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Re: Hard work
« Reply #30 on: February 24, 2022, 01:53:55 PM »
Now, that’s a no no lol but congratulation s on working less.
I put up with a lot of bs to get where I'm at.  I'm good at what I do.  As long I get the job done and do what the boss say, I'm left alone.  I'm the only employee that's not in a management/lead position that has the most freedom. 



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Re: Hard work
« Reply #31 on: February 24, 2022, 05:19:37 PM »
Sad that people now-a-days want only handouts...

Growing up, we had both parents but they both work full time and can't really speak any English. We all had to get part-time jobs as soon as we can to survive (you all know Hmong people have lots of kids). I started working when I was 15yrs old at burger joint and during college I worked full time 3rd shift. Head straight to classes from work and sleep in-between classes. I had an alarm clock in my car for that... It was all worth it though because I had no student loan after graduating.

That’s dedication and I’m happy that things worked out for you. Those days was tough. I myself had to work OT for years just to make ends meet. Heck I even had to harvest vegetables and fruits on the side on top of that.



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Re: Hard work
« Reply #32 on: February 24, 2022, 05:22:11 PM »
They're not true Asians. But then again I failed Algebra twice, so what do I know.

I didn’t comprehend any so I’m worse lol



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Re: Hard work
« Reply #33 on: February 24, 2022, 05:25:26 PM »
I put up with a lot of bs to get where I'm at.  I'm good at what I do.  As long I get the job done and do what the boss say, I'm left alone.  I'm the only employee that's not in a management/lead position that has the most freedom.

Patience pays off.



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Re: Hard work
« Reply #34 on: February 24, 2022, 06:49:09 PM »
Many kids today don't realize how hard it was for many of us refugees when we arrived in the States. And I know it was even harder for my elders back in Laos...

There's was a point in my life where I worked at 3 three jobs...

Also from ages 12-15, I was out in the fields under the hot sun every Summer from 5am-5pm..

And working out in the fields, if you don't work, you don't get paid because you get paid for exactly the work you do i.e., per pound, basket, sack, row, etc., there was no hourly wages nor salary...

It was hard work but it also taught me a good life lesson.



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Re: Hard work
« Reply #35 on: February 24, 2022, 07:54:05 PM »
I have spoken about this before that some people work, not because of money or bills to pay or needed the money to pay off debt or to raise their family. 

When I first started out working, I was a young buck, in a field with other people who worked there all their lives.  They needed the job for their own survival.  Work = money for them and so they are working for a living.  I on the other hand were lazy, asking days off like no other and pay me anything on my check, no matter how small and I would be ok.  I have minimum bills, no gf, no need to pay rent or mortgage and all I needed the money is to pump my gas and $20 cover charge into a club.  Oh and buying booze and taking girls out was where all my income goes to. 

So you see, I can not be in the same class as my co workers.  My work ethics were poor and this is probably a reason why some manager needs someone whom they can invest in and not some young cat who will get lazy, missing work because he's too drunk off from the clubs and such. 

There's also a class of workers who likes to work because going home is where they do not want to be.  Moment they get home, the home life is so unbearable for them.  Domestic violence and such. 

I kind of fall into that category after the mommy passed away.  I could not cope with her death that I took on more than enough jobs to keep myself busy.  I just do not want to do anything at home so when someone asking me to do something, I say I have to work and so I'm exempt.  It then becomes a way of life for me.  I was pushing over 90+ hours a week like it was nothing.  I didn't even go home cuz driving up and from work is about 2 hours each way so 4 hours per day if I'm a commuter.  I told myself, why not just get another job to fill in them 4 hours, at least you get payed for it instead of being stuck in the car for 4 hours per day and not getting payed for it.  The concept makes sense right? 

If anything, it should be me paying them for having a roof over my head for the grave shift and they have a gym there and a shower there so not having to pay for gym membership is a win.  You know them stories about how tech folks were living in their car and working 2 jobs?  I was that guy and I survived one of my darkest days.  It was like I was an operational manager for myself.  I budget my time, my life, where to eat, where to stay so I don't get mug, where to party and where to live a life like so that even my friends do not even know what I'm doing.  I did all this while partying too. 

