Wyldnwoody44 Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 1 hour ago, PASabreFan said: When is your recall to your home planet? It can't come soon enough. Idk, when can I come home.... Dad 1
Weave Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 If your company truck is vinyl wrapped to prominently display your company you probably shouldn't drive like an *****, tailgaiting, weaving in and out of lanes, doing 15 mph over the speed limit, and being aggressive. I'm just sayin'.... 1
Buffalonill Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 When you have a piece of broccoli stuck in your teeth
ubkev Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 7 hours ago, SwampD said: How soon before we get our universal paycheck because they have automated everyone out of a job? I’m ready. This is true progress and should be the goal.
Stoner Posted October 21, 2021 Report Posted October 21, 2021 8 hours ago, SwampD said: How soon before we get our universal paycheck because they have automated everyone out of a job? I’m ready. As soon as robots take vitals and tell people to STFU there's no more prune juice I'm there.
ubkev Posted October 22, 2021 Report Posted October 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Weave said: If your company truck is vinyl wrapped to prominently display your company you probably shouldn't drive like an *****, tailgaiting, weaving in and out of lanes, doing 15 mph over the speed limit, and being aggressive. I'm just sayin'....
Taro T Posted October 22, 2021 Report Posted October 22, 2021 Will put this here, though it could be in the Friday thread. The greatest woman I ever knew (my m-i-l) was buried today. Being around the love that her family had was truly amazing. I'm so grateful to have been a part of that. This has been the worst summer ever. 4
LabattBlue Posted October 29, 2021 Author Report Posted October 29, 2021 Spectrum Cable sucks! Called to get sports pass(I want RZ channel) for $5 a month. Was told “Nope you can’t add that because you have a legacy time-warner package.” Currently $190 a month for cable, two boxes(one with DVR) and internet. So what are my options? Switch to a “spectrum package” and then I can get sports pass. Ok, how much? $220 + $5 for sports pass. Any promotion you can put me into? Nope! Told them to go pound salt. 😡
LabattBlue Posted November 11, 2021 Author Report Posted November 11, 2021 What the heck has happened to the workforce? It is an endless stream of help wanted signs everywhere. I know all these people didn’t disappear from the face of the earth, so I assume they are still on unemployment. Time to start making sure these claims are valid. WTF! 😡
Wyldnwoody44 Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 I got sunburnt through SPF 50.... That's my biggest compliant right now, so life is pretty good.
inkman Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 11 minutes ago, Wyldnwoody44 said: I got sunburnt through SPF 50.... That's my biggest compliant right now, so life is pretty good. At least you are someplace where a sunburn is a possibility. 1
Pimlach Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 No complaints. Shout out to our Veterans. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. 1
Wyldnwoody44 Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 39 minutes ago, inkman said: At least you are someplace where a sunburn is a possibility Yearly medical conference, this year is Costa Rica. Not much conferencing going on 😂😂 I found this amazing passion fruit Pale ale and an amazing Saison at a local brewery here, I stocked my rental car with a bunch and smuggled them poolside into the hotel 😂 1
Weave Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 1 hour ago, LabattBlue said: What the heck has happened to the workforce? It is an endless stream of help wanted signs everywhere. I know all these people didn’t disappear from the face of the earth, so I assume they are still on unemployment. Time to start making sure these claims are valid. WTF! 😡 I know half a dozen people in their 50s that retired in the last year. I don’t know any young people sitting home. Don’t assume its all slackers on the govt dole.
LabattBlue Posted November 11, 2021 Author Report Posted November 11, 2021 4 minutes ago, Weave said: I know half a dozen people in their 50s that retired in the last year. I don’t know any young people sitting home. Don’t assume its all slackers on the govt dole. Just a guess on my part, but I’d say it is over 75% of the problem.
Wyldnwoody44 Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 Getting paid 18/hr to flip burgers is just one issue. People think they can control the pay now.
