Worked hard to get where you are ?

[.... callchet ....]

Could anything have stopped you?

[tekisui]

1. Yes. And, yes.

[.... callchet ....]

5. I answered the poll about Capital Punishment.

I believe that people have little control over what they do. It is just as hard to stop a hard worker as it is to get a easy worker to work harder. I have worked seven days a week for years, including Christmas day morning. I have never thought of it as hard work. Always thought of it as I get to do it. I voted for against Capital punishment for those reasons. I believe people have very little control, although some, over what they do.

[Kookaburra]

2. Worked hard. Job was eliminated.

Had to take a job making 1/3 less. So no, it wasn't worth it. And yes, something could have stopped me -- a glimpse into the future.

Next time I work that hard at anything, it's not going to be for the benefit of a huge company, I can guarantee you that.

[.... callchet ....]

4. Betrayal.

Basically everybody is a team player and good at heart. That is taken advantage of. Any business can count on being given the benefit of doubt from the workers. People don't even give a thought to being used, they just kick in and help.

[Kookaburra]

6. Yes, betrayal

It's the reason for the "me first" attitude in this country. When we go with our natural inclination to help each other out, we're kicked in the teeth. I don't know about everyone else, but I'm easily trained: it only takes a few well-placed 'kicks' and I've figured it out.

The sad thing is I WANT to pitch in and help out -- like I said, natural inclination -- but I guess this has taught me discernment if nothing else.

Sorry for the rant, but it's still a tender spot.

[.... callchet ....]

7. No need to apologize for being a good person.

20 year old supply business here shut down by telling employees, don't come to work tomorrow. No warning just a lot of it's tough but we will make it, then bang, Lock the Doors.

[Kookaburra]

8. I'm sorry to hear that Calchet

It's going to get better -- that I do believe. I foresee a simpler way of life for everyone, but I think that is better than what we've become. Blessings and best wishes to you and your family (and thanks for the sympathetic ear).

[.... callchet ....]

9. That wasn't my job.

It was a lot of friends of mine that worked in a supply business.

[.... callchet ....]

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