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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by oguguo11: 2:33pm On Nov 13, 2018
Hi,

quote author=FrankNetter post=72891942]Your boy needs to sleep, it's 1:11 am in the morning and I was trying to finish up an essay which we are supposed to submit this morning and its supposed to be 5 pages long; I ran out of steam and decided to come here and say hi. I have to go now. See you later guys[/quote]
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Bossman(m): 7:53pm On Nov 13, 2018
Very good advice. Just keep your head up and continue working hard Frank. You have to be somewhat quiet about some of your plans. Don't reveal much to co-workers. Another thing you do NOT want to do, at least here in Corporate America, is talk about salary, or let others know your salary.

Originalsly:
Hmmm..... don't fear the constant hard work at UPS!....look at it as being paid to be a gym rat.... lifting the heavy cat litter and dog food boxes etc...Amazon alone will keep you in tip top physical condition. Aren't you more muscular?...tighter body?!
On promotion thing...... bro...take this from me... don't ever let your co workers know you are going to be in a better position. Don't let them know you're in school studying...that you did the test to be promoted...about your academic qualifications.....etc...do such is to put a target on your back...especially....being a foreigner. See yourself as a crab in a bucket of others.....you try to get up..they will pull you down...there's a hole in the bucket...quietly exit
Your manager is no different...you can rise to replace her....you have no friends in a competitive environment. I doubt whether the manager will have you promoted in January.... don't they need PT supervisors now for the sooo many helpers they hired for this peak period?...that they will lay off in January?
Just keep on working at the same pace you used to. If you do get promoted...be very mindful of how you speak to your wards..... what you say and how you say whatever....people here are very sensitive to the way they are spoken to...speaking to someone in a condescending way is a big no no. Just saying.
You live and you learn......just go with the flow.

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by RexCheeng: 2:05am On Nov 16, 2018
First snow storm here in Connecticut. embarassed

I still vividly remember the first time I stumbled upon this thread. I was up all night, waiting earnestly for the next yankee gist just to sate my appetite.

Whoever is meant to be inspired by this, don't give up!!!

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by kylexy61(m): 4:51am On Nov 16, 2018
RexCheeng:
First snow storm here in Connecticut. embarassed

I still vividly remember the first time I stumbled upon this thread. I was up all night, waiting earnestly for the next yankee gist just to sate my appetite.

Whoever is meant to be inspired by this, don't give up!!!

Awesome. Here in Toronto, Canada, we also got our first snow storm today

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by adeniyi3971(m): 3:58pm On Nov 18, 2018
kylexy61:


Awesome. Here in Toronto, Canada, we also got our first snow storm today


Dream city.. Coming for my masters soon!

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by NumeroUno7(m): 4:54pm On Nov 19, 2018
kylexy61:


Awesome. Here in Toronto, Canada, we also got our first snow storm today
I'd love to see more photos of Canada
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by kroger: 7:06pm On Nov 19, 2018
lillaowow:


Frank, you're too naive about America. Don't let the fake smile and seemingly friendly conversation fool you. Mark my words,
She's actually looking into getting you fired.

Actually, this period would have been the perfect time to try you for a supervisor role while you still help out package handlers.

Watch your back.

I tell ya, all fake smiles everywhere that's america for you. I remember one time i went out to launch with two of my bosses, we joked, ate and had a great time. 3.30 pm time to get off work i was called for a meeting with the same two bosses and they told me today will be my last day. I should clear my desk while security escort me out of the building cheesy cheesy.. These are d same people i laugh with had good relationship with, since that time i learnt my lesson. You can be replaced at anytime nothing like "padi".

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by kylexy61(m): 8:14pm On Nov 19, 2018
NumeroUno7:

I'd love to see more photos of Canada

Enjoy.

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Joohan: 9:06am On Nov 20, 2018
kylexy61:

Enjoy.


Baba, why not start a thread? your experience, how you got there, that would motivate some of us.

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by BornToSucced(m): 7:40pm On Nov 20, 2018
kroger:


I tell ya, all fake smiles everywhere that's america for you. I remember one time i went out to launch with two of my bosses, we joked, ate and had a great time. 3.30 pm time to get off work i was called for a meeting with the same two bosses and they told me today will be my last day. I should clear my desk while security escort me out of the building cheesy cheesy.. These are d same people i laugh with had good relationship with, since that time i learnt my lesson. You can be replaced at anytime nothing like "padi".

Hey bro! I sent you a pm. Check your email please.

Thanks
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by BornToSucced(m): 7:41pm On Nov 20, 2018
kroger:


I tell ya, all fake smiles everywhere that's america for you. I remember one time i went out to launch with two of my bosses, we joked, ate and had a great time. 3.30 pm time to get off work i was called for a meeting with the same two bosses and they told me today will be my last day. I should clear my desk while security escort me out of the building cheesy cheesy.. These are d same people i laugh with had good relationship with, since that time i learnt my lesson. You can be replaced at anytime nothing like "padi".

