That's actually what happened to one of the other projects. They need 40% in addition to the original budget. They got royally fucked on the contract.Lowball them, then jack up the price once they are locked in. That sunk cost will have them by the balls.
You can go the other way too, quote way higher so that if they say it's too expensive you can give them a "Discount". Except you're actually getting what you want and they feel good about being L337 negotiators, or you could luck out and they just accept the quote.
I feel ya man. I took a run yesterday and that actually improved my mood quite a bit. Between all the grief my obsession with my ex-gf is causing me and working crazy hours at my new job I am pretty much blown out the ass myself. I'd remind you (and myself) that this is only temporary suffering but you already know that.
Work has me stressed out. I was ready to leave my employer right before this project was floated to me. Other than acquisitions, it would be the most expensive project we've ever done. It's been amazing to work on it but now that the feasibility stuff is done, the feedback is that the project costs too much. So we're reducing scope. We're also at a disadvantage as 2 other high profile projects have been announced/disclosed since I first began working on the project. Our topic is still unannounced, so we might be competing against more than just those 2 other projects. It's a stupid source of stress but very real at the same time.
I'm basically waiting until Dec to decide if I leave. That will be enough time to secure my bonus and give clarity to the budgetary approved project scope. My bonus is a hefty amount so I don't want to lose that this far into the year. There is a potential opportunity to work overseas for a few years that interests me but I am kind of over all the drama at work already. Moving to the HQ and having to deal with another layer of it is really unappealing.
My arm being fucked up also isn't helping. I want to lift weights to help reduce stress. I also haven't really taken much time off this year. The wife changed jobs so we scrapped our original vacation plans. I'll basically take all of December off since I have most of my PTO still. Maybe I should take a week off between now and then.
Can I come too?
She never pulls anything like that really, she works her ass off and is more than I deserve, but sometimes offhanded remarks like that can just catch you in the right mood....
You create a gold mine of a thread, obviously.
Oh god I’d rather set a reminder in 5 years to nuke my account before they ever discover it
What makes you think you're ever leaving us?
Immediate tantrum. I already feel that the moment has passed.
Let's get balls deep in a bottle of red and we'll see.
I just read the email from he project director again. I am convinced at this stage that the project will get shelved for a year or more. I will have to start monitoring the job market. I'll also have to stop taking edibles sometime late Nov so I can pass a urine screening in Jan.You can go the other way too, quote way higher so that if they say it's too expensive you can give them a "Discount". Except you're actually getting what you want and they feel good about being L337 negotiators, or you could luck out and they just accept the quote.
Is this much if a concern with private companies now if you’ve got a card? Or are you under recreational status?
If the company contracts with the government, my understanding is that they are required to test for it. It's been a long time since I had to go through the process so maybe things changed?
It seems like that's still the case given his experience. I want to say this was within the last 6 months or so. We're in pretty much the same boat from the standpoint of being in the same state with the same regulations, but he works for a major conglomerate and I work for a much smaller outfit now...like the CEO is a few doors down from my office and knows the name of my kids so...if he's got a problem he knows where to find me.
I'm down.
You could probably find someone who will just print copyrighted material for you…when I worked at an office supply store in college I had the lady up front print me a bunch of video game posters off the books. But I think the first step would be to see a counselor to discuss your choices in office decor.
I want some weird biomechanical sex posters in my office. I don't see the issue here
you would think with him being dead his wife or whoever would be more generous with the rights and make a bunch of money.
I guess technically my home office is also my game and jam room, so Giger wouldn’t be out of place there…maybe you and I could split a commission for someone to paint me getting double dicked in the style of Giger and we’ll both come out ahead.I want some weird biomechanical sex posters in my office. I don't see the issue here
As for your issue I'm pretty sure that's double dicked anal you're secretly wanting according to your dreams.
I want some weird biomechanical sex posters in my office. I don't see the issue here
As for your issue I'm pretty sure that's double dicked anal you're secretly wanting according to your dreams.
That'd be awesome
