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Guys, its good to be a part of CR. Thanks for the add. This is what I do. http://www.dennismertzanis.com http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4121/4943920982_1843d2d592_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4043/4696838082_ac95c575b2_b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4614429108_4b66edf651_z.jpg http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1058/5098371126_f5253b6a1a_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5183415914_4019813676_z.jpg and a picture of me. http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1324/5097773113_2b43c0d98c_z.jpg tandem with jr http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/4991533645_f2590d44a4_z.jpg glad to be on the site. Thanks guys,

Tyler; I wish you the best. I want to share my recent work experience with you. Back in October, I was "offered" a "promotion" as well. The Corporation wanted to increase my workload by approximately 30%. I was already a salaried employee, and working on average 50-60 hours weekly. In the busy season, I was working 80-90 hours a week... that season lasted 3 months for us. I asked if there would be a pay increase, or ANY compensation for the "promotion". There was none. In fact, it was then made very clear to me that declining this "promotion" would probably mean being laid off. Frankly, I was already at the end of my rope there, so I politely declined their "offer" and was subsequently laid off. The very next day, my job responsibilities were dumped on another manager... who immediately resigned. The duties were again reassigned to a new manager, and they also quit. Two weeks later, the Corporation laid off 120 managers (ALL of them with my specialty), and just a few weeks ago, they laid off another 50+ managers again. What is my point, exactly?? Well, for one, I would not accept additional work for no additional pay, regardless of the possible outcome. That may actually be illegal in some places (research this!!) I know there are plenty of folks who would call that stupid, hey, whatever. Never sell yourself youself short. My next point is, you NEVER know what will happen in a corporation, company or business. Here today, gone tomorrow. Your best course of action is to invest heavily in your retirement (401(k) or IRA, whatever) and savings, to be ready for these moments. Thank God we have a good savings to carry us through this. I have been laid off 3 times now in 10 years. It sucks. This is the first time, however, where it was even slightly attributable to my actions. The other 2 times were companies that went under from their own shitty business practices. Gone are the old days, when you worked for a company 30-40 years, retired with your gold watch & stock options, and lived happily ever after. Corporations now are all the same; they trim costs anywhere they can; overwork/underpay employees whenever possible; cut costs/benefits/perks everywhere. People are numbers, to be manipulated however necessary to improve the bottom line & pay that quarterly dividend. My advice is to look out for YOU. If they want more work from you, make them pay you for it. My secondary advice is to save, plan for retirement, and ALWAYS have a "rainy day fund" ready. /soapbox

Reminds me of this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JhlWddAXSRA

Steve, you know I'll take care of ya! Just let me know. UF has some pretty good designs out there, wouldn't be tough to come up with something. Draco picked up his New England Patriots boards tonight. Nice guy! Thanks man!

I didn't know yota could act....but Bravo for the retarded lil guy....

That would explain why you were so excited to view the thread.

Was I the only one expecting a gay porn?

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What's up pack.....thanks again for all the tire mounting. Btw, you got any cars for sale now?

I prefer the Figure Skating reference...have you seen the talent figure skaters have, they are amazing.

any of you guys on ziptied.com? If you want to learn how to flame and hate, give that site a shot....if ya can

You know -- love and lust is great and works for a while. you get it out of your system. but the question is, are you guys a good fit for each other (at this time in your life)? all the problems you listed which were in need of a solution since "day 30" alludes to the negative. There are lots of quality women out there. She too has to weigh the cost of moving to you. if the obvious answer hasnt naturally occured over the course of 6 months, move on friend. dont torture yourself on this. If you guys arent in a place to make changes in your love life because of children -- id say that makes you the number one man in one "young lady's" life -- your daughter. Seriously, dont put the pussy on the pedestal. Someone should pat you on the back for not leaving your daughter.

OH MY!!! Take a great movie series, and then add in The Rock?!?! SUPER SAIYAN!!!

she's giving them pies? sign my ass up!

Not as bad as you think since they regularly have wedding parties schedule appointments there to have their hair done right before their big day....and men's hair cuts are like the oil change of the car industry when it comes to hair cuts....