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texfrost
"Kum den"

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Posted on Oct 23, 2009

Ok.  So let me enlighten you.  Some of you have heard half of this story, but I'll play catchup.
 
I left a steady job. That wasn't going anywhere.  To take a job that pays a lot more.  3 an hour, to start.  then 6 more an hour after in the union.  Moved out of whore bitch girlfriends house, as now I had the money to do so.  Now your up to date.
 
So, 31 days into my new job.  I got let go.  They wouldn't tell me why.  Well, turns out, they brought on 3 people, with only one slot to fill.  I apparently was not enthusiastic enough.  I worked my ass off and kept to myself.  Apparently not what they were wanting.  The other guy talked more.  And he was older.  I was the youngest on the shift.  So who knows why I got let go. 
 
So, here I am, jobless.  Running outa money.  Behind on my truck payment now.  Insurance is about to be cancelled.  About to have to move to my parents cause I can't afford rent.  So. I call my buddy who got me into the foundry.  He was like, dood!  I was like, WHAT! So he proceeded to tell me, that Earl, a guy who he works with, and has been friends with for quite some time, can get me a job.  His pops works at the Paper Mill in town.  Well, is actually the Plant Manager.  He said go put in an application, ask for Barry, and tell him that Earl sent me. 
 
So, I'm asking him about the job.  Turns out, its swing shift.  3 days on, 4 days off, 4 days on, 2 days off.  Two weeks on a shift, then you go to the next one.  2 Weekends off a month.  Then, then he told me, I will start out 3 dolla's over what I was making.  Then, when I get hired into the union, I will bring home about....wait for it....wait for it.... 1.2k a week.  After taxes......  That is 4 times what I was making at my job that I quit to go work at the Gray Iron Foundry....
 
So, Monday, at 10:00 AM, Imma go ask for Barry, and turn in an application.  And wait for a phone call.  This is proof, God loves me.  Occasionally makes me suffer, but loves me.  I have to say, this bit o sufferin, if I get this job, was/is more than worth it.
 
So, pray fer me/wish me luck/send karma whatever.  Maybe even cast a spell on me to get my job.  Whatever.  I don't care....I JUST WANT IT!!!!
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OddBall22

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Posted on Oct 23, 2009

Congrats man. That owns.
  Swing shifts can be fucking deadly, but the pay is sick, and the days off are so sweet if you stick with it.

  Ill go take up voodoo right now to cast good luck spell on you. Im pretty sure thatll help. Or at least it couldnt hurt. Good luck with Barry, and keep us updated

sixteen_12
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Posted on Oct 23, 2009

Other than swing shirts, sounds pretty amazing.
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texfrost
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Posted on Oct 23, 2009

Yea.  But, since its a two week swing, I don't think it'll bother me that much.  I've worked both 1st and 3rd before.  This will also work out great with my Snowboarding and my Fight training.  Damn....I wana fight so bad....haven't even been able to spar in a month....ugh....I need to beat something....
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mestephanieme

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Posted on Oct 23, 2009

congratulations!! thats awesome. Im sure the swing shifts wont be too bad once you get used to them. I am so glad I have a somewhat secure job making coffee because I'd hate to be looking for one right now.
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betweenthebu...

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Posted on Oct 24, 2009

I didn't realize you were colombian.
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mestephanieme

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Posted on Oct 24, 2009

British-Colombian. I was born in Britian but my family moved to Colombia in 1994
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texfrost
"Kum den"

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Posted on Oct 24, 2009

Well, your certainly not taking from the Brittish side very well...
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texfrost
"Kum den"

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Posted on Nov 03, 2009

So, update.  I didn't get the paper mill job.  However, I did get placed in another plastics facility.  The boss likes me and wants to hire me in and move me up pretty quick because I already know how to work on the machines and process out problems with product.  So, hopefully, this will kick in soon and I start movin up....otherwise imma have to start a fund to help me buy my season pass....cause without it, I may off myself....
 
