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Richard Hilliard · 08-21-2010, 07:21 PM

Stillaround,that can be said of a few forum threads and it is fine that you do not want to give a reply. I am not sure what I did to offend you ,let me know.

No I did not say they were beneath me and was not my intent that is your perception or interpretation of the question.

I am happy to have a job and to be able to work.

stillaround · 08-21-2010, 07:39 PM

No offense. How can I help. Sometimes the natural course of things requires no special observation or commentary..that said , you are free to observe and comment and I am only one person.
My gut feeling is, with all your reading, you filter and process normal life as an "example of behavior". I see it as a flow in the river grasshopper

. I would be hurt if I knew my guys ( dont have em anymore ) were unhappy with me. Id check myself 1st then deal with the issue considering the normal laws of employment: are they being bad, screwing me over, just overworked, need a break..can I be better off without them...the norm........how is this a significant thing? Sorry if I find it un-noteworthy and it bothers you. I wont comment next time.

Titan Plumbing · 08-21-2010, 08:15 PM

I would say that this sort of bellyaching and b1tching about one's jobs goes on everywhere and all the time regardless of the occupation. Who cares?

OldSchool · 08-22-2010, 09:43 AM

Its time to grow a thicker skin..... people talk all the time....who cares if an employee *****es....its not grounds to think about replacing them....there is times when I ***** about my employees does that mean it is time to replace me?

Phat Cat · 08-22-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by OldSchool

Its time to grow a thicker skin..... people talk all the time....who cares if an employee *****es....its not grounds to think about replacing them....there is times when I ***** about my employees does that mean it is time to replace me?

While I agree with what you are saying in theory, complaining privately is one thing. When it is being broadcast publicly and if it gets back to me . . . that is quite a different story.

Whining because they work long hours, IDGAF.

Whining because the boss is greedy, ignorant, taking advantage of etc. - that won't be ignored.

It's not about getting thicker skin. My feelings aren't being hurt, my reputation is being undermined in the above scenario!

For the record, as far as I know our employees don't complain publicly.

TheMaster · 08-22-2010, 11:49 AM

Employees can take over your company.......if they all come in the office and say..."hey we quit" what would that do to your investment? I get tired of hearing a owner talk about how hard they are.....it can all be over in a few minutes if the employees want it to be,.

Phat Cat · 08-22-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TheMaster

Employees can take over your company.......if they all come in the office and say..."hey we quit" what would that do to your investment? I get tired of hearing a owner talk about how hard they are.....it can all be over in a few minutes if the employees want it to be,.

They cannot take over a company . . . they can all visit the unemployment line though. Responsible, family oriented plumbers don't gamble with their livelihood. That's the FACTS!

BTW, spoken like someone who thinks like an employee. No wonder you don't have any.

Remember this rule - HE WITH THE MONEY WINS!

TheMaster · 08-22-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by PlumbCrazy

They cannot take over a company . . . they can all visit the unemployment line though. Responsible, family oriented plumbers don't gamble with their livelihood. That's the FACTS!

BTW, spoken like someone who thinks like an employee. No wonder you don't have any.

Remember this rule - HE WITH THE MONEY WINS!

You are correct plumbcrazy they dont take over a company they SHUT THEM DOWN........and yes they will visit the unemployment line and you will help pay for that too.

Without your employees you are a one man shop......they are a step away from quiting at any minute. Its not like they are getting rich working for you

Then what do you do with a plumbing business that is set up for 4 or 5 people with all that overhead? Hire more guys? Goodluck with that if you do repair plumbing.

I dont have employees because I do not want the trouble that comes along with them for the amount of money/time it costs to have employees compared to the amount of oney they would make me.

TheMaster · 08-22-2010, 12:24 PM

It all boils down to investment vs return. My ratio is off the charts.

Phat Cat · 08-22-2010, 12:38 PM

A shut down company does not pay unemployment.

I'm not advocating pi$$ing off good employees. I'm advocating getting rid of trouble makers.

Employee / employer relationship is a delicate balancing act.

08-21-2010, 07:39 PM	#12
stillaround Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 3,215 My Photos	No offense. How can I help. Sometimes the natural course of things requires no special observation or commentary..that said , you are free to observe and comment and I am only one person. My gut feeling is, with all your reading, you filter and process normal life as an "example of behavior". I see it as a flow in the river grasshopper. I would be hurt if I knew my guys ( dont have em anymore ) were unhappy with me. Id check myself 1st then deal with the issue considering the normal laws of employment: are they being bad, screwing me over, just overworked, need a break..can I be better off without them...the norm........how is this a significant thing? Sorry if I find it un-noteworthy and it bothers you. I wont comment next time. __________________ Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them. Ronald Reagan

08-21-2010, 08:15 PM	#13
Titan Plumbing Hecho In America Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 1,890 My Photos	I would say that this sort of bellyaching and b1tching about one's jobs goes on everywhere and all the time regardless of the occupation. Who cares? __________________ Halito...Sa hohchifo ut Mike Titan Plumbing Service Plumber, Plumbers, Fort Worth, Texas "Fast Service Guaranteed...No Matter How Long It Takes"

08-22-2010, 12:38 PM	#20
Phat Cat Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 5,106 My Photos	A shut down company does not pay unemployment. I'm not advocating pi$$ing off good employees. I'm advocating getting rid of trouble makers. Employee / employer relationship is a delicate balancing act. __________________ All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. – Edmund Burke

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08-21-2010, 07:21 PM	#11
Richard Hilliard Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: sarasota,fl Posts: 1,277 My Photos	Stillaround,that can be said of a few forum threads and it is fine that you do not want to give a reply. I am not sure what I did to offend you ,let me know. No I did not say they were beneath me and was not my intent that is your perception or interpretation of the question. I am happy to have a job and to be able to work.

08-22-2010, 11:49 AM	#16
TheMaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,437 My Photos	Employees can take over your company.......if they all come in the office and say..."hey we quit" what would that do to your investment? I get tired of hearing a owner talk about how hard they are.....it can all be over in a few minutes if the employees want it to be,.

08-22-2010, 12:24 PM	#19
TheMaster Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 6,437 My Photos	It all boils down to investment vs return. My ratio is off the charts.