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things not to say in a job review/raises
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Good luck in your job search Skylar. Indy,I'm missing the second annual spring ride,to go to 3 of my co workers retirement party. Between the three of them,they have roughly 125 years of experience . You can't buy or pay for experience. We are filling one of the positions with an apprentice .The other two were replaced with guys with a ton of experience and they are getting paid well over scale. Keep your positive attitude ,and keep making the boss $. The running joke in our industry...." It's a big game of musical chairs,just make sure you have a chair when the music stops." With this said, once you get a good reputation in the industry your in,you don't need to look for jobs,they look for you. Doesn't always work that way,but something to work for.
polarisrider1
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Sorry to hear that Skylar. Time to start your own solid surface Business. I love that idea of making tiles out of granite cutouts. I may steal that one.
indy_500
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On a positive note I was informed today I will be moving up to yet another tougher machine come monday. I did get a raise but will be 40% behind the guy running this machine 1st shift. What can ya do... I do enjoy what I do plus on my free time I can make snowmobile parts 
highhertel
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On a positive note I was informed today I will be moving up to yet another tougher machine come monday. I did get a raise but will be 40% behind the guy running this machine 1st shift. What can ya do... I do enjoy what I do plus on my free time I can make snowmobile parts
That is a move in the right direction. One question I have is how does everybody in your department know what each other is making? Should this not be private information? Loose lips sinks ships!
HH
Salary or hourly people talk but you have to be careful how you use this information or could blow up in your face. Never ever tell management you & a coworker wre disussing compensation levels....no good will come of that disussion.
Boy, I sure wish we had the internet when "I" was 19!
Guess Al Gore was too busy back then
Indy: Tons of GREAT advice here. Like many have said, I certainly agree with those recommending
Keeping your nose to the grindstone,.... Getting ALL of your education in at THEIR expense, Maintain
your great work ethic, and You will eventually be compinsated for your efforts.
Heck,....Even though you can see that you are outshining your co-workers,..... You are still a pup.
You will work your way up to the Big Dog,.... Unfortunately,... That takes TIME!
Keep up the Good Work!
SKYLAR: Sorry to hear that news lil' bro. Hang in There!
On another note: One statement told to me a LONG time ago,..... Still rings in my ears today,....
"As long as You're working for da Man,...You'll never BE da Man"
Have a Great Spring!
Guess Al Gore was too busy back then
Indy: Tons of GREAT advice here. Like many have said, I certainly agree with those recommending
Keeping your nose to the grindstone,.... Getting ALL of your education in at THEIR expense, Maintain
your great work ethic, and You will eventually be compinsated for your efforts.
Heck,....Even though you can see that you are outshining your co-workers,..... You are still a pup.
You will work your way up to the Big Dog,.... Unfortunately,... That takes TIME!
Keep up the Good Work!
SKYLAR: Sorry to hear that news lil' bro. Hang in There!
On another note: One statement told to me a LONG time ago,..... Still rings in my ears today,....
"As long as You're working for da Man,...You'll never BE da Man"
Have a Great Spring!
Also, never leave a job unless you have another lined up.
I just found out today that the owner of the company I currently work for, sold the business. So, sometime between now and November, everything gets moved to New Mexico. So the search begins for me again.
Yep it happens after a recent change when things have have been stable for 10-15-20 years or so.....just have to pick yourself up & move on. When you look back you think "WOW"! that was the BEST thing that could have happened to me. Although sure didn't feel like that at the time but it will work out.
indy_500
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He hasn't been there too long but he's 24 years older has 4 kids and works 60 hrs a week if that matters. My old machine was about 10% programming 90% were already programmed used steady rest etc pretty much 2-8 PC orders lots of setup time. The new machine is about 50/50 programming/already programmed. Even smaller orders. Working next to the machine I started on and I'm supposed to help the apprentice a year older than me if he has any problems. Thanks for all of the advice so far guys it really helps. I enjoy what I do everyday just sometimes makes me wonder if I'm doing the right thing.
goofy600
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Thanks for all of the advice so far guys it really helps. I enjoy what I do everyday just sometimes makes me wonder if I'm doing the right thing.
Indy keep doing what you are doing, then if you stay on 2nd shift keep going to school but keep working to get the 8000 hours you need. That way you always have that in your back pocket and the schooling just adds to your resume what ever it might be." Like I told my 19 year old son do you like how you are living ( ie house toys going up north etc.) this is what me and your mom make to have all this and if you want what we have this is what is takes. So now figure out how to make it." Just my advice to my 19 year old! How that makes sense.
Indy keep doing what you are doing, then if you stay on 2nd shift keep going to school but keep working to get the 8000 hours you need. That way you always have that in your back pocket and the schooling just adds to your resume what ever it might be." Like I told my 19 year old son do you like how you are living ( ie house toys going up north etc.) this is what me and your mom make to have all this and if you want what we have this is what is takes. So now figure out how to make it." Just my advice to my 19 year old! How that makes sense.
Heres my .02, I started my current job 18 years ago sweeping the floor, cleaning dirty engine parts. instead of college degree i spent my money on tools, kept my mounth shut and my eyes/ears open. Now I run the entire show, responsible for 12 employees, good pay, good benefits, and a very good reputation. If you work for good people, they will recognize a good attitude and good work ethic and you will outlast everyone of the other crybabies and be the top dog someday, if you bounce around its just short term happiness. havent met too many "apprentice" mechanics that are happy with apprentice pay, but thats how it has to be, put in your time, work hard and do the right thing, it wil all work out in the end.
Some good advice and some maybe not so good in here. My 2 cents if anything ask more about where they see you in 2, 5, etc years after you just finished thanking them for the job and opportunity. Tell them that you seek challenges and advancement. If a new guy, especially a kid, is asking me for raises in that amount of time, that is the last thing he's gonna get. Do a good job and they WILL notice even if you don't think that they do. Asking for a raise at some point may be prudent but for the next few years anyways keep your head down and do good work and keep the attitude positive.
Another piece of advice for a 19 year old starting out. Take about 10% (or more) of your pay out automatically for savings. 401k if they match or anything take full advantage, that is free money. Otherwise a Roth IRA or something and put it away now. Do it now and just forget about that amount of money, don't get used to having it pretend it is a bill you have to pay and just forget about it. You will be surprised over the years how much that will add up.
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