Weave Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: Just a guess on my part, but I’d say it is over 75% of the problem. Is there even anecdotal data that you are basing this on? I haven’t looked, but I haven’t stumbled on anything either suggesting that the issue is still people getting paid to stay home. It feels like old man yelling at clouds without any data to back it up. 1 1
Sabel79 Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 13 minutes ago, Wyldnwoody44 said: Getting paid 18/hr to flip burgers is just one issue. People think they can control the pay now. Who are these people you speak of and why do you believe they should not be able to extract the most they can in exchange for their labor? 2
LabattBlue Posted November 11, 2021 Author Report Posted November 11, 2021 5 minutes ago, Weave said: Is there even anecdotal data that you are basing this on? I haven’t looked, but I haven’t stumbled on anything either suggesting that the issue is still people getting paid to stay home. It feels like old man yelling at clouds without any data to back it up. No data, but I think my belief is much more likely, than 50 somethings retiring early causing the work shortage. How would you explain it, beyond the early retirement people?
Wyldnwoody44 Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sabel79 said: Who are these people you speak of and why do you believe they should not be able to extract the most they can in exchange for their labor? I have no problem with people maximizing their own income, I encourage it. But these jobs that are entry level positions (college jobs, etc) are now paying what we could have only hoped to make in an actual career. The issue is, those with degrees and "non-entry" level jobs are not seeing the same boost in pay, further shrinking the middle class. I know my career pays well, and I have dearly payed for my piece of paper, but I haven't seen even a modest cost of living raise in nearly 7 years. Tim Hortons employees should not make more than a trained Paramedic, point blank.
Weave Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 1 minute ago, LabattBlue said: No data, but I think my belief is much more likely, than 50 somethings retiring early causing the work shortage. How would you explain it, beyond the early retirement people? Retirements result in lower workers moving up the chain, resulting in lower positions opening, combined with a monstrous demand for products actually increasing the market for labor. There is actual data supporting both of those. I need to see data showing people being paid to stay home before assuming that is what is driving it. 1
Weave Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 8 minutes ago, Wyldnwoody44 said: I have no problem with people maximizing their own income, I encourage it. But these jobs that are entry level positions (college jobs, etc) are now paying what we could have only hoped to make in an actual career. The issue is, those with degrees and "non-entry" level jobs are not seeing the same boost in pay, further shrinking the middle class. I know my career pays well, and I have dearly payed for my piece of paper, but I haven't seen even a modest cost of living raise in nearly 7 years. Tim Hortons employees should not make more than a trained Paramedic, point blank. Maybe paramedics should stand up for themselves like Timmy’s workers did.
LabattBlue Posted November 11, 2021 Author Report Posted November 11, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Weave said: Retirements result in lower workers moving up the chain, resulting in lower positions opening, combined with a monstrous demand for products actually increasing the market for labor. There is actual data supporting both of those. I need to see data showing people being paid to stay home before assuming that is what is driving it. I would love to see a breakdown of NYS Dept of Labor stats in terms of claim length, age range, etc.... Unfortunately, I don't think they are making that info public. My biggest reason for suspicion of fraud, I don't believe you have to go through the same scrutiny you did in the past , in order to receive benefits, where you had to prove you were applying for jobs, and did not get hired, in order to continue to receive your weekly benefit. Edited November 11, 2021 by LabattBlue
Sabel79 Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 9 minutes ago, Wyldnwoody44 said: I have no problem with people maximizing their own income, I encourage it. But these jobs that are entry level positions (college jobs, etc) are now paying what we could have only hoped to make in an actual career. The issue is, those with degrees and "non-entry" level jobs are not seeing the same boost in pay, further shrinking the middle class. I know my career pays well, and I have dearly payed for my piece of paper, but I haven't seen even a modest cost of living raise in nearly 7 years. Tim Hortons employees should not make more than a trained Paramedic, point blank. 1 minute ago, Weave said: Maybe paramedics should stand up for themselves like Timmy’s workers did. Yup, along with everyone else.
Weave Posted November 11, 2021 Report Posted November 11, 2021 12 minutes ago, LabattBlue said: I would love to see a breakdown of NYS Dept of Labor stats in terms of claim length, age range, etc.... Unfortunately, I don't think they are making that info public. My biggest reason for suspicion of fraud, I don't believe you have to go through the same scrutiny you did in the past , in order to receive benefits, where you had to prove you were applying for jobs, and did not get hired, in order to continue to receive your weekly benefit. NY website still lists a requirement that you mist be actively looking for work to qualify for benefits. Fortunately for me I have never had to go through the process to know how diligently that was assessed in the past or any knowledge of whether it has changed. The language the state is using indicates it is still a requirement though.
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