It happened again
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Topic: It happened again
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Subject: It happened again
Date Posted: August-25-2014 at 8:47pm
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Yup, i was laid off on Friday after 2 years of service. The new plant manager didn't like me from day one. I feel he thought of me as a threat since I was offered the position. My accomplishments seem to go forgotten in the new building - 6000 amps at 480 with 4160 volts into our service entrance. 500 tons of refrigeration on roof with 300 HP of water pumps and the piping to support 20+ blow molders. 550 HP of compressed air and it's distribution system! Damn bureaucrats!! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
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Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: August-25-2014 at 9:36pm
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Very sad to hear Pete. They obviously did not know what to do with a man of your many talents. Somebody will figure it out. I wish you all the best in your new search. ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: August-25-2014 at 10:54pm
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Sounds like age discrimination to me . . . But retirement ain't so bad Pete. Just need to downsize the budget a little. Maybe you can make good use of that shop up north this fall. How's that launch coming, by the way? ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: August-25-2014 at 10:55pm
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Feel bad for you Pete,don't know just what to say. I know you give me the business for retiring but I just could not deal with the politics anymore. We usually changed managers every two years but the worst one we ever had was there 10 because no one else wanted him. I just don't get the mindset of managers who come to work every day with a chip on their shoulders. This one would yell at us first thing every morning,I finally told him he sure had an odd way of motivating people. Good luck on what ever you decide to do. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: davidg
Date Posted: August-26-2014 at 12:15am
| Pete...Sorry to hear this news. As you know, I know a few plastics processors around the Chicago area. I can put some feelers out for you. There has to be another molder close by that can use your skills. I will sure do all I can to help you out. |
Posted By: Waterdog
Date Posted: August-26-2014 at 8:06am
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Sorry to hear Pete. Now it's a new begining. Your a smart guy, do what you love, never work another day and made a living at it. PS The Lake Norman get-together is 9/12-14 no need to take vacation. ------------- - waterdog - http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=3896&sort=&pagenum=2&yrstart=1978&yrend=1978" rel="nofollow - 78 Ski Tique |
Posted By: uk1979
Date Posted: August-27-2014 at 7:29am
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Pete, so sorry to read your news...as others have said may be time to think of a different direction, a man with all your skills and knowledge would be great in a Tec Collage if there are such things in the USA, you have the ability to change the life outcome for some of the young in the USA... less pay but more time off too as you pass on your abilities. The only thing you may need to do is temper your approach...  Good Luck Pete...Roger. ------------- Lets have a go 56 Starflite 77 SN 78 SN 80 BFN |
Posted By: Morfoot
Date Posted: August-27-2014 at 8:25am
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Sorry to hear about this Pete. A guy with your talent surely will be snatched up somewhere soon. The monogramed button down shirts that are worn daily (even to the lake) ought to be a shoe in for a great job with someone. I got my fingers crossed and sending up prayers for you buddy. ------------- "Morfoot; He can ski. He can wakeboard.He can cook chicken.He can create his own self-named beverage, & can also apparently fly. A man of many talents."72 Mustang "Kermit",88 SN Miss Scarlett, 99 SN "Sherman" |
Posted By: juniorwoody
Date Posted: August-27-2014 at 9:11am
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Sorry Pete, I know how you feel. I was in the trades as a woodworker. Always looking for work. Finally after several years of bad economy at the end of my work career and only at 62 I took my retirement last year. Never been happier. No more searching for work and yes you can be frugal and have a very nice existence. Best wishes. ------------- The value of money spent on new adventure far exceeds the value of money saved for the future |
Posted By: Mojo
Date Posted: August-27-2014 at 10:33am
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Pete, That sucks man !!! Stop being so damn smart and start slacking off a bit. RThat way you can keep from intimidating your bosses... All kidding set aside, you found work before, I'm confident you'll do it again.. Keep the faith !!! Dave ------------- 05' SV211 TE 73' Martinique had:96' SNOB had:76' Nautique had 77 Tique |
Posted By: phatsat67
Date Posted: August-27-2014 at 12:27pm
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Sorry Pete!! Best of luck with the search. ------------- |
Posted By: AAM196
Date Posted: August-27-2014 at 1:51pm
| Sucks to hear... take some time for you. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: August-27-2014 at 1:54pm
