ha HA! Funny.

I'm not giving you kudos because you've never passed them on to me. Phuck it.

Negativecool

06-14-2011, 12:19 PM

Do you still poo yourself?

If so .. eww, no.
Nope, just pee.

Also, I think spankings are for pleasure not discipline.

Absinthe

06-14-2011, 08:04 PM

get you some Ho's

:76:

ok... now that that's taking care off....

Something I noticed:

Also, I think spankings are for pleasure not discipline.

I'm always up for a good spanking. I mean... ahem.

Interesting...

KommieKat

06-14-2011, 08:15 PM

^^^
Ah yes, Mamba's sexual innuendos. Perfectly OK if she does it every now and then and well, always, but if I slip in a pick of Rock Cock, oh my oh my how naughty of me. Enough to eject hurls of chunky's.

Mamba

06-23-2011, 09:02 PM

Something I noticed:
Interesting...

*whistles

^^^
Ah yes, Mamba's sexual innuendos. Perfectly OK if she does it every now and then and well, always, but if I slip in a pick of Rock Cock, oh my oh my how naughty of me. Enough to eject hurls of chunky's.

Well, I don't go for the same sexual innuendo constantly, maybe you could vary.....

CrAnIuM

07-26-2011, 11:21 AM

Approaching eight months unemployed.

According to the "talking heads" of media I am unlikely to ever find a job as time drifts onward.

Sure much of this 8 months I have only looked at and applied for jobs that were a fit for my personality, patience level, current skill set and future desires. The previous standards are a short list, very short.

So dwindling buffer zone savings .. and the fact that I can't spend money on toys is cramping my style, I needs a job yo!

Aside from money I'm getting lazy. There are times that I do not know what day of the week it is, nor do I care! I also am getting far too comfortable with being a self imposed shut in, I've not HAD to leave the house since December 2010. Hating the civilian world and its trappings like I do and having a choice not to interact with it has inevitably led me to a deeper feeling of comfort at my own seclusion, I can only imagine that time will add irreparable damage to my ability to interact with humanity in a favorable, socially acceptable manner.

^ That's all well and good, and were I a loner I would actually prefer to be in a one room shack on the back side of a mountain range somewhere ( with WIFI of course!!). But alas .. my sane lady friend is a social animal.

Anyway ... I may have to 'adjust fire' on my employment standards.

Sigh ...

SittinGrumpy

07-26-2011, 11:44 AM

'adjust fire' on my employment standards.

Unfortunately that is what I have done. I have been working in a job that is NO where near what I went to school for nor what I ever wanted to do, but it pays the bills with a little help from school money. It has allowed me to stay employed and I have been able to job hunt for the job I really want and be picky about it.

I stopped looking for a job when I was waiting to find out about back surgery but since I found out they are putting that off I have been looking and have had two interviews. You seemed to hate your last job but if i remember your bragging, you made good money. Maybe look for something that will enable you to uncramp your style (LOL) while continuing to look for jobs that you want to do.

just a thought.

CrAnIuM

07-26-2011, 12:11 PM

just a thought.

The conundrum of employment is such that an employer seems to not want to hire the unemployed and would prefer to employ the employed.

Add that to the fact that an employer can now get a PHD or a Masters degree holder to do the work of a former 4 year degree worker for the money that was normally paid to a 2 year degree dude and we have what I like to call a "soup sammitch".

funeeman

07-26-2011, 12:51 PM

I know when my buddy who was an ad director lost his job and was out of work 6 months they told him to volunteer 20-30 hours a week somewhere so it looks like you're not sitting on your ass but being productive and choosy about your job selection. That would also put you around people and integrated into society slightly better. There has to be a kids club you could teach fitness at or a work force development you could help people with computer skills at. Or build some shit for habitat for humanity.

Absinthe

07-26-2011, 07:42 PM

my ability to interact with humanity

Your what now??

.. my sane lady friend is a social animal.

Yes, that!!!

to volunteer 20-30 hours a week somewhere so it looks like you're not sitting on your ass but being productive and choosy about your job selection.

That's a great idea. Another point is that you get to meet people and sometimes a bit of networking can make a difference.

SittinGrumpy

07-26-2011, 07:46 PM

I got a call from a recruiter today who informed me that me not working in my field the last 2 years is as bad as me not working at all...

