For bosses that assign conflicting/impossible projects, putting everything, especially roadblocks, on a whiteboard that is in full view.

Time flies.

I have a .45 and a shovel, and I am really good with both.

Nothing.

I rarely ever buy jerky. Pretty much only buy it at gun shows from a dude that's always there selling wild game jerkys.

Wrong answer Dan!

When you know...you know!

Have you considered opening a small meat processing facility?

Buddy is taking apart his boat. Seat is out, bait tank is out, and we'll be tearing out the T-top and center console in a couple hours. His boat is a 1991 Parker Center Console. Fiberglass doesn't rot, so the hull is solid as a rock. Gas tanks leaking, though... no bueno.

Gotta cut a hole in the floor to get it out... then take it to a shop in San Diego where they'll fabricate another one for him using the old one as the template. Then we have to reinstall the tank, redo the floor, and reassemble.

He's got a 2006 Yamaha 250 on the back that has over 4000 hours on it. I imagine that's next.

Hmmmm. Go on.....

You like small meat?

The meat that was on the lower grate when I sprinkled the top grate with the pepper powder is still near inedible. I put Thai chili and cayenne in the marinade, so they had some heat to start. But then they caught a bit of the hot chit. It's close to my limit.

I had a piece off the top tray. The meat was spot on, the others are too dry. But it's beyond my limits. So hot it made my face numb like I snorted a pile of cocaine. Instant hiccups, and every mucous membrane pouring out secretions.

Sounds perfect to me

I'd love to try it. I'll sign the waiver

Yep, that is pretty much my position. Four of the people like and respect me. One would rather see me go, and two are happy I’m getting out of there but worring about who they will get next.

One VP and one Sr. Director like me. Problem is the VP’s boss is a Numbers Only, Put in any amount of hours to hit goals,…. Cee U In Toledo. If the metrics aren’t met (little care about employees or clients) she doesn’t get her six digit bonus (estimated) and the VP and Director not only don’t get raises, the get heat.

Leaving now gives them some cover for coming up short.

I’ve given my retirement notice effective October 1st. Finally taking the advise of several of you here.