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  • #76
    There's no bullsh*tting around...you have to do what you need to do. If you find it unethical, serve notice and don't just walk out. I think they're playing you buddy with this whole dangling carrot thing. F**king sh*tty carrot though mind you. Then again I am a bit of a spoilt brat nowadays.
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    • #77
      Well the one guy is on vacation now for the next two weeks so I'll be screwing them if I leave.

      And like I said, I got hooked up because the District Manager is Palestinian. What kind of repayment is me promptly quiting?
      "Flutie was better than Kelly, Elway, Esiason and Cunningham." - Ben Kenobi
      "I have nothing against Wilson, but he's nowhere near the same calibre of QB as Flutie. Flutie threw for 5k+ yards in the CFL." -Ben Kenobi

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      • #78
        Originally posted by gribbler View Post
        So Al's problem is he doesn't have a serf mentality.
        It's not a serf mentality, it's ****ing work ethic, and they expect a lot more than tough hours out of you in the military. Al's problem is that he is unwilling to suffer what he sees as the indignity of a low-paying job, but is also unwilling to put in the work required to get a high-paying job. Everyone starts at the bottom, and there is absolutely nothing undignified or shameful about having a low-paying job. The only shameful job is a lack thereof due to laziness or pretentiousness.

        I will say right now that if I ever hit dire straights I would not hesitate to be a ****ing garbage collector if that was the best job I could find. I'd much rather do that than mooch of society and be long-term unemployed.
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        • #79
          Originally posted by Al B. Sure! View Post
          Well the one guy is on vacation now for the next two weeks so I'll be screwing them if I leave.

          And like I said, I got hooked up because the District Manager is Palestinian. What kind of repayment is me promptly quiting?
          Let's be honest here -- you're actually worried he'd suicide bomb your home.
          "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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          • #80
            Originally posted by Hauldren Collider View Post
            It's not a serf mentality, it's ****ing work ethic, and they expect a lot more than tough hours out of you in the military. Al's problem is that he is unwilling to suffer what he sees as the indignity of a low-paying job, but is also unwilling to put in the work required to get a high-paying job. Everyone starts at the bottom, and there is absolutely nothing undignified or shameful about having a low-paying job. The only shameful job is a lack thereof due to laziness or pretentiousness.

            I will say right now that if I ever hit dire straights I would not hesitate to be a ****ing garbage collector if that was the best job I could find. I'd much rather do that than mooch of society and be long-term unemployed.
            Read his posts. He says he's willing to work hard if it feels worthwhile. That's why he keeps trying to get into the marines (fwiw I have no idea why he thinks that is so worthwhile). I don't know where you're getting this "he's unwilling to put in the work required to get a high-paying job". Unless you think everyone who works hard gets a high-paying job so if he doesn't he must not be willing to work hard.

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            • #81
              Originally posted by Al B. Sure! View Post
              Well the one guy is on vacation now for the next two weeks so I'll be screwing them if I leave.
              For how many seconds will they hesitate to fire you if they need to spare a dime ? It's their company and their headache to get the manpower they need, not yours.

              You sound like some serf from the mediveal times
              With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.

              Steven Weinberg

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              • #82
                Al should be able to get a decent job with a financial degree, especially if he applies for work outside of Philly. It's certainly better than what I have. I graduated with two relatively useless degrees: architecture and history and I'm about to complete a masters in history. I'm starting a job next year that will pay $60k. You have to look far and wide for good opportunities and you can't pin all your hopes and dreams on one thing.
                Last edited by Riesstiu IV; May 3, 2011, 19:44.

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                • #83
                  Give them your two-weeks and go back to lounging around like a bum. Look, I'm all for you quitting a job you hate, but if you're not going to make the effort to get a better one, then just stay where you are, enjoy the extra cash, and if you don't get in the marines, shoot yourself.
                  “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
                  "Capitalism ho!"

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                  • #84
                    I will say right now that if I ever hit dire straights I would not hesitate to be a ****ing garbage collector if that was the best job I could find. I'd much rather do that than mooch of society and be long-term unemployed.
                    Would you clean bathrooms?
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                    • #85
                      Would you, illegal immigrant?
                      “As a lifelong member of the Columbia Business School community, I adhere to the principles of truth, integrity, and respect. I will not lie, cheat, steal, or tolerate those who do.”
                      "Capitalism ho!"

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                      • #86
                        Originally posted by Hauldren Collider View Post
                        I will say right now that if I ever hit dire straights
                        dire straights pose at brokestraightboys.com all the time. Sometimes more than that.
                        "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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                        • #87
                          Albert, real life sucks. You at least are getting paid to work for 50 or so hours which is a decent schedule.

                          Work your ass off plan to hit the Marines, and give them a shot when you are ready.

                          That's all I can suggest to you. There's 10 people out there who would jump at your job. If you don't like it, quit, find something else and go from there. If your 'free time' is worth more to you than actually being able to make your living expenses, then by all means.
                          Scouse Git (2) La Fayette Adam Smith Solomwi and Loinburger will not be forgotten.
                          "Remember the night we broke the windows in this old house? This is what I wished for..."
                          2015 APOLYTON FANTASY FOOTBALL CHAMPION!

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                          • #88
                            Originally posted by Ben Kenobi View Post
                            Albert, real life sucks. You at least are getting paid to work for 50 or so hours which is a decent schedule.

                            Work your ass off plan to hit the Marines, and give them a shot when you are ready.

                            That's all I can suggest to you. There's 10 people out there who would jump at your job. If you don't like it, quit, find something else and go from there. If your 'free time' is worth more to you than actually being able to make your living expenses, then by all means.
                            I need $150/week for housing, food, and a little extra on the side. $7800 a year is all I need to make my living expenses.
                            "Flutie was better than Kelly, Elway, Esiason and Cunningham." - Ben Kenobi
                            "I have nothing against Wilson, but he's nowhere near the same calibre of QB as Flutie. Flutie threw for 5k+ yards in the CFL." -Ben Kenobi

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                            • #89
                              So suck it up with work while it's there and then leave to get ready for the Marines.

                              I suggest strongly that you invest in a car.
                              Scouse Git (2) La Fayette Adam Smith Solomwi and Loinburger will not be forgotten.
                              "Remember the night we broke the windows in this old house? This is what I wished for..."
                              2015 APOLYTON FANTASY FOOTBALL CHAMPION!

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                              • #90
                                Since you don't respect the job and simply feel you "owe" the franchise for the "break" they gave you, here's what I suggest:
                                Go to your boss, tell him that this isn't working out for you. Suggest to him/her that you could work regular hours at the counter (the $10/hr gig), but that you can't do the current gig due to other commitments.

                                If they can't see that, tell them you understand and give them two weeks' notice. Easy.

                                Oh, and stop posting that crap about your concern with America's obesity problem. YOU applied for the job.

                                Alby, it's very important that you realize that this operation has exactly zero loyalty to you. Which is exactly what they deserve in return. Trust me, they would not hesitate to chop you off at the knees if it profited them, no matter what promises they had made previously.

                                Not trying to hit you when you're down, but I find it incredible that you propose giving more common human decency and consideration to a corporation paying you $9.70/hour than you can muster toward an actual relationship with a woman. Sorry if that hurts, but that's sure what it looks like from here.
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