30 + years with UPS & Fired - I'm the wife

UpstateNYUPSer · 06-21-2008, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by What'dyabringmetoday???

And people residing in glass houses are advised not to throw stones.

They should also stock up on Windex and paper towels and learn to live with bird crap.

What'dyabringmetoday??? · 06-21-2008, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

They should also stock up on Windex and paper towels and learn to live with bird crap.

Old newspapers are ideal.

UpstateNYUPSer · 06-21-2008, 11:10 AM

Your right--the ink and paper that they use are much more effective than paper towels.

Your original point has been taken and it has merit. Thanks for the constructive.

New Englander · 06-21-2008, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RockyRogue

I've never called or thought anyone here an idiot unless they deserved it. I enjoy the banter here. I don't read a thread unless its something I find interesting. I have many friends and UPS'ers make up a large part of the group. -Rocky

You didn't say it verbatim. Yet you did imply it with, "I still hang out on this board despite my education".

How are we supposed to take that?

That you like us still even though your education is far greater then us truck drivers?

Even if you didn't want to imply that, someone with your education could see how it could be taken.

big_arrow_up · 06-21-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by New Englander

You didn't say it verbatim. Yet you did imply it with, "I still hang out on this board despite my education".

How are we supposed to take that?

That you like us still even though your education is far greater then us truck drivers?

Even if you didn't want to imply that, someone with your education could see how it could be taken.

You might want to start over and re-read everything. You are way off the mark here. Don't just pick one sentence out of the bunch.

New Englander · 06-21-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by big_arrow_up

You might want to start over and re-read everything. You are way off the mark here. Don't just pick one sentence out of the bunch.

Thats how I read it. I may be off the mark but the one sentence was written.

UpstateNYUPSer · 06-21-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by New Englander

Thats how I read it. I may be off the mark but the one sentence was written.

As did I before I went back and re-read the entire post. Poor choice of words in that one sentence but give him the benefit of the doubt and a "mulligan" on this one. OK?

wyobill1956 · 06-21-2008, 12:03 PM

Julierae I am taking the 25 and out, Friday June 27 is my last day with UPS. If your husband has 31+ I would hope you look into the same program. UPS will catch up with a guy or gal sooner or later. Hopefully
you have a nice 401 built up. Good luck!

Your here one day and gone the next

But Benefits Are Great! · 06-21-2008, 12:10 PM

My sister was one bitten by a moose

IDoLessWorkThanMost · 06-21-2008, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer

As did I before I went back and re-read the entire post. Poor choice of words in that one sentence but give him the benefit of the doubt and a "mulligan" on this one. OK?

The kid's a narcissistic, self gratifying type. Read his posts from past history. IMO he wasn't taken out of context, that is who he is.

big_arrow_up · 06-21-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by IDoLessWorkThanMost

The kid's a narcissistic, self gratifying type. Read his posts from past history. IMO he wasn't taken out of context, that is who he is.

I disagree. You are confusing confidence with narcissism. I've never seen anything to indicate that he thinks he's above anyone here.

But Benefits Are Great! · 06-21-2008, 01:03 PM

Moosebites can be very, very painfull

over9five · 06-22-2008, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by wyobill1956

Your here one day and gone the next

.....and in two days no-one will even remember your name.

Don't fight the firing. He has over 30 years. Time to fade away into the sunset.

RockyRogue · 06-22-2008, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by big_arrow_up

I must defend Rocky here and let's look at why.....Some of you have taken his comments out of context and made him look like an educated snob....

Thanks for the assist, BAU. I'm really not an educated snob. I went to school on a campus where 90% of the undergraduates are 'princes' and
'princesses.' I've met these educated snobs in the real world and felt like I needed a shower after leaving their company. I've worked with hordes of educated snobs and the personality clash was a spectacle. No, I'm at home with people with similar dispositions to those employed by UPS.

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Originally Posted by moreluck

I think BAU is right. Scanning a post can't totally mess up the intention of the poster.

Thanks, More. I agree! Even though I deleted it, your example of the subprime housing fiasco is a good one.

