Post by: CigarBanter on December 14, 2022, 01:55:57 AM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 05:30:48 AM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 05:31:17 AM
Alec Bradley Tempus Terra Novo - 10/44.99
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 05:32:07 AM
Door #1 - E.P. Carrillo INCH Natural No. 60 (Gordo) - 5/24.99
Door #2 - Ave Maria Argentum Morning Star (Perfecto) - 10/54.99
Door #3 - Man O' War Puro Authentico Corona Maduro - 10/34.99
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 06:14:12 AM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 06:55:45 AM
Morning, humpers.Good morning, Dave.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 07:00:47 AM
PayDayWednesday here, as well as Gainshare Day, where we find out how much our year-end bonus is. Or at least a fairly accurate approximation of it, since we don't have the full year results yet. Numbers aren't looking as good as in years past, but I'll take what I can get. 75% payout of it comes this weekend, with the other 25% after the full results in January.That's pretty sweet. Just in time for Christmas. It'll be Payday Thursday for me tomorrow and I'll take it. The last few times I worked for a company that paid bonuses, they were always distributed in March. Typically, we'd have a mass exodus in April.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 07:14:36 AM
Our cutoff for the year is 11/30. As long as you're employed by that date, you still get the bonus, regardless of what happens after.PayDayWednesday here, as well as Gainshare Day, where we find out how much our year-end bonus is. Or at least a fairly accurate approximation of it, since we don't have the full year results yet. Numbers aren't looking as good as in years past, but I'll take what I can get. 75% payout of it comes this weekend, with the other 25% after the full results in January.That's pretty sweet. Just in time for Christmas. It'll be Payday Thursday for me tomorrow and I'll take it. The last few times I worked for a company that paid bonuses, they were always distributed in March. Typically, we'd have a mass exodus in April.
Don't see a lot of people leaving after the payout here, though, with as low as it is this year, maybe we will. Lol
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 07:15:41 AM
And it being right before Xmas is probably why they pay out a large chunk of it in mid-December. They don't always do right by us, but in this case, I have no complaints.Our cutoff for the year is 11/30. As long as you're employed by that date, you still get the bonus, regardless of what happens after.PayDayWednesday here, as well as Gainshare Day, where we find out how much our year-end bonus is. Or at least a fairly accurate approximation of it, since we don't have the full year results yet. Numbers aren't looking as good as in years past, but I'll take what I can get. 75% payout of it comes this weekend, with the other 25% after the full results in January.That's pretty sweet. Just in time for Christmas. It'll be Payday Thursday for me tomorrow and I'll take it. The last few times I worked for a company that paid bonuses, they were always distributed in March. Typically, we'd have a mass exodus in April.
Don't see a lot of people leaving after the payout here, though, with as low as it is this year, maybe we will. Lol
Post by: razgueado on December 14, 2022, 07:38:10 AM
Morning, muchachos.
Post by: razgueado on December 14, 2022, 07:38:24 AM
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Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 07:40:00 AM
Fine. I'm awake at 4:30. Whatever.Ouch. Morning, SleeplessInWARaz.
Morning, muchachos.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 08:13:46 AM
That was my point. Seems they go out of their way to pay before the end of the year which is great.And it being right before Xmas is probably why they pay out a large chunk of it in mid-December. They don't always do right by us, but in this case, I have no complaints.Our cutoff for the year is 11/30. As long as you're employed by that date, you still get the bonus, regardless of what happens after.PayDayWednesday here, as well as Gainshare Day, where we find out how much our year-end bonus is. Or at least a fairly accurate approximation of it, since we don't have the full year results yet. Numbers aren't looking as good as in years past, but I'll take what I can get. 75% payout of it comes this weekend, with the other 25% after the full results in January.That's pretty sweet. Just in time for Christmas. It'll be Payday Thursday for me tomorrow and I'll take it. The last few times I worked for a company that paid bonuses, they were always distributed in March. Typically, we'd have a mass exodus in April.
Don't see a lot of people leaving after the payout here, though, with as low as it is this year, maybe we will. Lol
My current place doesn't do a holiday party of any sort which I found odd. Usually companies either have one large function or each manager might take her crew out for lunch. There was however a big todo for Diwali recently. I guess that makes more sense for the area I'm in. Some of my colleagues in other locations are having holiday parties so I'm curious how they decide.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 08:18:46 AM
Fine. I'm awake at 4:30. Whatever.Good early morning, Bret.
Morning, muchachos.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 08:25:30 AM
They used to have a year end event for the different business areas. They're bringing it back this year, some Saturday in January. Haven't decided if I want to go yet or not. Just food and games and whatnot at one of our campuses.That was my point. Seems they go out of their way to pay before the end of the year which is great.And it being right before Xmas is probably why they pay out a large chunk of it in mid-December. They don't always do right by us, but in this case, I have no complaints.Our cutoff for the year is 11/30. As long as you're employed by that date, you still get the bonus, regardless of what happens after.PayDayWednesday here, as well as Gainshare Day, where we find out how much our year-end bonus is. Or at least a fairly accurate approximation of it, since we don't have the full year results yet. Numbers aren't looking as good as in years past, but I'll take what I can get. 75% payout of it comes this weekend, with the other 25% after the full results in January.That's pretty sweet. Just in time for Christmas. It'll be Payday Thursday for me tomorrow and I'll take it. The last few times I worked for a company that paid bonuses, they were always distributed in March. Typically, we'd have a mass exodus in April.
