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  • #16
    I have nothing to do at work (waiting on clients) and at 5pm today I find out my bonus and raise, so time is passing incredibly slowly right now.
    "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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    • #17
      Grandpa Troll FTW

      "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
      Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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      • #18
        Originally posted by Asher

        You strong arm people into doing things for you/giving you money
        I didn't consider that angle. That is pretty aggressive.

        Good thread idea btw. I've always believed Poly should have a permanent thread for talking about "stuff".
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        "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain

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        • #19
          Originally posted by Wezil


          I didn't consider that angle. That is pretty aggressive.
          And you're a trial lawyer?

          You always gotta work the evil angle. It's what I start with. When I have time I consider how to be good.
          "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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          • #20
            Originally posted by Asher
            I have nothing to do at work (waiting on clients) and at 5pm today I find out my bonus and raise, so time is passing incredibly slowly right now.
            We have a staff meeting on Friday and apparently money is to be the topic. Since we have a staff party for that evening I'm guessing it can't be too bad. Unlike you, raises aren't in the cards for us. A christmas bonus is the best I can hope for.

            I had a factory job years ago that provided a christmas turkey to every worker on our last shift before the holidays. I think the turkey was to make the simultaneous layoff notice they gave us more palatable.
            "I have never killed a man, but I have read many obituaries with great pleasure." - Clarence Darrow
            "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain

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            • #21
              Originally posted by Arrian
              Careful, it's written by a Dion supporter.

              -Arrian
              You say 'a' as if there were more than one...
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              • #22
                Originally posted by Asher

                And you're a trial lawyer?

                You always gotta work the evil angle. It's what I start with. When I have time I consider how to be good.
                LSUC advertising rules are more strict than that. You can't place an ad like that here. I was out of my element.
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                "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Wezil


                  We have a staff meeting on Friday and apparently money is to be the topic. Since we have a staff party for that evening I'm guessing it can't be too bad. Unlike you, raises aren't in the cards for us. A christmas bonus is the best I can hope for.
                  My firm rented out the upscale Far Niente restaurant downtown on Saturday night and threw a pretty pricey party and flew a lot of guys in from London and New York for it. They said business was even up 25% during the past 6 months alone, so I think we're good. In fact we just bought out a 20-man company in London last week...good buying opportunities indeed, Mr. Harper.

                  I had a factory job years ago that provided a christmas turkey to every worker on our last shift before the holidays. I think the turkey was to make the simultaneous layoff notice they gave us more palatable.
                  "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                  Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by snoopy369


                    You say 'a' as if there were more than one...
                    There's no shortage of stupid Dion supporters. We've got several on this site...
                    "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by Asher

                      My firm rented out the upscale Far Niente restaurant downtown on Saturday night and threw a pretty pricey party and flew a lot of guys in from London and New York for it. They said business was even up 25% during the past 6 months alone, so I think we're good. In fact we just bought out a 20-man company in London last week...good buying opportunities indeed, Mr. Harper.


                      :envy:

                      We are in the "small business" category with 8-10 employees.


                      Are you going to AB for the holidays?
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                      "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain

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                      • #26
                        Originally posted by Wezil
                        Are you going to AB for the holidays?
                        Always.

                        The SO and I fly out on the 20th, fly back on the 3rd.

                        I go to the mountains, Flames games, see family and old friends, etc.
                        "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                        Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                        • #27
                          That's a good break.

                          I'm going to Kingston (Ontario, not Jamaica ) for two days.
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                          "I didn't attend the funeral, but I sent a nice letter saying I approved of it." - Mark Twain

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                          • #28
                            Our bonuses will probably suck this year. Between the hurricanes and the financial crash, we've done fairly well, but it's still a down year.

                            -Arrian
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                            • #29
                              Originally posted by Wezil


                              :envy:

                              We are in the "small business" category with 8-10 employees.
                              Didn't see this...

                              We've got like 250 now in 4 countries, so I guess we are no longer small business...

                              I was employee #100 exactly.
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                              • #30
                                My firm rented out the upscale Far Niente restaurant downtown on Saturday night and threw a pretty pricey party and flew a lot of guys in from London and New York for it. They said business was even up 25% during the past 6 months alone, so I think we're good. In fact we just bought out a 20-man company in London last week...good buying opportunities indeed, Mr. Harper.
                                That's a good reminder, Asher. The news media is dwelling so on the negative news, it tends to overlook that fact that, while many people are financially hurting, most are doing okay, and some are doing great.

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