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Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:29 pm
by matt
mike miller wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 12:27 pm Is this tongue-in-cheek? :lol:

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I'm scared to post in it because I'm afraid @matt hooked it up to an auto-account-nuker.
I was going to add another one just called "Do my work for me", but that would have a PayPal button associated with it. :lol:

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:30 pm
by jcapriotti
matt wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 3:29 pm I was going to add another one just called "Do my work for me", but that would have a PayPal button associated with it. :lol:
Nah...I need a constant revenue stream....maybe I'll setup a "Do my homework" Patreon.
HaaS (Homework as a Service)

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:26 am
by Roasted By John
This one is for you Todd

@Tahhhd



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Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 7:41 am
by DennisD
jcapriotti wrote: Wed Jul 14, 2021 7:30 pm Nah...I need a constant revenue stream....maybe I'll setup a "Do my homework" Patreon.
HaaS (Homework as a Service)
You are off to a great start with help for Marketing 101. I love it!

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:25 am
by mattpeneguy
Glenn Schroeder wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 1:35 pm There were some at the old forum that genuinely wanted help learning, but sadly they were in the minority . . . or maybe the ones that did want help were just more memorable. I don't think I'll ever forget the one who asked for help designing a phone holder for a car, and said after getting the initial design from someone he'd improve on it.
Good news @Glenn Schroeder, they've resurrected that useful thread here:
https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexp ... 48_dsANoHQ
And I just bumped it. So, you should see it in your inbox over there...

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:34 am
by AlexLachance
Last day of the week for me, then I'm off for 2 weeks of vacation. Hopefully when I'm back the SWYM will have been ridden of.

Hope everyone has a good one.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:51 am
by Roasted By John

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 10:08 am
by DennisD
AlexLachance wrote: Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:34 am Last day of the week for me, then I'm off for 2 weeks of vacation. Hopefully when I'm back the SWYM will have been ridden of.

Hope everyone has a good one.
Obviously you are vacationing in La-La Land.

It is like taking drugs to escape your problems. When your are high you aren't aware of them, but when you come down you find out your problems are even worse.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:17 am
by Roasted By John

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:28 am
by DennisD
This is a good thought. . .
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. . .and it should be set to the right music (which I happen to be listening to as I write this!)

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:34 am
by Roasted By John
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Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:37 am
by DennisD
Roasted By John wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:34 am image.png
Apparently their definition of "mass" produced has to do with the number of kilograms each one has, not the number of machines they built. :oops:

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:44 am
by Roasted By John
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Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 7:57 am
by DennisD
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And this is the one that gets hired.
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Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:22 am
by Frederick_Law
LOL
And I'm waiting to give my boss 2 weeks today.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:44 am
by Roasted By John
Frederick_Law wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:22 am LOL
And I'm waiting to give my boss 2 weeks today.
and....

Then What?

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:47 am
by Frederick_Law
Boss not here yet LOL

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:16 am
by Frederick_Law
Talk to HR and "changes are coming to make things better".
I'll see if I want to believe that.

Keep thinking about it, it is so wrong.
I'm in real life "13 Reason Why".
No, I didn't get abused ;;

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 12:44 pm
by Frederick_Law
Not funny anymore.
Had a "13 Reasons Why" support group talk with a few co-workers.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:11 pm
by Roasted By John
Frederick_Law wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 10:16 am
No, I didn't get abused ;;


Yet!!

