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RicinYakima
High Steppes of Eastern Washington
I spoke with a friend of mine who is still on the Fire Department. There are over 500 applicants for every job opening in the fire service. A firefighter with ten years on the job makes more than my son who is a Prosecuting Attorney with ten years experience. FWIW.
Bret4207
At the casting bench in the sky. RIP Bret.
This post brings 2 thoughts to mind. The first is Ayn Rands "Atlas Shrugged". There is a passage in there that speaks of the dignity and value of each persons effort and labor. I think a lot of people miss that in reading the book, Doesn't matter if it's society looking down on a group ( janitors, mechanics, cooks, dishwashers, plumbers) or an entity (the state in this case) taking from one group without adequate compensation, I think of dairy farmers in this case. This will take a political bent if I pursue it, so lets just leave at my assertion that some peoples idea of "fair" isn't fair at all.
The 2d thing it brings to mind is art. You have to types of art- you have the paintings, drawings, music, sculpture, etc, and then you have the art of doing something- building, masonry, growing crops, casting bullets, cooking, cutting up a beef, building a fence that's straight as a string. It's all art and it's all worthy of respect.
Just my 2 cents.
The 2d thing it brings to mind is art. You have to types of art- you have the paintings, drawings, music, sculpture, etc, and then you have the art of doing something- building, masonry, growing crops, casting bullets, cooking, cutting up a beef, building a fence that's straight as a string. It's all art and it's all worthy of respect.
Just my 2 cents.
RBHarter
West Central AR
My Dad taught me to work and the middle school counselors pushed blue collar .
I'm guilty of pushing education but I taught them how to work just in case they ignored my pushing .
The grands don't seem to be taking to anything , but the old one is only 12 so there's room to work some there . She does appreciate the view of an accomplishment but doesn't like the work to get there .
I'm guilty of pushing education but I taught them how to work just in case they ignored my pushing .
The grands don't seem to be taking to anything , but the old one is only 12 so there's room to work some there . She does appreciate the view of an accomplishment but doesn't like the work to get there .
Kevin Stenberg
Well-Known Member
All my kids new. That i was proud of them at whatever they did. So long as they did there best.
Wiresguy
Active Member
Doing your best and taking pride in your work seems not as common as in the past.
For an example of a craftsman taking pride in his work, check out Henry O. Studley's toolchest:
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For an example of a craftsman taking pride in his work, check out Henry O. Studley's toolchest:
The Studley Tool Chest Gets a Facelift - FineWoodworking
Massachusetts piano maker Henry O. Studley built his magnificent tool chest in the 19th century using ebony, mother-of-pearl, ivory, rosewood, and mahogany — refining it over the course of a […]
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smokeywolf
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My two teenage boys don't really know hard physical labor yet, as I have pushed academic, philosophical and spiritual pursuits. College Boy spends most of his time studying and while his physics lab grade hasn't been posted yet, he has earned three A+s and one A for the last quarter of his freshman year. The rest of his time is spent working on his music and on physical fitness. He recently announced that he's looking into a line of study that could qualify him for space missions.
Future Veterinarian is very aware of his mom's and my sacrifices to make sure he and his brother have what they need to succeed at whatever they choose to do. He regularly does little chores around the house (without being asked) to contribute and show his appreciation for what what we do for him. A couple of times each week, if I haven't given him a job to do, he'll come to me and ask if there's anything he can do.
While he's not quite as strong academically as his older brother, he earned four "A"s and two "B"s in all CP and AP classes during his last semester of high school.
Future Veterinarian is very aware of his mom's and my sacrifices to make sure he and his brother have what they need to succeed at whatever they choose to do. He regularly does little chores around the house (without being asked) to contribute and show his appreciation for what what we do for him. A couple of times each week, if I haven't given him a job to do, he'll come to me and ask if there's anything he can do.
While he's not quite as strong academically as his older brother, he earned four "A"s and two "B"s in all CP and AP classes during his last semester of high school.
Pistolero
Well-Known Member
Go College Boy! Hope he can make astronaut status, not easy at all. And the Future Vet sounds like somebody
I'd want to take a pet to some day.
A lot of slackers out there these days, really good to know that there are a few more ( know a few personally,
too) who will be carrying the load when we are gone.
Bill
I'd want to take a pet to some day.
A lot of slackers out there these days, really good to know that there are a few more ( know a few personally,
too) who will be carrying the load when we are gone.
Bill
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freebullet
Guest
We've had upwards of 60 people on location this year. There are still some good ones.
The blooper reel this year-
A young lady I sent out for her 15min break came back 45min later & asked me why I didnt come wake her up.
I got told another could not work that day because she needed to watch a pinball tournament. She was being offered 25$ per hour for some fairly easy work.
Caught a guy urinating in the street.
Another ran off the job at 3 when scheduled till 6. To his credit the job was brutal with full ppe & hot humid fun, I stayed till 9 & finished the job by myself.
No calls no shows, not even an excuse that's at 6 for the year.
I've had bad bosses, I try to be a good one. Most folks meet a certain minimum standard, those examples did not.
The blooper reel this year-
A young lady I sent out for her 15min break came back 45min later & asked me why I didnt come wake her up.
I got told another could not work that day because she needed to watch a pinball tournament. She was being offered 25$ per hour for some fairly easy work.
Caught a guy urinating in the street.
Another ran off the job at 3 when scheduled till 6. To his credit the job was brutal with full ppe & hot humid fun, I stayed till 9 & finished the job by myself.
No calls no shows, not even an excuse that's at 6 for the year.
I've had bad bosses, I try to be a good one. Most folks meet a certain minimum standard, those examples did not.