Those were them good old days.  It helps to build character and it was something I always wanted to do.  It can be seen as a mental illness but as long as I don't hurt anyone or hurting myself, it is a good kind of illness.  Maybe this is why i'm not a bf material.  I can't find a spot to fill in that gf unless she runs a homeless life like I do too.   :2funny:






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Re: Hard work
« Reply #36 on: February 24, 2022, 08:12:44 PM »
It was rough working and going to college especially when classes were spread out throughout the day.  I succumbed to selling weed for a bit.  Had to stop when I was driving with a pound in the trunk :2funny:



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« Reply #37 on: February 24, 2022, 08:37:32 PM »
I have spoken about this before that some people work, not because of money or bills to pay or needed the money to pay off debt or to raise their family. 

When I first started out working, I was a young buck, in a field with other people who worked there all their lives.  They needed the job for their own survival.  Work = money for them and so they are working for a living.  I on the other hand were lazy, asking days off like no other and pay me anything on my check, no matter how small and I would be ok.  I have minimum bills, no gf, no need to pay rent or mortgage and all I needed the money is to pump my gas and $20 cover charge into a club.  Oh and buying booze and taking girls out was where all my income goes to. 

So you see, I can not be in the same class as my co workers.  My work ethics were poor and this is probably a reason why some manager needs someone whom they can invest in and not some young cat who will get lazy, missing work because he's too drunk off from the clubs and such. 

There's also a class of workers who likes to work because going home is where they do not want to be.  Moment they get home, the home life is so unbearable for them.  Domestic violence and such. 

I kind of fall into that category after the mommy passed away.  I could not cope with her death that I took on more than enough jobs to keep myself busy.  I just do not want to do anything at home so when someone asking me to do something, I say I have to work and so I'm exempt.  It then becomes a way of life for me.  I was pushing over 90+ hours a week like it was nothing.  I didn't even go home cuz driving up and from work is about 2 hours each way so 4 hours per day if I'm a commuter.  I told myself, why not just get another job to fill in them 4 hours, at least you get payed for it instead of being stuck in the car for 4 hours per day and not getting payed for it.  The concept makes sense right? 

If anything, it should be me paying them for having a roof over my head for the grave shift and they have a gym there and a shower there so not having to pay for gym membership is a win.  You know them stories about how tech folks were living in their car and working 2 jobs?  I was that guy and I survived one of my darkest days.  It was like I was an operational manager for myself.  I budget my time, my life, where to eat, where to stay so I don't get mug, where to party and where to live a life like so that even my friends do not even know what I'm doing.  I did all this while partying too. 

Those were them good old days.  It helps to build character and it was something I always wanted to do.  It can be seen as a mental illness but as long as I don't hurt anyone or hurting myself, it is a good kind of illness.  Maybe this is why i'm not a bf material.  I can't find a spot to fill in that gf unless she runs a homeless life like I do too.   :2funny:

Wow that’s hardcore right there. So true what they say about there’s always someone who’s working harder.

LOL mental illness, just strong mindset.



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Re: Hard work
« Reply #38 on: February 24, 2022, 08:38:06 PM »
It was rough working and going to college especially when classes were spread out throughout the day.  I succumbed to selling weed for a bit.  Had to stop when I was driving with a pound in the trunk :2funny:

Whoa a dealer lol



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« Reply #39 on: February 24, 2022, 08:55:40 PM »
Many kids today don't realize how hard it was for many of us refugees when we arrived in the States. And I know it was even harder for my elders back in Laos...

There's was a point in my life where I worked at 3 three jobs...

Also from ages 12-15, I was out in the fields under the hot sun every Summer from 5am-5pm..

And working out in the fields, if you don't work, you don't get paid because you get paid for exactly the work you do i.e., per pound, basket, sack, row, etc., there was no hourly wages nor salary...

It was hard work but it also taught me a good life lesson.

Remind me of my Cambodian and Hmong friends in 1983-85 at Bellevue, Wa. We do that on weekends. It was hard work for sure and getting paid for how ma y crates you picked that day.



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Re: Hard work
« Reply #40 on: February 24, 2022, 09:51:05 PM »
Whoa a dealer lol
Not at school though ;D.  Finding a job that fits with school was impossible but being my own boss fit. 



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Re: Hard work
« Reply #41 on: February 25, 2022, 06:06:11 AM »
I know hard work, but I also know the pursuit of the art of perfection.  That doesn't mean it needs to be perfect, but it should be an artistic ritual to the task and repeatedly more artistic perfection each time.



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