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:22 pm
by Frederick_Law
Too early to tell who got abused :p

Glad to walk away from this.
Hope other employees stay safe.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 2:22 am
by Ömür Tokman
I don't know if I mentioned it before but I'm going to be rich soon.
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Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Sun Jul 18, 2021 2:32 pm
by AlexLachance
Frederick_Law wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:22 pm Too early to tell who got abused :p

Glad to walk away from this.
Hope other employees stay safe.
I'm not afraid that you'll find work quickly, hopefully this time it will be somewhere where you will feel appreciated.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:17 am
by mike miller
Frederick_Law wrote: Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:22 am LOL
And I'm waiting to give my boss 2 weeks today.
Any chance you'll be.........uh..........using IV? ;; ;;

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:33 am
by Frederick_Law
Ömür Tokman wrote: Sat Jul 17, 2021 2:22 am I don't know if I mentioned it before but I'm going to be rich soon.
Got a few of those already. That's why I quit my job UU

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:53 am
by Frederick_Law
Friday was, unreal. Too real.
I was planning to quit for 3 weeks.
Boss was verbally abusive to everyone. Doesn't really bother me. I throw $hit back anyway.
For unknown reason, one day I just feel I had enough. That's not normal, since when I back out of a fight ? :twisted:
But I had learn to trust my "gut feeling" so I started planning.
The yelling happened every week and another thing happened and put a time limit on it.

So I went and told HR on Friday. Told them I had enough with the boss. Of course they asked me to think about it.
Then told me their plan of "resolving" the problem. So they knew and I'm not the first.
Plan is to move "problem" to another position so it won't affect production.
A new hire will come in as "buffer" between "problem" and other employee.
At the mean time HR and another manager will be my "buffer".
I didn't think it'll work but said I'll think about it over the weekend.

Back to the office and I told other I plan to quit and why. They start talking about their "encounter".
Before noon, we're in a "13 Reasons Why" support group. One had filed harassments complain to HR already and ready to quit.
At this point there is no reason to stay, 13 Reasons to go.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:56 am
by Frederick_Law
mike miller wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 8:17 am Any chance you'll be.........uh..........using IV? ;; ;;
I hope so.
I'll try out the free SolidEdge before I get a new job. Possible OnShape too.
Got a few things to design and print.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:15 am
by DennisD
Frederick_Law wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:53 am Friday was, unreal. Too real.
I was planning to quit for 3 weeks.
Boss was verbally abusive to everyone. Doesn't really bother me. I throw $hit back anyway.
For unknown reason, one day I just feel I had enough. That's not normal, since when I back out of a fight ? :twisted:
But I had learn to trust my "gut feeling" so I started planning.
The yelling happened every week and another thing happened and put a time limit on it.

So I went and told HR on Friday. Told them I had enough with the boss. Of course they asked me to think about it.
Then told me their plan of "resolving" the problem. So they knew and I'm not the first.
Plan is to move "problem" to another position so it won't affect production.
A new hire will come in as "buffer" between "problem" and other employee.
At the mean time HR and another manager will be my "buffer".
I didn't think it'll work but said I'll think about it over the weekend.

Back to the office and I told other I plan to quit and why. They start talking about their "encounter".
Before noon, we're in a "13 Reasons Why" support group. One had filed harassments complain to HR already and ready to quit.
At this point there is no reason to stay, 13 Reasons to go.
You and your co-workers have started the ball rolling with HR. Good for you! About the only other thing you can do is to send out your boss' resume. Start with your competitors! That could be a double-win!

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:25 am
by Frederick_Law
Considering dropping the info to Ministry of Labour.
Considering email HR and tell them they're hiding the problem, not fixing it. Everyone involved need professional help because there is an abuser in training also. He already know and avoid me LOL So he can be saved.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:30 am
by DennisD
Frederick_Law wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:25 am Considering dropping the info to Ministry of Labour.
Considering email HR and tell them they're hiding the problem, not fixing it. Everyone involved need professional help because there is an abuser in training also. He already know and avoid me LOL So he can be saved.
A mass exodus of employees will get their attention.
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Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:54 am
by SPerman
Or a class action law suit. Until HR starts solving these problems instead of covering them up, it will never get any better.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:42 pm
by VicFrauenfeld
Frederick_Law wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:53 am Friday was, unreal. Too real.
I was planning to quit for 3 weeks.
Boss was verbally abusive to everyone. Doesn't really bother me. I throw $hit back anyway.
For unknown reason, one day I just feel I had enough. That's not normal, since when I back out of a fight ? :twisted:
But I had learn to trust my "gut feeling" so I started planning.
The yelling happened every week and another thing happened and put a time limit on it.

