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Life Without You
Life Without You Looking back, I honestly feel that I never really appreciated you when you were around. The simple things you did for m.e , the way you made m.e feel, all those good times spent with friends, and all those late nights when it was only me and you. How I've missed you marijuana, it's been 31 days since I've tasted your sweet smokey kiss... soon baby...... very soon.... Right before this Covid-19 pandemic started I was going through the motions for a position with a different company. One of my previous supervisors, Joe, had left for a position with them and set me up for an interview with corporate. I felt that my interview was weak. They always interview you with 2 people, one being Joe, and they rapid-fire you with questions about procedure, technique, equipment, and such. I often find myself flustered trying keep the pace. Despite what I felt was a poor showing, a week later I got a site interview with a site supervisor and, again, my old supervisor, Joe. I felt this one was perfect. A few days later my feelings were supported by a call from Joe asking "if I was offered a position, would I accept". I told him I would provided it was more m.o.n.e.y . He said an offer would be coming. Then the shutdown happened. So, I started smoking, thinking the shutdown would delay any drug testing. On May 1st I started abstaining, again, knowing when we went back t.o work, if this offer came up, I would need t.o pee clean. Well, Joe called last week asking if I was still interested. I repeated my earlier response, "if there was more m.o.n.e.y , yes". He said corporate would call on Monday with an offer. I've got mixed feelings about going, more m.o.n.e.y is great, but I've got 2 yrs in here. We also have some huge projects lined up for June/July and I'm gonna feel real bad leaving the crew t.o deal with that, because I've always tried t.o let them know I'm a hands on boss, not a hands on my hips boss. Whatever dirty job we have, I'll be right in there with them. I'm not even sure if this company has a drug test. The NFL has dropped their testing for marijuana, because so many states have legalized it in one form or another. It's been 31 days and I'm ready see this through and move on with my life. Is there anything you've ever given up for a job or for anything, anyone else? |
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5/31/2020 9:17 am |
roll another one....... just like the other one......you've been holding on to it and I sure would like a hit.........
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Oooo... That's a good Q ! I've been in positions like that - where the 'grass seemed greener' on the other side and I felt a certain loyalty to the 'other' guys. Ultimately, I did what I thought was best for me. Loyalty is a line in a Card or a Pinterest meme. Money isn't everything - but it's a LOT ! lol It's legal here BTW, so they've stopped testing . It's reassuring that the even our police - only have to wait 24 hours before abstaining. Hmmm... THAT ...doesn't seem like enough time , if you ask me. lol ... is there another way to look at it Going Too Fucking Far NEW Blog Features RevealeD O O A Foolproof Method Posted Over on that NEW site O O
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I've been lucky in that anything I've given up was generally for something much better. For instance, when I got to the point where I wanted to race cars in a fairly serious manor I decided I had to cut back on partying, drinking, "womanizing" etc. Odd thing was the racing helped get me in contact with several women who became girlfriends. I did end up at some race related parties, but drank a lot less. When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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I gave up cigarettes way back in the 80s because the guy I was dating at the time wanted to quit and asked me to quit too. I had a job give me up because I didn't pass the mj test... never the other way around.
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5/31/2020 11:49 am |
I've been lucky in that anything I've given up was generally for something much better. For instance, when I got to the point where I wanted to race cars in a fairly serious manor I decided I had to cut back on partying, drinking, "womanizing" etc. Odd thing was the racing helped get me in contact with several women who became girlfriends. I did end up at some race related parties, but drank a lot less.
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5/31/2020 12:02 pm |
I gave up cigarettes way back in the 80s because the guy I was dating at the time wanted to quit and asked me to quit too. I had a job give me up because I didn't pass the mj test... never the other way around.
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5/31/2020 12:25 pm |
Oooo... That's a good Q ! I've been in positions like that - where the 'grass seemed greener' on the other side and I felt a certain loyalty to the 'other' guys. Ultimately, I did what I thought was best for me. Loyalty is a line in a Card or a Pinterest meme. Money isn't everything - but it's a LOT ! lol It's legal here BTW, so they've stopped testing . It's reassuring that the even our police - only have to wait 24 hours before abstaining. Hmmm... THAT ...doesn't seem like enough time , if you ask me. lol
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I use to work at a hospital. When I left to go work for a doctor's office, I took a pretty big pay cut but I gave up working holidays and weekends. It was the best move I ever made. (and the money difference was made up in a couple of years) I've never had to worry about drug tests ... it's not one of my vices. Opportunity may knock only once, but temptation bangs on the door forever!
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I think we have all given up things for something in our lives at one time or another. I hope all works all works out for you, I am so glad that MJ is legal here, but there is still drug testing for certain jobs, like jobs that entail driving, and working with heavy machinery. ' I am not sure what all the limits are as we are retired and don't have to worry about that. You know my hubby smokes it as his doctor says it's better for his pain that the medications they gave him before. And since his heart attack he can smoke that as much as he wants since he had to quit smoking cigarettes. I hope you have a peaceful Sunday..
