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Discussion in 'The Water Cooler' started by buckeye, Feb 3, 2013.

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  1. Sota

    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    I did not appreciate getting scolded when he was outside and I cursed inside the house. just once.
     
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    Is that sop when replacing batteries in any light. I was just at the shop changing oil in truck. Grabbed one of the rechargeable shop lights we got, turned it on, and immediately blided myself. But hey knew it was charged and working afterwards.

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    Not SOP...some of us learn.

    But the one that always gets me is the 'intermittent light' not getting a good contact for some reason (bloated battery, bad contact, corrosion)... Surprise!
     
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  5. picman

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    Well, while I was on vacation last week, I started getting texts from multiple people. Hey, we heard XXX is shutting down. I say no way. We are good. After about 15 of these messages, I text my boss. What the hell is up? Is this true?

    Yup! I will be out of a job no later than 6/31/2023!!

    The only good news is that my check liver light is still on!
     
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    wl704 Legendary Woodsman

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    ~3 yrs notice? Plant / facility being shutdown?
     
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    Yup. Closing the doors.

    The date will give our customers time to bring new suppliers on line
     
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    Sota Legendary Woodsman

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    Business sold?
     
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    Nope. We are owned by a HUGE company that has facilities worldwide. 2 other plants were closed in the past couple years.
     
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    They say you should always fire people on a Friday but I'm here to tell you doing it on a Monday makes me feel way better.
     
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  11. picman

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    Why spend more on a worthless employee?
     
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    Crocs, more specifically camo crocs.
     
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  13. takemrarely

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    Was always anti Croc.....bought my first pair a month ago.....love those bad boys....


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    takemrarely, Jul 27, 2020
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    The post office, carriers, loaders or whomever does this...
    ... Good thing carbon is pretty strong. 20200727_133339.jpeg 20200727_132610.jpeg
     
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    They have broke both fishing poles Ive ordered over the past month. Smashed to bits.
     
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    I hope you are joking considering there is no 6/31.
     
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    No joke. Just a typo.

    In my defense, I did say the check liver light was still on.
     
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    Its flooding in central Oklahoma, in July. 5+ inches, flash flood rescues and such. Crazy bc normally this time of year the rain has moved out and the "blowdryer" is in full effect, no rain and hot wind that pulls the moisture out of everything. Nucking futs.
     
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    could it be a ploy to get some sort of federal bailout or possibly drive down their shares for a takeover? Seems awful nice of them to give 3 years' notice to their customers. If they're a major worldwide corporation why would they GAF about lessening the blow to their customers?

    I am sorry you have to go through that. I hate to hear about people with families who need and want to work to lose their jobs. I can't imagine how stressful it would be.

    Bright side- plenty of time to learn to code. (Sorry I make inappropriate untimely jokes. It's what I do.)
     
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    One of your best ideas!!

     
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    Pic you retiring when it closes down?
     
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