RkyMtnHigh 0 #1 January 16, 2004 I'm in major doo doo right now with my Regional Director because I'm behind on some admin stuff. I have til midnight tonight to get it done or 1/2 of my bonus check in February goes bye bye! He said he understood my personal distractions, but once I mentioned my skydiving in Eloy and then again over the weekend at my home DZ, that's when he felt my priorities were off. He's an awesome boss, he's been so understanding and fair. So..gotta get busy..just thought I'd give a heads up to keep your love/addiction for skydiving to yourself, especially if you find yourself slacking a little. YIKES! He was soo kuhl about me talking about it early on and loved to see my videos at Regional Meetings, and wanted to do a skydiving "teambuilding" exercise, but now he's thinking I'm distracted or preoccupied..which he's right. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #2 January 16, 2004 At least your priorities are in order. Instead of doing your project, you're PWing. I love it. Hehe ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #3 January 16, 2004 QuoteAt least your priorities are in order. Instead of doing your project, you're PWing. I love it. Hehe I have been typing on my laptop all day trying to get caught up..started seeing spots, so I decided to take a beer break and post. I'm SURE you understand _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jarcie 0 #4 January 16, 2004 Hi, RkyMtn, I don't think we've officially met... I'm sorry to hear that. I've been distracted since I started skydiving, too, but my boss is really interested. When he sees me on Monday, he usually starts the conversation with, "Did you jump out of any planes this weekend?" Then again, my boss is pretty cool about keeping life balanced, as long as people make the right things happen at work. It's one of the advantages of the software industry, I think... I've kind of given up talking about it so much, though, since we ended up in quite a long discussion over pizza one evening last week. Apparently, skydiving is not a sport. I managed to convince a few of my co-workers otherwise, but you know how it goes. I've seen other threads about this... Good luck! Work can still be interesting, if we can burn skydiving off the brain long enough. Hmmm... So what am I doing posting on DZ.com instead of finishing my project here? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #5 January 16, 2004 QuoteI have been typing on my laptop all day trying to get caught up..started seeing spots, so I decided to take a beer break and post. I'm SURE you understand Moi? I would never neglect work to PW... Hehe. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #6 January 16, 2004 I think my boss is in denial even though he's seen my license plate holder and a demo canopy laid out in the middle of the office. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #7 January 16, 2004 QuoteQuoteI have been typing on my laptop all day trying to get caught up..started seeing spots, so I decided to take a beer break and post. I'm SURE you understand Moi? I would never neglect work to PW... Hehe. Uh huh...really? BTW..See you at SDC this Spring for Randy's Memorial Boogie. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #8 January 16, 2004 I had a deal with my boss last year. I was just getting into some sales beside my fulltime recruiting job. Well he said if I sold 1 million in new business he would jump. Well 4 million later he still wont jump. He gave me a hell of a bonus for letting him off the hook too. He does not like me jumping at all. I have a family with 4 kids under 10, does not want to have his right hand man burn in either. He just does not understand. I did take the summer off this year from jumping. We will see. Dont mess up your job but dont let anyone take away your passion to jump either. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #9 January 16, 2004 QuoteI had a deal with my boss last year. I was just getting into some sales beside my fulltime recruiting job. Well he said if I sold 1 million in new business he would jump. Well 4 million later he still wont jump. He gave me a hell of a bonus for letting him off the hook too. He does not like me jumping at all. I have a family with 4 kids under 10, does not want to have his right hand man burn in either. He just does not understand. I did take the summer off this year from jumping. We will see. Dont mess up your job but dont let anyone take away your passion to jump either. If it weren't for my job, I couldn't afford to skydive. and furthermore, I really love what I do. However, I don't plan to let anyone make me feel guilty about skydiving either as I love it too. (hey that rhymes...I'm a poet and didn't know it) _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeyRamone 0 #10 January 16, 2004 Well you can always write poems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #11 January 16, 2004 "I have til midnight tonight to get it done or 1/2 of my bonus check in February goes bye bye! " Great leadership there..."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #12 January 16, 2004 My boss is going to do a tandem this summer...and I'll be on the load with him!! ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #13 January 16, 2004 WHuffos hear you say "I have a splinter" they open there mouth( not mind) and say "WAS THAT FROM YOUR SKYDIVING?" I tell people something different all the time but, even at Church, I want to tell them: "Hey!, I'd love to throw YOU from a plane but, Not with a rig Jackass". (can you feel the love? I don't like people dumd by choice)_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marks 0 #14 January 16, 2004 i told my boss the reason i still work is so i can travel and goto boogies and what not. so if he would not let me take a couple weeks off a year.,.. usually 4-5 weeks that is.... spread across the year.. then i would just quit and find another job...... and in turn that is what i did.... and now im at a new job where the boss wants me to take him on a tandem every weekend........ so i think this new boss wil understand..... and if he doesnt ... then welll. i will move on once again i work so i can play.. if i cant play then i will not work... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akarunway 1 #15 January 16, 2004 I had a Saftey Man on a const. site try to get me run off the job when he found out I jumped. Said that was unsafe behaviour and it prolly carried over to my workI hold it true, whate'er befall; I feel it, when I sorrow most; 'Tis better to have loved and lost Than never to have loved at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #16 January 16, 2004 QuoteI had a Saftey Man on a const. site try to get me run off the job when he found out I jumped. Said that was unsafe behaviour and it prolly carried over to my work SUe the stupid F#cker_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dustin19d 0 #17 January 16, 2004 I have to get counceled, and have a risk assesment form filled out for me by my boss before I can jump. Or else I risk lossing my life insurance benefits if something bad happens. well I guess my family will lose my life insurance benefits.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #18 January 16, 2004 QuoteI have to get counceled, and have a risk assesment form filled out for me by my boss before I can jump. Or else I risk lossing my life insurance benefits if something bad happens. well I guess my family will lose my life insurance benefits.. Whoa...that bites! So far, my company's policy doesn't restrict skydiving or any other extreme sport. Whew! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #19 January 16, 2004 I have not checked my health or life ins. yet to see what would happen if they found out I skydive or what they will do for me if I got hurt. I was public about it at first but now I am quiet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsaxton 0 #20 January 16, 2004 I actually got disqualified for a job opportunity when they found out that I teach skydiving :-/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #21 January 16, 2004 QuoteI actually got disqualified for a job opportunity when they found out that I teach skydiving :-/ Hello DISCRIMINATION! What about those who ski and slam into a tree? were THEY discriminated against? That's my company's rationale..hell driving in rush hour is EXTREME and HIGH RISK! _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #22 January 16, 2004 QuoteI have not checked my health or life ins. yet to see what would happen if they found out I skydive or what they will do for me if I got hurt. I was public about it at first but now I am quiet. I understand..however, you DO need to know what's covered and what's not. I increased my life insurance and Long Term Disability "just in case" since I started skydiving. _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZL60 0 #23 January 16, 2004 I am the boss so Saxton? QuoteI actually got disqualified for a job opportunity when they found out that I teach skydiving :-/ That IS discrimination dude. Who said Kiwis can't fly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChileRelleno 0 #24 January 16, 2004 Quote He said he understood my personal distractions, but once I mentioned my skydiving in Eloy and then again over the weekend at my home DZ, that's when he felt my priorities were off. He's an awesome boss, he's been so understanding and fair. So..gotta get busy..just thought I'd give a heads up to keep your love/addiction for skydiving to yourself, especially if you find yourself slacking a little. YIKES! It was your time wasn't it or are you salaried, in which case they might as well own you. But really your time is your time, so I guess you were slacking while at work you naughty girl. Quote..hell driving in rush hour is EXTREME and HIGH RISK! Quote I hear that! and as a trucker I can 100% confirm it TRUTH! ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ChileRelleno 0 #25 January 16, 2004 In regards to your previous PM which I thoughtlessly forgot to respond to. I was not at Thanksgiving at Goldcoast and do not believe we've met. Now, remember Chiles old motto's, "Be sure to work eight hours, play eight hours and sleep eight hours.... But not in the same eight hours!" "Work hard play hard." ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0 Go To Topic Listing
ChileRelleno 0 #25 January 16, 2004 In regards to your previous PM which I thoughtlessly forgot to respond to. I was not at Thanksgiving at Goldcoast and do not believe we've met. Now, remember Chiles old motto's, "Be sure to work eight hours, play eight hours and sleep eight hours.... But not in the same eight hours!" "Work hard play hard." ChileRelleno-Rodriguez Bro#414 Hellfish#511,MuffBro#3532,AnvilBro#9, D24868 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
