[Quo Fan]

Morning monkeys!

Was out on the right of way yesterday. I figured out a way to stay in my truck during the rain. I win.

Today, I get to stay in the field office and do computer work. At least I'll be out of the rain.

Be safe out there.

 

[insanitylevel9]

got morning monkeys, new camelbak got to my house yesterday, im pretty pumped to go try it out today. other then that im doing nothing today just going out and riding

 

[chicodude]

still up west coast time. work was busy, still havent gone to sleep. nap, bike ride, and copious amounts of booze should help rest my clock.

 

[I Are Baboon]

HEY THERE LOL

Got a whole lot of NOTHING planned for this weekend and am very much looking forward to it. Went for a 22 mile run yesterday, and it dawned on me that my post work runs now cover more mileage than my post work rides. Not sure what that means, but it's something I took note of.

Hungry. Time to go forage.

 

[insanitylevel9]

you monkeys really need to wake up!!!

 

[splat]

Morning , Yeah Friday !

friend is having a BBQ on Saturday , that is aboutthe extent of my Plans .hopefully get a ride or 3 in the is weekend , will sss what the rain does to those ideas.

. Went for a 22 mile run yesterday, and it dawned on me that my post work runs now cover more mileage than my post work rides. Not sure what that means, but it's something I took note of.

Means you need to Get on you bike and ride!

 

[stevew]

Hungry. Time to go forage.

nuts and berries?

 

[I Are Baboon]

Means you need to Get on you bike and ride!

Sunday!

nuts and berries?

Found a yogurt and apple. Did nothing to combat my hunger.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Wife gone to OH for the w/e.

 

[X3pilot]

Yo! Friday it is.
Rainy weather makes me sleepy, but have chores to do. Putting together the Treadclimber that arrived, riding Sunday on the MD Eastern Shore with my kid, just a cruise.

Go have fun.

 

[Secret Squirrel]

Friday. Yay!

Waiting for a phone call. A very important one....sigh.

Friend having a bbq this saturday...might just have to participate.

Lots of crap to do around the house. Especially if the phone call comes...

I'm gonna go get to it.

 

[Heidi]

Rode at lunch yesterday and then out to the cyclocross race last night to heckle/cheer. Beer and pizza after the race turned into an amusing ride home. Happy Friday everyone!

 

[eric strt6]

slept in till 7. I have to take the camper off the truck this morning so that I can fit the truck inside the tire place and they can put on 4 new tires and do an alignment. Oh and I have to drive the fat bus this afternoon

 

[Total Heckler]

Morning all.

If you interviewed for a job and they asked for a 10k salary range you were looking to get and the company gave you an offer and it was at the low end of what you were looking for, what is the best way to negotiate to a higher amount?

 

[SkaredShtles]

Morning all.

If you interviewed for a job and they asked for a 10k salary range you were looking to get and the company gave you an offer and it was at the low end of what you were looking for, what is the best way to negotiate to a higher amount?

Ummm... ask them for more.

 

[Total Heckler]

Haha I know. That is the plan. I was just trying to think of ways to respond to not put them off.

 

[jimmydean]

Morning monkeys!

Crazy day getting the last prep done for Mad Dog's 11th birthday this weekend. Ordered an awesome cake from a gluten free bakery in town. Vanilla cake with orange zest frosting. Taking her and some friends to Wounderland (nickel arcade) to blow some coin, then home for cake and BBQ. Should be fun, lets get the work day over with already!

 

[jonKranked]

Haha I know. That is the plan. I was just trying to think of ways to respond to not put them off.

don't forget you can negotiate things for other than salary.

 

[Total Heckler]

don't forget you can negotiate things for other than salary.

Yeah, I am basically trying to get in a position to be able to support a family in the future. So salary and insurance (medical, dental, vision) are at the top of my list of important things. The downside to this job is that it would add at least (depending on traffic) an extra 20 minutes each way to my commute (50 total min each way).

 

[jonKranked]

Yeah, I am basically trying to get in a position to be able to support a family in the future. So salary and insurance (medical, dental, vision) are at the top of my list of important things. The downside to this job is that it would add at least (depending on traffic) an extra 20 minutes each way to my commute (50 total min each way).

ok, so is this a job you could work from home? in lieu of salary, ask if you could work from home 1-2 days a week. being that you have to travel so far, it'd save a good amount by dropping a day or 2 worth of commutes, plus increase time at home.

