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- Irish
- Senior Chief Patty Officer
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- Location: Carlisle PA
Word on the street is that this kids Dad murdered his mom. He now lives with his Aunt who shacked up with a dude who has a troubled third grader as well. They arent evil, just damaged. That being said they are a royal pain in the ass sometimes.
- Irish
- Senior Chief Patty Officer
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My upbringing as well....Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue May 16, 2023 1:25 pmIf I did anything remotely resembling that my dad would have beaten my ass so hard I wouldn't have been able to sit down for a month.
- max225
- Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
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21-22 were wild. I’d expect average truckers to dip below 100k again. Even I kind of thought about it for a hot min before coming to my senses.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 5:15 amanything about this is true… the pay is certainly nowhere near $500k, I’d say most solidly in the $100k-200k and they’re still quite desperate for people in many areas.
Are you referring to autonomous trucking because The whole autonomous vehicle thing has been “on the horizon” for 10 years no with no real advancement but more obtrusive cruise control and lane keep that kind of works on freeways in perfect weather.
The best pay will remain in nursing here compared to education etc but it also requires a lot of hours.
- Desertbreh
- Command Chief Master Sirloin
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- max225
- Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
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I am getting paid out for my accumulated time off since I never get to take it... So that's an upside. That's my bonus for the year, but for when I innevidebly get canned. I don't have an extra runway and will be thrown to the wolves.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 11:45 amO Wow, not even any lube/sawdust? I would think they would use some sort of corporate jingo like "greater flexibility to accommodate the real-time needs of our workforce"
- golftdibrad1
- Chief Patty Officer
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save this?max225 wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 12:02 pmI am getting paid out for my accumulated time off since I never get to take it... So that's an upside. That's my bonus for the year, but for when I innevidebly get canned. I don't have an extra runway and will be thrown to the wolves.Desertbreh wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 11:45 am
O Wow, not even any lube/sawdust? I would think they would use some sort of corporate jingo like "greater flexibility to accommodate the real-time needs of our workforce"
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:28 pm I'm happy for Brad because nobody jerks it to the Miata harder on this forum and that is the Crown Prince of Miatas.
- max225
- Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
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I was just pointing out "benefit stripping" waves from a personal experience. Most companies are looking to slash costs+ give a big ol stick to the employees who used to be VALUABLE but are now a cOsT cEnTeR
- golftdibrad1
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Oh yes, frustrating for sure.
We had a call and 'rah rah rah' how good this year could be on bonuses for our division, and everyone here is kinda poopoo on it because last time we were looking at a decent bonus the company changed the rules on everyone last minute and we got fucked. This year we got handed a job they 'bought' (ie underbid it to get in door with client) and the other office is working on something wildly profitable if they don't fuck it up (side note, they prob will, ive been helping and their quality of work is awful). EVEN IF they dont fuck it up, I am sure they will figure out a way to hose the poor hillbillies down in knoxville.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Sep 15, 2022 4:28 pm I'm happy for Brad because nobody jerks it to the Miata harder on this forum and that is the Crown Prince of Miatas.
I hear dat... we had layoffs on the sales team, took away our cell phones (which is frustrating as I am constantly required to use hotspot and give out a cell number to customers for my job), capped commish.
We went public in 2021, seems like they've been consistently watering down the company culture/beneshits ever since.
- Desertbreh
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I do not even comprehend how a salesman does not get a company phone. That is lube/sawdust. I'm adapting this Max original line for extensive future use.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 9:22 pmI hear dat... we had layoffs on the sales team, took away our cell phones (which is frustrating as I am constantly required to use hotspot and give out a cell number to customers for my job), capped commish.
We went public in 2021, seems like they've been consistently watering down the company culture/beneshits ever since.
- Desertbreh
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https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/articl ... ng-sawdustDesertbreh wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 12:31 amI do not even comprehend how a salesman does not get a company phone. That is lube/sawdust. I'm adapting this Max original line for extensive future use.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 9:22 pm
I hear dat... we had layoffs on the sales team, took away our cell phones (which is frustrating as I am constantly required to use hotspot and give out a cell number to customers for my job), capped commish.
We went public in 2021, seems like they've been consistently watering down the company culture/beneshits ever since.
It is . I mow just pay for two phone plans out of pocket… they claimed the reason was to make the company ‘more equitable’ for all employeesDesertbreh wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 12:31 amI do not even comprehend how a salesman does not get a company phone. That is lube/sawdust. I'm adapting this Max original line for extensive future use.D Griff wrote: ↑Wed May 17, 2023 9:22 pm
I hear dat... we had layoffs on the sales team, took away our cell phones (which is frustrating as I am constantly required to use hotspot and give out a cell number to customers for my job), capped commish.
We went public in 2021, seems like they've been consistently watering down the company culture/beneshits ever since.
