Burnout

[Jim Pemberton]

I don’t know how I’m still here either

I think you are here due to your ability to deal with the general goofiness of the men here with a nice combination of humor and tough love.

The fact that you can make Mike's casual relationship with grammar and spelling look good on the other end doesn't hurt a bit either.

 

[Cleanworks]

I am. I have been for over a year. Not quitting anytime soon. But it really just feels like a job these days. Don’t expect y’all to give any nice advice. It just feels good to day it. I hate this shit these days.

For me, it's the people I meet that makes me like this business. I know the feeling though. Some days, you wonder why you're doing it.

 

[Jimmy L]

According to Marty masturbation can further reduce your stress levels
What say you brother AI?

 

[hogjowl]

That was vacuuming you retard

 

[FredC]

That was vacuuming you retard

very dangerous

 

[Cleanworks]

That was vacuuming you retard

Same thing at your age.

 

[Nomad74]

I am. I have been for over a year. Not quitting anytime soon. But it really just feels like a job these days. Don’t expect y’all to give any nice advice. It just feels good to day it. I hate this shit these days.

I'm with you. I fight it more and more each day. Especially as I make money trading Options and collect dividends. But if Boyle can still be out there cleaning, I can too.

 

[Mike J]

Watch the movie "Burnt"

 

[Jim Pemberton]

That was vacuuming you retard

"Retard" is an unfortunate word Marty

I know you are usually very sensitive to the feelings of others, and felt you'd appreciate me pointing it out.

"Idiot" is really not helpful either. "Idiot", according to past psychological assessements, denotes an IQ under 25. "Imbecile" is an IQ from 25-50, while "Moron" was assessed at an IQ of 51-70.

People with an IQ from 35-49 were considered to have a moderate degree of "mental retardation" (noting the term you used above).

None of these terms have been used since the 70s.

A more helpful phrase might have been:

"Perhaps I was unclear....(then fill in a more thorough explanation for the person who misunderstood you).

Once again, I'm always happy to help you continue in your quest to use both thoughtful and upbuilding communication skills.

 

[FredC]

None of these terms have been used since the 70s.

and now look how many there are.....

 

[hogjowl]

"Retard" is an unfortunate word Marty

I know you are usually very sensitive to the feelings of others, and felt you'd appreciate me pointing it out.

"Idiot" is really not helpful either. "Idiot", according to past psychological assessements, denotes an IQ under 25. "Imbecile" is an IQ from 25-50, while "Moron" was assessed at an IQ of 51-70.

People with an IQ from 35-49 were considered to have a moderate degree of "mental retardation" (noting the term you used above).

None of these terms have been used since the 70s.

A more helpful phrase might have been:

"Perhaps I was unclear....(then fill in a more thorough explanation for the person who misunderstood you).

Once again, I'm always happy to help you continue in your quest to use both thoughtful and upbuilding communication skills.

Get over yourself

 

[Jim Pemberton]

Get over yourself

All I want to do is to help you on your path toward becoming that kinder and gentler man I know you strive to be

As my southern born and raised paternal grandmother would say:

"Bless your heart..."

 

[hogjowl]

As my Southern grandmother would say “don’t make me repeat myself”.

 

[bob vawter]

In 2006, of all the things I thought I might imagine when Lisa introduced me to Mike and told me that he wasn't the internet troll that I thought he was, I never thought I'd see:

1. Mikey forsake first the Vortex, then (to a some extent) HWE
2. Mikey own Greenglides, and Lisa find her calling in saving helpless dogs (she used to try to save helpless carpet cleaners....so I think she found dogs better to work with)
3. Mikey as my father's rep at the IICRC (Thanks for taking the bullet for me Mike)
4. Mikey 2.0 and Mikey 3.0
5. Terje Brevik and Fred Boyle be cast off to the land of Nod, yet somehow Marty abides
6. Bob Vawter would still be among the living....Keith Richards and Willie Nelson have nothin' on you Bob
7. AI Fred C

There are of course numerous other changes, but these alone keep my mind reeling...

THATS what I live for! Funny I don feel 88....much..much older!

My 32 year old granddaughter tripped over her sons backpack and broke her leg which caused a blood clot to travel to her lung and is moving towards her heart......three little ones 8 7. And 6 years old....
We're all scared to death....
BTW. she checked outta the hospital cuz they all went ON STRIKE!!!
Now I've been in a few hospitals but
This one was really really bad..

 

[Hack Attack]

THATS what I live for! Funny I don feel 88....much..much older!

My 32 year old granddaughter tripped over her sons backpack and broke her leg which caused a blood clot to travel to her lung and is moving towards her heart......three little ones 8 7. And 6 years old....
We're all scared to death....
BTW. she checked outta the hospital cuz they all went ON STRIKE!!!
Now I've been in a few hospitals but
This one was really really bad..

wish your family all the best

 

[Mike J]

THATS what I live for! Funny I don feel 88....much..much older!

My 32 year old granddaughter tripped over her sons backpack and broke her leg which caused a blood clot to travel to her lung and is moving towards her heart......three little ones 8 7. And 6 years old....
We're all scared to death....
BTW. she checked outta the hospital cuz they all went ON STRIKE!!!
Now I've been in a few hospitals but
This one was really really bad..

In my thoughts and prayers. I know she gotta be tough with 3 little ones those ages.

 

[Kenny Hayes]

Trip, I see how you could burnout especially grinding on residential We actually tried it
for a short amount of time and decided it was way too difficult for all kinds of reasons. We (Diana) and I would still Grind with our commercial and jani business and were still grinding probably at your age. We would still
be grinding, but we’re blessed that our girls watched us grind and after a brief time away from biz, decided to take the baton Praise God! But, we have let them. Take a Vacation
baby!! I’m not retired, just redirected!!! Praying for you and Bob Everyone else
can sink or swim

 

[Kenny Hayes]

I'm with you. I fight it more and more each day. Especially as I make money trading Options and collect dividends. But if Boyle can still be out there cleaning, I can too.

However, Boyle’s not a #lonewolf! It makes a difference.

 

[Trip Moses]

I appreciate everyone's responses. Even Marty....
Maybe it is the summer heat. Maybe I'm bored. Maybe I regret some the choices that got me here. Maybe I'm being a whiny little bitch. I need to splash some cold water on my face and get my head back in the game. Love you guys. Excuse my temporary flakiness.

 

[Cleanworks]

I appreciate everyone's responses. Even Marty....
Maybe it is the summer heat. Maybe I'm bored. Maybe I regret some the choices that got me here. Maybe I'm being a whiny little bitch. I need to splash some cold water on my face and get my head back in the game. Love you guys. Excuse my temporary flakiness.

Go take some time for yourself. Do what you like to do it with your family. There has to be a reason you work so hard. Enjoy it when you can.

 

[Mike J]

I appreciate everyone's responses. Even Marty....
Maybe it is the summer heat. Maybe I'm bored. Maybe I regret some the choices that got me here. Maybe I'm being a whiny little bitch. I need to splash some cold water on my face and get my head back in the game. Love you guys. Excuse my temporary flakiness.

Yeah man, you definatley aint alone. Prolonged heat and humidity is definitely getting to me. Cant wait for the first cold front.