CWood21 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 minutes ago, iPwn said: What exactly is the downside to being close? That you're that close...I mean, you walk out of your apartment on your day off and you're almost immediately exposed to work or at least those who work there. If you call in sick for whatever reason, you kinda have to be legitimately sick. I'd imagine you'll cross paths with people you work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwny Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 57 minutes ago, CWood21 said: That you're that close...I mean, you walk out of your apartment on your day off and you're almost immediately exposed to work or at least those who work there. If you call in sick for whatever reason, you kinda have to be legitimately sick. I'd imagine you'll cross paths with people you work. Guess that would suck. Luckily, we have a no questions asked day off policy. All we have to do is call in, say we need the day off and no one cares. Your day off is your day off, and you can do whatever you want during it. No one cares, and no one bothers you. If your day off is going to the bar across the street from work, nobody would care. Everyone in the office understands that people need days off and time to recharge, especially with how stressful things can get at times in our field. As long as you’re clearly not maliciously taking time off to screw other employees into doing your work or taking time off on March/April 14th or 15th, nobody cares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 10 hours ago, Heimdallr said: In the last 3 days I went to Cannon Beach, wandered downtown Portland, climbed Multnomah falls, climbed Mt. Hood, boated through the Colombia gorge, fished the Sandy River, hiked the Warm Springs valley and saw the total eclipse. All were fantastic, but still completely incomparable to the eclipse. I've done all these as well. I've lived in the area 26 years. I agree. Even the 99% was something I'll remember my whole life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bednarik60 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 You guys aren't holding your hits in long enough... 20 seconds bro... Trust me a lot of things will be cooler then the Eclipse once you do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 hour ago, iPwn said: Guess that would suck. Luckily, we have a no questions asked day off policy. All we have to do is call in, say we need the day off and no one cares. Your day off is your day off, and you can do whatever you want during it. No one cares, and no one bothers you. If your day off is going to the bar across the street from work, nobody would care. Everyone in the office understands that people need days off and time to recharge, especially with how stressful things can get at times in our field. As long as you’re clearly not maliciously taking time off to screw other employees into doing your work or taking time off on March/April 14th or 15th, nobody cares. I love my hour commute(no traffic, scenic road), but if I ever got a job that allowed me the sell my car but not rely on public transportation for work (daily I mean, I don't mind it occasionally) I'd ditch my commute and car in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bednarik60 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I just think its hype/paganism/Americans trying to make them self feel special. When the county is special and amazing and mind blowing as is. Way more then a Eclipse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bednarik60 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 It sorta depends on your car and the trade off. If driving a luxury car for far greater money, i would take on a much bigger commute. Like if my job could afford me a new Lexus and it was a hour and change away, i would be like " ugh yeah sign me up right meow." But there is a beauty in simplicity , sometimes i think how nice it would be to do with out the car payments/gas/stress a car can bring and just get a Vespa/scooter and pay $10-20 insurance and work relatively close to home. Drive like 2-4 miles down back streets on a Vespa every morning /evening to work would be rad. You would spend maybe $30-40 on gas a month(thats counting some fun trips). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyers0909 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 2 hours ago, iPwn said: getting to take lunch out of a piping hot crock pot, and being able to take naps on lunch breaks. Most underrated part right here. Before I worked from home and lived in Connecticut my commute was just a shade under 10 minutes. It was so nice being able to go home and eat lunch there while watching a Netflix episode. I know it might be antisocial but I can't stand eating lunch with coworkers. They bother me enough during the day about work crap, the last thing I want is to see them for an hour at lunch. I need some alone time at lunch to break up the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwny Posted August 23, 2017 Author Share Posted August 23, 2017 21 minutes ago, Bednarik60 said: But there is a beauty in simplicity , sometimes i think how nice it would be to do with out the car payments/gas/stress a car can bring and just get a Vespa/scooter and pay $10-20 insurance and work relatively close to home. Drive like 2-4 miles down back streets on a Vespa every morning /evening to work would be rad. You would spend maybe $30-40 on gas a month(thats counting some fun trips). This is kinda what I’m hoping to do. Chicago is also really well connected with public transit, so most trips are a bus and/or train ride away. I’ve just never liked driving. It was just a necessity that I put up with before moving here. Other idiot drivers, traffic jams, commutes, and so on just never were my thing. I’d much rather be a passenger if I go anywhere, or take a bike on short trips. I’ll cut my travel costs to probably about $50 a month, including minor bike repairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
titansNvolsR#1 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Made my last payment to the Man. Took me longer than I anticipated for a guy with no bills, rent, or taxes, but finally paid off all my student loans, car, wedding, and credit cards today. Feels John Goodman. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dome Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 44 minutes ago, flyers0909 said: I know it might be antisocial but I can't stand eating lunch with coworkers. They bother me enough during the day about work crap, the last thing I want is to see them for an hour at lunch. I need some alone time at lunch to break up the day. I go park in the shade and eat lunch in my car. Sometimes a 20min powernap if it's quiet in the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bednarik60 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Jon Jones failed his drug test! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webmaster Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Bednarik60 said: You guys aren't holding your hits in long enough... 20 seconds bro... Trust me a lot of things will be cooler then the Eclipse once you do. Don't post like this. We don't discuss drug use or other illegal activities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bednarik60 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 1 minute ago, Webmaster said: Don't post like this. We don't discuss drug use or other illegal activities. I am not talking about anything illegal. And you have a thread on Alcohol, which last i checked is a drug. Not to mention a thread on vaping which is Tobacco, which again is a drug. Also two of the biggest killers and causes of cancer in America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bednarik60 Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 I am down to talk about scooters. Vespa makes dope stuff. This scooter goes 80 MPH! WUT! lol That has to be a blast. ITs the Vespa GTS 300 Sport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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