I haven't been back to work sense the accident, because of the newborn baby, and my wife still doesn't get around well. I've kept in contact, and they have said that they have been o.k. with it and they understand. They told me to come in and talk to them about my work situation, and they would see of they could do something to help. I went in there yesterday, sat down, my team leader sat down, and the boss/owner sits down. He starts the conversation with, "I'm going to cut to the chase, lets play the honesty game." I'm thinking that's not a good way to start a conversation. He proceeds to tell me that he doesn't like my appearance, he doesn't like my attendance, and he doesn't like my general attitude. He wants me to shave and cut my hair so that I will look more approachable to the clients. When I am on a job, the customers are afraid to come ask questions because I am so intimidating. He is pissed off because my wife can't drive, and even before the accident, I missed to much work. She was fucking pregnant you dumb fucking asshole. Yeah, I missed 1/2 a day once a month to take her to the fucking checkups. Towards the end it was every two weeks, because at the end of the pregnancy all of the bad stuff happens real fast, she needed more checkups. He told me that I seemed unmotivated, to tired and generally like I didn't care. I have been doing the work of two to three people, by myself, while the "crew leader walked around talking to his girlfriend on the phone or sitting in the truck cause it was to hot, ect. I don't want every one to think that landscaping is easy work. A few times this year I have put giant evergreen trees in the ground that had close to 1000lbs root balls on them. When I told them that it was hard to get motivated when I do all the work by myself, then get bitched at when it doesn't get done fast enough or something. His response was that my crew leader is over qualified for his position, and was supposed to do the things that he is doing. So, I am supposed to kill myself working. They gave me an ultimatum to abide by their rules or find a new job. Unfortunately I am in a bad situation right now with bills. I have decided that I am going to finish out this season and them tell them to fuck themselves right up their own asses with razor blade filled condoms. I am so pissed. I have already been working there for two years. Unfortunately, I will have to trim my goatee back a bit, and shave my face, but it grows back fast. I have to pretend to be company oriented for two months, then I can collect my unemployment checks for the winter. I am planing on finding some kinda grant and maybe starting school again so that I can maybe get a job doing something I like. Another thing they said was that they wanted me to start showing up earlier. We are supposed to start work at 7:30 in the morning. Everyone else lives like 5 minutes from the shop. They can wake up at 6:45 and show up by 7. I already have to get up at 5 in the morning so that I can get ready and drive there. I am never late, usually I show up 10 minutes early. All I have to say is that if they want me there at 7, make the start time 7. Don't say the start time is at 7:30 and think I am going to take initiative to wake my ass up at 4 or 4:30 so I can drive my tired ass to work. Damn the man. I finish the season, get my bills paid off, and tell em to fuck off. I think it's time to relocate the family.
your post reminded me of the song, uhm.. oh its in my head.. signs, signs everywhere theres signs... i dont know why, maybe the long hair, and them wanting it cut for work. I know Tesla sang a remake of it. maybe creedance sang it? damn I dont know, I am just babbling.. anyways, they sound like a buncha assholes to me. but ya gotta do what ya gotta do (after all you have that family to support) two months wont be so long.
Yeah, two months is not that long a time. Landscaper, I wonder if they are trying to get you to quit for some reason ? It just sounds like some of the demands are designed to frustrate. Peace, meditate throughout your day, stay focused, be cordial and continue to do a good job. Peace. .
hmmmm could be desparate (SP) treatment (damn its been a long day. i learned about this in my torte class or was it my civil law class?-ugh, i need to go to bed.)
Do one better - find another landscaping job and quit - don't sit out the rest of any season. They'll find out quick enough the lone guy who was doing any work is GONE and the others ain't pickin up the slack.
Have no fear about this HL - karma is a BITCH I worked for a company once - I was in a bike crash. First words out of their mouth was "great - this is all we needed right now. What about our deliverables?" I was at work on Monday - on oxy and limping, but there. The entire team was told to do a two year job within ten months - or they were at liberty to find work elsewhere. This was when there weren't any -- so people just stressed. One guy got so stressed he yelled at a coworker and was fired. An INDISPENSIBLE guy. Management gave a pep talk about how this was no big deal, we'll just have to pull it together rah rah team. Then the job market opened. Immediately, five people left. Oops. And the rest were no longer worried about their futures, and strangely enough made the insane schedule a much lesser priority.
damn that sounds shitty. but planning to collect unemployment? That dosent sound too ummmm.... whats the word im looking for? idk, but teachers dont collect unemployment in the offseason.
