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[quote]countingbeans wrote:

[quote]CAP1015 wrote:

[quote]countingbeans wrote:

[quote]SteelyD wrote:

[quote]2busy wrote:
It has been quiet here.[/quote]

Just workin’ to pay the mortgage 2B, just payin the mortgage.

I just got kind of reamed for being ‘over budget’ on a project that I’m involved with but not managing. Not quite sure what the Proj Mgr actually does all day, but apparently what he doesn’t do is my problem.

PMP? Ba.HA![/quote]

You know, I will go out of my way, at times, to take the heat for my staff, over and over again. This accomplishes 2 things:

  1. My staff trust me, and respect me
  2. It makes the other people in a similar position as me look like the assfaces they are when they blame the staff for everything.

This sucks, because I get the shit kicked out of me in reviews, but they know what I’m doing. I don’t vocalize it, so they have to beat up someone…

Now if one of my staff is flat retarded, unmotivated, or a cocky fuck, I will toss them under the boss, and publicly bust their nuts when they ask a question/fuck something up.

Now upwards, I’m critical. Professional and civil, but I bust nuts upward constantly, lol. [/quote]

I have a similar philosphy with my staff…I’m ultimately responsible for them so I take the heat when needed, the higher ups know what I’m about. I’ve found if your staff doesn’t trust you, it only takes one weasel to ruin you as a VP/Manager if you don’t have a track record and support of the other staff. We may go hammer and tongs behind closed doors, but outside we are united front…and they know I will not leave them hanging in the breeze, in regards to my higher ups, I never criticize or correctly publically. They know when behind closed doors we have an open and honest dialog and they Know I’m loyal. I won’t take un-necessary blame and I always share the credit…they know who is responsible for what, regardless of who screams “look at me, i did it”…so far it’s been a good recipe…[/quote]

Yup, pretty much.

Except, while I am certainly loyal, I am currently underpaid.

That will wear on a man’s loyalty. [/quote]

Not only wear on your loyalty, absolutely ruin an attitude over time. After a while it is even not about the money so much ( I say that only as that of course we want and need the money, in one way or another it’s always about the money) but just that it’s not fair and/or you are being taken advantage of.

I have worked for almost nothing and been vastly overpaid…I have found that if I truly like the place and the work, the money seems to work itself out…if I didn’t like it or didn’t like the people then over time the money never, never seemed to be enough…

I know you avatar is counting beans…which to me is accounting ( I have an accounting degree/experience and do accounting/analysis related work in the regulatory compliance arena) and I’ve found that the accounting, financial analysis field is so undervalued by those that either don’t understand the work or view it as “governmental requirements” or God forbid “tax” stuff.

I hope it gets better for you…I’m betting with your talents and sense of humor something goes your way soon…

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[quote]CAP1015 wrote:

[quote]Dasher wrote:
More creeper flowers.
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Sorry to hear that…any chance you can use them in your new house and “pretend” they are from someone you actually like? Does this guy know that you are proficient with fire arms
(in addition to being as fit as humanly possible)?

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Double :frowning:

Better question, do you want me to go over there and breaks some kneecaps? I’m little but I’m FUCKING NUTS and FULL OF RAGE!!!

I also drink.

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May I inquire what exactly do all you gentlemen do for a living? Beans? You’re an accountant or a money launderer rt?

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Cap—the guy knows nothing about me, except where I work and my name.

Masch—you are a real dream! :slight_smile: yes pwease

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Sounds like TK is in need of someone with positive news.

I just printed out my first PL competition entry form! USAPL Maryland State Dec 10th. Just enough time to run 2 cycles of 5/3/1 and pick some friends’ brains about what these things are like.

I was shooting for a comp in the spring but there is zilcho around here for full PL comps until late summer, so I figured what the hell. Currently deciding whether to shed a few pounds and hit the 220 division or just keep doin what I’m doin and place a little worse in the 242s.

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[quote]CAP1015 wrote:
I’ve found that the accounting, financial analysis field is so undervalued by those that either don’t understand the work or view it as “governmental requirements” or God forbid “tax” stuff.

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Yeah, I’m a CPA. In private industry you are beyond 100% correct. I have spent countless hours trying to explain to the kids taking over for the parents how important a good controller can be, and how valuable even a good AP clerk can be.

It is like talking to brick walls. They don’t see the value, and take a “it is good enough” approach. I can only do so much, they don’t want to listen? It will be more fees for me to clean up their mess, fuck em.

As a CPA, people with real money typically value my services, but sometimes scoff at the costs. Whatever. You can find some shlub to do it for 7k less? Enjoy… I provide a service that he won’t. Trust me, no one is bending over backwards for “you” @ 38k when I struggle to make rates at 45k.

My favorite is showing someone a huge loss on a FS, and as the tears start welling up in their eyes, “oh yeah, here is my final progress bill for 15k, BAM”

(No I don’t actually like that, lol, I’m playin aorund.)

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[quote]print wrote:
May I inquire what exactly do all you gentlemen do for a living? Beans? You’re an accountant or a money launderer rt?[/quote]

FWIW, I’m IT Duct Tape.

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[quote]Dasher wrote:
Cap—the guy knows nothing about me, except where I work and my name.

Masch—you are a real dream! :slight_smile: yes pwease [/quote]

Sorry to hear that and wished you didn’t have to deal with creepy dude! Any hope that someone you know could intervene…(Rogue can get the Superbee gased in a nano second and I’m sure he could help out in a tight spot here)!

all kidding aside…I wished dudes would understand that this type of behaviour rarely works, and more often than not creates a less than an ideal situation for the woman…

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[quote]countingbeans wrote:

[quote]CAP1015 wrote:
I’ve found that the accounting, financial analysis field is so undervalued by those that either don’t understand the work or view it as “governmental requirements” or God forbid “tax” stuff.

