The Lurker Thread

[daleron]

So my Mondays have gotten much less stressful...that problem child client that I've mentioned before, the one who was always causing me to spend hours on their crap they submitted each time and who would lie about every little thing until you called them on it, well they are finally gone!!!! Talk about making my day! Heck my whole year! ...I have never been mean to any of my clients, but this one really brought out the meanness in me and had me hoping every day for their failure.

Well their demise with us started on their last payroll...they have owed us over 6000 for a payroll from April that they had bounced a check on and we had informed them that their check was no good and that they would have to pay with certified funds from then on...well they never paid back the money that had bounced...our corporate office finally said they had to pay or no more payroll would be done...they ended up only paying part of it and we had to eat about 2000 of it, but it was worth it to get rid of them...the problem was we didn't know for sure until today (which was their next payroll date) if they were gone for good or not because they had been given until then to get the remaining money...apparently they decided to just not pay us and instead pay their employees themselves...which is what got them in so much trouble before they had started using us, because they were just paying the employees their net checks, and never sent in any of the taxes they were supposed to be withholding...they think they're saving money that way, but when the feds and the state come calling for those taxes, they are going to have a very rude awakening. They already have the state barking at their door because they haven't paid their sales taxes for almost a year now!

Is it wrong that I'm rejoicing and doing a happy dance at their imminent demise?

Yes but it's understandable
Glad your Monday's are going to be much improved Angel

 

[oldbikeguy]

What ever happened to eating BTL's all week?

I still need to get the L&T part today was ribs and chops and get home before the stuff gets warm day,the store I like for meat is 25 miles away

 

[daleron]

I still need to get the L&T part today was ribs and chops and get home before the stuff gets warm day,the store I like for meat is 25 miles away

That's a good little clip away ... do you shop on your bike?
I keep a cooler in the trunk of my car for cold goods in the Summer time.

 

[angelphyre]

Relieved is more like it.

See we have 8 or 9 forms we have to fill out everyday for the USDA people, naturally Jack wanted me to do this paper work ... now that wasn't the problem. The problem came about because it was entirely false information, I was supposed to write down that we were doing things that we were not and sign my name saying we were in compliance with the USDA rules. In other words, lie. I wasn't comfortable doing that and it was making me sick so I told him I just couldn't do it. Of course he can't insist that I lie for him and he said he was okay with it after explaining (again) why he did it that way. I understand why he does it, just doesn't make it right for me see?
About thirty minutes later he says he guessed he could teach me to do it right and in about 3 months I would see things his way I told him I'd be happy to do it properly if that's what he wants to do but ... it will add 10 hours a week to my hours (think pay ) He wants me to hurry and get done so he doesn't have to pay so much ... my take home is a little over 200 at the moment My hours have dropped since I started from 38 hours to 28 so I have gotten faster.
Anyway, that's where we are at the moment ... kind of a Mexican stand off going on.

He does like my work and is satisfied with it (I asked) but doesn't want to pay for it Well duh!

Well you stick to your guns girl!! Trust me, do NOT sign your name to anything that is going to the government that you know is false....if he wants to do that, that's his deal, but I don't blame you one bit. (I've been in a similar situation in the past, and ended up leaving the job because I wouldn't lie and sign my name to things for them...of course, once it all came out, they asked me to come back in a contract role to fix everything for them...and I ended up making over twice what I had been when I had worked there to do that. )...glad to hear he likes your work (and why shouldn't he!)...hang in there girl...you're in the right!

It's hot, let's have cool desserts

Oh yum...I'll take some of all of them...but double on that last one!

 

[daleron]

Well you stick to your guns girl!! Trust me, do NOT sign your name to anything that is going to the government that you know is false....if he wants to do that, that's his deal, but I don't blame you one bit. (I've been in a similar situation in the past, and ended up leaving the job because I wouldn't lie and sign my name to things for them...of course, once it all came out, they asked me to come back in a contract role to fix everything for them...and I ended up making over twice what I had been when I had worked there to do that. )...glad to hear he likes your work (and why shouldn't he!)...hang in there girl...you're in the right!


Oh yum...I'll take some of all of them...but double on that last one!

Thanks Angel, that actually makes me feel better

How did you know that last one was a Margarita Cake?

 

[angelphyre]

Yes but it's understandable
Glad your Monday's are going to be much improved Angel

I'm beyond glad...I'm ecstatic!