Landscaper, if you want grant money, the key is to start looking for it now. There are some crazy-assed grants out there. Thing is, grant money goes first and goes early. See if you can't drop by your local college and talk to the folks in financial aid for possibilities. Good luck.
the way I look at it, I have been paying in to gov. funds and shit for the last 13 years. Yet every time I have needed some kind of help, I was stuck living on the street or some shit. Collecting some check, which isn't very big anyway, for a couple of months, really doesnt bother me. It's not like I am ever going to get social security or anything like that. Plus it will give me a chance to take my time looking for a good job, and going to school.....also, Death, Your goatee will be longer than mine.... Most of the problems I've had sense I started working for this company, is that I was hired by the bosses wife. The boss has never liked me. He has always talked to me like I was stupid, didn't like my work ethic, and always had to make a comment about my appearance. They get upset that I don't want to show up super early and stay extra late. I swear I am the only person in the entire company with a life outside of work. I have thought about not "playing ball", and telling them to fuck off now. Except that I am making damn good money. Not that I care about money, but if I finish this season, I can have all of my major bills, except the medical bills, paid off. When I discussed the situation with my wife, I told her very bluntly, You can have a man who is gone most of the time, making enough money to give you and Skye everything you want and need, or you can help me struggle through being poor, have help around the house, and Skye can have a daddy.
that sounds so sad and it sucks things have to be that way. I totally understand the situation Hopefully things work out for you guys!
Come to Woodstock Bro! No one here would mind your long hair or beard doing their landscaping!!! Do your own landscaping company and tell this ass hole to fuck off!
I'd love to go to Woodstock, but I am not a winter friendly person. I don't know though, maybe I could learn to be. I decided I am going to go back to school, I have to go down and talk to some people. The long hair I am keeping, if they don't like that then they can suck it, The beard lately has been a very convenient handle for my new born son. He is 3 1/2 weeks old and has the death grip. I am thinking that trimming it up will make me happy for now. It will grow back, only took me a year to get it that long. A year of being to lazy to shave..... How bad are the winters there?
man HL, you realllly need to sit n think on what you are doin n go from there, dont make any rash half thought out decisions ,,they will come back to bite you in your ass,,, there are plenty of places for opportunity out there you just need to look for them and go about things rationally,,, it aint just you n the wife anymore,,, you got the ruggie to also think bout and bills involving him etc....
Other than the cold, windy, snowy winters, It looks really nice up there. I don't do well with cold, I am not looking forward to spending another winter hear. The Wiz has some awesome pics in his gallery, some really nice places. I'd be happier somewhere that only gets chilly in the winter. It's alright though, I have a plan. I will be out of here soon.
All of my major bills will be paid off by the end of this year, insurance should cover most of the medical bills, though I have yet to see what the left over balance will be. I have always been a hard worker, and I always accomplish my goals, even if it takes a little longer than I expect. I really don't want to raise my son here. I won't make any rash decisions, I have a plan of temporary action, until I can get more info on a few other options. I am not worried. The situation sucks, but I have made it through tougher times. I actually feel less stressed than I have for a while. I believe that every thing happens for a reason, I really do. It is all a matter of if we put that reason into play, or let it slip away.
Like real cold-I had a small bottle of juice freaking freeze by the time I walked home 5 Blocks. 20 Below Zero and snow up the ass......But When spring does come----it feels like Heaven. LOl Yeah saw your little guy-he's awesome. Your a Great Dad! I know we have both known the whole Homeless thing and it's hard to even explain to someone who has not...what that feels like. But when I was going thru my time---I would sleep on the beaches of Long Island. It was far better then my car or even worse a shelter. But one really bad night I was like beyond down and wrote in the sand my life was "NO WHERE" I cried lot's and missed my kids and wife---my divorce left me homeless and every person shut the door in my face. But after going thru my pity party ...I looked and it said "NOW HERE." I thought shit my life is not "No WHERE" it's really "NOW HERE" It's the same letters it's how you use them. After that every time an obstacle comes up .. I remember that night and the words. I think your life is NOW HERE Man. I think this stuff will take you to where you really will make a big difference in the world. I send ya Peace and Hope. The Wiz Good luck with School Bro!