So I went and told HR on Friday. Told them I had enough with the boss. Of course they asked me to think about it.
Then told me their plan of "resolving" the problem. So they knew and I'm not the first.
Plan is to move "problem" to another position so it won't affect production.
A new hire will come in as "buffer" between "problem" and other employee.
At the mean time HR and another manager will be my "buffer".
I didn't think it'll work but said I'll think about it over the weekend.

Back to the office and I told other I plan to quit and why. They start talking about their "encounter".
Before noon, we're in a "13 Reasons Why" support group. One had filed harassments complain to HR already and ready to quit.
At this point there is no reason to stay, 13 Reasons to go.
Frederic, I am sorry you went through this situation. You did two things correctly:
  • You went to HR to see if the company would resolve the issue.
  • When they did not resolve the issue, you took action and left.
There is no reason why a person should put themselves through a bad work environment. There are so many more important things in life than to go to a job that does not respect you.

That being said, it is too bad you are in Canada, we could use engineering staff where I work.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:45 pm
by mike miller
Frederick_Law wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:53 am Friday was, unreal. Too real.
I was planning to quit for 3 weeks.
Boss was verbally abusive to everyone. Doesn't really bother me. I throw $hit back anyway.
For unknown reason, one day I just feel I had enough. That's not normal, since when I back out of a fight ? :twisted:
But I had learn to trust my "gut feeling" so I started planning.
The yelling happened every week and another thing happened and put a time limit on it.

So I went and told HR on Friday. Told them I had enough with the boss. Of course they asked me to think about it.
Then told me their plan of "resolving" the problem. So they knew and I'm not the first.
Plan is to move "problem" to another position so it won't affect production.
A new hire will come in as "buffer" between "problem" and other employee.
At the mean time HR and another manager will be my "buffer".
I didn't think it'll work but said I'll think about it over the weekend.

Back to the office and I told other I plan to quit and why. They start talking about their "encounter".
Before noon, we're in a "13 Reasons Why" support group. One had filed harassments complain to HR already and ready to quit.
At this point there is no reason to stay, 13 Reasons to go.
Do you want to move to Michigan? ;)

I know of a really good company..........and the boss doesn't ever yell. :lol:

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:13 pm
by mattpeneguy
mike miller wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 12:45 pm Do you want to move to Michigan? ;)

I know of a really good company..........and the boss doesn't ever yell. :lol:
Does your boss understand purple?

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:09 pm
by Frederick_Law
mattpeneguy wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 1:13 pm Does your boss understand purple?
Our face probably was purple with yelling **

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:20 pm
by mattpeneguy
Frederick_Law wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 3:09 pm Our face probably was purple with yelling **
@Frederick_Law,
I agree with the others on here. You handled this properly and went through the proper channels...Their loss, and it's probably going to go down more quickly there unless they fix the problem.

Any chance you can come to the states? It seems you may have a couple of offers already to interview.
Or...with your SW advocacy maybe you're interested in a job with one of the SW VARs?...Or maybe those DS people can pay you for trolling on the platform full time?

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 6:44 am
by Roasted By John
mattpeneguy wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 4:20 pm
Or...with your SW advocacy maybe you're interested in a job with one of the SW VARs?...Or maybe those DS people can pay you for trolling on the platform full time?
I want that Job :roll:

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:51 am
by DanPihlaja
Frederick_Law wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 9:53 am ...
So I went and told HR on Friday. Told them I had enough with the boss. Of course they asked me to think about it.
Then told me their plan of "resolving" the problem. So they knew and I'm not the first.
Plan is to move "problem" to another position so it won't affect production.
A new hire will come in as "buffer" between "problem" and other employee.
At the mean time HR and another manager will be my "buffer".
I didn't think it'll work but said I'll think about it over the weekend.
...
Basically, they told you that, even though they know he is a problem.....they are promoting him.....

