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Really big men you have on this board
- Thread starter bigmac
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I will assume because Dixie mentioned me, that you are also referring to me.bigmac said:
I don't think bad of employees..........I am one.
My reference to the Management 101 manual was in the context of employees not saying anything bad about their bosses..........and if you quiz them they will only say things that are flattering and patronizing. You make quick assumptions an very little my friend.
And as for my own employees...............
I had as many as 7. Too many in my book. I was in business to make money, not pay unemployment, disability, workmans comp ins, facilities insurance, health insurance, drug testing, training costs, etc........
I told them they had 3 months to find a new job. I helped them land jobs that paid the same if not better. I loved the guys that worked for me. I gave out bonuses for anything I could justify. I paid per diem, meals, housing, and misc costs for jobs that took them out of town. Their kids and wives got bday presents and anniversary gifts from me. The average pay for one of my employees was $16.50/hr + benefits (family included - Health HMO, Dental HMO, and vision - averaged $522/month per employee).
But, having employees became too much. It started to drain the bottom line. So, in time, they had to go. Simple as that. Nothing personal, just business. Now........some may think that a bit harsh, but when it is your money at stake, you have to make the harsh decision to do something about it. I did what was in the best interest of my family. Let the leakage eat at profits and the bottom line, or change how I did business.
That is one of the best decisions I made while in business. But, then again, I was in an industry, and a business, that I could run myself (with the help of my wife).
So, BigMac............if your employees like you, that is a bonus. You read waaaaaay too much into the sarcasm and humor. Thicken your skin and move on.
M. Gipson
McDonald's® Tartar Sauce
Prep. Time: 1:05
Yield: 1 cup
1/2 cup Miracle Whip® - low-fat okay
1/4 cup Vlasic® Dill Relish
12 capers - optional, minced
2 tsp. dried minced onion
2 tsp. milk
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. granulated sugar
-Combine all ingredients in a sealable container.
-Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using
Prep. Time: 1:05
Yield: 1 cup
1/2 cup Miracle Whip® - low-fat okay
1/4 cup Vlasic® Dill Relish
12 capers - optional, minced
2 tsp. dried minced onion
2 tsp. milk
1 tsp. parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. lemon juice
1/8 tsp. granulated sugar
-Combine all ingredients in a sealable container.
-Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before using
McDonald's® Biscuits
Prep. Time: 0:30
Serves: 6-8
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tbls. powdered milk
1 Tbls. granulated sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
2 dashes cream of tartar
1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
2/3 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup melted margarine - divided
-Stir together flour, powdered milk, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar in a medium bowl.
-Cut shortening into dry mixture until blended thoroughly.
-Stir in buttermilk and 2 Tbls. melted margarine until well blended.
-On a floured surface, knead dough for 1 minute, or until elastic.
-Roll out dough to 1/2" - 3/4" thick; using a wide glass or round cookie cutter, cut out circles; place biscuits on an ungreased cookie sheet.
-Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10-12 minutes, until golden.
-Brush hot biscuits with remaining melted margarine.
Prep. Time: 0:30
Serves: 6-8
1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3 Tbls. powdered milk
1 Tbls. granulated sugar
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. salt
2 dashes cream of tartar
1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
2/3 cups buttermilk
1/4 cup melted margarine - divided
-Stir together flour, powdered milk, sugar, baking powder, salt, and cream of tartar in a medium bowl.
-Cut shortening into dry mixture until blended thoroughly.
-Stir in buttermilk and 2 Tbls. melted margarine until well blended.
-On a floured surface, knead dough for 1 minute, or until elastic.
-Roll out dough to 1/2" - 3/4" thick; using a wide glass or round cookie cutter, cut out circles; place biscuits on an ungreased cookie sheet.
-Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10-12 minutes, until golden.
-Brush hot biscuits with remaining melted margarine.
McDonald's® Breakfast Burrito®
4 ounces breakfast sausage
1 tablespoon minced white onion
1/2 tablespoon minced mild green chilies (canned)
4 eggs, beaten
salt
pepper
4 8-inch flour tortillas
4 slices American cheese
On the side
salsa
1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Crumble the sausage into the pan, then add the onion. Sauté the sausage and onion for 3 to 4 minutes or until the sausage is browned.
2. Add the mild green chilies and continue to sauté for 1 minute.
3. Pour the beaten eggs into the pan and scramble the eggs with the sausage and vegetables. Add a dash of salt and pepper.
4. Heat up the tortillas by steaming them in the microwave in moist paper towels or a tortilla steamer for 20 to 30 seconds.
