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Nov 23, 2015 11:51 PM
Not lunch, break, clocking out...or nooners

What be it?

For me it's the kids that I've had throughout their young elementary years and give the smile every time I see them....then come to class and do whatever is asked of them with pride and determination....even better when they are disadvantaged kids. There is a lot of crap and a lot of negative in schools....those kids keep me going after 18 years.
Nov 23, 2015 11:51pm
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Nov 24, 2015 12:00 AM
That's awesome Ironman, seriously. Love to hear that sort of stuff.
Nov 24, 2015 12:00am
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Nov 24, 2015 12:20 AM
For me, since I work evenings, til 1 am usually, the absolute best part of my work day is my lunch hour. It just so happens to coincide with my Son's bed time, so I'll FaceTime him after his bath, and we get to talk/read/be silly, he'll show me the stuff he did at pre-school, and if he's learned any new words he'll text me.

It's the only thing that keeps these late shifts bearable.
Nov 24, 2015 12:20am
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Nov 24, 2015 6:55 AM
HighRoller74;1765430 wrote:For me, since I work evenings, til 1 am usually, the absolute best part of my work day is my lunch hour. It just so happens to coincide with my Son's bed time, so I'll FaceTime him after his bath, and we get to talk/read/be silly, he'll show me the stuff he did at pre-school, and if he's learned any new words he'll text me.

It's the only thing that keeps these late shifts bearable.
Broke the thread rules but legit. I would have trouble with that shift.
Nov 24, 2015 6:55am
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Nov 24, 2015 7:04 AM
Well our schedule recently changed to Sunday-Wednesday, 4:30AM-2:30PM. I usually get in around 3:30AM though. Best part of my day is when I first get in because I am the only one there and can actually get work done without stupid questions.
Nov 24, 2015 7:04am
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Nov 24, 2015 7:18 AM
Best part of my work day is when i see HR in the hallway and they don't knock on my door and ask me if i have a minute. We've laid off about 25% of the company since March (if you'll look at a trend of oil prices you'll see why) and 3 people in the offices surrounding me have been let go. Everytime HR has knocked on the door and said "Hey________, do you have a minute?" Then 5 minutes later a policeman is walking them out of the building (company policy that any terminated employee be escorted out of the building). Then I have to go into their office and box up all the stuff that is not company property and call my admin to ship their stuff to their house.
Nov 24, 2015 7:18am
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Nov 24, 2015 9:32 AM
Best part is usually after work on west coast games when I catch a redeye (which in turn is 99% 757s, with Dish TV) and can watch the work I've done on the highlight shows. East coast we usually go have some beers so I'll catch the days highlights later.

Within the hours onsite? I'd probably go with the actual game. While stressful as hell, when I sit back and reflect its awesome to part of something so big, created by a crew of around 100 people total.
Nov 24, 2015 9:32am
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Nov 24, 2015 9:35 AM
When I close a deal.
Nov 24, 2015 9:35am
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Nov 24, 2015 9:50 AM
If I remember correctly BR we are in the same or similar type of industry, so I am on the same boat as you. "When I close a deal" is the best time of the day.
Nov 24, 2015 9:50am
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Nov 24, 2015 10:02 AM
When the boss is out for the day!
Nov 24, 2015 10:02am
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Nov 24, 2015 10:21 AM
When the distressed baby (< 30 weeks old, meconium, non-reassuring heart tones, dumbass mom did cocaine, etc) comes out crying and alive anyways.
Nov 24, 2015 10:21am
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Nov 24, 2015 10:22 AM
..and also when the receptionist is dressed to impress!
Nov 24, 2015 10:22am
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Nov 24, 2015 10:24 AM
...the best part of my day is going to sleep at the end of it.
Nov 24, 2015 10:24am
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Nov 24, 2015 10:37 AM
Best part of my work day is the next couple months.
Nov 24, 2015 10:37am
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Nov 24, 2015 10:41 AM
Old Rider;1765467 wrote:When the boss is out for the day!
Same. There are only two of us, and I really enjoy being here alone.
Nov 24, 2015 10:41am
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Nov 24, 2015 11:24 AM
Same as OP, I guess.
Nov 24, 2015 11:24am
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Nov 24, 2015 3:03 PM
jumping on OC to educate all y'all. :)
Nov 24, 2015 3:03pm
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Nov 24, 2015 4:34 PM
My 2-hour gym session in the middle of it. And going through all 25 of my fantasy football teams.
Nov 24, 2015 4:34pm
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Nov 25, 2015 8:06 AM
Azubuike24;1765587 wrote:My 2-hour gym session in the middle of it. And going through all 25 of my fantasy football teams.
Sounds very productive. And how the hell do you have 2 hours in the middle of your work day?
Nov 25, 2015 8:06am
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Nov 25, 2015 10:01 AM
God I hate retirement and what to get back to doing something.
I loved solving problem with engineering, shipping or manufacturing ... but mostly working with designing new products..
Nov 25, 2015 10:01am
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Nov 25, 2015 10:04 AM
Belly35;1765688 wrote:God I hate retirement and what to get back to doing something.
I can think of one thing "what to get back to doing something" during your retirement.

Nov 25, 2015 10:04am
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Nov 25, 2015 10:13 AM
Uz2Bon36;1765690 wrote:I can think of one thing "what to get back to doing something" during your retirement.

I tell people what to do and how to do it, i use my knowledge, creativity, leadership and let those who got that advanced eduction do the grunt work documentation.
Nov 25, 2015 10:13am
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Nov 25, 2015 11:48 AM
Belly35;1765694 wrote:I tell people what to do and how to do it, i use my knowledge, creativity, leadership and let those who got that advanced eduction do the grunt work documentation.
You should make a second account under the name of Sergeant Hulka.
Nov 25, 2015 11:48am
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Nov 25, 2015 12:11 PM
Today...when the boss says that the office will close at 2!!!

Happy Thanksgiving all!!
Nov 25, 2015 12:11pm
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Nov 25, 2015 2:35 PM
i dont work....hope this helps
Nov 25, 2015 2:35pm