Browncafe at work

upsgrunt · 02-15-2008, 09:21 PM

Wow, that was kind of like an echo!

iowa boy · 02-15-2008, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by upsgrunt

Wow, that was kind of like an echo!

I know. I cant type to save my life and of course his the wrong button on the keyboard. And yes sometimes i am an idiot.

upsgrunt · 02-15-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by iowa boy

I know. I cant type to save my life and of course his the wrong button on the keyboard. And yes sometimes i am an idiot.

It's ok! I'm guilty as charged also

iowa boy · 02-15-2008, 09:40 PM

thanks for your understanding. But we could be classified as idiots for the sole purpose of working for UPS right? What do u think?

upsgrunt · 02-15-2008, 09:50 PM

I just feel I'm treated like an idiot sometimes; Although sometimes I do deserve the title.

dilligaf · 02-15-2008, 09:54 PM

sometimes we could all be clasified as idiots!!!!!!!!!!!!!LOL

DS · 02-15-2008, 10:49 PM

"In conflict it is better to be receptive than aggressive, better to retreat a foot than advance an inch. This is called moving ahead without advancing, capturing the enemy without attacking him. There is no greater misfortune than underestimating your opponent. To underestimate your opponent is to forsake your three treasured. When opposing forces are engaged in conflict, the one who fights with sorrow will triumph."
Lao Tzu
Tao Te Ching #69
I'm not just quoting,I am a non practicing taoist `heres another~
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in a period of advanced culture,it is of the greatest importance that one should achieve something significant.if a man concentrates on such real undertakings,he may indeed experience envy and disfavour,but that is not dangerous.the more he limits himself to his actual achievments,the less harm can the envious inflict on him.
So like Tony says if you try to make a difference,people will notice.

tieguy · 02-16-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Alwayspaidover&underpaid

Obviously, I have struck a nerve of TRUTH. If you THINK for a moment your threats worry me. THINK AGAIN.

Not sure if you're kidding or not but its a response I would expect. often those who complain of management closing their ears to reason are the ones who often demonstrate the same trait. something to think about.

trplnkl · 02-16-2008, 03:42 AM

Although Tie and I have had our differences, I have never thought him to be stupid. Tie is obviously intelligent , however I do feel his positions are oft times eschewed toward management ideas as mine are to hourly.

over9five · 02-16-2008, 05:40 AM

I like being anonymous. There is only ONE UPS person who knows who I am (and I haven't seen or heard from him in a long time. Hope his cat is alright....). I feel anonymity allows you to be very honest without fear of reprisal.
I've only heard BrownCafe mentioned by one other person at work.

Someday, tho, we should have a big BrownCafe party..... We'd all wear nametags with our nicks... Maybe meet in Cancun or somewhere...

moreluck · 02-16-2008, 06:11 AM

Over......it shouldn't be any place that you need a passport to get to. Keep it in the U.S. !!!!!!!!!

trplnkl · 02-16-2008, 06:20 AM

Vegas Baaaaabyyyyy

toonertoo · 02-16-2008, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by over9five

I like being anonymous. There is only ONE UPS person who knows who I am (and I haven't seen or heard from him in a long time. Hope his cat is alright....). I feel anonymity allows you to be very honest without fear of reprisal.
I've only heard BrownCafe mentioned by one other person at work.

Someday, tho, we should have a big BrownCafe party..... We'd all wear nametags with our nicks... Maybe meet in Cancun or somewhere...

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Originally Posted by trplnkl

Vegas Baaaaabyyyyy

I agree, lets go. Oh but wait..we wont be anonymous anymore

Oh wait. Yes we will.............
what happens in Vegas stays in vegas
Except marriage, it comes home with you

outta hours · 02-16-2008, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by toonertoo

what happens in Vegas stays in vegas
Except marriage, it comes home with you

I had a friend that came home from Vegas with a burning sensation in a certain area.

So what happens in Vegas does not always stay in Vegas.

FedexExEmployee · 02-16-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by iowa boy

Don't get me wrong, Im not trying to suck up to tie, but he spends a lot of time on here.

TOO much time. Pretty sad if you ask me.

tieguy · 02-16-2008, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by FedexExEmployee

TOO much time. Pretty sad if you ask me.

you just can't let it go , can you?

local804 · 02-17-2008, 12:05 AM

Most people I talk to about this board either are worried its monitered by UPS or just dont have time to log on a computer. Seeing the way the suits act here in NY, with thier vindictive ways, I understand why some people would be a little scared to log on. A little research of an isp address and the harrassment could start. Even when we have open meetings with union and management, usually the ones who talk about what bothers them at the job and/or the ones who file grievances are the ones who get most the heat in the buildings. Imo, if a contract violation is filed,a retalitory move is even worse.

trplnkl · 02-17-2008, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by FedexExEmployee

TOO much time. Pretty sad if you ask me.

That's the beeeeUtiFUL part of message boards such as this one. No one has to ask anyone else if they are spendin too much time on here. FedexExEmployee, I have no problem with you being here, in fact I have defended your right to be here. On the other hand I must defend Tie's right to be on here as much as he wants also. It's sorta like the goose/gander thang, ya know? your statement is what I would call baiting.

705red · 02-17-2008, 12:24 PM

I have posted on here for a while and i enjoy hearing from everyone all around the world both hourly and management and yes even tie. I have heard others at work talk about this site and i have meet alot of other 705 upsers on here either at meetings or picnics and have made some very good friends through here. I talk on the phone with some of the posters i have come to be-friend from other states.

But what was shocking is back in december after exhausting all my resources, i threatened to call osha because we were being forced to back into gas pumps. That very next day we had district safety out at my hub and copies of my post were emailed to every manager on the premises. I was asked to go to the office and talk with the building manager over my post on here, and i responded by refusing, because i was not on the companies time when i posted so i dont have to address my personal life on company time. Needless to say im not a favorite in my building, but nobody died or got hurt because i believe i did the right thing, and this i can live with!

trplnkl · 02-17-2008, 12:34 PM

Atta boy Red.

toonertoo · 02-17-2008, 12:57 PM

Ive never had that happen, but you got called on something you were right about,eh? Nothing like having it in black and white. Good for you, and were you ever a favorite, or did you want to be? Truth stands tall, you shrugged off the harrassment, we need more like you. Thanks from someone who appreciates you standing up for what they know is right.