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    Post When You Are Drunk. #abbyisdrunkagain

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    Posted · Edited by Roger Neilson's Towel
    Edit: spelling error

    5 minutes ago, Incursio said:

    What brand?

    Forty Creek, my favourite. I used to be into Collingwood, but they raised their prices by 50% and their quality isn't any better than Forty Creek, which is a very good quality award winning whisky for a reasonable price. I would highly recommend it.

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    Things that annoy you.

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    3 hours ago, One one two said:

    You really don't. I can see why you would disagree with the post, but I'm not sure where the attacks on my character come from.

    The fact that you would not get up so an elderly person could sit down unless they asked you to shows poor character IMO. That is currently the only part of your character I am referring to. It's a kind of respect I feel society has lost in the younger generations. An opinion that your views have only reinforced.

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    Things that annoy you.

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    3 hours ago, One one two said:

    The seats are there if they need them, and if they need them they need only ask. Unless the disabled/elderly person happens to be mute (which is also a one-in-a-million instance) there should be no problem. You're not above making requests from people once you hit a certain age, and nobody who doesn't need the seat would refuse to give it up when asked to. I really don't see what the problem is.

     

    1 minute ago, One one two said:

    Hey now- you don't know me and I'd appreciate not having my character insulted because I believe people can politely speak up for themselves.

     

    I'd say by your opinions above that I know enough that my opinion still stands. 

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    Things that annoy you.

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    2 hours ago, One one two said:

    The seats are there if they need them, and if they need them they need only ask. Unless the disabled/elderly person happens to be mute (which is also a one-in-a-million instance) there should be no problem. You're not above making requests from people once you hit a certain age, and nobody who doesn't need the seat would refuse to give it up when asked to. I really don't see what the problem is.

     

    e: I get pretty annoyed when people think something's broken because they need to say a few words to someone for a minor problem in their day to be fixed.

     

    1 hour ago, Kazmanian Devil said:

    Old people

    Old people driving

    Old people on CDC

     

    Wow to both of you... At 31 I by no means consider myself to be old and would still think as myself as a "younger person", but obviously we were taught very differently growing up. I was always taught to respect my elders and I would always offer my seat to an elderly person and they would NEVER have to ask first. And to actually complain about older people as if they aren't entitled to the same respect as the rest of us? They're entitled to MORE. Sounds like both of you need to grow up and show some respect. It's younger people like yourselves that give us younger generations a bad reputation. Not enough parents teaching their kids to be respectful obviously. An entitled society which will only get worse as time goes on. Sad...

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    confessions

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    39 minutes ago, Shift-4 said:

    :towel::towel::towel:

     

    I was in a similar situation to you over seven years ago. 

    I am now still at the same place that got me back into the game. :) 

     

    1 hour ago, J.R. said:

    Awesome!  Glad it worked out ::D

     

    Thanks guys! I plan on working hard and showing this company they made the right choice. 

    confessions

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    2 hours ago, nzan said:

    Nice, congrats!

    In the middle of the storm like you were in, it's always hard to remember that there is a very good chance that the layoff will turn into a blessing. Nice work on making that happen and fighting for your family in the process.

    Thanks very much! 

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    confessions

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    @ThrustyPrusty89 @riffraff @ShakyWalton @J.R. @Alflives

     

    Confession update: 

    I found a great job back in the same industry I was in before I lost my job. I even got a raise on what I was making before. I'm much happier now and in a much better place mentally with that work/financial stress behind me. Thank you very much to everyone who was involved in the original discussion and for all of your help/wisdom/support! 

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    confessions

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    12 minutes ago, ThrustyPrusty89 said:

    "Confessions" is turning into the CDC rally for @Roger Neilson's Towel. I like it. 

    @ThrustyPrusty89 @riffraff @ShakyWalton @J.R. @Alflives

     

    I know! You guys are amazing! I'm not usually one for self indulgence (or having a "pity party") because I know full well that there are so many people out there in far worse situations than myself, but you guys are all helping me feel much better about my current situation and I appreciate all of you for it! Amazing to me how strangers come together when someone they don't know is feeling down to help prop them back up. Humanity at it's finest. Thank you!

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    confessions

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    4 minutes ago, riffraff said:

    I don't need to say it but maybe a reminder: your hand was forced.  It wasn't your choice.  There was an opening where you are currently working and you filled the need for that company.  Who's to say in a perfect world your input bettered that company and it turn it bettered its employees.

     

    many people in your spot would let pride get in the way and they would not work for simply believing they are above that job.

     

    but you are 100% right in your feelings/convictions.  At least you can be assured this temporary situation is reaffirming your qualities.  And those around you who know you are seeing that display.

    Thank you. Your words are wise and make me feel better about my situation. I'm probably being too hard on myself. I'm still a young man (31) and I am still learning valuable lessons about responsibility and humility. I can only hope that I come out of this situation better than I went into it and take those lessons forward in life.

     

    At the end of the day I am doing what I have to do for my family, and that's all that matters. Sometimes you just have to nut up and do what needs to be done, even if you aren't proud of it. Sometimes when you do what you gotta do for your family, personal pride has nothing to do with it. Providing for my family is all that matters.

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    confessions

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    5 minutes ago, J.R. said:

    Part of this problem would be resolved if companies (and people in general) would stop trying to constantly win the race to the bottom.

     

    My wife was recently looking for work (found some) and she was seeing ads for CGA's for jobs offering ~$15/hour. I mean what legit CGA is going to work for that?! How long do you think you'll be able to retain them?! What quality of work/effort do you think they're going to do/give you for the two months they're there until they find something better?! Have you even considered the costs of hiring/training someone new every ~3 months?!

     

    It's ridiculous!

    Great post! You couldn't be more right!

     

    If you want quality employees and you want them to stick around, you have to pay them a wage they can live on!

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