 

[CBJ]

Check out the headline:

Gordon Ramsay's Dwarf Porn Double Found Dead in a Badger Den in Wales

More on this interesting story

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/weird/gordon-ramsays-dwarf-porn-double-found-dead-in-a-badger-den-in-wales/story-e6frev20-1226137951576

 

[Total Heckler]

I think it is possible to work from home. I bet they would want to keep the team in house. Couldn't hurt to ask though right?

 

[jonKranked]

I think it is possible to work from home, I think they are looking to keep the team in house though. Couldn't hurt to ask though right?

that's why it's called "negotiating"

 

[jimmydean]

Haha I know. That is the plan. I was just trying to think of ways to respond to not put them off.

I have taken too many jobs for too little. When I moved to Medford I took a huge pay cut, but the location was what I wanted. When I would need more money, my soon to be manager pulled me aside and let me know what he was making and it was $10k LESS than what I was asking. I would not have taken it without having that level of information and that usually isn't shared.

You can be blunt and say you really need at least X nd see what they come back with.

 

[Pesqueeb]

3 out of 3 medical doctors agree, I have a hernia, and any surgery to fix it is going to be major. But they also agree that if its not bothering me, don't fvck with it. So, no surgery in my immediate/foreseeable future, thank the FSM.

My legs are cooked from yesterday mornings run and shockingly busy OT day, so the ride I had been thinking about is out. Gonna laze about the house and do nothing.

 

[skibunny24]

Ack! So many sighting of my dog! The tiny human willl stay the night with a relative while we do a late night stake out in the ghetto for our mutt!

Would'ja look at this?!

 

[SkaredShtles]

Yeah, I am basically trying to get in a position to be able to support a family in the future. So salary and insurance (medical, dental, vision) are at the top of my list of important things. The downside to this job is that it would add at least (depending on traffic) an extra 20 minutes each way to my commute (50 total min each way).

Do NOT underestimate how much this is going to suck. Especially if you're thinking family-thoughts.

 

[SkaredShtles]

3 out of 3 medical doctors agree, I have a hernia, and any surgery to fix it is going to be major. But they also agree that if its not bothering me, don't fvck with it. So, no surgery in my immediate/foreseeable future, thank the FSM.

You should have told them it hurt... they might have prescribed Vikes.

 

[X3pilot]

You should have told them it hurt... they might have prescribed Vikes.

 

[Total Heckler]

Do NOT underestimate how much this is going to suck. Especially if you're thinking family-thoughts.

True. The only thing is that in this area, this really is the only option for this field (to commute 40+ min to higher paying companies). I am lucky where I am at now, but there is no way I am going to be able to make the money I need here.

 

[SkaredShtles]

True. The only thing is that in this area, this really is the only option for this field (to commute 40+ min to higher paying companies). I am lucky where I am at now, but there is no way I am going to be able to make the money I need here.

Maybe try "needing" less money.

 

[Total Heckler]

Maybe try "needing" less money.

Try living and/or owning property in Santa Cruz CA.

 

[SkaredShtles]

Try living and/or owning property in Santa Cruz CA.

Got some friends that live up in Boulder Creek. Amazing what they paid for the dump they're living in.

Have you considered relocating? Talk with Joker.

 

[Total Heckler]

Haha Boulder Creek. Everyone from there is crazy. I would say probably 80% of houses in that area are total dumps. There was a episode of that show Hoarders recently that was filmed out there.

No thanks on the relocating. I am happy being 5 min away from some of the best riding in the US.

 

[Pesqueeb]

You should have told them it hurt... they might have prescribed Vikes.

They might have prescribed me being out of work for three months and another surgery, thanks but I'll pass. As much as I like Vicodin, the cost/benefit ratio = too damn high.

 

[sstalder5]

Finally starting to not feel like complete isht anymore! Not much planned for the weekend besides drinking and being overly excited with a cowbell at nationals.

And in other news, I just saw Aaron Gwin at the grocery store. Not sure if he's big enough for that to be a big deal yet.

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip>

No thanks on the relocating. I am happy being 5 min away from some of the best riding in the US.

Then you gonna have to suck it up, Princess.

 

[stevew]

Haha Boulder Creek. Everyone from there is crazy. I would say probably 80% of houses in that area are total dumps. There was a episode of that show Hoarders recently that was filmed out there.

i'd take the land rover at 2:07 into the video.

 

[Total Heckler]

Then you gonna have to suck it up, Princess.