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So you can stay at a Chicago Beers past 6pm now?! ------------- |
Posted By: jimsport93
Date Posted: August-27-2014 at 8:37pm
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Hang in there Pete. Something good will come of it. Probably a better job than you had before. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2798 - 93 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: skutsch
Date Posted: August-29-2014 at 6:09pm
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Sorry to here Pete, let us know how things are going! ------------- Our http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=4669" rel="nofollow - 98 Sport Nautique My Dad's 63 Ski N |
Posted By: Smithfamily
Date Posted: August-29-2014 at 7:35pm
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When one door shuts, another will open. Stay positive. ------------- Js |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: August-30-2014 at 5:13pm
would be my advice as well...... Moj has good advice too.....Gary will agree to this too......sometimes it helps to act dumb around your managers! john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Smithfamily wrote:Posted By: NCH20SKIER
Date Posted: August-31-2014 at 8:50am
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Crappy news for sure. Good luck in your search ------------- '05 206 Limited '88 BFN |
Posted By: boardersdad
Date Posted: September-11-2014 at 4:26am
| Any luck, Pete? |
Posted By: Waldo
Date Posted: September-21-2014 at 10:04pm
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Pete head north and dont look back. Waldo |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: September-21-2014 at 10:37pm
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I have a feeling thats what he's done,he hasn't been on since before Labor day. I think he should just collect unemployment,sell the house and move up there. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Waldo
Date Posted: September-22-2014 at 12:41am
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Well lets all chip in and give him a retirement gift...internet access. Waldo |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: September-22-2014 at 12:50am
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If he would just get rid of his 10 year old flip phone and get a modern one he could use it as a hotspot and be set,that's what we do when were in Florida for the winter. If needed it's cheaper to buy a couple more gigs than to have a line run in that you'd only use for 4-5 months of the year. ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: September-28-2014 at 10:25pm
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Almost a month without a site visit from Pete, has anyone heard from him? ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: BlueDub
Date Posted: September-29-2014 at 9:29pm
| I was skiing with his son last night. He's up north. |
Posted By: lewy2001
Date Posted: September-29-2014 at 9:50pm
Pete we are just worried about you .... Please call home  ------------- If you're going through hell, keep going http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2999" rel="nofollow - 89 Ski <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=5685" ta |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: September-30-2014 at 10:19am
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There was a recent Pete sighting, He's the new greeter at Carrie's Wild Frontier |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: September-30-2014 at 12:44pm
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He might have some problems there,I'm sure those aren't all original ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: September-30-2014 at 12:48pm
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Must be training hard on the tube for Worlds next year. ------------- |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: September-30-2014 at 12:56pm
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Or working on a killer tube tow machine to destroy the competition, could be the next Leo Bentz ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: October-01-2014 at 1:55am
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called & left a message with Ms Pete but got no return call... john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: dmiracle
Date Posted: October-14-2014 at 4:32pm
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Anybody heard from Pete? ------------- Doug |
Posted By: quinner
Date Posted: October-14-2014 at 4:43pm
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He's been very busy trying to convince Bruce Jenner to "Keep it Original". |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-14-2014 at 5:07pm
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Maybe he's doing a professional "shaft alignment" video with one of the daughters------ ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: Donald80SN
Date Posted: October-14-2014 at 6:45pm
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Maybe Allen can start a thread about putting a tower on the Hurricane with under water lights. I believe this would get Pete back south in a flash. I hope things work out for him. He has helped many members here. |
Posted By: Hollywood
Date Posted: October-14-2014 at 6:57pm
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He probably waited until Monday of Labor Day weekend this year to winterize the boats. ------------- |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: October-14-2014 at 7:39pm
