The Never Ending Thread

[jsarno]

am I the only one keeping this thread alive?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by jsarno

am I the only one keeping this thread alive?

Nah. I'll help you out. What do you want to talk about tonight?

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Nah. I'll help you out. What do you want to talk about tonight?

Dunno man...I just went a rant about what real basketball is all about in the lebron thread.
I used to coach basketball, and I watched these kids practice on how to celebrate more than focus on practicing. It made me sick, so I ran them until they were sick. Those kids never celebrated until the final buzzer sounded. If they did...it was time to run themselves til they puke.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by jsarno

Dunno man...I just went a rant about what real basketball is all about in the lebron thread.
I used to coach basketball, and I watched these kids practice on how to celebrate more than focus on practicing. It made me sick, so I ran them until they were sick. Those kids never celebrated until the final buzzer sounded. If they did...it was time to run themselves til they puke.

Saw your post. First basketball game I went to was a Spurs game at the Alamo Dome, so I got some love for them. They were playing your Celtics ironically. I really don't see how they can't be liked, apart from the fact that people like to knock others down when they're up. And SA has been up for nearly a decade now. I think that's a class organization from top to bottom.

Ok, let's talk about something else now

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Saw your post. First basketball game I went to was a Spurs game at the Alamo Dome, so I got some love for them. They were playing your Celtics ironically. I really don't see how they can't be liked, apart from the fact that people like to knock others down when they're up. And SA has been up for nearly a decade now. I think that's a class organization from top to bottom.

Ok, let's talk about something else now

No problem...BTW, I love that City. The riverwalk is a load of fun and quite relaxing.

So what's new in your life?

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by jsarno

No problem...BTW, I love that City. The riverwalk is a load of fun and quite relaxing.

So what's new in your life?

Yeah riverwalk was a lot of fun, got a little old after a few days though. We went during Christmas time

Same old, working like crazy. It's exhausting. Looking forward to this weekend. Of course, I have to work and do some stuff around my apartment. But it'll be nice to just have some time to myself.

You start your new job yet?

[SmootSmack]

The 4400 returns this Sunday night on USA Network. I like that show. It's not jawdropping, just fun summer viewing.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Yeah riverwalk was a lot of fun, got a little old after a few days though. We went during Christmas time

Same old, working like crazy. It's exhausting. Looking forward to this weekend. Of course, I have to work and do some stuff around my apartment. But it'll be nice to just have some time to myself.

You start your new job yet?

My wife and I almost moved there a couple years back. We have some friends there and go about once a year. In fact we are thinking of going there this weekend (it's about a 6 hour drive).

Yeah, I started yesterday, and I'm in training. It's a lot more relaxed and fun. My boss is somewhat of a spaz. I swear she's on cocaine.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

The 4400 returns this Sunday night on USA Network. I like that show. It's not jawdropping, just fun summer viewing.

what is that?

[Lady Brave]

Good evening jsarno. Glad the job is going well.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Lady Brave

Good evening jsarno. Glad the job is going well.

Good evening to you Lady Brave...and thank you. It's nice to be able to laugh at your job, and actually make an effort to enjoy it.

So how are things with you?

[Lady Brave]

Pretty good. I have an early staff meeting in the morning. Ugh...

One of our Majors is coming and I'm planning on cornering her about upgrading my position. That should be fun.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Lady Brave

Pretty good. I have an early staff meeting in the morning. Ugh...

One of our Majors is coming and I'm planning on cornering her about upgrading my position. That should be fun.

Sounds a little stressful! I know that is never fun, I wish you the best of luck. I am assuming this will mean a pay raise as well?

[Lady Brave]

It's really not about money, but I could qualify for a 5% increase. It's more about the fact that I do the exact same job as three other employees and have trained two of them, yet I am a pay grade lower. Our policy dictates positions with like duties must be classified the same, so I don't see how they can justify why I'm classified lower than the others. I'm an admin. asst. to a Captain for pete's sake, yet I am the lowest pay grade employee in our department.

[jsarno]

Originally Posted by Lady Brave

It's really not about money, but I could qualify for a 5% increase. It's more about the fact that I do the exact same job as three other employees and have trained two of them, yet I am a pay grade lower. Our policy dictates positions with like duties must be classified the same, so I don't see how they can justify why I'm classified lower than the others. I'm an admin. asst. to a Captain for pete's sake, yet I am the lowest pay grade employee in our department.

That doesn't sound right at all. Good for you for sticking up for yourself. Those that are content to sit on the sidelines all their lives are destined for failure. Go get em Lady Brave, I know you can do it!