This is fucked up if you ask me. I mean I may not be working in it but I have been working on my masters in it. Not like that I have just not done anything.

This is bullshit.

KommieKat

07-26-2011, 08:58 PM

This is bullshit.

What she/he said is reasonable. Think about it. If this is the field you want to be in, you should at the least be involved in it as a journeyman or apprentice.
(Now you'll just get all pissed off at everybody else and not yourself and blame everybody else and not yourself. Figures.)

SittinGrumpy

07-26-2011, 09:01 PM

Now you'll just get all pissed off at everybody else and not yourself and blame everybody else and not yourself. Figures.

No one has blamed anyone else, you have no clue about my situation, you have never fucking heard me blame anyone for anything in my life... fuck off.

CrAnIuM

07-26-2011, 09:10 PM

fuck off.

Lolzzz1111

KommieKat

07-26-2011, 09:29 PM

you have never fucking heard me blame anyone for anything in my life

Oh bullshit. You blame people half-way around the world and want to bomb the shit out of them.
You blame people on the dole.
You blame your husband for your marital problems.
You blame society for your current predicament.

BULLSHIT, woman.

SittinGrumpy

07-26-2011, 09:51 PM

Oh bullshit. You blame people half-way around the world and want to bomb the shit out of them.
You blame people on the dole.
You blame your husband for your marital problems.
You blame society for your current predicament.

BULLSHIT, woman.

You are a goddamn liar, you read what you want, I have never fucking blamed any fucking body... I said bomb them, didn't blame them just kill them, on the dole? what that fuck are you talking about you old fuck? my hubby is half the fucking problem and you have never fucking heard me say otherwise you backwoods cockeyed bitch and I did not blame ANYONE for this I just said it was bullshit...

This is your problem, I write and you read what the fuck you want... get some fucking glasses and read what is in front of you, you wrinkled old punk.

FUCK OFF

Firestorm

07-27-2011, 01:39 AM

^^

That is some funny shit right there.

Mustbe18orOver

07-27-2011, 01:54 AM

BULLSHIT, woman.

you wrinkled old punk.

Come on. Where's the love?

You guys need a team project to work past your differences. I know just the thing. You guys can shave mah' ass. It definitely needs trimming. It would probably take two people. The usual Mach 4 gets a bit clogged and all. As much as I like to be considerate to women making sure they have easy grip handles for when I'm going to town on them, it's getting a bit annoying. Soggy ass in 100 degree weather just isn't worth it. Come on, it will be a pleasant character building experience. Plus you can keep the severed hair and make Chia pets or something. So you profit too!!!

You know you want to.

SittinGrumpy

07-27-2011, 02:41 AM

You guys need a team project to work past your differences.

In your dreams.

You guys can shave mah' ass

EWWW!

KommieKat

07-27-2011, 10:02 AM

FUCK OFF

Ahahahaha! Grumps is pissed off. Loving it!

SittinGrumpy

07-27-2011, 12:13 PM

hahahaha! Grumps is pissed off. Loving it!

Whatever.

You are your wife's bitch

You have been the bitch of 75% of the people here

Hell you are even your dogs bitch

I shouldn't let a bitch like you piss me off.

Lesson learned.

CrAnIuM

07-27-2011, 04:14 PM

Just got a "tentative offer" for a job @ Seymour Johnson AFB (http://www.seymourjohnson.af.mil/). As a member of their Security Force unit.

PRO:

1. It gets my Security Clearance reactivated. ( <---that is a BIG deal !! )

2. It breaks the cycle of No. ( <--- Another big deal.)

3. It puts my foot in the door of the government sector job.

CON.

1. Was not my first choice.
2. Its a 90 plus mile daily trip.

Just sent my 'accept offer' email. Will see where it goes from here, there is still the chance the job can go away or I can not be further processed for a myriad of reasons.

funeeman

07-27-2011, 05:16 PM

Congrats dude. I hope it works well and you're allowed to kill people again at some point in the future.

Titty

07-27-2011, 05:24 PM

there is still the chance the job can go away or I can not be further processed for a myriad of reasons.

Isn't the Don't Ask/Don't Tell policy still valid until September?

CrAnIuM

07-27-2011, 05:32 PM

Congrats dude. I hope it works well and you're allowed to kill people again at some point in the future.