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I can't imagine. On Sundays we used to race our Nortons in the hill country for about 4 hrs of high speed cornering. By the time I got home it felt like someone had beaten me with a broom stick. To take that to the point of a career would take a lot of physical and mental stamina. I get wore out mowing the lawn these days. When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro. The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.
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5/31/2020 2:23 pm |
I use to work at a hospital. When I left to go work for a doctor's office, I took a pretty big pay cut but I gave up working holidays and weekends. It was the best move I ever made. (and the money difference was made up in a couple of years) I've never had to worry about drug tests ... it's not one of my vices.
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5/31/2020 2:25 pm |
I think we have all given up things for something in our lives at one time or another. I hope all works all works out for you, I am so glad that MJ is legal here, but there is still drug testing for certain jobs, like jobs that entail driving, and working with heavy machinery. ' I am not sure what all the limits are as we are retired and don't have to worry about that. You know my hubby smokes it as his doctor says it's better for his pain that the medications they gave him before. And since his heart attack he can smoke that as much as he wants since he had to quit smoking cigarettes. I hope you have a peaceful Sunday..
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5/31/2020 2:27 pm |
Most of the races I ran were sportscar "sprints" so about a half hour to 45 minute race, practices and qualifying varied from 45 min to 75 min - 2 of each over a 2 day period. At 1 place Hallett (north of Tulsa) on a July 4th 3 day weekend I lost 10 lbs that I did not need to lose. Sears Point is a similar kind of place.
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My last job was a fun job... After 2 years I had to give it up for better benefits, more money, and full time. My daughter needed braces, I needed a new car, and I wasn't going to be able to afford that on my old salary and no dental. So, I guess I gave up a piece of my life for my current job.
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If you take the job, will you be able to go back to smoking mj when you want or will you still be subject to random drug tests? Since so many states have now legalized it, I'm a bit surprised so many places still test for it.
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5/31/2020 4:45 pm |
My last job was a fun job... After 2 years I had to give it up for better benefits, more money, and full time. My daughter needed braces, I needed a new car, and I wasn't going to be able to afford that on my old salary and no dental. So, I guess I gave up a piece of my life for my current job.
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5/31/2020 4:48 pm |
If you take the job, will you be able to go back to smoking mj when you want or will you still be subject to random drug tests? Since so many states have now legalized it, I'm a bit surprised so many places still test for it.
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If the present company's upcoming projects are not offering any new challenges or learning experiences, then your crew can handle them without you. There's more to changing jobs than money such as benefits, learning, advancement, vacation time, new friends and contacts, etc. Best of luck! Never ignore those who care for you you will have lost diamonds while you were collecting stones
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I gave up smoking pot for almost 35 years, working in an industry that was governed by DOT and FRA rules. IT's funny, but I have found there's a whole group of retirees that didn't smoke for years because of company policies, but now that they retired? lol game on. In my case, it wasn't retirement that got me started back, it was the pot that was leftover from my husband smoking to relieve the effects of chemo. I tried it..........and liked it.
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5/31/2020 7:21 pm |
If the present company's upcoming projects are not offering any new challenges or learning experiences, then your crew can handle them without you. There's more to changing jobs than money such as benefits, learning, advancement, vacation time, new friends and contacts, etc. Best of luck!
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5/31/2020 7:24 pm |
I gave up smoking pot for almost 35 years, working in an industry that was governed by DOT and FRA rules. IT's funny, but I have found there's a whole group of retirees that didn't smoke for years because of company policies, but now that they retired? lol game on. In my case, it wasn't retirement that got me started back, it was the pot that was leftover from my husband smoking to relieve the effects of chemo. I tried it..........and liked it.
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Money's not everything......I've often persuaded guys to stay because of the good work-life balance, and working for a considerate employer makes a huge difference. However, once the head has been turned it really only delays the inevitable. And then probably 90% of leavers have called me 6 months later to ask if they could come back...... I once sacrificed a good business to get away from a cunt that I worked with, sorry for the language but that's the only way to describe him. It was expensive, but I never looked back, most of the guys/gals that I wanted followed me shortly after I set up again. ps - I'll take the dos equis any time!!
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I am one of the 'rare' ones who stayed at the same company for the duration of my 'corporate' life. I had no thoughts of retirement but that decision was taken away from me when I was 'downsized'. Although I was upset at first (you never think it's going to happen to you), in many ways, my life has changed for the better.
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6/1/2020 3:18 pm |
Money's not everything......I've often persuaded guys to stay because of the good work-life balance, and working for a considerate employer makes a huge difference. However, once the head has been turned it really only delays the inevitable. And then probably 90% of leavers have called me 6 months later to ask if they could come back...... I once sacrificed a good business to get away from a cunt that I worked with, sorry for the language but that's the only way to describe him. It was expensive, but I never looked back, most of the guys/gals that I wanted followed me shortly after I set up again. ps - I'll take the dos equis any time!!
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6/1/2020 3:22 pm |
I am one of the 'rare' ones who stayed at the same company for the duration of my 'corporate' life. I had no thoughts of retirement but that decision was taken away from me when I was 'downsized'. Although I was upset at first (you never think it's going to happen to you), in many ways, my life has changed for the better. *FNG=fucking new guy.
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