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**MikeB** · 07-23-2023, 05:57 AM

This two-man shop (the owner and me) did all kinds of work on mostly 30s to 70s cars and trucks. The "Business Hours" sign gives you an idea of how important it was to be at work on time.

Loved that place, but the Obamacare law jacked up the owner's medical insurance premiums by a factor of 3-4

, so he ended up fixing school busses for the county, and then teaching auto shop at a community college.

Orefactory4x4 swb · 07-23-2023, 10:07 AM

That seems to be a popular schedule these days with some.

**MikeB** · 07-23-2023, 07:48 PM

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That seems to be a popular schedule these days with some.

He was so swamped with his top twenty customers' cars that he didn't need walk-in business. So if someone was offended by the humorous sign, so be it. And, after all, it was his business!

Orefactory4x4 swb · 07-24-2023, 10:07 AM

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He was so swamped with his top twenty customers' cars that he didn't need walk-in business. So if someone was offended by the humorous sign, so be it. And, after all, it was his business!

I think it was a funny sign, I’m thinking you took it wrong
I try myself to get people to work and thats about what they want there schedule to be.

Orefactory4x4 swb · 07-24-2023, 10:15 AM

I was talking to my brother in law yesterday about how he bids his plumbing bids. And he showed me a form he uses. There was a box with a s by it. I asked ,and he told me it was a stupid box to remember to bump bid by 10% because he could see they would be bugging and asking a lot of stupid questions while on site trying to work. He liked the sign…

**Micmac** · 07-24-2023, 10:44 AM

I worked for the "gubermint" and we had a couple of guys we nicknamed "Now & Then" because that's when they came to work. Nice sign.

**MikeB** · 07-24-2023, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Orefactory4x4 swb

I think it was a funny sign, I’m thinking you took it wrong:

I did. Sorry. It's after 10AM here, so I need to get to work.

Orefactory4x4 swb · 07-24-2023, 04:38 PM

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I did. Sorry. It's after 10AM here, so I need to get to work.

No problem, just didn’t want you thinking I was talking s@#$ to you.

Orefactory4x4 swb · 07-24-2023, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Micmac

I worked for the "gubermint" and we had a couple of guys we nicknamed "Now & Then" because that's when they came to work. Nice sign.

Id say that would make some good “preferred gender” . But I’d get in trouble probably

**Stocker** · 07-24-2023, 06:53 PM

Heard on this morning's news, some people claim "time blindness" prevents them from getting to work on time. They showed a young woman who failed a job interview that she showed up late for.

Orefactory4x4 swb · 07-24-2023, 09:46 PM

I’m e retired bridge painter. I remember one morning a guy came into the office at 705 claiming he had a job. The owner told him you did 5 minutes ago.

**MikeB** · 07-25-2023, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Stocker

... a young woman who failed a job interview that she showed up late for.

Not exactly a good start!

Back in the day, I'd be so early to a job interview, that I could hang out for 30 minutes or more in my car or at McDonald's drinking coffee.

**Ironhorse** · 07-25-2023, 12:25 PM

Being retired almost 14 years I LIKE the sign! Friend of mine at my work was always called "Blister" . It wasn't because he raised them on his hands from working so hard, it was because he usually didn't show up until after most of the work was done!

LONGHAIR · 07-25-2023, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Orefactory4x4 swb

I was talking to my brother in law yesterday about how he bids his plumbing bids. And he showed me a form he uses. There was a box with a s by it. I asked ,and he told me it was a stupid box to remember to bump bid by 10% because he could see they would be bugging and asking a lot of stupid questions while on site trying to work. He liked the sign…

A guy I used to work for years ago called that the "dumbass tax"

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Originally Posted by Stocker

Heard on this morning's news, some people claim "time blindness" prevents them from getting to work on time. They showed a young woman who failed a job interview that she showed up late for.

My Ex-wife had a bad case of that. She would leave to house at the time she was supposed to be there, whether the drive was 15 minute or 2 hours.
The annoying thing was that she would be very mad if anyone would "adjust the time" they told her, hoping she would be there at the correct time.

**Steeveedee** · 07-25-2023, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

This two-man shop (the owner and me) did all kinds of work on mostly 30s to 70s cars and trucks. The "Business Hours" sign gives you an idea of how important it was to be at work on time.