Ha . .. yeah. It is a military installation and there are a bunch of fuck nuts in the world. So maybe soon !!

Isn't the Don't Ask/Don't Tell policy still valid until September?

Are you thinking of joining?

Absinthe

07-27-2011, 05:53 PM

Just got a "tentative offer" for a job

Just wait.. You will get more offers if this one works out. It's always like that...

KommieKat

07-27-2011, 06:55 PM

Lesson learned.

Ahahahahaha! Grumps is still pissed off. Knock off any key-caps during the process?
You must go through keyboards like you do tampons. Goodness gracious, wo-man.

CrAnIuM

09-10-2011, 10:51 PM

Just wait.. You will get more offers if this one works out. It's always like that...

Yeah .. fail.

No contact with any of the dozens of resume/aps I've sent.

Also, the AF job offer seems to be a no go as they are not responding to any of my email query for info.

Sigh .

Absinthe

09-12-2011, 07:19 PM

Also, the AF job offer seems to be a no go as they are not responding to any of my email query for info.

Maybe they are trying to "hurt your feelings"?

But seriously, keep emailing them. Call them if you have a phone number...

SittinGrumpy

09-12-2011, 10:10 PM

But seriously, keep emailing them. Call them if you have a phone number...

TRANSLATION = get your fucking ass off my goddamn couch you bitch.

CrAnIuM

09-16-2011, 09:02 PM

Call them if you have a phone number...

Got an email today, and did call.

I start 'in processing' on Tuesday for the security forces work @ Seymour Johnson AFB. I'll have to go through several phases of in processing before I'm an official Air Force employee but I don't see anything on the radar that would make me not able to be finalized as a new hire on or about October 11.

Sigh ... I thought I would be much more excited about this, but it feels kinda blaaaa.

Titty

09-16-2011, 10:06 PM

I thought I would be much more excited about this, but it feels kinda blaaaa.

Because it's not exactly what you'd like to do, or because you're enjoying the freedom unemployment/retirement offers?

CrAnIuM

09-16-2011, 10:26 PM

Because it's not exactly what you'd like to do, or because you're enjoying the freedom unemployment/retirement offers?

It is true that it is NOT the job I had in mind, I wanted very badly to be part of the swift response team, a SWAT compatible unit, on another military installation but that job never fully materialized ( budget issues canceled the selection).

This job WILL lead to getting me back in the mix and gets my security clearance reactivated so I can't really complain I suppose. I guess its the curse of not really being in a position where I HAVE to take a job to survive financially.

But I HATE being unemployed, the freedom of doing nothing became a crushing responsibility in its own right.

CrAnIuM

10-06-2011, 08:55 PM

Yeah well I decided against that job.

Plus there was a bit of shenanigans on their part. ( made it all the easier to tell em to fuck off. )

Firestorm

10-07-2011, 08:28 AM

shenanigans

But.....we like shenanigans.

CrAnIuM

10-07-2011, 08:45 AM

But.....we like shenanigans.

While a part of the system I was all for shenanigans to distract the outsiders.

Now, I call BS. Anyway, had it really been a job I wanted I would have crawled through broken glass to accept.

CrAnIuM

01-17-2012, 01:57 PM

I won't go into all the specifics but;

Telephone interview just now, it lasted exactly 92 seconds.

Let me say that in the last 13 months I've seen first hand the way companies are taking advantage of the recent financial crisis by OVER padding their employee requests and UNDER paying those that they do hire.

Or

Not hiring and adding 25% or more workload on current employees without a pay raise.

Fucking bullshit.

Zeabot

01-17-2012, 02:12 PM

lasted exactly 92 seconds.
So..... you are saying you are not going to get a second interview?

CrAnIuM

01-17-2012, 02:26 PM

So..... you are saying you are not going to get a second interview?

Yup, not.

My laughter may have been slightly disturbing to them.

Absinthe

01-17-2012, 07:51 PM

My laughter

Was it the "crazy serial killer sitting in the basement" laughter or the "Darth Vader's evil little cousin" laughter?

CrAnIuM

01-17-2012, 07:54 PM

Was it the "crazy serial killer sitting in the basement" laughter or the "Darth Vader's evil little cousin" laughter?

