rockstar143

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Thanks for the tips, Majofo.

Brake_L8

Oh yeah, I've stopped waiting around for people. I once had an E36 328i that I bought on a whim (after many half-priced margaritas the night before) and discovered was rusty and overall not worth my time, so I put it back on CL for what I paid. Selling a $1500 BMW at tax-return time is a shit idea. Had sooo many empty promises over text message. Ultimately sold that one to a guy named Nigel who rode the Metro from Maryland to meet me. No negotiation on price.

The BT dongle I have was bought to be used on the E36 for diagnostics, and it's worked there and on my 128. I think I used it on my dad's old Infiniti once, too. But haven't tried on any GM before. My roommate has an old-school reader somewhere, if I can find it, I'll give that a shot before AutoZone-ing.

polobunny

Mmm rusty bimmer. I'm pretty sure that could be a sex position on urbandictionary.

Sometimes the old school cables is the way to go. But I can't complain much about $15 bluetooth dongles either.

Yumcha

Good morning, kids.

TGIF!

polobunny

Hell yeah, cannot wait for this week to be over. Really thought of quitting yesterday because of all the stupid shit going on here. I probably should anyway.

Franchise1124

Things are that hectic, PB?

polobunny

It's the company that's stupid. You'll excuse the simpleton terms, but I don't know how else to say it shortly.

It's a company that was started by a father and his son, and like most family run companies, this one doesn't escape the "you should be part of the family" mentality.
For some reason, they expect employees to give sweat and blood, work overtime without compensation and help as if it was their own company. All that for a pretty mediocre salary for the tasks you have to achieve. This is not related to my position but to other positions as well.

I'm a good worker (without tooting my own horn) and I have no problem crunching ridiculous amounts of work. I manage my shit like a boss, really, and I was led to believe X and Y would be on my path eventually when I was given the job.

Fast forward to now and very little has changed. I've changed position on paper, with once again a mediocre raise, but in reality I'm still doing much of the work I was doing + new stuff. Overall it's impossible for me to crunch that in the 37.5 hours we have weekly, and as much as they'd like to I won't be doing any unrewarded overtime on my personal time.

This brings us to the next issue: The father of the company is a guy that should be running a GM industry in the 60ies, not a company dealing with real estate brokers and new technologies while the son has had 2 convenience store jobs prior to his dad using his money to start the company and has so many issues I don't know where to start with. Big ego, little knowledge, guy that fucks around when he doesn't know how to solve issues instead of paying professionals, doesn't trust anyone yet cannot do it himself...

It's a pretty hostile environment to work in so usually I try to let it slide, but yesterday I overheard that they might put me back to my old functions which is pretty much a set back. A good guy that used to be my superior here was overworked and pretty much used as the company prostitute, this ain't happening to me.


Aaaaanyway, lunch break!

Yumcha

No -ing for me today...going to meet one of my former devs for pho-king pho!

Yumcha

Update your CV and viva la free agency!

See what's out there and if another employer is going to give you more...ditch this place.

TacoBello

Jake, I say you forget selling the shitty GM to some dumb redneck, and go on a crash derby rampage. Way more satisfying and well worth the money you invested!

Or, find a nice, big parking lot at night, setup a bunch of shopping carts, and smash the shit out of them!! Money well spent.

TacoBello

I second that. The first company I worked for, straight out of school, I stayed with for nearly 4 years until I was laid off due to a shortage of work. The job was fucking terrible. I was working 60 hour weeks, only getting paid for 40 (engineers are exempt from being paid overtime, unless the company wants to), busting my fucking ass day in, day out, never being recognized for my efforts (except the girls with big breasts sure did, even if they did half the work), getting an average salary and company shares.

Dislocated my knee cap and couldn't walk. Fuck that! Get back to work and doing your inspections on site. Fuck your crutches, there's work to be done!

Lunch time was a 1 hour bitch fest about how everyone hated working there and how they hated everyone they worked with (the feeling was unanimous throughout), yet no one would quit due to the 'golden handcuffs' known as shares.

I was chapped after getting laid off, but it ended up being a blessing in disguise. I went through a couple companies after that and now settled where I am, working 35 hour weeks, getting plenty of holidays and a cushy salary to boot.

By the way, the first company I was referring to is PCL Construction. Some of you might be aware of them, as they're the largest contractor in Canada and 4th largest in the US. They have a wicked public image, but once you get through that, there is some despicable shit that happens behind the scenes. Fuck those guys.

rockstar143

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polobunny

Yup, thinking about it. January isn't the best month for that shit though, but I just might hold on a bit longer then ditch it.

