So one of my employees almost got locked up.

Paleocon wrote:

The ironic part is that she is the one who started the rumor that I was going to fire everyone and replace the whole crew with Mexicans or Pakistanis.

Self fulfilling much?

Oh sh*t, and she hacked your account too!

Paleocon wrote:

Hell, at this point, I'd pay a coyote to bring me some Mexicans.

Paleocon wrote:

Seriously. If I could get the CIA to render some Pakistanis to work in my convenience store, I'd gladly pay double my taxes.

We should probably change the title of this thread to "Paleocon's Official Gas Station Ownership Ramblings and Upcoming Reality Show (Kick Gas!) Catch-All".

Or, you know. Something similarly awesome but slightly shorter.

Coldstream wrote:
Nosferatu wrote:

Honestly, I'd just let her go, in 2 weeks take her name off the schedule. People who resort to tantrums at work aren't good for work place moral.

Seriously. As callous as it sounds, this is an employer's market. Make it clear to the trouble-causing employees that there are a hundred people lined up for their job at any given moment.

I have gotten the impression that this is not the case for Paleocon.

gregrampage wrote:
Coldstream wrote:
Nosferatu wrote:

Honestly, I'd just let her go, in 2 weeks take her name off the schedule. People who resort to tantrums at work aren't good for work place moral.

Seriously. As callous as it sounds, this is an employer's market. Make it clear to the trouble-causing employees that there are a hundred people lined up for their job at any given moment.

I have gotten the impressi that this is not the case for Paleocon.

I actually have no shortage of applicants. Qualified applicants are another story.

I think she's expecting me to call and beg her not to quit. Good luck with that.

Paleocon wrote:

I actually have no shortage of applicants. Qualified applicants are another story.

Yep, no shortage of resumes around here either. Unfortunately you skim the best ten off the top, hire them, and you might get one that's competent and trainable.

I'll come work there if it means I get to be on TV.

When I came across this thread, I had certain expectations before diving in. I have not been disappointed

One piece of good news. My mechanic told me one of his buddies would like to work here on straight commission as a mechanic. He's been working as a British army mechanic for the last ten years.

More militarization. Yay!

I look forward to knowing the OG of the Baltimore Gas Station Militia.

Paleocon wrote:

He's been working as a British army mechanic for the last ten years.

Ensure an adequate tea-making area. Minimum requirements are a cheap electric kettle, a teapot (but not one of those pansy ones people use for green tea), a small refrigerator for milk, and a place where he can keep some sugar and a questionably clean mug.

He'll also need some mechanic tools, but see to the important stuff first.

Coldstream wrote:
Paleocon wrote:

He's been working as a British army mechanic for the last ten years.

Ensure an adequate tea-making area. Minimum requirements are a cheap electric kettle, a teapot (but not one of those pansy ones people use for green tea), a small refrigerator for milk, and a place where he can keep some sugar and a questionably clean mug.

He'll also need some mechanic tools, but see to the important stuff first. :D

Teapot? For a mechanic? What kind of la-di-dah garage do you take your motor to, fella? Does your dowager aunt change your oil or sumfink?

Also, a teaspoon. And, if you really want to push the boat out, a biscuit tin.

Jonman wrote:

And, if you really want to push the boat out, a biscuit tin.

While you're at it, fill it with custard creams, none of that Oreo nonsense. Watch your productivity soar!

Coldstream wrote:
Paleocon wrote:

He's been working as a British army mechanic for the last ten years.

Ensure an adequate tea-making area. Minimum requirements are a cheap electric kettle, a teapot (but not one of those pansy ones people use for green tea), a small refrigerator for milk, and a place where he can keep some sugar and a questionably clean mug.

He'll also need some mechanic tools, but see to the important stuff first. :D

Got all that. Plus, I have a microwave for the meat pies so he can have a regulation "hot and wet".

If I wasn't so far away, I'd apply for a job with you. I'm honest, reliable, and with some practice and tips my rusty Tae Kwon Do would come back to me in no time. Sadly, Connecticut is not exactly around the corner.

Paleocon wrote:

Got all that. Plus, I have a microwave for the meat pies so he can have a regulation "hot and wet".

OMFG, best part of our New Zealand honeymoon was the home-made meat pies. Unreal.

Mixolyde wrote:
Paleocon wrote:

Got all that. Plus, I have a microwave for the meat pies so he can have a regulation "hot and wet".

OMFG, best part of our New Zealand honeymoon was the home-made meat pies. Unreal.

1st thought: hur hur hur.
2nd thought: You're doing it wrong!

Rallick wrote:
Mixolyde wrote:
Paleocon wrote:

Got all that. Plus, I have a microwave for the meat pies so he can have a regulation "hot and wet".

OMFG, best part of our New Zealand honeymoon was the home-made meat pies. Unreal.

1st thought: hur hur hur.
2nd thought: You're doing it wrong!

Ok, jumping out of the airplane, the white water rafting, the fjord cruise and the helicopter ride + glacier hike were the best parts. But home made venison pies from the wonderful couple at the Mt Nicholas Lodge were pretty close.

Looks like my best midnight shift prospect is a punk rock girl who came in for her interview with a quarter pound of metal in her face. Ugh.

Paleocon wrote:

Looks like my best midnight shift prospect is a punk rock girl who came in for her interview with a quarter pound of metal in her face. Ugh.

But can she count down a drawer? Priorities, man!

Intimidation. The best fight is the one you avoid while still achieving your goals.

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clover wrote:
Paleocon wrote:

Looks like my best midnight shift prospect is a punk rock girl who came in for her interview with a quarter pound of metal in her face. Ugh.

But can she count down a drawer? Priorities, man!

She ran night shift at a shell station so yea.

Paleocon wrote:
clover wrote:
Paleocon wrote:

Looks like my best midnight shift prospect is a punk rock girl who came in for her interview with a quarter pound of metal in her face. Ugh.

But can she count down a drawer? Priorities, man!

She ran night shift at a shell station so yea.

See, that's more useful than the other clowns. You want your midnight shift to have ovaries of steel anyway.

Paleocon wrote:

Looks like my best midnight shift prospect is a punk rock girl who came in for her interview with a quarter pound of metal in her face. Ugh.

Hot.

Episode 20: Royale with Cheeze

She's just carrying survival materials in the form of piercings.

Paleocon wrote:

Looks like my best midnight shift prospect is a punk rock girl who came in for her interview with a quarter pound of metal in her face. Ugh.

The trick with punkers is differentiating the idealists from the emotionally wounded.

Just make sure your remove your collection of strong magnets...

wordsmythe wrote:
Paleocon wrote:

Looks like my best midnight shift prospect is a punk rock girl who came in for her interview with a quarter pound of metal in her face. Ugh.

The trick with punkers is differentiating the idealists from the emotionally wounded.

I asked her why she no longer works at the gun store she had on her application and she said it was because of a domestic violence charge for a fight she had with her ex in which she tossed him out a window. Good news is the charges were dropped and the record expunged.

Paleocon wrote:

...she said it was because of a domestic violence charge for a fight she had with her ex in which she tossed him out a window.

Admit it, this is the moment you decided to hire her.

Coldstream wrote:
Paleocon wrote:

...she said it was because of a domestic violence charge for a fight she had with her ex in which she tossed him out a window.

Admit it, this is the moment you decided to hire seduce her. :D

FTFY