Don't see a lot of people leaving after the payout here, though, with as low as it is this year, maybe we will. Lol
My current place doesn't do a holiday party of any sort which I found odd. Usually companies either have one large function or each manager might take her crew out for lunch. There was however a big todo for Diwali recently. I guess that makes more sense for the area I'm in. Some of my colleagues in other locations are having holiday parties so I'm curious how they decide.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 09:18:28 AM
You had me at food.They used to have a year end event for the different business areas. They're bringing it back this year, some Saturday in January. Haven't decided if I want to go yet or not. Just food and games and whatnot at one of our campuses.That was my point. Seems they go out of their way to pay before the end of the year which is great.And it being right before Xmas is probably why they pay out a large chunk of it in mid-December. They don't always do right by us, but in this case, I have no complaints.Our cutoff for the year is 11/30. As long as you're employed by that date, you still get the bonus, regardless of what happens after.PayDayWednesday here, as well as Gainshare Day, where we find out how much our year-end bonus is. Or at least a fairly accurate approximation of it, since we don't have the full year results yet. Numbers aren't looking as good as in years past, but I'll take what I can get. 75% payout of it comes this weekend, with the other 25% after the full results in January.That's pretty sweet. Just in time for Christmas. It'll be Payday Thursday for me tomorrow and I'll take it. The last few times I worked for a company that paid bonuses, they were always distributed in March. Typically, we'd have a mass exodus in April.
Don't see a lot of people leaving after the payout here, though, with as low as it is this year, maybe we will. Lol
My current place doesn't do a holiday party of any sort which I found odd. Usually companies either have one large function or each manager might take her crew out for lunch. There was however a big todo for Diwali recently. I guess that makes more sense for the area I'm in. Some of my colleagues in other locations are having holiday parties so I'm curious how they decide.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 09:19:29 AM
Wordle 543 3/6At least you woke up sharp. 😉
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Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 09:19:39 AM
CNSYou had me at food.They used to have a year end event for the different business areas. They're bringing it back this year, some Saturday in January. Haven't decided if I want to go yet or not. Just food and games and whatnot at one of our campuses.That was my point. Seems they go out of their way to pay before the end of the year which is great.And it being right before Xmas is probably why they pay out a large chunk of it in mid-December. They don't always do right by us, but in this case, I have no complaints.Our cutoff for the year is 11/30. As long as you're employed by that date, you still get the bonus, regardless of what happens after.PayDayWednesday here, as well as Gainshare Day, where we find out how much our year-end bonus is. Or at least a fairly accurate approximation of it, since we don't have the full year results yet. Numbers aren't looking as good as in years past, but I'll take what I can get. 75% payout of it comes this weekend, with the other 25% after the full results in January.That's pretty sweet. Just in time for Christmas. It'll be Payday Thursday for me tomorrow and I'll take it. The last few times I worked for a company that paid bonuses, they were always distributed in March. Typically, we'd have a mass exodus in April.
Don't see a lot of people leaving after the payout here, though, with as low as it is this year, maybe we will. Lol
My current place doesn't do a holiday party of any sort which I found odd. Usually companies either have one large function or each manager might take her crew out for lunch. There was however a big todo for Diwali recently. I guess that makes more sense for the area I'm in. Some of my colleagues in other locations are having holiday parties so I'm curious how they decide.
Post by: razgueado on December 14, 2022, 09:26:55 AM
I feel about as sharp as a marble.Wordle 543 3/6At least you woke up sharp.
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 09:35:57 AM
I have it set up so that I can easily plug in my personal laptop when I'm not using my work one but still use my desktop without having to fish in the back of the desk for cables.
This hub seems to work even better than what I have going on in the office. Now I don't have to open the laptop to use that camera for video calls.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 10:03:44 AM
On my way home last evening, I stopped at Microcenter to purchase a mini docking station. Working remotely was a pain without my full-size keyboard, mouse, and two monitors.I'm surprised you lasted as long as you did without a full size keyboard or screen. I have a similar device to plug things in, but we didn't get a full-size monitor until we were sent home in 2020. I don't know how I managed without it for so long.
I have it set up so that I can easily plug in my personal laptop when I'm not using my work one but still use my desktop without having to fish in the back of the desk for cables.
This hub seems to work even better than what I have going on in the office. Now I don't have to open the laptop to use that camera for video calls.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 10:31:54 AM
As a consultant, I was given only the laptop. All the other stuff was mine that I bought because of COVID. At the UN, they didn't even give me a laptop. I had to use a virtual desktop.On my way home last evening, I stopped at Microcenter to purchase a mini docking station. Working remotely was a pain without my full-size keyboard, mouse, and two monitors.I'm surprised you lasted as long as you did without a full size keyboard or screen. I have a similar device to plug things in, but we didn't get a full-size monitor until we were sent home in 2020. I don't know how I managed without it for so long.