It was more of a spitting sputter laugh at the pay scale compared to the work load.

Absinthe

01-18-2012, 01:26 PM

spitting sputter laugh

yeah, I think that really brought your point across...

Zeabot

01-18-2012, 10:26 PM

pay scale compared to the work load
I had applied for an internship last summer, which payed $10 an hour. I was told that I was unqualified for this position. While normally this may be acceptable, the job was an internship in a field where the average starting salary is ~60k. Something seem a little off? I qualify for the 60k version of the job, but not the $10 an hour job? And yes, the internship was with a megacompany.

Firestorm

01-19-2012, 01:06 AM

Was it the "crazy serial killer sitting in the basement" laughter or the "Darth Vader's evil little cousin" laughter?

There shall be no imitations of yours truly unless I get paid damn it. Not that I'd do anything like that....uh huh...thats my story

CrAnIuM

04-03-2012, 04:07 PM

So ..

I'm tired of being on vacation and have agreed to interview for a job in the morning.

It's a short term thing, but it sounds interesting and I'm thinking I'd like to be part of the project, even in a small way.

http://www.southernresearch.com/environment-energy/thermochemical-conversion <---- That sounds pretty interesting !

Anyway, I'm going in with out a hair cut, and with my old man beard. I'm not looking to make a career of this but I'm fairly interested in how they thought my resume was a close enough match to contact me directly about this job and I intend to ask just that.

In any case, in I get it or not it's only temp till October.

Dirty Hippie

04-03-2012, 05:52 PM

http://www.southernresearch.com/envi...cal-conversion

That's right up my alley. One of the projects that I was working on when I was in research was pyrolysis oil conversion. Fun stuff I tell ya, just don't get any of it on you or you'll smell like a BBQ for days.

CrAnIuM

04-03-2012, 06:21 PM

That's right up my alley. One of the projects that I was working on when I was in research was pyrolysis oil conversion. Fun stuff I tell ya, just don't get any of it on you or you'll smell like a BBQ for days.

I have no illusions that I'd be asked to anything other than monkey work ( equipment setup and monitoring etc) but over all I'm Pro anything that reduces dependency on foreign oil and would enjoy being a cog in the wheel of a potential fix.

Zeabot

04-03-2012, 07:28 PM

I'm Pro anything that reduces dependency on foreign oil and would enjoy being a cog in the wheel of a potential fix.
You have such a big heart! Caring for the planet like that!

Let us know how it goes tomorrow -- and remember, employers usually don't like it when you show up with guns.

CrAnIuM

04-03-2012, 07:57 PM

Let us know how it goes tomorrow -- and remember, employers usually don't like it when you show up with guns.

Luckily the law says I can carry anywhere that is not overtly marked or on the prohibited lists.

Plus ..It's in Durham NC, you can better believe that I'm going armed.

Negativecool

04-03-2012, 09:51 PM

"expertise in utilizing gasification"

Yup...

You go boy.

CrAnIuM

04-04-2012, 01:41 PM

Interview complete.

I got a tour of the work area and the two active experiments. A Frankenstein mess of machines, pipes, wires, noises and ladders in the size of a two story house. Looks exciting !!

The third one was being built as I was on site.

I won't know about the job for a while.

Negativecool

04-04-2012, 01:52 PM

...A Frankenstein mess of machines, pipes, wires, noises and ladders in the size of a two story house. Looks exciting !!
Whose anus was it connected to?

CrAnIuM

04-04-2012, 05:09 PM

Whose anus was it connected to?

Saw no anus.

But they just called and were sufficiently misguided by my BS enough to hire me. Looks like my being a lazy bum has come to an abrupt end.

Mamba

04-04-2012, 05:34 PM

^^ Good for you.

If it doesn't work out you can always be my personal assistant.

Need some filing done.

K! Congrats :)

Absinthe

04-04-2012, 06:51 PM

Looks like my being a lazy bum has come to an abrupt end.

That was not really a good career choice for you anyways...

proper stranger

04-04-2012, 07:25 PM

But they just called and were sufficiently misguided by my BS enough to hire me.

Nice!
Congratulations....

Now who is going to look after the sheep while the shepherd is at work?

CrAnIuM

04-04-2012, 07:28 PM

Nice!
Congratulations....