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Originally Posted by bellesotico

In my defense, my response was based word choice. What gave Rocky's post a negative spin was the word "despite". That word gave his comments an "even though I have an education..I'm still here" feel to his post.
And frankly it irritated and offended me.
Now I see that perhaps it was a miscommunication and if that is so, well then I apologize. Maybe Rocky could take it a step further and clear it up for himself.

I'll assume that apology was directed my way. If so, I accept. Next time, please read the entire post before you become offended. That having been said, I could have used much better language, word choice and all around structure. I deserved the questioning but the flaming was too much.

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Originally Posted by New Englander

Even if you didn't want to imply that, someone with your education could see how it could be taken.

Taken out of context, yes, you're right. But if you read the entire exchange--start to finish--AND my post in detail, you'd see my point. However, as stated above, I admit my word choice, structure and language could have been better.

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Originally Posted by IDoLessWorkThanMost

The kid's a narcissistic, self gratifying type. Read his posts from past history. IMO he wasn't taken out of context, that is who he is.

WRONG, sir! Nothing could be further from the truth. Would you like examples?? Please let me know. I'll PM you stories from the last 6 months that will entirely change your belief.

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Originally Posted by big_arrow_up

I disagree. You are confusing confidence with narcissism. I've never seen anything to indicate that he thinks he's above anyone here.

Everything you say above is right, BAU. Thanks for the assist. I can't remember ever writing anything that suggests I'm above anyone here, either. Doesn't mean its not there, just says I don't remember. -Rocky

But Benefits Are Great! · 06-22-2008, 11:49 AM

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UpstateNYUPSer · 06-22-2008, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by over9five

.....and in two days no-one will even remember your name.

Don't fight the firing. He has over 30 years. Time to fade away into the sunset.

Over, I agree that he has put his time in and should retire, but would you want to end your career in this manner?

UpstateNYUPSer · 06-22-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by But Benefits Are Great!

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You certainly don't lack confidence, do you? Some may say borderline arrogance. Don't you think you should wait until that dampness behind your ears goes away before replying as you have begun to do?

bellesotico · 06-22-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyRogue

....I'll assume that apology was directed my way. If so, I accept. Next time, please read the entire post before you become offended. That having been said, I could have used much better language, word choice and all around structure. I deserved the questioning but the flaming was too much....

-Rocky

Rocky...I abbreviated your post as I cannot truly speak for anyone here but myself.

The internet is such an impersonal medium. There is no intonation, and it makes it real easy to assign "feeling" to text.
On forums such as this it is common to make assumptions about a posters' attitudes without having an idea as to how that person may truly think or feel about a subject, or the motive behind the post.

Regarding your reply, please understand this, I read your entire post as well as other posts you have made and it wasn't until you used the word "despite" that I had any issue at all. I think I made that quite clear in my apology. It makes absolutely no sense at all that you would ask me to read an entire post before becoming offended and then admit that you worded your post poorly. Um..yeah..

I'm trying very hard to chalk all of this up to..a miscommunication..and hey maybe you are just a great guy and you are misunderstood..but your reply is coming off...I don't know..pretty stand-offish. Maybe that is the best word for it as not to "flame". I would really like to know WHERE you felt I flamed you. I choose my words very carefully. Perhaps you should read entire posts as well before becoming offended.

It's whatever...

bellesotico · 06-22-2008, 01:19 PM

And just to take it one step further..because I really loathe being accused of doing something I know I didn't do..Here is my original post to you Rocky:

"I find your statement quite puzzling. You make a negative statement "I still hang out on this board DESPITE my education..." then turn around and act like WE are surprised you are here because of how all "SMART" you are..lol...
The funny part is just how IGNORANT you come off.

<------OPINION not FLAME
You have NO clue as to the educational background of any poster on this board unless they have told you and the very fact that you have made such a bold generalization lends to the notion you might not be such a bright light bulb(Opinion not FLAME) after all.

The economy is not that easy to understand. And you need to have more than just a basic understanding of arithmetic to understand it. Try algebra. How do I know? I've had 4 years of econ classes.

Oh an