The number one lesson I learned from working is: You are a ‘resource,’ just like a piece of paper or a pencil; that’s why they call personnel ‘human resources.’ And that goes double for organizations that have over 100 employees. There is better money and benefits in larger organizations. But less value is placed on you as a human being, with not a lot more job security. Plus, from my observations, being self-employed isn’t much better, if at all.
The second lesson is: Avoid debt wherever possible and live well within your means. That gives you the ability to say ‘No’ to a lot of B.S.
Third lesson: The adults in your life may not have your best interests in mind when advising you as a child. A lot of wishful thinking/desires are imposed on children. Become a critical thinker!
A lot more to the story but 10 years ago the boss wanted to massively cut my pay or a tiny severance. The look on their faces was priceless when I said, no, to both. Never looked back, still retired to this day.
Oh, had a little fun with them. My lawyer friend milked it for six years thanks to the covid era. Someday I hope to find out what the lawyer/partner bilked ‘em for. Because, the little associate girl lawyer that did all the work was just that. Inexperienced.
annoying voice, mixed race players…..fuck that! Those that know checked out long ago and never looked back.
Learn that and your fine, regardless of person, race or creed.
Mc
what the point ? they are stealing our wealth as fast as you earn it.
used to be able to buy a new car for 3-4 grand. EASY in the early 1970’s
now ? yeah. what most people do not understand is gold is not going up in value
no. it is the dollar that is becoming worthless.
Ya,same for the stock market, it’s shitty paper also but not as smelly as the dollar!
If you can rub two wrenches together you ought to be able to make a living , where I am at its nearly impossible to find maintenance mechanics that aren’t total losers. people refuse to work overtime, call in disinterested , they get butthurt when you correct them when they make mistakes , have their nose in their phone all the time , they take extra breaks , the list goes on and on. (rant over)
If you know how to fix stuff ,those skills are portable ,and valuable , you can find a ton of people with a liberal arts degree to flip burgers for you but good technicians are a different story . It pays better as well , the maintenance mechanics make about the same as production supervisors
Start your own business and work for you.
Easier to do in the trades
The number one lesson I learned from working is: You are a ‘resource,’ just like a piece of paper or a pencil; that’s why they call personnel ‘human resources.’ And that goes double for organizations that have over 100 employees. There is better money and benefits in larger organizations. But less value is placed on you as a human being, with not a lot more job security. Plus, from my observations, being self-employed isn’t much better, if at all.
The second lesson is: Avoid debt wherever possible and live well within your means. That gives you the ability to say ‘No’ to a lot of B.S.
Third lesson: The adults in your life may not have your best interests in mind when advising you as a child. A lot of wishful thinking/desires are imposed on children. Become a critical thinker!
A lot more to the story but 10 years ago the boss wanted to massively cut my pay or a tiny severance. The look on their faces was priceless when I said, no, to both. Never looked back, still retired to this day.
Oh, had a little fun with them. My lawyer friend milked it for six years thanks to the covid era. Someday I hope to find out what the lawyer/partner bilked ‘em for. Because, the little associate girl lawyer that did all the work was just that. Inexperienced.
annoying voice, mixed race players…..fuck that! Those that know checked out long ago and never looked back.
Learn that and your fine, regardless of person, race or creed.
Mc
what the point ? they are stealing our wealth as fast as you earn it.
used to be able to buy a new car for 3-4 grand. EASY in the early 1970’s
now ? yeah. what most people do not understand is gold is not going up in value
no. it is the dollar that is becoming worthless.
Ya,same for the stock market, it’s shitty paper also but not as smelly as the dollar!
If you can rub two wrenches together you ought to be able to make a living , where I am at its nearly impossible to find maintenance mechanics that aren’t total losers. people refuse to work overtime, call in disinterested , they get butthurt when you correct them when they make mistakes , have their nose in their phone all the time , they take extra breaks , the list goes on and on. (rant over)
If you know how to fix stuff ,those skills are portable ,and valuable , you can find a ton of people with a liberal arts degree to flip burgers for you but good technicians are a different story . It pays better as well , the maintenance mechanics make about the same as production supervisors
Feature of the system, not a bug.