So, lets hope this works out.  I'm tired of getting shafted with a 90 Grit Sand Paper covered Phone Pole.
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socrdiva11

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Posted on Nov 03, 2009

speaking of jobs...i hate when people lie to you to get you interested in the job/position...gahh!!

so i had an interview with a marketing firm yesterday, got a call back a few hours later that they wanted to do a 2nd interview today and that it would be a full day of job shadowing one of their experienced ppl and then the interview at the end...so i was like...wicked!!
so i get there today....wait in the waiting room for like an hour with 5 other ppl that are there for their 2nd interviews as well....and they pack us all into cars with their reps and send us out door to door canvasing, WTF!! So the guy tells me its 100% commission and it is door to door for like the first 6-12 months, rain or shine....and i just can't deal with shit like that, its not my thing, so i peaced.



congrats Tex...hopefully you move up real fast!

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Mr.King
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Posted on Nov 04, 2009

Posted by socrdiva11
speaking of jobs...i hate when people lie to you to get you interested in the job/position...gahh!!

so i had an interview with a marketing firm yesterday, got a call back a few hours later that they wanted to do a 2nd interview today and that it would be a full day of job shadowing one of their experienced ppl and then the interview at the end...so i was like...wicked!!
so i get there today....wait in the waiting room for like an hour with 5 other ppl that are there for their 2nd interviews as well....and they pack us all into cars with their reps and send us out door to door canvasing, WTF!! So the guy tells me its 100% commission and it is door to door for like the first 6-12 months, rain or shine....and i just can't deal with shit like that, its not my thing, so i peaced.



congrats Tex...hopefully you move up real fast!

 
 
I've fallen for the same thing before.
Never again though. Those bastards
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lakia
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Posted on Nov 04, 2009

Congrats tex, finding work is hard right now.
 
Way i got it figured if you want steady work, go work in a bar. Good money. May not be the MOST money, but good money. Bars make money when the economy is up, bars make money when the economy is down. Find a side job you can do on your days off, or during the day. Or make your own work. Winter is coming around, go offer to shovel rooves, i did it last winter, 25 bucks an hour under the table. Or if youre really hurting suck up your pride and work in a fast food joint.
 
Working for a company right now is hard. Making your own work is still easy : ) You just have to be willin to bust your ass.
You know youre getting old when your ol lady says "honey lets run
up stairs and make love" and you say "sorry i cant do both!"
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texfrost
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Posted on Nov 04, 2009

Posted by lakia
Congrats tex, finding work is hard right now.
 
Way i got it figured if you want steady work, go work in a bar. Good money. May not be the MOST money, but good money. Bars make money when the economy is up, bars make money when the economy is down. Find a side job you can do on your days off, or during the day. Or make your own work. Winter is coming around, go offer to shovel rooves, i did it last winter, 25 bucks an hour under the table. Or if youre really hurting suck up your pride and work in a fast food joint.
 
Working for a company right now is hard. Making your own work is still easy : ) You just have to be willin to bust your ass.
 
Yea, I know.  I'm about to put an add on Craigslist for Fire Wood.  I love cuttin wood.  I just don't have a furnace to put it in this year.  Whats a bedload a wood go for these days?  I have enough to heat a single house for about 3 years.  Plus, I can find others if I cut through that.  But, I doubt I will. 
 
The rrof shovlin is a good idea...may try it.  And, I am thinkin about Bar Tendin.  Everyone tells me I'd be good at it when they watch me mix drinks for em....thing is, I only get to see my woman on the weekends...and that would kill that since she can't get into a bar.
 
I also just found out, base pay is $8 summin an hour.  Well, thats werd on da street.  Gotta check with HR and make sure this broad wasn't yankin my dick with pliers. 
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lakia
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Posted on Nov 04, 2009

yeah man we've been doing the same thing here. after we got all of our wood we went up and got more. been selling it for 175 a chord.
You know youre getting old when your ol lady says "honey lets run
up stairs and make love" and you say "sorry i cant do both!"
For True Since 1984


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