Now who am I going to complain about though?

 

[daleron]

Now who am I going to complain about though?

UkOh, there is that

 

[angelphyre]

Thanks Angel, that actually makes me feel better

How did you know that last one was a Margarita Cake?

It is?....Oh even better!...Make that 3 then!

 

[Sara Love]

Relieved is more like it.

See we have 8 or 9 forms we have to fill out everyday for the USDA people, naturally Jack wanted me to do this paper work ... now that wasn't the problem. The problem came about because it was entirely false information, I was supposed to write down that we were doing things that we were not and sign my name saying we were in compliance with the USDA rules. In other words, lie. I wasn't comfortable doing that and it was making me sick so I told him I just couldn't do it. Of course he can't insist that I lie for him and he said he was okay with it after explaining (again) why he did it that way. I understand why he does it, just doesn't make it right for me see?
About thirty minutes later he says he guessed he could teach me to do it right and in about 3 months I would see things his way I told him I'd be happy to do it properly if that's what he wants to do but ... it will add 10 hours a week to my hours (think pay ) He wants me to hurry and get done so he doesn't have to pay so much ... my take home is a little over 200 at the moment My hours have dropped since I started from 38 hours to 28 so I have gotten faster.
Anyway, that's where we are at the moment ... kind of a Mexican stand off going on.

He does like my work and is satisfied with it (I asked) but doesn't want to pay for it Well duh!

Oh wow! I'm sorry you've been so stressed out over this. I wouldn't have been comfortable with that either. I'm so glad you stood your ground. How the heck would you see things his way after doing it the right way. Smh. That's terrible he wans you to jump through hoops and get everything done in less time. My seeeee-ment boots are available and ready. You just let me know. Totes kidding.

I wanted to get specifically this typed out so you could see it in case you went to bed before I get back. Reading and bedtime for kiddo. Bb in a few.

 

[daleron]

It is?....Oh even better!...Make that 3 then!

Oh wow! I'm sorry you've been so stressed out over this. I wouldn't have been comfortable with that either. I'm so glad you stood your ground. How the heck would you see things his way after doing it the right way. Smh. That's terrible he wans you to jump through hoops and get everything done in less time. My seeeee-ment boots are available and ready. You just let me know. Totes kidding.

I wanted to get specifically this typed out so you could see it in case you went to bed before I get back. Reading and bedtime for kiddo. Bb in a few.

Aw, you're so sweet!
I'm okay with the work, it's hard work but I can do it still ... I was wondering there for a while I'm even assembling and dismantling the equipment in a fairly timely manner
One day I'm going to weigh that darn mixer worm though! It's heavy and slippery when removing!!

 

[Sir Kadly]

It's hot, let's have cool desserts

Oh my, coffee and ice cream together? Yes please! And is that banana pudding? I'll have some of that too!

 

[oldbikeguy]

That's a good little clip away ... do you shop on your bike?

Only small stuff like DVD's on the bike

 

[daleron]

Oh my, coffee and ice cream together? Yes please! And is that banana pudding? I'll have some of that too!

Ummmmmhummm! That's a MUDSLIDE!!!!

Only small stuff like DVD's on the bike

Ah, that sounds better

 

[LoriP1702]

Temp was 96 on my way home from save a lot,went to the rib and chop sale and stocked up.So I get home and put the stuff in the freezer except for a rack of baby back ribs,2 pork chops and 3 slabs of rib tips,get this the smoker was at 120 before I lit the fire

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Wow, I saw 91 on my way home.
I bet our grill is hot too. Full sun all day, black cover.

P.S. wait till you see the sirloin chops I got for stuffing

Relieved is more like it.

See we have 8 or 9 forms we have to fill out everyday for the USDA people, naturally Jack wanted me to do this paper work ... now that wasn't the problem. The problem came about because it was entirely false information, I was supposed to write down that we were doing things that we were not and sign my name saying we were in compliance with the USDA rules. In other words, lie. I wasn't comfortable doing that and it was making me sick so I told him I just couldn't do it. Of course he can't insist that I lie for him and he said he was okay with it after explaining (again) why he did it that way. I understand why he does it, just doesn't make it right for me see?
About thirty minutes later he says he guessed he could teach me to do it right and in about 3 months I would see things his way I told him I'd be happy to do it properly if that's what he wants to do but ... it will add 10 hours a week to my hours (think pay ) He wants me to hurry and get done so he doesn't have to pay so much ... my take home is a little over 200 at the moment My hours have dropped since I started from 38 hours to 28 so I have gotten faster.
Anyway, that's where we are at the moment ... kind of a Mexican stand off going on.

