As Bushie's World Turns (The Update Thread)

[fezzyfestoon]

And the most important advice of all: drink whiskey over beer. It'll go far in helping you burn off those excess calories!

Amen

Really, this is something I and many others on the forum are passionate about. We could give you all kinds of advice until our fingers start to bleed. The only real thing that makes a difference is that passion. If you really want it, you'll find what works for you and your lifestyle. You're gonna have to make concessions, but if you're serious you can formulate a new diet, exercise regiment, and attitude about your health. The important thing is to be flexible and not stick adamantly to rules. That's just a setup for failure. Fool around with different tactics and try new things constantly. Getting healthy doesn't mean starving yourself and working your body to the breaking point every day. It's about changing your life permanently to make your tastes and activities work for you.

[WalterMitty]

off topic:  bushie is the 'hobby lobby' a christian establishment?

[Joe Biden 2020]

off topic:  bushie is the 'hobby lobby' a christian establishment?

Yes.  It is even closed on Sundays to allow employees time for family and worship.  It says that on the door of each store.

[memphis]

off topic:  bushie is the 'hobby lobby' a christian establishment?

Every December they take out a full page ad in the local paper (I presume in many papers; it'd be really weird if it were only in Memphis) reminding people to remember the reason for the season. I'm not at all an arts and crafts kind of person, but if I were, I would definately go to Michael's. I don't need retailers telling me what religion to be.

[Joe Biden 2020]

off topic:  bushie is the 'hobby lobby' a christian establishment?

Every December they take out a full page ad in the local paper (I presume in many papers; it'd be really weird if it were only in Memphis) reminding people to remember the reason for the season. I'm not at all an arts and crafts kind of person, but if I were, I would definately go to Michael's. I don't need retailers telling me what religion to be.

That happens in OKC, too.  To me, it's kind of refreshing to see companies standing up for what is right.  They are just expressing their beliefs as a Company, not shoving it down anybody's throats.  Because, contrary to popular opinion, just telling some about Christ is not the same thing as shoving it down their throats.  Not saying that's what you were getting out, but I still had to mention it.

[Joe Biden 2020]

It is 22:30 Wednesday Night.  In 90 minutes, I will officially kick off the 2012 Christmas Season by watching the Muppet Christmas Carol.  That's the best way to watch The Christmas Carol.  Patrick Stewart doesn't do it right because he doesn't make us laugh throughout the movie.

[Keystone Phil]

Christmas 2012 is here!

[WalterMitty]

It is 22:30 Wednesday Night.  In 90 minutes, I will officially kick off the 2012 Christmas Season by watching the Muppet Christmas Carol.  That's the best way to watch The Christmas Carol.  Patrick Stewart doesn't do it right because he doesn't make us laugh throughout the movie.

wtf?

it is bad enough that you are 'kicking off' the christmas season on july 4.  it is even worse that you are watching the muppets.

[Keystone Phil]

Stop being a Scrooge, Walter.

[Joe Biden 2020]

It is 22:30 Wednesday Night.  In 90 minutes, I will officially kick off the 2012 Christmas Season by watching the Muppet Christmas Carol.  That's the best way to watch The Christmas Carol.  Patrick Stewart doesn't do it right because he doesn't make us laugh throughout the movie.

wtf?

it is bad enough that you are 'kicking off' the christmas season on july 4.  it is even worse that you are watching the muppets.

Hey, now, the Muppets are an American Institution.  There is nothing wrong with them other than they might be too clean.

[Joe Biden 2020]

Today is my final day of classroom training and subsequently, my final 15:30-00:30 shift.  Next week, I will be working 14:15-23:15 for "Nesting" which is essentially phone training.  I will begin my full schedule on Sunday, 15 July 2012.  I submitted by preferences for the shift yesterday, and will find out the results either today or Monday.  This shift will remain in place through the 3rd quarter (through September).

The only way the shift will change again before the end of the 3rd quarter is if i get promoted.  My manager is already looking at my class for new supervisors, training, quality analysts, etc.  They will probably be promoting some of us before the end of July.  If I get promoted, I will no longer be taking calls.

[WalterMitty]

do not take a sick day anytime soon!

[Joe Biden 2020]

do not take a sick day anytime soon!

Well, technically, I can't until I get past my 90 days which will be 18 September, so I'm good there, not that I planned on it anyway!

[Franzl]

do not take a sick day anytime soon!

Well, technically, I can't until I get past my 90 days which will be 18 September, so I'm good there, not that I planned on it anyway!

So what happens if people really get sick during the first 90 days?