Now who is going to look after the sheep while the shepherd is at work?

Absinthe has full Admin ability.

Plus I'm able to run the forum as long as I can get a 3G connection. 18 regular members is not such an arduous task.

Zeabot

04-04-2012, 08:12 PM

18 regular members is not such an arduous task.
We're fucking crazy though.

Also, congrats! What exactly will you be doing now that you're hired?

CrAnIuM

04-04-2012, 08:46 PM

Also, congrats! What exactly will you be doing now that you're hired?

Helping build the devices and systems that contain the process to create SynGas Cleaning (http://www.southernresearch.com/environment-energy/thermochemical-conversion/syngas-cleaning) and such.

Also since these items are only in the pilot-plant scale the needed adjustments and tweaks to the various chemical processes have to be manually adjusted rather than computer adjust from a control booth. In this case the tech has to locate the various pumps and valves by following the P&ID (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piping_and_instrumentation_diagram) for that system.

Additional duties include testing, repairing, and modifying mechanical and electrical parts used on chemical equipment, measure pressure, flow, temperature, level, and testing of other electronic equipment, assist in writing test procedures used for testing equipment, etc.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qnxqwq9clwE

^ Kinda .. but not exactly, in my case there is no clean room or production facility. Just a test and experiment platform. ( no comfy control room or clean lab)

Negativecool

04-04-2012, 08:59 PM

Wow am I out of touch. I forgot you stopped working for...whatever phone company you worked for.

Congrats on the new jerrrrb! Mo money = mo happiness

CrAnIuM

04-04-2012, 09:06 PM

Congrats on the new jerrrrb! Mo money = mo happiness

Indeed.

Dirty Hippie

04-06-2012, 06:00 PM

We're practically job twins now. That stuff all looks so familiar to me, we have pilot plants like that, but I've always worked with smaller lab-scale plants, although now I'm working on the analytical side of research. It's really a shame that you won't be working with pyrolysis oil though.

CrAnIuM

04-06-2012, 06:13 PM

It's really a shame that you won't be working with pyrolysis oil though.

I've been going over some P&ID training, making sure I don't blow the joint up on day one. I don't need anything more complicated just yet, thanks !

Zeabot

04-06-2012, 07:26 PM

See? Who needs an education?

CrAnIuM

04-06-2012, 07:41 PM

See? Who needs an education?

Exactly.

4th grade has taken me around the world !!

CrAnIuM

04-11-2012, 08:11 PM

Sigh..

I may still be an out of work bum. I'll know tomorrow afternoon.

Zeabot

04-11-2012, 08:13 PM

I may still be an out of work bum. I'll know tomorrow afternoon.
You brought your gun to work, didn't you?

Ooooor, did you fail a piss test?

CrAnIuM

04-11-2012, 08:21 PM

You brought your gun to work, didn't you?

Ooooor, did you fail a piss test?

I was being fitted for an SCBA. They said my PB was too high and refused to fit test me for it. That was Monday, I go back tomorrow for a retest.

I have no idea about my BP level, no indications of it being high. Its most likely the silent stress of having no joy in life as a civilian over the last 4 years, six months and eleven days.

Dirty Hippie

04-11-2012, 09:18 PM

They said my PB was too high and refused to fit test me for it.

Pimply brow? You'd think all the oil would help make a better seal.

CrAnIuM

04-11-2012, 09:20 PM

Pimply brow? You'd think all the oil would help make a better seal.

Sigh ..

See, I'm so befuddled I can't even get my finger pecking the keyboard to work in the right order.

Dirty Hippie

04-11-2012, 09:27 PM

Well hopefully typing skills weren't one of the job requirements.

Zeabot

04-12-2012, 10:05 AM

Its most likely the silent stress of having no joy in life as a civilian over the last 4 years, six months and eleven days.
Except for the Swollen Cranium. Right? RIGHT?!

Grim_Legion

04-12-2012, 10:35 AM

civilian over the last 4 years, six months and eleven days

i promise, you do eventually integrate and find some measure of content

CrAnIuM

04-12-2012, 07:30 PM

And that job is gone.

The fuckers refused to test me for a SCBA fit. Because, and I quote: "you might pass out and die, and we can't be havin that".