Meanwhile people in CA, where one of my two direct colleagues lives, get a cell phone stipend from the company by law but somehow it’s now more equitable….
- razr390
- Command Chief Master Sirloin
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If they take away the phones then they should give you a stipend, Especially if you work in salesD Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 4:47 amIt is . I mow just pay for two phone plans out of pocket… they claimed the reason was to make the company ‘more equitable’ for all employeesDesertbreh wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 12:31 am
I do not even comprehend how a salesman does not get a company phone. That is lube/sawdust. I'm adapting this Max original line for extensive future use.
Meanwhile people in CA, where one of my two direct colleagues lives, get a cell phone stipend from the company by law but somehow it’s now more equitable….
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
I agree but they’re only doing it in CA where required by lawrazr390 wrote: ↑Fri May 19, 2023 1:59 pmIf they take away the phones then they should give you a stipend, Especially if you work in salesD Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 4:47 am
It is . I mow just pay for two phone plans out of pocket… they claimed the reason was to make the company ‘more equitable’ for all employees
Meanwhile people in CA, where one of my two direct colleagues lives, get a cell phone stipend from the company by law but somehow it’s now more equitable….
- max225
- Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
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I don’t get shitD Griff wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 4:47 amIt is . I mow just pay for two phone plans out of pocket… they claimed the reason was to make the company ‘more equitable’ for all employeesDesertbreh wrote: ↑Thu May 18, 2023 12:31 am
I do not even comprehend how a salesman does not get a company phone. That is lube/sawdust. I'm adapting this Max original line for extensive future use.
Meanwhile people in CA, where one of my two direct colleagues lives, get a cell phone stipend from the company by law but somehow it’s now more equitable….
- SAWCE
- Command Chief Master Sirloin
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Can’t you’d set up a google number for free and have the Google phone app on your cell so you aren’t giving away your personal cell number? Still blows, but at least you aren’t paying for a second phone line that way.
I did consider this but it’s a bit of a hassle + I need hot spot and such
I did consider this but it’s a bit of a hassle + I need hot spot and such
- razr390
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do you need a hotspot for? The Google voice stuff is just a number forwarding service.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Thu Oct 17, 2019 3:05 pm DFD. The forum where everybody makes the same choices and then tells anybody trying to join the club that they are the stupidest motherfucker to ever walk the earth.
I'm on the road every other week and have to use internet constantly for my job, including to demo shit to customers in meetings. What's even more aggravating is the corporate IT shit constantly disallows me to use networks like Hilton Honors, airport wi-fi, etc.
- MexicanYarisTK
- Senior Master Sirloin
- Posts: 10084
- Joined: Tue Nov 08, 2016 9:14 am
- Drives: An Okinowa Cruiseship
- Location: 6 miles north of Sleepy Joes House & 5 miles from Bosphorus Channel
for hilton honors, biased on marriott bonvoy.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 10:19 amI'm on the road every other week and have to use internet constantly for my job, including to demo shit to customers in meetings. What's even more aggravating is the corporate IT shit constantly disallows me to use networks like Hilton Honors, airport wi-fi, etc.
Nephew of a a few first gen immigrant on DFD, resident turk, and ex nazi egg lover now driving a middle class mom mobile.
- wap
- Chief Master Sirloin of the Wasteful Steak
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I've stayed at a couple of Bonvoy hotels now. They're prettyMexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 10:51 amfor hilton honors, biased on marriott bonvoy.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 10:19 am
I'm on the road every other week and have to use internet constantly for my job, including to demo shit to customers in meetings. What's even more aggravating is the corporate IT shit constantly disallows me to use networks like Hilton Honors, airport wi-fi, etc.
- MexicanYarisTK
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It depends on what you choose, the more budgeted ones are hit or miss, decent ones like courtyard has comfortable beds. Autobiography collection are my personal favorites but they're kinda stayed in one of those for only $100 with my employee discount one time, when the regular price was $350 (no longer working in marriott doe). Im few nights away to become a gold member
Nephew of a a few first gen immigrant on DFD, resident turk, and ex nazi egg lover now driving a middle class mom mobile.
I am quite indifferent, companies I've worked at are more Hilton oriented so I just go with that so it's consistent between when I choose myself or it's chosen for me by outside factors at work.MexicanYarisTK wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 10:51 amfor hilton honors, biased on marriott bonvoy.D Griff wrote: ↑Mon May 22, 2023 10:19 am
I'm on the road every other week and have to use internet constantly for my job, including to demo shit to customers in meetings. What's even more aggravating is the corporate IT shit constantly disallows me to use networks like Hilton Honors, airport wi-fi, etc.
I am Diamond at this point which is nice. After probably 1,500+ nights between the two of them, I think Marriott and Hilton are about the same TBH.