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8122pbrainard 
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 Topic: It happened againPosted: August-25-2014 at 8:47pm |
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Yup, i was laid off on Friday after 2 years of service. The new plant manager didn't like me from day one. I feel he thought of me as a threat since I was offered the position. My accomplishments seem to go forgotten in the new building - 6000 amps at 480 with 4160 volts into our service entrance. 500 tons of refrigeration on roof with 300 HP of water pumps and the piping to support 20+ blow molders. 550 HP of compressed air and it's distribution system! Damn bureaucrats!!
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OverMyHead
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Posted: August-25-2014 at 9:36pm |
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Very sad to hear Pete. They obviously did not know what to do with a man of your many talents. Somebody will figure it out. I wish you all the best in your new search.
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For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats.
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SNobsessed
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Posted: August-25-2014 at 10:54pm |
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Sounds like age discrimination to me . . .
But retirement ain't so bad Pete. Just need to downsize the budget a little. Maybe you can make good use of that shop up north this fall. How's that launch coming, by the way? |
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“Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.”
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Gary S
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Posted: August-25-2014 at 10:55pm |
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Feel bad for you Pete,don't know just what to say. I know you give me the business for retiring but I just could not deal with the politics anymore. We usually changed managers every two years but the worst one we ever had was there 10 because no one else wanted him. I just don't get the mindset of managers who come to work every day with a chip on their shoulders. This one would yell at us first thing every morning,I finally told him he sure had an odd way of motivating people. Good luck on what ever you decide to do.
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davidg
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Posted: August-26-2014 at 12:15am |
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Pete...Sorry to hear this news. As you know, I know a few plastics processors around the Chicago area. I can put some feelers out for you. There has to be another molder close by that can use your skills. I will sure do all I can to help you out.
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Waterdog
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Posted: August-26-2014 at 8:06am |
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Sorry to hear Pete.
Now it's a new begining. Your a smart guy, do what you love, never work another day and made a living at it. PS The Lake Norman get-together is 9/12-14 no need to take vacation. |
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uk1979
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Posted: August-27-2014 at 7:29am |
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Pete, so sorry to read your news...as others have said may be time to think of a different direction, a man with all your skills and knowledge would be great in a Tec Collage if there are such things in the USA, you have the ability to change the life outcome for some of the young in the USA... less pay but more time off too as you pass on your abilities.
The only thing you may need to do is temper your approach...  Good Luck Pete...Roger. |
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Morfoot
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Posted: August-27-2014 at 8:25am |
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Sorry to hear about this Pete. A guy with your talent surely will be snatched up somewhere soon. The monogramed button down shirts that are worn daily (even to the lake) ought to be a shoe in for a great job with someone. I got my fingers crossed and sending up prayers for you buddy.
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"Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman"
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juniorwoody
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Posted: August-27-2014 at 9:11am |
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Sorry Pete, I know how you feel. I was in the trades as a woodworker. Always looking for work. Finally after several years of bad economy at the end of my work career and only at 62 I took my retirement last year. Never been happier. No more searching for work and yes you can be frugal and have a very nice existence. Best wishes.
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The value of money spent on new adventure far exceeds the value of money saved for the future
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Mojo
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Posted: August-27-2014 at 10:33am |
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Pete,
That sucks man !!! Stop being so damn smart and start slacking off a bit. RThat way you can keep from intimidating your bosses... All kidding set aside, you found work before, I'm confident you'll do it again.. Keep the faith !!! Dave |
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phatsat67
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Posted: August-27-2014 at 12:27pm |
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Sorry Pete!! Best of luck with the search.
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AAM196
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Posted: August-27-2014 at 1:51pm |
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Sucks to hear... take some time for you.
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Hollywood
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Posted: August-27-2014 at 1:54pm |
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So you can stay at a Chicago Beers past 6pm now?!
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jimsport93
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Posted: August-27-2014 at 8:37pm |
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Hang in there Pete. Something good will come of it. Probably a better job than you had before.
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skutsch
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Posted: August-29-2014 at 6:09pm |
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Sorry to here Pete, let us know how things are going!
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Smithfamily
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Posted: August-29-2014 at 7:35pm |
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When one door shuts, another will open. Stay positive.
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jbear
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Posted: August-30-2014 at 5:13pm |
would be my advice as well...... Moj has good advice too.....Gary will agree to this too......sometimes it helps to act dumb around your managers! john |
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NCH20SKIER
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Posted: August-31-2014 at 8:50am |
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Crappy news for sure. Good luck in your search
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boardersdad
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Posted: September-11-2014 at 4:26am |
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Any luck, Pete?
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Posted: September-21-2014 at 10:04pm |
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Pete head north and dont look back.
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Gary S
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Posted: September-21-2014 at 10:37pm |
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I have a feeling thats what he's done,he hasn't been on since before Labor day. I think he should just collect unemployment,sell the house and move up there.
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Waldo
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Posted: September-22-2014 at 12:41am |
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Well lets all chip in and give him a retirement gift...internet access.
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Gary S
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Posted: September-22-2014 at 12:50am |
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If he would just get rid of his 10 year old flip phone and get a modern one he could use it as a hotspot and be set,that's what we do when were in Florida for the winter. If needed it's cheaper to buy a couple more gigs than to have a line run in that you'd only use for 4-5 months of the year.
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OverMyHead
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Posted: September-28-2014 at 10:25pm |
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Almost a month without a site visit from Pete, has anyone heard from him?
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For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats.
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Posted: September-29-2014 at 9:29pm |
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I was skiing with his son last night. He's up north.
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Posted: September-29-2014 at 9:50pm |
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Pete we are just worried about you .... Please call home
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Posted: September-30-2014 at 10:19am |
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There was a recent Pete sighting, He's the new greeter at Carrie's Wild Frontier
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Gary S
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Posted: September-30-2014 at 12:44pm |
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He might have some problems there,I'm sure those aren't all original
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Posted: September-30-2014 at 12:48pm |
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Must be training hard on the tube for Worlds next year.
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Gary S
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Posted: September-30-2014 at 12:56pm |
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Or working on a killer tube tow machine to destroy the competition, could be the next Leo Bentz
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