October 4, 2002, 12:36
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Just another peon
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I'm not sure, a CRAPPY DAY.
It's a bloody Friday here at work.
I just had to terminate one of my staff that had been here 32 years. He was only one or two years away from retiring. Many other old timers are being released.
This is one of those days where it "sucks" to be boss.
I feel awful. I feel like I betrayed their trust.
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October 4, 2002, 13:24
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I'm not sure, a CRAPPY DAY.
It's a bloody Friday here at work.
I just had to terminate one of my staff that had been here 32 years. He was only one or two years away from retiring. Many other old timers are being released.
This is one of those days where it "sucks" to be boss.
I feel awful. I feel like I betrayed their trust.
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Damn that sucks 
Can they just do that in the states?
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October 4, 2002, 13:40
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Just another peon
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Yes, they bypass all the unlawful termination laws by calling it a RIF. (reduction in force) It has to be a decent size group to get away with it. This way, no individual action can be taken. It's not a question of ability or any other characteristic. This one concentrated on the longer termed emplyees since they are higher salaries that will help the bottom line with fewest cuts.
Sometimes I hate the "BOTTOM LINE" crap. We're dealing with people here. *sigh*
RAH
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October 4, 2002, 18:06
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Poor old timer 
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October 4, 2002, 20:02
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i am around...need to get the patches and stuff installed..doing it now...
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October 5, 2002, 14:01
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Deity
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Originally posted by rah
Yes, they bypass all the unlawful termination laws by calling it a RIF. (reduction in force) It has to be a decent size group to get away with it. This way, no individual action can be taken. It's not a question of ability or any other characteristic. This one concentrated on the longer termed emplyees since they are higher salaries that will help the bottom line with fewest cuts.
Sometimes I hate the "BOTTOM LINE" crap. We're dealing with people here. *sigh*
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RIF and not early retirement pakage?
Man, that's cold. I just had to slash 6 percent, but was allowed to decide for myself whether it would be programs or ppl.
Needless to say, I did the same thing you would have preferred, Rich -- stayed loyal to my troops. Hope next week is better for you...
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October 11, 2002, 08:06
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Just another peon
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It's Friday, you all know the drill 
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October 11, 2002, 09:08
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Deity
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Back from LA and badly in need of returning to my "normal"  life. Ming, I'll be there with a 12-pack at the usual time.
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October 11, 2002, 10:06
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Thanks... I'll see both of you tonight!
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October 11, 2002, 11:26
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btw Rich -- Have you tried Culvers for burgers?
Double butterburger -- pretty dang AWESOME -- and convenient to Ming's.
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October 11, 2002, 12:52
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They are my favorite fast food joint. And yes, we've done the Double Cheese a few times. When I go in by myself, they just ring it up without asking my order... two double's...
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October 11, 2002, 13:18
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Deity
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I was a Culver's virgin when I went in there Wed. nite.
Heaven!!!
Another important cultural contribution from Wisconsin.
See you tonight...
(Behold the power of cheese...)
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October 11, 2002, 14:01
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When I went into Culvers for the first time, it reminded me of the first time I ate at a Wendy's. However, Wendy's went down hill quickly... I hope the same doesn't happen to Culvers as they grow.
Behold the power of grease...
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October 11, 2002, 14:11
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Deity
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Behold the power of quality meat that hasn't been frozen! THAT's what really tastes different.
Nice buns, too...
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October 11, 2002, 14:59
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ahhh grasshopper... I see you are mastering the skill we call "plus"...
Yeah... fresh meat is always an improvement to what most fast food places uses... The buns are also VERY tasty...
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October 11, 2002, 15:08
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Deity
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I learn at the feet of the Master Deity, o mighty Ming.
Now, back to our regularly scheduled forum topic --
Who's playing RAH tonight?
(+1) 
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October 11, 2002, 17:39
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I'll be there, as usual. 8:00pm est.
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October 11, 2002, 17:46
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I AM AROUND FRIDAY NIGHT...BUT I WON'T BE THERE UNTIL 6-615 ISH MY TIME I HOPE THERE IS STILL A SPOT FOR ME...I AM GOING AWAY EARLY IN THE MORNING SO I WON'T BE AROUND FOR OUR THANKSGIVING LONGWEEKEND....
HOPE TO PLAY TONITE GUYS.....
IF NOT , HAVE FUN :b
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October 12, 2002, 16:45
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I won't be around for the early game... but if anybody is thinking they might be interested around Midnight central time... post it or send me an ICQ.
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October 12, 2002, 19:57
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Just another peon
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The wife is out of town.
My daughter is staying at a friends.
ME WANT CIV.
RAH
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October 13, 2002, 16:17
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Prince
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Dateline: Sunday Night
Fox looking for Civ game, can play late, any settings, Rah rules preferred.
Interested parties, find me on ICQ.
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October 13, 2002, 20:33
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if your still interested...
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October 15, 2002, 13:16
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sorry i didnt show on friday RAH/war. Home computer went out and is still out. Hopefully I'll be ready by the weekend.
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October 16, 2002, 13:53
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Prince
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rah
i should be around for friday game
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October 16, 2002, 17:56
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ok...the telus dude came by, found the root of my evil, and installed a new jack in my apartment for free....apparently the wiring was unstable, he told me i was lucky not to have a fire actually....plus they gave me three months free.....
so that means NO MORE DROPS!!!!!!!!!!
perhaps when i farted, the wiring moved and thus disconnected me...... cuz i tell you...i thought of every possiblity in the book....and still couldn't figure it out
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October 16, 2002, 18:31
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well war sounds like fun and games for you again
see you friday, heh
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October 17, 2002, 20:41
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I am calling for a warm spot Saturday night, my last weekend with a 'puter for awhile, so I gotta make good use of it.
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October 17, 2002, 22:56
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Prince
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things may come up friday nite and or early saturday
may not be able to make it, i wll let you know. saturday evening seems open thou 
let you know
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October 18, 2002, 01:00
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My gf m i ght be in town.
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October 18, 2002, 09:01
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Ming, I'm planning on a Strateginc Gaming Society meeting tonight.  Let me know what supplies are in order.
BTW belated happy birthday to you and RAH. Hope the golf was fun... 
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