Welp, No Job For Me Anymore

Mrmac204

Man, Willie where were you 30 years back? I could'a used your advise! LOL

Freemason, take that angry energy and say "I'm be best g-darned carpenter in this state" confidence! people smell desperation (ever tried to pick up a chick in a bar?)

be confident! not arrogant. Believe me, good things will happen!

I am not going to bore you with my life- just say that "been there done that"

and changed it. and I'm way the heck over 50. attitude is everything!

keep us posted, I"d like to hear if you get a good job.


Laurie.

BTW: GC who laid me off last december? one of the foremen just tossed me a really sweet job last week (stair railing/baluster)- I made almost 2k - not a lot of money I know, but its a big one to me. I didn't burn that bridge on handshake day- I sure wanted to! keeping calm just made me money.


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J F

It is expensive as hell to shoot, at least for me anyway....ammo's been expensive as hell for the last 12-18 months, and range time isn't cheap either.

But it IS stress relieving , just expensive. Better than him using the pistola on himself or his boss though.

jtpro

2X on that the only thing I shot in the last few years is my paintball gun.

My other toys cost 2 much.

J F

I used to go a couple of times a month, but with my hand surgeries this year, not since feb. or so....and now it is too damn expensive.

I've got about 1,500 rounds of .40 and 9mm, but they seem too valuable to waste right now.

freemason21

i have a key to a range at the town. 25 dollars for the year and a box of ammo is 15 bucks.

also, i went to get my pay today, he was being a huge prick. not sure what his problem is but im glad im not working for him. when i walked into the house he was yelling at the other guy working and i thought to myself "glad i dont have to put up with that".

rselectric1

Did you get paid?

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freemason21

yup, i got paid . i shook his hand, said thanks and went on my way. no need for me to let my anger over come me like it would of in the past. i walked in with a smile on my face while he looked angry and miserable as usual. i lost a job and it wont be the last time either so i'll just move on. as i said my last boss wants to take me back, i liked working there so i think this is for the better.

J F

sounds like you were the better man

rselectric1

It turned out good for you then. I'm glad about that.
Do read through the posters opinions of the unemployment thing. It kind of bugged me too.
Good luck and I'll see you on the forum!

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freemason21

heres the thing. UI gave me a certain dollar amount. i only worked for this guy for 3 or 4weeks, i would of still got the money just at a later date and not during the weeks i was with this guy. its not like i've been scamming the state or something. it was 3 or 4 weeks guys please cut me some slack.

Willie T

Although we all know there are some people who will always revel in rubbing our faces in anything we reveal, I think most of the people here have been pointing out this PAST character flaw for your own benefit.

Every man and woman on this board has done things in their past that they wish they could take back.

You've seen by now that the course of action you chose wasn't looked upon as the most noble. But what's done, is done. The point is whether or not YOU feel this is one of those things you choose (want) to avoid doing in the future.

There are going to continue to be posts here making comments about the UI and the Cash aspects of this last employment. Some will hit this thread because someone didn't read far enough to see that is has been beat to death, and................ You get it now. Others will be posted just because someone HAS to make their point of view known. And, of course we all know that a fair sprinkling of A$$holes love to kick at anyone they can get away doing it to. They will always haunt anonymous forums.

In my opinion, and I'm sure in the opinions of most men here, you've done your explaining. We all gain little by continuing to look rearward with personal agendas and negative motives. Just try to settle in your own mind if these types of actions are gone or just shelved for the time being. And that is your business only. Not ours. You need not explain nor excuse any further.

By the way. You can click on that #91 in the upper right hand corner of this post, then simply copy the address to it from your browser's toolbar window into your reply to anyone who, with no positive or redeeming point, thinks they need to take this subject farther in future posts. It will bring them straight to this very post you're reading now. I will probably enjoy answering their comments about my expressed opinions.

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Willie T

By the way again........ just for kicks and grins.... At shooting ranges in Massachusetts, it is illegal to shoot at targets depicting a human -- whether as a figure, effigy or a silhouette -- unless you're a public safety officer performing official duties. Military can get away with it too, but the rest of us have to imagine that we see our boss' face out there.

(General Laws of Massachesetts, PART I. ADMINISTRATION OF THE GOVERNMENT
TITLE XX. PUBLIC SAFETY AND GOOD ORDER
Chapter 140: Section 131. Licenses to carry firearms; Class A and B; conditions and restrictions)

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tgeb

Much better than kicking his a$$.

You'll get on top of things soon enough, stick with it.

I hope you find some work between now and when your old boss needs you back.

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CharlesD

I always hated to fire people but from what you wrote and from reading between the lines, I wouldn't have a problem giving you the boot.
I wish you well though. You jsut got a lot of learning to do.

CharlesD

I was wondering about that. I was never a Mason although I was invited several times to attend meetings. Just never wanted to be invovled.
The men who invited me were good men too.
Both of them told me they took care of each other. That's a good thing. No problem with that whatsoever. Churches could learn some stuff from Masons.
But I was wondering if you all take care of someone who is admitting to cheating.
If someone is on unemployment and has a chance to pick up a few extra dollars on the side I don't have a problem. You have to take care of your family.
But for someone to work full time while collecting is sort of pushing it, Isn't it?
You're not only taking money that doesn't belong to you, you're lieing to get it.
He could go to prison if he's caught.

Willie T

The "help" can range from moral support, all the way to judicial representation. But when more serious matters are involved, it is often a one-time offer. The attitude is often (but not always) that a brother will be helped, but then he is out.

This is something you could learn more about by talking to men in your hometown whom you know to be Masons.

Much of this, despite most of my family being Masons or Shriners, is why I do not walk in mason's shoes. And even have a hard time with most churches. Never have liked shooting your own wounded. But that's just a personal view of mine.

Like they say: (and this applies to all of us in many situations) "If you find a perfect church (or any organization)...... don't join it, because you'll ruin it."

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CharlesD

Or as we say in Christian circles. Hate the sin but love the sinner.

CharlesD

Save the ammo. We're probably going to need it to protect our selves and families in a few years.

J F

that and lots of canned beans

Tom Struble

approve or not just remember this the next time a customer says they found someone cheaper

i just feel this kind of thing sorta cheapens this forum
i thought this place was for legitimate trades people, jmo

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