5. Break each slice of cheese in half and position two halves end-to-end in the middle of each tortilla.
6. To make the burrito, spoon 1/4 of the egg filling onto the cheese in a tortilla. Fold one side of the tortilla over the filling, then fold up about two inches of one end. Fold over the other side of the tortilla to complete the burrito (one end should remain open). Serve hot with salsa on the side, if desired. (http://www.topsecretrecipes.com)
Makes 4 burritos.
4 ounces breakfast sausage
1 tablespoon minced white onion
1/2 tablespoon minced mild green chilies (canned)
4 eggs, beaten
salt
pepper
4 8-inch flour tortillas
4 slices American cheese
On the side
salsa
1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Crumble the sausage into the pan, then add the onion. Sauté the sausage and onion for 3 to 4 minutes or until the sausage is browned.
2. Add the mild green chilies and continue to sauté for 1 minute.
3. Pour the beaten eggs into the pan and scramble the eggs with the sausage and vegetables. Add a dash of salt and pepper.
4. Heat up the tortillas by steaming them in the microwave in moist paper towels or a tortilla steamer for 20 to 30 seconds.
5. Break each slice of cheese in half and position two halves end-to-end in the middle of each tortilla.
6. To make the burrito, spoon 1/4 of the egg filling onto the cheese in a tortilla. Fold one side of the tortilla over the filling, then fold up about two inches of one end. Fold over the other side of the tortilla to complete the burrito (one end should remain open). Serve hot with salsa on the side, if desired. (http://www.topsecretrecipes.com)
Makes 4 burritos.
My skin is plenty thick believe me.I think it is you guys who have been reading WAY too much into these responses not me. I havent seen the first sign of sarcasm or humor in any of the threads I have read by you, you called my employees "minions" well they are not they are friends of mine plus i didnt see any indication of sarcasm or humor when you insinuate I was lying about my "alleged" business.When it is the written word there needs to be some indication of humor or sarcasm otherwise I will take it as you have written it.gawntrail said:
P.S. there is a big difference between you and me, my business isnt just about the bottom line, my employees DEPEND on me if it gets close I get out and drum up business if I cant I bite the bullet, they arent just employees to me they are like family, I am not saying that the way you think of it is wrong or bad it is just different from the way I think about it.
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PRETTY PLEASE?Matt R said:
Looks like we're getting God's voicemail... :sign:
My skin is plenty thick believe me.I think it is you guys who have been reading WAY too much into these responses not me. I havent seen the first sign of sarcasm or humor in any of the threads I have read by you, you called my employees "minions" well they are not they are friends of mine plus i didnt see any indication of sarcasm or humor when you insinuate I was lying about my "alleged" business.When it is the written word there needs to be some indication of humor or sarcasm otherwise I will take it as you have written it.bigmac said:
P.S. there is a big difference between you and me, my business isnt just about the bottom line, my employees DEPEND on me if it gets close I get out and drum up business if I cant I bite the bullet, they arent just employees to me they are like family, I am not saying that the way you think of it is wrong or bad it is just different from the way I think about it. [/quote]
Wow, I thought putting (aledgedly) was sarcasm. And damn BigMac, 'minions' IS funny.
In all reality, it doesn't matter what I think of you and your employees. As long as you are doing right by them.........Bonus. Why you feel the need to have my approval, or why you care as to what I think is beyond me. I remember somewhere you posted:
(paraphraseed) "I am not like you, and do not wish to be you" and "your brand of conservatism...........I want no part of it" Yet, you still engage me trying to point out how you're better than me, or bested me. And God forbid, somebody actually is in business to make themselves money. If I were in business to make OTHER people money, I'd be a stock broker....or a DJ.......or in AMWAY........or ......
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Well, come to think of it........you are better than me. I have seen the light. You have changed my mind.
Big Mac is better than gawntrail. Big Mac is a better businessman, husband, father, and poster than me. Big Mac is even a better lover than me. For now on I am your minion. I want to be like Big Mac.
So I am now officially changing my monniker to:
MINI-MAC
AT YOUR SERVICE,
M. Gip.........errrrrr mini-mac
Memorandum
To: The Great and Powerful Big Mac
From: The Bored and, Unfortunately, Sober Bacchus
Please come out from behind the curtain and join the rest of us. If not, I shall render your escape balloon inoperable.
Please hurry. Toto wants to pee on your leg.
WFR
:sign:
To: The Great and Powerful Big Mac
From: The Bored and, Unfortunately, Sober Bacchus
Please come out from behind the curtain and join the rest of us. If not, I shall render your escape balloon inoperable.
Please hurry. Toto wants to pee on your leg.
WFR
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