Hey bro! I sent you a pm. Check your email please.

Thanks
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by soshi(m): 1:15pm On Nov 22, 2018
kylexy61:


Enjoy.








pls create a thread too about your story .......we need more inspiration like this
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by JandyJ(m): 12:31pm On Nov 23, 2018
What's the minimum wage in united states? And are there enough jobs there like engineering jobs

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 3:20am On Nov 29, 2018
JandyJ:
What's the minimum wage in united states? And are there enough jobs there like engineering jobs
Minimum wage is $7.25....
Yes there are enough jobs like engineering jobs.
Welders are also doing good over there too!
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by JandyJ(m): 6:51am On Nov 29, 2018
TheGreenLand:

Minimum wage is $7.25....
Yes there are enough jobs like engineering jobs.
Welders are also doing good over there too!

Tanks. Would that minimum wage be enough for a single guy
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 6:53am On Nov 29, 2018
JandyJ:


Tanks. Would that minimum wage be enough for a single guy
Depending on the type of house you live, depends if you live alone or with family.
Your car note (mortgage) and your lifestyle generally.
So it all depends.
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by JandyJ(m): 6:55am On Nov 29, 2018
kylexy61:


Enjoy.

All these sky scrappers , are they companies? Or houses people live

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by JandyJ(m): 6:56am On Nov 29, 2018
TheGreenLand:

Depending on the type of house you live, depends if you live alone or with family.
Your car note (mortgage) and your lifestyle generally.
So it all depends.
.

Hmm tanks. Abeg share us more Yankee photos, to build our hope and faith

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 6:58am On Nov 29, 2018
JandyJ:
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Hmm tanks. Abeg share us more Yankee photos, to build our hope and faith
I no dey Yankee presently.
I dey Lasgidi!
Just answering your questions man!
We will get there soon, just believe and work towards it.
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 7:00am On Nov 29, 2018
JandyJ:


All these sky scrappers , are they companies? Or houses people live
They are offices, hotels, etc....not houses.
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Ugosample(m): 10:07am On Nov 29, 2018
TheGreenLand:
They are offices, hotels, etc....not houses.
yea
most of them
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Ugosample(m): 10:08am On Nov 29, 2018
TheGreenLand:
I no dey Yankee presently. I dey Lasgidi! Just answering your questions man! We will get there soon, just believe and work towards it.
even you want to flee shocked shocked
You don't mean it grin cheesy
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 12:24pm On Nov 29, 2018
Ugosample:


even you want to flee shocked shocked

You don't mean it grin cheesy
U and I will die where we both are!

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Ugosample(m): 12:45pm On Nov 29, 2018
TheGreenLand:
U and I will die where we both are!

you and who shocked
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 1:04pm On Nov 29, 2018
Ugosample:



you and who shocked


no be so u want am again!
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Ugosample(m): 1:10pm On Nov 29, 2018
TheGreenLand:
no be so u want am again!
cheesy
Me don jaapa tey tey
I only come to naija at intervals
more like slowly uprooting myself
You can die there if you like

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 1:11pm On Nov 29, 2018
It's allowed to dey sweet ur belle for oshodi wey u dey dey hustle Ugo...notin do u! grin
Ugosample:


cheesy

Me don jaapa tey tey

I only come to naija at intervals

more like slowly uprooting myself

You can die there if you like
No be only jaapa...na tortoise!
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Ugosample(m): 1:15pm On Nov 29, 2018
I see @AngelicBeing

Come and thrill me with those memes

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Ugosample(m): 1:19pm On Nov 29, 2018
TheGreenLand:
It's allowed to dey sweet ur belle for oshodi wey u dey dey hustle Ugo...notin do u! grin

No be only jaapa...na tortoise!


grin grin

Suit yourself


I am a street hawker in oshodi, and as I dey follow you chat so, I dey rest small, before I continue hawking to make my bread cheesy grin cheesy


cheesy grin


What about you?

where you set hawk your own?


Lagos island?

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by Nobody: 1:42pm On Nov 29, 2018
Lol cheesy
Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by chiboy429(m): 5:29pm On Nov 29, 2018
Holocene:



https://www.rigzone.com/training/insight.asp?insight_id=298

Hope this helps. I can't teach to save my life embarassed

We work outdoors and use some fancy tools and I sometimes get to drive the bigass trucks on site grin grin

Hello Holocene, sorry to derail the thread a little bit. I want to connect with you to get some informations from you. I did physics/geophysics in school and I would love to discuss career issues with you.

Thank you so much
Best regards

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Re: Yankee: through the eyes of a village boy. by JandyJ(m): 11:30pm On Nov 29, 2018
TheGreenLand:

They are offices, hotels, etc....not houses.

I see. Tanks. But it seems do Me that new Zealand , China and Japan are more beautiful Than us and Canada. Wat do u guys think

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