What the fuck are they used to seeing there ... a bunch of limp wristed nancy boys that sit behind #2 pencils and collate papers the entire day? Have they never seen a dude that works with his hands and is cable of pushing the human form to the recognized limits of endurance? Have they no notion of a dude that is willing to bleed and endure pain just to complete a task?

My BP was borderline hypertensive and yet they would not listen to reason when I explained that just being around them made me want to strangle someone to death and THAT might be the reason my BP is elevated.

Goddamn I fucking hate ... HATE... hate being a civilian so fucking much right now.

My life has been total fucking shit since Mid 2007 ...

Absinthe

04-12-2012, 08:38 PM

i promise, you do eventually integrate and find some measure of content

I doubt it

KommieKat

04-14-2012, 07:51 AM

My cousin, in Aiken S.C. was in the Navy and was on the Aiken Police force and was a negotiator for hostage situations.

He is now at the Aiken Nuke Pwr Plant.
I could give him a call and give a good word for ya if you want?

Dirty Hippie

04-14-2012, 09:16 AM

Sorry to hear about your string of bad luck. I think you should try some chocolate to calm down.

CrAnIuM

04-14-2012, 09:37 AM

I think you should try some chocolate to calm down.

Alas, I'm no fan of chocolate.

Dirty Hippie

04-14-2012, 09:56 AM

I'm no doctor but I think I've discovered the root of your anger issues.

CrAnIuM

04-14-2012, 01:37 PM

I'm no doctor but I think I've discovered the root of your anger issues.

Goddamn it really pisses me off when people say that.

I do not have an anger issue.

Zeabot

04-14-2012, 01:40 PM

I do not have an anger issue.
You just have an "every one is retarded, but me" issue?

CrAnIuM

04-14-2012, 01:43 PM

You just have an "every one is retarded, but me" issue?

I see no issues with that issue.

Dirty Hippie

04-14-2012, 02:09 PM

Goddamn it really pisses me off when people say that.

I do not have an anger issue.

I do not understand why people keep assuming that I speak English. I do not speak English.

Mamba

04-15-2012, 09:22 AM

CrAnIuM

04-15-2012, 09:23 AM

Sorry you're having such a hard time of it.

Yup.

I just (literally ~60 seconds have passed) got off the treadmill. A brisk 3 mile run and somehow I'm neither passed out nor dead.

Amazing.

Mamba

04-15-2012, 09:25 AM

Yup.

I just (literally ~60 seconds have passed) got off the treadmill. A brisk 3 mile run and somehow I'm neither passed out nor dead.

Amazing.

They are major assholes.

KommieKat

04-15-2012, 09:34 AM

They are major assholes.

OK, so.....if they are Major assholes, does that make Cranium a Lieutenant asshole, Colonel asshole or General asshole?:15_002:

Mamba

04-16-2012, 03:07 PM

OK, so.....if they are Major assholes, does that make Cranium a Lieutenant asshole, Colonel asshole or General asshole?:15_002:

Actually, I don't have a reason to call Cranium an asshole at the moment. You on the other hand.... ;)

Also I'm kinda into the whole "rally round" when peeps is down, rather than kicking them for no reason, sabes?

Zeabot

04-16-2012, 11:17 PM

I just (literally ~60 seconds have passed) got off the treadmill. A brisk 3 mile run and somehow I'm neither passed out nor dead.

Amazing.
You could probably still outrun me. Jerk.

CrAnIuM

04-24-2012, 07:26 AM

Going to take a "test" today. Some sort of non-management job I applied for ages ago at a Caterpillar assembly plant that is only 15 miles from my house. Not at all my first choice, as assembly line monotony is most assuredly going to piss me off at some point. I really don't much remember applying for it to tell ya the truth and must have been one of those days that I filled out 10 or so apps at once.

Also, I've got an eligible and a "most qualified" response from a state agency that I'm particularly interested in, I applied for it 35 days ago and yesterday there was an update to the application process. I've decided not to mention the agency nor describe the job duties, as this forum and its content could interfere with upward mobility at some point. I'm relatively sure this job will satisfy many of my requirements I've been missing since my time in the Army, well if the Title and duties section of the job posting are to be believed.

So if it comes down to me working one day for Caterpillar then getting a call for the State job I'll simply finish the day @ Cat and that will be that.