I've heard of PCL from ottawa friends, they don't have so much of a wicked public image here, or at least to me.


Another terrible company: CN. It's a shithole there. Never work there, you'll regret it.

TacoBello

Yup, I've heard the same about CN.

So I miss one day on AZ and when I come back I hear that the TLX-S is on the books... Is this true or just complete bullshit?

TacoBello

Franchise1124

Hopefully you find a better fit, PB. I'm sure there's somewhere out there that will compensate you enough to buy all the bunny tuxedos and carrots you need plus some.


If a TLX-S actually happens, I hope it comes with 3 pedals. Won't hold my breath on that though

TacoBello

I think it's safe to say the 6MT is officially dead. I'm willing to bet that Acura will only stick to DCTs and Autos from now on, it sucks, but it's inevitable. Such is life

Franchise1124

Majofo

bmwzine

polobunny

Oh I'm sure. I'll see how it goes. I'm at 5 years here, just as I'm getting some alright benefits. The thing that keeps me here is living 10 minutes away, out of Montreal so no traffic. Other than that, it's not so great.

3 pedals hahahaha

Mhm.

polobunny

Just might. Also really I hate you for bringing some E39 M5 ideas here. This is stupid. That V8.

sauceja

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Nothing wrong with a 500 HP 6 speed rear wheel drive fun

sauceja

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Sorry that's the E60 M5

polobunny

Yep. 400 steam ponies for the E39 M5. Still plenty enough!

Brake_L8

The E39 M5 is an okay idea. The E60 M5 is a horrible idea.

polobunny

Not looking to shell out ~$23K or service a V10 anyway. I forgot how beautiful the E39 looked until Maj brought it up.

Anyway I should not be talking. I ain't selling the TL soon, I said I'd keep it for a few years so that's what I'll do. I haven't even put any wheels on it yet!

Yumcha

Well, there's always a good time to update your CV and nothing like checking up what's available on indeed.com.

If your work truly is weighing you down, take a few minutes each day to start updating your resume and in probably a week, you're set and applying can be as many as just one job a night.

It is what you make of it. I have no idea what sector or trade you're in but you sound capable enough to be able to move relatively quickly if you put your mind to it.

What I'm saying is don't delay if you're suffering at work.

Yumcha

*belches* Just got back from eating an extra large Pho-King big bowl of pho.


With extra balls.

justnspace

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and tripe?

polobunny

Thanks for the words. Suffering would be exaggerating, and so would be weighing me down. My back's large enough to take a bunch, but it does get annoying. It's always a matter of time before someone's snaps.

I need to get more certifications and shit though, always an issue when looking for jobs where you've learned a lot from previous jobs or by yourself (yay self taught shit!) but don't have the papers to prove it.

I still might update my CV and snoop around a bit on bored nights. That never hurts and you never know!

Yumcha

You betcha, Sebastien! Always need to have some tripe and tendon.


I also enjoy the soup when it's extra sour and so, I ask for additional slices of lemon.

Majofo

Even though I talk ish about the E60 M5.. it's in my all-time list. Both the E39 and E60 M5 are in my collection once Justn and I partner on our billion dollar idea.. and sell it for 34.50.

Yumcha

Yup, that's exactly my point: Doesn't hurt to look. So, there is never "perfect" time to go job hunting. Interviews happen when you least expect it. Hell, while it's not that note-worthy, I was shocked as heck when Google interviewed me 2 years ago and actually made it through to their final round which was a visit to Mountain View.

So, you just never know.



But, to your point about work being a PiTA? Well, it's not called "work" for no reason. If I really loved it THAT much, it'd be play and I'd do it for free.

justnspace

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so, you think its a good idea?

lol

Franchise1124

Y'all need a financial advisor to handle the monies. Count me in

Flipster23

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Majofo

I'll be sending your half of 17.25 via carrier.

Majofo

Minus Frantz's fee..

But seriously.. we need to makes more monies.

polobunny

Agreed. Got interviewed to manage some LTL freight which is completely out of my knowledge and went through all but the last round because some guy who quit a year earlier came back and yadda yadda, rather take someone who knows the job obviously.

The hunted me down on an employment website rather than the other way, so I guess I'm still worth something.

Work doesn't have to be a PITA at all times though, which is what this job is becoming. When every step becomes tedious, it's probably time for a change. I've been thinking about it lately and secretly I might just be looking for an excuse to do it.

justnspace

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franz can handle my balls....errrr i mean money any day.