He does like my work and is satisfied with it (I asked) but doesn't want to pay for it Well duh!

Good for you standing your ground.
Glad he's happy with your work, like Angel said, why wouldn't he be!!

It's hot, let's have cool desserts

Yum!!

So my Mondays have gotten much less stressful...that problem child client that I've mentioned before, the one who was always causing me to spend hours on their crap they submitted each time and who would lie about every little thing until you called them on it, well they are finally gone!!!! Talk about making my day! Heck my whole year! ...I have never been mean to any of my clients, but this one really brought out the meanness in me and had me hoping every day for their failure.

Well their demise with us started on their last payroll...they have owed us over 6000 for a payroll from April that they had bounced a check on and we had informed them that their check was no good and that they would have to pay with certified funds from then on...well they never paid back the money that had bounced...our corporate office finally said they had to pay or no more payroll would be done...they ended up only paying part of it and we had to eat about 2000 of it, but it was worth it to get rid of them...the problem was we didn't know for sure until today (which was their next payroll date) if they were gone for good or not because they had been given until then to get the remaining money...apparently they decided to just not pay us and instead pay their employees themselves...which is what got them in so much trouble before they had started using us, because they were just paying the employees their net checks, and never sent in any of the taxes they were supposed to be withholding...they think they're saving money that way, but when the feds and the state come calling for those taxes, they are going to have a very rude awakening. They already have the state barking at their door because they haven't paid their sales taxes for almost a year now!

Is it wrong that I'm rejoicing and doing a happy dance at their imminent demise?

Glad the problem child is gone!! I'm not judging.

Well you stick to your guns girl!! Trust me, do NOT sign your name to anything that is going to the government that you know is false....if he wants to do that, that's his deal, but I don't blame you one bit. (I've been in a similar situation in the past, and ended up leaving the job because I wouldn't lie and sign my name to things for them...of course, once it all came out, they asked me to come back in a contract role to fix everything for them...and I ended up making over twice what I had been when I had worked there to do that. )...glad to hear he likes your work (and why shouldn't he!)...hang in there girl...you're in the right!


Oh yum...I'll take some of all of them...but double on that last one!

That's excellent advice there. Amen. No job is worth it.

I'm beyond glad...I'm ecstatic!





Now who am I going to complain about though?

...we'll find something.

Oh my, coffee and ice cream together? Yes please! And is that banana pudding? I'll have some of that too!

 

[daleron]

Welcome home Lori
Aren't you glad you don't have to go outside if you don't want to anymore today? ... Well, except for Rita of course ... tell her to hurry

 

[LoriP1702]

Long day. Didn't get out until almost 5:30.

The owner of our store just got back from a vacation to Russia. Today was his first day back.
They toured St. Petersburg, and another city...I've already forgotten the name of , and they also went on a river cruise while there.
He said they had a good time, and that it was REALLY interesting. He said the Russian people LOVE Putin.

...course, I think that's required under his leadership. Unhealthy to speak out.

 

[LoriP1702]

Welcome home Lori
Aren't you glad you don't have to go outside if you don't want to anymore today? ... Well, except for Rita of course ... tell her to hurry

Thanks!!
Yes, but our back patio is all shaded now, it's not horrible.

 

[daleron]

Long day. Didn't get out until almost 5:30.

The owner of our store just got back from a vacation to Russia. Today was his first day back.
They toured St. Petersburg, and another city...I've already forgotten the name of , and they also went on a river cruise while there.
He said they had a good time, and that it was REALLY interesting. He said the Russian people LOVE Putin.

...course, I think that's required under his leadership. Unhealthy to speak out.

Wow, I think it would make me nervous to go to Russia

 

[LoriP1702]

Wow, I think it would make me nervous to go to Russia

ME TOO!!!!!!!!!!!
I asked him if he was going to be called in for the Senate hearings now.
...he said maybe.

He said he want to take me and the other gal to lunch to tell us about it and show us pics.

 

[LoriP1702]

They went to Jerusalem last fall. THAT would have REALLY made me nervous.
When they went to Bethlehem, they had to surrender their PASSPORTS at the border.
His wife said that made her really nervous, but that was just how it's done. Then you get it back when you re-enter.