[Joe Biden 2020]

do not take a sick day anytime soon!

Well, technically, I can't until I get past my 90 days which will be 18 September, so I'm good there, not that I planned on it anyway!

So what happens if people really get sick during the first 90 days?

They make exceptions.  They're humans, too, and they understand life happens and there is nothing you can do about it sometimes.  As a general rule you're supposed to minimize sick days as much as possible within the first 90 days and definitely take no vacation days in that time span, unless you have already cleared it with Personnel and with your Manager.

[Grumpier Than Uncle Joe]

Torie, the poor guy goes to an effing Indian reservation to see the Medicine Man....knock off this talk of shakes and gyms.

Push away from the table.......all will be well.  And avoid your parents food and all fast food and IHOP

[Joe Republic]

It is 22:30 Wednesday Night.  In 90 minutes, I will officially kick off the 2012 Christmas Season by watching the Muppet Christmas Carol.  That's the best way to watch The Christmas Carol.  Patrick Stewart doesn't do it right because he doesn't make us laugh throughout the movie.

"Us"?  Please tell me you don't subject another human being to this ludicrous routine.

[memphis]

do not take a sick day anytime soon!

Well, technically, I can't until I get past my 90 days which will be 18 September, so I'm good there, not that I planned on it anyway!

So what happens if people really get sick during the first 90 days?

Employers have no obligation to give time off for minor illnesses or for new employees. Employees are only entitled to (unpaid) time off if
1. The company has 50 or more employees within a 75 mile radius of the worksite.
AND
2. The employee has worked there for 12 months and has worked at least 1250 hours.
AND
3. The employee is seriously ill or needs the time to care for an immediate family member who is seriously ill or a new baby.

[Franzl]

do not take a sick day anytime soon!

Well, technically, I can't until I get past my 90 days which will be 18 September, so I'm good there, not that I planned on it anyway!

So what happens if people really get sick during the first 90 days?

Employers have no obligation to give time off for minor illnesses or for new employees. Employees are only entitled to (unpaid) time off if
1. The company has 50 or more employees within a 75 mile radius of the worksite.
AND
2. The employee has worked there for 12 months and has worked at least 1250 hours.
AND
3. The employee is seriously ill or needs the time to care for an immediate family member who is seriously ill or a new baby.

Why are things so f**ked up in the US....? I'm sorry....but wow.

[opebo]

Why are things so f**ked up in the US....? I'm sorry....but wow.

The people accept to be slaves, Franzl.

[AndrewTX]

Usually, new employees have to be at a company 6 months before they can start taking paid sick time.  Before that, it's unpaid, and usually frowned upon if you take any time off within the first 90 days of employment. Of course, if you're really sick, than your sick and you don't go in.

[Franzl]

Usually, new employees have to be at a company 6 months before they can start taking paid sick time.  Before that, it's unpaid, and usually frowned upon if you take any time off within the first 90 days of employment. Of course, if you're really sick, than your sick and you don't go in.

I'm used to unlimited PAID "sick time" based on it being determined medically necessary by a doctor. Whether you've worked somewhere for 30 days or 1 year, doesn't really affect whether you're too sick to work or not...

[memphis]

Usually, new employees have to be at a company 6 months before they can start taking paid sick time.  Before that, it's unpaid, and usually frowned upon if you take any time off within the first 90 days of employment. Of course, if you're really sick, than your sick and you don't go in.

I'm used to unlimited PAID "sick time" based on it being determined medically necessary by a doctor. Whether you've worked somewhere for 30 days or 1 year, doesn't really affect whether you're too sick to work or not...

Wouldn't work here. Poors don't frequently see doctors.

[Oakvale]

do not take a sick day anytime soon!

Well, technically, I can't until I get past my 90 days which will be 18 September, so I'm good there, not that I planned on it anyway!

So what happens if people really get sick during the first 90 days?

Employers have no obligation to give time off for minor illnesses or for new employees. Employees are only entitled to (unpaid) time off if
1. The company has 50 or more employees within a 75 mile radius of the worksite.
AND
2. The employee has worked there for 12 months and has worked at least 1250 hours.
AND
3. The employee is seriously ill or needs the time to care for an immediate family member who is seriously ill or a new baby.

Why are things so f**ked up in the US....? I'm sorry....but wow.

Yeah, that threw me. That's very Ayn Rand.

Also, everyone, I'm new to this thread... why is Bushie "beginning the Christmas season" when it's the middle of July?

[Keystone Phil]

Ban Oakvale for asking one of the dumbest and most insulting questions ever.