Loved that place, but the Obamacare law jacked up the owner's medical insurance premiums by a factor of 3-4

, so he ended up fixing school busses for the county, and then teaching auto shop at a community college.

"Obamacare" the act written by Republican Paul Ryan; the name for the Affordable Care Act, used by people who don't like Obama. Got it.

**MikeB** · 07-26-2023, 12:04 AM

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"Obamacare" the act written by Republican Paul Ryan; the name for the Affordable Care Act, used by people who don't like Obama. Got it.

OK. It's the Affordable Care Act. But it's not very affordable for the self-employed, or even for small companies that provide insurance for their employees.

It's like the "Inflation Reduction Act", which does everything but reduce inflation. It's kind of like me telling my wife that a new engine for my truck will increase our savings account balance.

67swb72klb · 07-26-2023, 12:09 AM

"Obamacare" the act written by Republican Paul Ryan

weasel29gm · 07-26-2023, 06:07 AM

My new motto since retirement is " no alarm clock,no time clock" start when I want quit when I want If I do a side job it's done on my terms or I don't do it. So far it's working, more money than when working and less hours lol!!!

Orefactory4x4 swb · 07-26-2023, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeB

OK. It's the Affordable Care Act. But it's not very affordable for the self-employed, or even for small companies that provide insurance for their employees.

It's like the "Inflation Reduction Act", which does everything but reduce inflation. It's kind of like me telling my wife that a new engine for my truck will increase our savings account balance.

Lol, now your using the new leader in charge savings plan.

Orefactory4x4 swb · 07-26-2023, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

"Obamacare" the act written by Republican Paul Ryan; the name for the Affordable Care Act, used by people who don't like Obama. Got it.

Why does everyone call the “affordable care act “ Obamacare anyway? When he signed it into law stuck he’s came on it? I’m not sure. I do know big pharmaceutical companies love it.

LONGHAIR · 07-26-2023, 05:11 PM

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Why does everyone call the “affordable care act “ Obamacare anyway? When he signed it into law stuck he’s came on it? I’m not sure. I do know big pharmaceutical companies love it.

He has never shied away from it. It's a legacy and an ego-stroke.

The main thing I got from it was the biggest lie perpetrated on the American people...... "If you like your Dr, you can keep him."

The only thing more detestable is Biden misquoting the Declaration of Independence.

"We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men and women are created equal...."

Ah, no. Modern vision of how things should be or not, it doesn't give anyone the right to change history.
It does NOT say that.....like it or not.

**DeadheadNM** · 07-28-2023, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

"Obamacare" the act written by Republican Paul Ryan; the name for the Affordable Care Act, used by people who don't like Obama. Got it.

Those two guys are pretty much the same anyway.

**FleetsidePaul** · 07-29-2023, 08:55 PM

Let's back off the politics fellas. We don't want to upset Liz. She's got a big ole hammer and isn't afraid to use it.

I used to interview and hire people for my company and this one guy came in really late. He called and said he had a flat tire. We took that with a grain of salt.

But he showed up all dirty in a uniform, all sweaty. He explained that he couldn't leave his preset job any earlier and then he had a flat and that we could go look at his car and see.

He got the job and he is now the President of the local union.

**Getter-Done** · 07-29-2023, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

Let's back off the politics fellas. We don't want to upset Liz. She's got a big ole hammer and isn't afraid to use it.

I used to interview and hire people for my company and this one guy came in really late. He called and said he had a flat tire. We took that with a grain of salt.

But he showed up all dirty in a uniform, all sweaty. He explained that he couldn't leave his preset job any earlier and then he had a flat and that we could go look at his car and see.

He got the job and he is now the President of the local union.