[/quote]

Yeah, I’m a CPA. In private industry you are beyond 100% correct. I have spent countless hours trying to explain to the kids taking over for the parents how important a good controller can be, and how valuable even a good AP clerk can be.

It is like talking to brick walls. They don’t see the value, and take a “it is good enough” approach. I can only do so much, they don’t want to listen? It will be more fees for me to clean up their mess, fuck em.

As a CPA, people with real money typically value my services, but sometimes scoff at the costs. Whatever. You can find some shlub to do it for 7k less? Enjoy… I provide a service that he won’t. Trust me, no one is bending over backwards for “you” @ 38k when I struggle to make rates at 45k.

My favorite is showing someone a huge loss on a FS, and as the tears start welling up in their eyes, “oh yeah, here is my final progress bill for 15k, BAM”

(No I don’t actually like that, lol, I’m playin aorund.)[/quote]

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[quote]print wrote:
May I inquire what exactly do all you gentlemen do for a living? Beans? You’re an accountant or a money launderer rt?[/quote]

HAHAHA

I need 4 hours of ethics CPE every 2 years to maintain my license, therefore I am a straight shooter and would never break any rules, particularly felonies.

But really, I actually do have integrity and can act like a professional now and again.

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[quote]CAP1015 wrote:

[quote]Dasher wrote:
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all kidding aside…I wished dudes would understand that this type of behaviour rarely works, and more often than not creates a less than an ideal situation for the woman…[/quote]
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[quote]print wrote:
May I inquire what exactly do all you gentlemen do for a living? [/quote]

< ----------- freelance gynecologist and mobile breast exams

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[quote]Christine wrote:
I’m getting hungry.[/quote]

Seeing that caused me to uncontrollably bite my computer screen. Damn you and your trickery, temptress.

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[quote]countingbeans wrote:

[quote]SteelyD wrote:

[quote]2busy wrote:
It has been quiet here.[/quote]

Just workin’ to pay the mortgage 2B, just payin the mortgage.

I just got kind of reamed for being ‘over budget’ on a project that I’m involved with but not managing. Not quite sure what the Proj Mgr actually does all day, but apparently what he doesn’t do is my problem.

PMP? Ba.HA![/quote]

You know, I will go out of my way, at times, to take the heat for my staff, over and over again. This accomplishes 2 things:

  1. My staff trust me, and respect me
  2. It makes the other people in a similar position as me look like the assfaces they are when they blame the staff for everything.

This sucks, because I get the shit kicked out of me in reviews, but they know what I’m doing. I don’t vocalize it, so they have to beat up someone…

Now if one of my staff is flat retarded, unmotivated, or a cocky fuck, I will toss them under the boss, and publicly bust their nuts when they ask a question/fuck something up.

Now upwards, I’m critical. Professional and civil, but I bust nuts upward constantly, lol. [/quote]

QFT

Same here Beans I always tell my staff “When you fuck up I go to the principals office (client) and take the ass beating and not say names of who fucked up” “When you do good I will go to the office and say so and so did this and did a good job”

But you only get three strikes, after that your ass is fired.

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[quote]inkaddict wrote:

[quote]Derek542 wrote:

[quote]SteelyD wrote:

[quote]2busy wrote:
It has been quiet here.[/quote]

Just workin’ to pay the mortgage 2B, just payin the mortgage.

I just got kind of reamed for being ‘over budget’ on a project that I’m involved with but not managing. Not quite sure what the Proj Mgr actually does all day, but apparently what he doesn’t do is my problem.

PMP? Ba.HA![/quote]

Does he lift weights?

Or surf porn?

He is either on T-Nation or Youporn[/quote]
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[quote]Derek542 wrote:

[quote]SteelyD wrote:

[quote]2busy wrote:
It has been quiet here.[/quote]

Just workin’ to pay the mortgage 2B, just payin the mortgage.

I just got kind of reamed for being ‘over budget’ on a project that I’m involved with but not managing. Not quite sure what the Proj Mgr actually does all day, but apparently what he doesn’t do is my problem.

PMP? Ba.HA![/quote]

Does he lift weights?

Or surf porn?

He is either on T-Nation or Youporn[/quote]

Lulz, I am a Project Manager who spends time on T-Nation; however, my projects (so far) are under or on budget.

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[quote]scj119 wrote:
Sounds like TK is in need of someone with positive news.

I just printed out my first PL competition entry form! USAPL Maryland State Dec 10th. Just enough time to run 2 cycles of 5/3/1 and pick some friends’ brains about what these things are like.

I was shooting for a comp in the spring but there is zilcho around here for full PL comps until late summer, so I figured what the hell. Currently deciding whether to shed a few pounds and hit the 220 division or just keep doin what I’m doin and place a little worse in the 242s.[/quote]
Congrats man, you’ll love it. I’ve done 2 so far, was planning on a third this month until it got canceled, so I’ll do another next March probably. Any ?s, ask away and I’ll do what I can to halp out.

As for cutting weight, for my first meet I dropped 6 lbs in water without any performance degradation (I think at least), second meet I dropped 16 pounds (10 in 1 day) and most definitely suffered and will never drop more than 5 to make weight again. I’ll also never try to get to the 198’s again. Fuck that, fatty PL for life! Anyway, if it’s a few pounds, go for it. you’re far enough out to be able to drop some without much effort. Don’t sweat it though, it’s your first and you’ve got more important things to worry about than what weight class you’re in.

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