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  What Do You Do for Work / Career?

  by BlackPearl in

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  i've been on the board for quite a while now and was wondering, what do my fellow jwdr's do for work, employment or career?

  me, i'm in probably one of the most hated careers in america right now.

  (not gonna tell you what it is either) but how about you, what do you do to earn a little coin?.

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  BlackPearl...that all depends on which types of mortgages you tried to sell and how you sold them. If they were subprime and you used hurry-tactics or other shady methods, then yes, you'll probably be looked down on. On the other hand, if you worked in a more reputable establishment selling better quality mortgages to those who can actually afford them, then I think you'll be ok. My wife works in mortgage processing (I'm giving away too much info for all those trolls out there looking to out me) and works for a small-town bank which is relatively autonomous.

  Have you seen the newer movie "Maxed Out" by the same guy who did the Super Size Me film?
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  Beliefs, Honesty

  by Hiddenwindow in

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  not too long ago, i heard a district overseer say, at a circuit assembly, something astonishing; that he would continue to be a jehovahs witness even if it was proven to him that god does not exist.

  his point was the organization and its moral standards protect people from a lot of trouble and that this by itself is very positive aspect.

  i could not forget such a statement and, just as an exercise, started to pose the following scenario to some of my friends, including several ministerial servants an one elder: if you some how determine that this is not the truth, would you continue to be a witness?

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  yknot, I appreciate your viewpoint. You summed up the feelings of my wife and our friends who are still active witnesses. They don't buy into everything but want to stay and do a combination of waiting on Jehovah and keeping together with family and friends and also think that what they believe currently is as good as it is gonna get...that there isn't any better religion out there, so might as well stay with this one.
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  Man gets charged for lemonade he made at a resturant!

  by Dragonlady76 in

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  ok this is just wrong!.

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  JohnDoe,

  I think I understand your point. There are greedy people who always look for ways to get something for nothing...and this usually ends up hurting other people.

  But there are also cheapies who take advantage of a minor loophole once in a while...in a cute, endearing way. Like my wife, for example.

  And I'm sure DragonLady feels the same about her husband.

  Making lemonade from a lemon wedge already given too you and a couple of packs of sugar/sweetner is not in the same league as the guy coming in and eating an extra side dish from the condiment section just because it's free. (This reminds me of a Mr. Bean sketch or maybe it was some other comedian.) I think it boils down to the attitude or the intention of the patron.

  Anyway, I've tried some of my wife's attempted "lemonade," and I have to say it does not deserve to be called such. It tastes exactly like sweetened water with a squeeze of lemon. Hardly the same as the drink they sell at the restaurant with the high fructose corn syrup and the artificial flavoring and the high price.
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  The First 2007 Christmas Thread.... countdown is T-minus 119 days...

  by AK - Jeff in

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  2. experiences

  i am starting to think about the joyous season already - i know, i know, i am way too early.

  it is still summer in the northern hemisphere, school has only just gotten started, and the leaves haven't even turned yet.

  still - i suppose i have catching up to do.

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  erandir

  Bah humbug!

  But seriously...I think Christmas is way too materialistic. Haven't you ever seen A Charlie Brown Christmas?

  I don't plan on ever celebrating it again. That's not to say I won't spend the holidays with my parents and have Christmas dinner with them, if they want. I just won't go for the obligated presents.

  Editted to add: But I totally understand the viewpoint of someone who has been raised not celebrating any holidays. I celebrated 24 Christmasses before giving them up. Enjoy!
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  Man gets charged for lemonade he made at a resturant!

  by Dragonlady76 in

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  Nah, I wouldnt penalize the waitress for the owners foolishness.

  
  In a joint like that, I bet the waitress doesn't get to keep the tips anyway.
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  Man gets charged for lemonade he made at a resturant!

  by Dragonlady76 in

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  erandir

  He looks at all the steel i am wearing and the muscles on my legs and manages to control himself.

  Hey, Glad,

  I sense you are not speaking in metaphor and that your avatar is really your true picture.

  So how does that occupation work out nowadays...especially with all the new laws they have?
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  Man gets charged for lemonade he made at a resturant!

  by Dragonlady76 in

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  Taking back the tip...now that is an excellent idea.

  However, I bet the owner would argue that one, as well.
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  Man gets charged for lemonade he made at a resturant!

  by Dragonlady76 in

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  Many people are cheap skates. Condiments are only included in the price at the discretion of the restaurant. There is no requirement for them to be there. I once knew a man who would go into the Dairy Queen and make a salad out of the burger toppings and lemonade as described here. You really think the burger he paid for included all of this?

  JohnDoe, are you calling my wife a cheap skate?

  Well? Are ya?

  I'll have to agree with you there...cuz she is! But don't tell her I said so...I do that enough myself already. I hope one day she gets charged like that because it would be hilarious. I would take her side and not want to pay, of course. But you gotta admit. It is kinda funny to see someone like that get called!
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  What Do You Do for Work / Career?

  by BlackPearl in

  1. jw
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  i've been on the board for quite a while now and was wondering, what do my fellow jwdr's do for work, employment or career?

  me, i'm in probably one of the most hated careers in america right now.

  (not gonna tell you what it is either) but how about you, what do you do to earn a little coin?.

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  erandir

  Ah I got it Black Pearl is a paid Lawyer for the WTS LMAO

  Dang...beat me to it!

  Anywho...I'm a group leader for two departments (3 200+-ton presses, and 2 weld robots) in a factory. My function is to act as back-up supervisor, do problem-solving/TPS activities (anyone seen office space? I actually fill out TPS reports! lol), continuous-improvement, and fill-in for absent employees. Plus I'm slowly studying mechanical engineering.

  Oh and my other job which I truly enjoy is to keep my wife happy. That's not an easy job, btw, mostly due to my own shortcomings.
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  I'm starting my degree YAY

  by free2think in

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  i just wanted to share my good news.

  i just registered for my degree, i start in oct, im so excited..

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  Way to go! I wish you much luck with this! Don't study too hard, though. Oh, and I heartily recommend the beer idea, too.