07-23-2023, 05:57 AM	#1
MikeB Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: North Texas Posts: 3,457	My part-time job when I retired This two-man shop (the owner and me) did all kinds of work on mostly 30s to 70s cars and trucks. The "Business Hours" sign gives you an idea of how important it was to be at work on time. Loved that place, but the Obamacare law jacked up the owner's medical insurance premiums by a factor of 3-4 , so he ended up fixing school busses for the county, and then teaching auto shop at a community college. Attached Images __________________ Mike 1969 C10 LWB -- owned for 35 years. 350/TH350, 3.08 posi, 1st Gen Vintage Air, AAW wiring harness, 5-lug conversion, 1985 spindles and brakes. 1982 C10 SWB -- sold 1981 C10 Silverado LWB -- sold, but wish I still had it! 1969 C10 (not the current one) that I bought in the early 1980s. Paid $1200; sold for $1500 a few years later. Just a hint at the appreciation that was coming. Retired as a factory automation products salesman. Worked part-time over the years for an engine builder and a classic car repair shop. Member here for 24 years! This is the very first car/truck Internet forum I joined. I still used a dial-up modem back then!

07-23-2023, 10:07 AM	#2
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: My part-time job when I retired That seems to be a popular schedule these days with some.

07-24-2023, 10:15 AM	#5
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: My part-time job when I retired I was talking to my brother in law yesterday about how he bids his plumbing bids. And he showed me a form he uses. There was a box with a s by it. I asked ,and he told me it was a stupid box to remember to bump bid by 10% because he could see they would be bugging and asking a lot of stupid questions while on site trying to work. He liked the sign…

07-24-2023, 10:44 AM	#6
Micmac Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Calais, Maine Posts: 500	Re: My part-time job when I retired I worked for the "gubermint" and we had a couple of guys we nicknamed "Now & Then" because that's when they came to work. Nice sign. __________________ 1963 Chevrolet C-10 "Ginger" 1970 C-30 Dump Truck "Scarlet" 2019 Chevy Silverado 2500 Z71 LTZ 1947 Indian Chief Roadmaster with Sidecar. 2012 Indian Chief Serial #002 of 110 built in '12 2016 Indian Chief Roadmaster

07-24-2023, 06:53 PM	#10
Stocker 20' Daredevil (Ret) Join Date: May 2003 Location: Jefferson State Posts: 13,549	Re: My part-time job when I retired Heard on this morning's news, some people claim "time blindness" prevents them from getting to work on time. They showed a young woman who failed a job interview that she showed up late for. __________________ - Mike - 1972 K20 LWB 350/350/205 RIP El Jay

07-24-2023, 09:46 PM	#11
Orefactory4x4 swb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2023 Location: Springfield oregon Posts: 178	Re: My part-time job when I retired I’m e retired bridge painter. I remember one morning a guy came into the office at 705 claiming he had a job. The owner told him you did 5 minutes ago.

07-25-2023, 12:25 PM	#13
Ironhorse Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Wellington, Ks Posts: 10,123	Re: My part-time job when I retired Being retired almost 14 years I LIKE the sign! Friend of mine at my work was always called "Blister" . It wasn't because he raised them on his hands from working so hard, it was because he usually didn't show up until after most of the work was done! __________________ 1971 Chevy 1/2T 4x4 LWB 350 V-8 Was sm465-now 350TH/np205 Tilt, Tach, Towhooks Original Truck AM/FM Wellington, Ks

07-26-2023, 12:09 AM	#17
67swb72klb Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: livingston co.mi Posts: 2,452	Re: My part-time job when I retired "Obamacare" the act written by Republican Paul Ryan __________________ California 65 GTO---Texas 64 burb 283 ---Oklahoma 67 CST SWB BBW wood bed 327 2004r---New Mexico 72 k10 350 350 auto---Georga 72 short step project

07-26-2023, 06:07 AM	#18
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,091	Re: My part-time job when I retired My new motto since retirement is " no alarm clock,no time clock" start when I want quit when I want If I do a side job it's done on my terms or I don't do it. So far it's working, more money than when working and less hours lol!!! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 35YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

07-29-2023, 08:55 PM	#23
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,419	Re: My part-time job when I retired Let's back off the politics fellas. We don't want to upset Liz. She's got a big ole hammer and isn't afraid to use it. I used to interview and hire people for my company and this one guy came in really late. He called and said he had a flat tire. We took that with a grain of salt. But he showed up all dirty in a uniform, all sweaty. He explained that he couldn't leave his preset job any earlier and then he had a flat and that we could go look at his car and see. He got the job and he is now the President of the local union. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.



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