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 9:40 am
by mattpeneguy
dpihlaja wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 8:51 am Basically, they told you that, even though they know he is a problem.....they are promoting him.....
Wouldn't be the first time something like that happened...

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:45 am
by Roasted By John
Just got a choice -

Shop Production or one month Severance Pay, took the severance pay, today is my last day - no more SolidWorks - kinda sad in a way, but I'll be moving on.

Some of you guys got my number, stay in touch, otherwise, good chance it's no more SW Forum, been a long run, but SWYM is not the best or sharpest knife in the closet.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:53 am
by matt
Roasted By John wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:45 am Just got a choice -

Shop Production or one month Severance Pay, took the severance pay, today is my last day - no more SolidWorks - kinda sad in a way, but I'll be moving on.

Some of you guys got my number, stay in touch, otherwise, good chance it's no more SW Forum, been a long run, but SWYM is not the best or sharpest knife in the closet.
John,

I'll be sorry to see you go. You've been a fixture around the campfire for a long time. We'll keep a spot for you.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:03 pm
by Tom G
@Roasted By John, I believe that you saw changes coming and prepared. I'm glad that your (previously) side business has really taken off. We'll miss you, and that is okay. Keep doing what you love.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:10 pm
by Glenn Schroeder
Roasted By John wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:45 am Just got a choice -

Shop Production or one month Severance Pay, took the severance pay, today is my last day - no more SolidWorks - kinda sad in a way, but I'll be moving on.

Some of you guys got my number, stay in touch, otherwise, good chance it's no more SW Forum, been a long run, but SWYM is not the best or sharpest knife in the closet.
Be sure to drop in once in a while to say hello and let us know how you're doing, and you've got my number, so if you're ever in southeast Texas give me a call and I'll show you how we cook barbecue down here.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:56 pm
by mattpeneguy
Roasted By John wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 11:45 am Just got a choice -

Shop Production or one month Severance Pay, took the severance pay, today is my last day - no more SolidWorks - kinda sad in a way, but I'll be moving on.

Some of you guys got my number, stay in touch, otherwise, good chance it's no more SW Forum, been a long run, but SWYM is not the best or sharpest knife in the closet.
Keep in touch John, the forum won't be the same without you.

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:57 pm
by Roasted By John
I may pop in once in a while, but doubt that it'll have any regularity, like now.

I'm planning to get back into sales, take a look at "Lifetime Waterless Cookware" - an opportunity came up for us in this area and I look forward to it. My wife had her set over 30 years and just this spring she upgraded and sold her old set for $850.00

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:59 pm
by mike miller
Roasted By John wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:57 pm I may pop in once in a while, but doubt that it'll have any regularity, like now.

I'm planning to get back into sales, take a look at "Lifetime Waterless Cookware" - an opportunity came up for us in this area and I look forward to it. My wife had her set over 30 years and just this spring she upgraded and sold her old set for $850.00
Good for you. I could not imagine going into sales. :lol:
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Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 1:21 pm
by Roasted By John
mike miller wrote: Tue Jul 20, 2021 12:59 pm Good for you. I could not imagine going into sales. :lol:

I've been in sales before, works best with amazing products that you truly believe in.


http://www.lifetimecookware.com

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 3:58 pm
by Roasted By John
Thanks for all the well wishes guys, time to ride into the Sunset

Want to get in touch, go to

www.martinsroastapig.com

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Tue Jul 20, 2021 4:04 pm
by SPerman
Good luck

Re: Watercooler Talk

Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 4:03 pm
by Tahhhd
DennisD wrote: Mon Jul 19, 2021 10:30 am A mass exodus of employees will get their attention.

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This BK is only a couple miles from our house.