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Skid Row Joe · #16 06-10-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fulcrum525

Thats my worry they probably wouldn't even care.

This is supposedly only going to be for a month and a half at the most...but i've heard that before. The 1st cut was only supposed to last for 6 months, the 2nd but was only supposed to last for 4 months......that last one was almost a year ago....

Sounds like they're trying to give you a message to me. They either don't want you, or don't need you.....either way they want you to quit. That way they won't have to pay you through their share of the unemployment benefits with the state. Companies do not continually cut an employee's pay unless they want them to leave on their own. It's a brilliant tactic to avoid paying unemployment to you. I'd of been gone 3 pay cuts ago, IIWM.

aklim · #17 06-10-2009, 05:03 PM

If they really want you to quit, quit on them. The way you do it is find yourself another job. That way you CAN tell them that they cannot call your current employer. Get yourself a new job and then the day before you start, give your 14 hr notice. You want to be professional, right?

The Clk Man · #18 06-10-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

Quit......then open your own company. That's what I did.....why work for a paycheck where someone else decides for you what they pay you? -That's ridiculous IME.

I did the same thing 20 years ago and have never regreted it once.

Fulcrum525 · #19 06-10-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

Sounds like they're trying to give you a message to me. They either don't want you, or don't need you.....either way they want you to quit. That way they won't have to pay you through their share of the unemployment benefits with the state. Companies do not continually cut an employee's pay unless they want them to leave on their own. It's a brilliant tactic to avoid paying unemployment to you. I'd of been gone 3 pay cuts ago, IIWM.

Well a few added details.

Turns out most people are getting their pays cut this Friday. Only they are being told before its implemented for next week. I'm just ticked because mine got cut last week and I was never informed. Trust me its been a complete roller coaster ride so far and i've stuck with it. Who knows, if one or two people leave maybe the cuts will truly be temporary. I'm not going to be one of them though.

Skid Row Joe · #20 06-10-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

Well, that has it's merits too. However, as an employer who is an ex-employee, I also realize that you do give up something when you are an employer. Either way, you are dipping into a bucket of crap. Question is which flavor you like better. Now, in my own company, I have to keep track of things I never bothered with. Used to be, when I clocked out (literally and metaphorically) that was it. Now, I have to take work home with me. Sometimes, over the weekend, I am also thinking about work when I didn't before.

That's strange to me. I don't think the way you do about my own company. I gleefully run it precisely the way I want to.......no second guessing what someone else wants me to do. It's liberating running your own company, AND it pays very well, is what I've found after so many decades on my own. If you're beleaguered and not getting satisfaction from your own company, you may have other issues. I dunno.......

jt20 · #21 06-10-2009, 05:21 PM

were you maintaining this thread while you were at work all day?

Fulcrum525 · #22 06-10-2009, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by jt20

were you maintaining this thread while you were at work all day?

With all the **** this company has put me through I could care less about checking up on the thread every few minutes. Besides, I need to have something to do while my work computer loads....

Skid Row Joe · #23 06-10-2009, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by The Clk Man

I did the same thing 20 years ago and have never regreted it once.

I'll drink to that! (Whenever I have a drink again.....)

jt20 · #24 06-10-2009, 05:32 PM

I am not antagonizing you. Just raising the issue that it is often that employees feel they are 'owed' something by their employer. Its a matter of self preservation, I don't hold it against you.

If your boss sat next to you all day, would you have maintained this thread?

At this current time, perhaps you should feel privileged to have a steady job? I am working on my second Bachelors and not having much luck.

edit** however, what they did was totally wrong!

Fulcrum525 · #25 06-10-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jt20

I am not antagonizing you. Just raising the issue that it is often that employees feel they are 'owed' something by their employer. Its a matter of self preservation, I don't hold it against you.

If your boss sat next to you all day, would you have maintained this thread?

At this current time, perhaps you should feel privileged to have a steady job? I am working on my second Bachelors and not having much luck.

edit** however, what they did was totally wrong!

Wasn't antagonized at all and trust me they owe me like you can't imagine. And yes if they sat there I would still maintain the thread.

(Don't worry I just don't think you've read my story that some of the other guys are aware of)

My Misery

The Clk Man · #26 06-10-2009, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

I'll drink to that! (Whenever I have a drink again.....)

Tell you what, I will drink one or ten in your honor, What say you?

SwampYankee · #27 06-10-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Clk Man

Tell you what, I will drink one or ten in your honor, What say you?

Can I have one, too?

Skid Row Joe · #28 06-10-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by jt20

I am not antagonizing you. Just raising the issue that it is often that employees feel they are 'owed' something by their employer. Its a matter of self preservation, I don't hold it against you.

If your boss sat next to you all day, would you have maintained this thread?

LMAO!

I was thinking the identical thought.....amazing, isn't it........I think we all know the answer to that one! Ha!

aklim · #29 06-10-2009, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

That's strange to me. I don't think the way you do about my own company. I gleefully run it precisely the way I want to.......no second guessing what someone else wants me to do. It's liberating running your own company, AND it pays very well, is what I've found after so many decades on my own. If you're beleaguered and not getting satisfaction from your own company, you may have other issues. I dunno.......

Yes, I can run it the way I want to and I don't have anyone telling me what to do. That is the good side. My point is that there is a not so good side to it. It's not all fun and games. Certainly the start up was not. Take employee waste for instance. Last time, WGAS. Hell, I probably participated in it myself. Today, waste is one of my concerns. Yesterday, I didn't care that the internet was down. Means I get paid to sit around. Today, the web based apps will not work and I am on the phone screaming for someone to fix it. Any way you cut it, there is way more responsibility being your own boss. My job is a means to an end. It is there for me to pay for my toys. It is not my life. It just happens that I can do it well and get paid and it is pleasant FOR THE MOST PART. But again, there are also unpleasant parts to it. Nothing is pure joy.

As to whether it would be better for the OP to start his own business, I don't know. Depends on his make up and what he is trying to achieve.