I have it set up so that I can easily plug in my personal laptop when I'm not using my work one but still use my desktop without having to fish in the back of the desk for cables.
This hub seems to work even better than what I have going on in the office. Now I don't have to open the laptop to use that camera for video calls.
My personal desktop computer has two monitor ports and therefore, I previously didn't need the docking station. So that $70 additional expenditure yesterday was my own but worth it. I'll be writing it off as a business expense, of course.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 10:39:59 AM
And rightfully so.As a consultant, I was given only the laptop. All the other stuff was mine that I bought because of COVID. At the UN, they didn't even give me a laptop. I had to use a virtual desktop.On my way home last evening, I stopped at Microcenter to purchase a mini docking station. Working remotely was a pain without my full-size keyboard, mouse, and two monitors.I'm surprised you lasted as long as you did without a full size keyboard or screen. I have a similar device to plug things in, but we didn't get a full-size monitor until we were sent home in 2020. I don't know how I managed without it for so long.
I have it set up so that I can easily plug in my personal laptop when I'm not using my work one but still use my desktop without having to fish in the back of the desk for cables.
This hub seems to work even better than what I have going on in the office. Now I don't have to open the laptop to use that camera for video calls.
My personal desktop computer has two monitor ports and therefore, I previously didn't need the docking station. So that $70 additional expenditure yesterday was my own but worth it. I'll be writing it off as a business expense, of course.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 10:40:08 AM
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 11:08:27 AM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 11:57:55 AM
Stephen "tWitch" Boss, choreographer, DJ and co-host of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," has died. He was only 40. Leaving behind wife and three young children. They are saying it was a probably suicide. That's very sad.I hadn't heard of him until some work folks starting talking about him, but it's definitely a sad situation. Moreso for his wife and kids, who are now left to pick up the pieces.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 12:08:41 PM
Especially rough around the holidays. I can't imagine, nor would I want to, his mental anguish with making such a decision. It's truly sad.Stephen "tWitch" Boss, choreographer, DJ and co-host of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," has died. He was only 40. Leaving behind wife and three young children. They are saying it was a probably suicide. That's very sad.I hadn't heard of him until some work folks starting talking about him, but it's definitely a sad situation. Moreso for his wife and kids, who are now left to pick up the pieces.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 12:30:23 PM
Agreed.Especially rough around the holidays. I can't imagine, nor would I want to, his mental anguish with making such a decision. It's truly sad.Stephen "tWitch" Boss, choreographer, DJ and co-host of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," has died. He was only 40. Leaving behind wife and three young children. They are saying it was a probably suicide. That's very sad.I hadn't heard of him until some work folks starting talking about him, but it's definitely a sad situation. Moreso for his wife and kids, who are now left to pick up the pieces.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 12:53:57 PM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 12:59:47 PM
Cigars! That's the answer. Time spent enjoying a handmade tobacco product helps with mental well-being.It certainly helps mine at the end of the day.
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 01:29:13 PM
#2-4:The list thus far is very interesting. A balance of great cigars versus payola.
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25/2022?fbclid=IwAR1K24KAVwC8rUG7ImVoW0kUMWEOrTRx5fy_Gh72PJs2NgUx-aYXOcMzDzk
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 01:47:46 PM
Budgets have been cut across the cigar industry so no one had the extra cash to pay to juice the stats in their favor. :D#2-4:The list thus far is very interesting. A balance of great cigars versus payola.
https://www.cigaraficionado.com/top25/2022?fbclid=IwAR1K24KAVwC8rUG7ImVoW0kUMWEOrTRx5fy_Gh72PJs2NgUx-aYXOcMzDzk
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 02:04:59 PM
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Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 02:16:57 PM
Post by: razgueado on December 14, 2022, 04:51:12 PM
Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 05:10:57 PM
Did I say how much I hate going to the dentist?You may have mentioned it.
Just like I keep mentioning that I need to make an appointment. I haven't been since the before times.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 06:22:37 PM
You're gonna really hate it once you get back there.Did I say how much I hate going to the dentist?You may have mentioned it.
Just like I keep mentioning that I need to make an appointment. I haven't been since the before times.
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 06:22:45 PM
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Post by: A Friend of Charlie on December 14, 2022, 07:20:59 PM
Post by: LuvTooGolf on December 14, 2022, 09:12:15 PM
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Post by: razgueado on December 14, 2022, 11:24:14 PM
This was the first of two appointments for "deep cleaning." Apparently they have to numb you up for that. So I get to do it all again on Monday for the other side of my mouth. Then they'll need some six week followup visits to make sure they got all the buildup.Did I say how much I hate going to the dentist?You may have mentioned it.
Just like I keep mentioning that I need to make an appointment. I haven't been since the before times.
The beatings will continue until I go to the dentist three times a year like clockwork. I get it.
Fortunately, I have very hard teeth.