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Certified All Positions |
Yes, I have a new job. After some years trying to fix the fuckery from within, I've solved it by moving on. This has been a long process, and I never set out to assume that I didn't need to change or do things differently. In fact, though I did make changes to how I managed people and other things, it was to no avail. Without going into the depths of nonsense that I've left behind, let's just say that some people consider being told they've done something incorrectly "disrespectful." No matter how non-judgmentally or whether "we" is used. Yeah, I can't do anything with that. Especially in a construction environment, where there IS a right way. In fact, there are a number, but the person in charge gets to choose for a reason. Through all of this, I maintained happy clients and profitable jobs. While being basically miserable because the "help" wasn't helping. Anyway, that's all over and done. So, not exactly right this minute, but soon enough a P320 X5 will be mine. Arc. ______________________________ "Like a bitter weed, I'm a bad seed"- Johnny Cash "I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel." - Pee Wee Herman Rode hard, put away wet. RIP JHM "You're a junkyard dog." - Lupe Flores. RIP | ||
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| That is my spot. |
That is GREAT to hear, man. It is not fun working with or for people that are never wrong. It is no fun to have them work for you, either. I have seen your work on here (and to a lesser extent, in person on my wife's grandpa's take home M1 stock you refinished in a karma) and read the way you talk about building and repairing and fixing to know you are extremely knowledgeable or you keep your mouth shut. I hope that new role treats you EXCEPTIONALLY well. As for the X5, I am sure you will make it work well! ***************** Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety. - Ben Franklin | |||
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| Mired in the Fog of Lucidity |
Congrats on moving on! Managing people can be a little slice of hell in the wrong circumstances and I'm glad you're free of that! In my mid fifties I have considerably less patience for people and their crap than I did in my younger years, so I can relate. Life is awfully short. Enjoy your new pistol - the P320 is a great platform! | |||
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Congratulations and all the best for the new gig! Change is necessary and good. | |||
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Having worked in the construction industry for almost 3 decades, I’ve learned that you can’t polish a turd. Good luck in the future and congrats on moving on! ——————————————— The fool hath said in his heart, There is no God. Psalm 14:1 | |||
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Good for you. Sometimes pulling the plug on something is very hard to do. NRA Life Endowment member Tri-State Gun collectors Life Member | |||
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His Royal Hiney |
I'm happy for you that you're moving on and I truly hope you find the grass greener on the other side. "It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946. | |||
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Chilihead and Barbeque Aficionado |
Happy to hear the news, arc. I know from some of your posts that you were pretty fed up with the old gig. Hope the new job works out well for you. Enjoy your new X5 an post some pics when you get it. _________________________ 2nd Amendment Defender The Second Amendment is not about hunting or sport shooting. | |||
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| A day late, and a dollar short  |
Good luck in your new endeavors! I've yet to shoot a P320, looking forward to your review of it. ____________________________ NRA Life Member, Annual Member GOA, MGO Annual Member | |||
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It sounds like you have dumped a huge weight off your shoulders. Life's too short and all that.... Best of luck to you good Sir! Collecting dust. | |||
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Our best wishes and congratulations! Sometimes the hardest part of the job is knowing that no matter what, the situation isn’t going to change, and it’s time to move on. Bill Gullette | |||
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| Raised Hands Surround Us Three Nails To Protect Us  |
Congrats. Same line of work? ———————————————— The world's not perfect, but it's not that bad. If we got each other, and that's all we have. I will be your brother, and I'll hold your hand. You should know I'll be there for you! | |||
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Festina Lente |
Congrats on moving on. My P320 X5/Romeo 1 is available for try out at a private club in central CT if you’d like... NRA Life Member - "Fear God and Dreadnaught" | |||
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| Just for the hell of it  |
Congrats Arc. _____________________________________ Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in the office or mowing your lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain. Jack Kerouac | |||
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| Certified All Positions |
Yeah, still renovating homes. Arc. ______________________________ "Like a bitter weed, I'm a bad seed"- Johnny Cash "I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel." - Pee Wee Herman Rode hard, put away wet. RIP JHM "You're a junkyard dog." - Lupe Flores. RIP | |||
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Political Cynic |
yippee  [B] Against ALL enemies, foreign and DOMESTIC | |||
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| Shit don't mean shit |
My wife works in corporate accounting. Same deal. The last few employees took it personally when she told them they did something incorrect and needed to re-do it. It's not personal dumbass, it just needs to be done correctly. | |||
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Best description I’ve heard ! I work for the Feds and it’s all about processes instead of people? Talk about a cluster. Enjoy the X5 and the new gig. I recently acquired a HK45, although I only changed jobs in my mind; my safe is getting full. I completely get your description ________,_____________________________ Guns don't kill people - Alec Baldwin kills people. He's never been a straight shooter. | |||
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chickenshit |
Myth busters did an episode where turds were polished...but in the end you still have shit. Congratulations Arc. Best wishes on your new endeavor. ____________________________ Yes, Para does appreciate humor. | |||
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| Certified All Positions |
It's all positive, and indeed a great weight has been lifted. One thing I think is important, is that I've not burned any bridges, and certainly the phone calls, texts and email I received from coworkers and subcontractors has been heartwarming. Everyone is replaceable, but if you're really good at your job, you're really hard to replace. Make an effort to be hard to replace. Arc. ______________________________ "Like a bitter weed, I'm a bad seed"- Johnny Cash "I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel." - Pee Wee Herman Rode hard, put away wet. RIP JHM "You're a junkyard dog." - Lupe Flores. RIP | |||
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