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Now would be the time to post all your pics of mods and bastardizations? The cats away!!!! ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: jbear
Date Posted: October-15-2014 at 12:32am
I called again..got Ms Pete again..she promised Pete would call me "Thursday" john ------------- "Loud pipes save lives" AdamT sez "I'm Canadian and a beaver lover myself"... |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-16-2014 at 9:12pm
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I'm back!! I'll fill everyone in later. It's great to have CCfan in front of me again! ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: jimsport93
Date Posted: October-16-2014 at 9:31pm
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Glad to see you back Pete. Several guys missed your expertise here lately! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=2798 - 93 Sport Nautique |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-16-2014 at 9:33pm
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That's great Pete,now you have a lot of catching up to do! Hope everything is good! ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: juniorwoody
Date Posted: October-16-2014 at 9:47pm
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hi pete ------------- The value of money spent on new adventure far exceeds the value of money saved for the future |
Posted By: dwouncmd
Date Posted: October-16-2014 at 10:35pm
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That was a long hiatus. Glad you are back... ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6535&sort=&pagenum=2" rel="nofollow - 89 SN <a href="http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=6567&sort=&pagenum=1" rel="nofollow">7 |
Posted By: JPASS
Date Posted: October-16-2014 at 10:43pm
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welcome back Pete ------------- '92 Correctcraft Ski Nautique |
Posted By: SNobsessed
Date Posted: October-16-2014 at 11:41pm
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Hi Pete - Did you get some work done on the Launch? ------------- “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” Ben Franklin |
Posted By: OverMyHead
Date Posted: October-16-2014 at 11:44pm
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Welcome Back Pete. It is great to see that Atom avatar with Grand Poohbah above it show back up. You have been missed. Waiting to hear the rest of the story. ------------- For thousands of years men have felt the irresistible urge to go to sea, and many of them died. Things got better after they invented boats. 1987 Ski Nautique |
Posted By: fanofccfan
Date Posted: October-17-2014 at 11:20am
| Welcome back! |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-17-2014 at 11:30am
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Anyone curious about the details can PM me. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-17-2014 at 11:32am
John, I called you and left you a message. I'll try again later ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Dreaming
Date Posted: October-17-2014 at 2:12pm
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glad to see you're back Pete! I hope the Job front has been fair to you. |
Posted By: peter1234
Date Posted: October-23-2014 at 7:38pm
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Pete what is the job or job potential situation for you ? ------------- former skylark owner now a formula but I cant let this place go |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-23-2014 at 7:49pm
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Peter, As with finding any job, the key is finding one that fits my background/experience. I've been utilizing Craig's List and have 4 resumes out there. My biggest downfall is the lack of CAD. ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |
Posted By: Gary S
Date Posted: October-23-2014 at 8:39pm
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Quinner has said in the past when looking on Craig's List to look under message "therapy" ------------- http://www.correctcraftfan.com/diaries/details.asp?ID=1711&sort=&pagenum=1&yrstart=1966&yrend=1970" rel="nofollow - 69 Mustang HM SS 95 Nautique Super Sport |
Posted By: MrMcD
Date Posted: October-23-2014 at 8:51pm
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Pete, welcome back and hang in there. I played the same game three years back, it is a pain to start over but it will turn out great. That does not mean it was easy or that it did not play with my head. I was amazed how many jobs I talked to that preferred to hire experienced people that were used to the grind of work rather than starting with youngsters. It worked out well for me and it will work out well for you. As far as getting all those pending projects done I bet you are in the same boat as I was. Lots of projects but I was not willing to spend money on them till checks rolled in again. I started the list of To Do Items, two lists, those that needed labor only and those that needed cash to move forward. Labor only jobs got the attention. Play it safe financially and you won't have to worry about catch up once the checks roll in again. Best of Luck. |
Posted By: 8122pbrainard
Date Posted: October-23-2014 at 9:16pm
Gary, He told YOU to look under "therapy" but has never mentioned it to me!  ------------- /diaries/details.asp?ID=1622" rel="nofollow - 54 Atom /diaries/details.asp?ID=2179" rel="nofollow - 77 Tique 64 X55 Dunphy Keep it original, Pete < |