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Hey Connecticut, our everything hurts

Discussion in 'North East' started by Jrs13086, Jan 3, 2014.

  1. Dec 20, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    tacoshloman

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    Hey all, been busy at work but off now till the 2nd!!! Just got back from picking up my extang cover in east haven, didn’t get to put it on was raining too hard. Now I gotta wait till its not raining and figure out this puzzle!!!! Lol
     
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  2. Dec 21, 2018 at 2:31 AM
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    -TRD oil cap -TRD radiator cap -TRD shift knob -2015 Entune system with Nav, -OEM roof rack -Front windows tinted to match back (20%) -BPK Skid Plate -Non clock hazard switch assembly -WeatherTech floor mats -AFE Stage II Pro Dry Intake -AVS Vent Shades -AMP Research bed extender -Horn relocation mod -Bob's Mirror -Redline hood struts -UltraGauge MX 1.3 -Debadged -Reverse LEDs & shifter bezel LED -Black steering wheel controls, black shifter bezel, black AC vent panel -Black gauge cluster rings + black tweeter rings -Morimoto XB LED fog lights -Anzo tail lights -Hilux 4x4 lighted switch -Bed mat -Hondo Garage radio knobs -OKLED 20" light bar mounted on BAMF behind the grill mount -CH4X4 LED light bar switch w/add-a-fuse -nd4spdbh fog light anytime mod (HUGE thanks to @tgriff) -Debadged bed -Secondary air pump filter -Retros (Morimoto Mini H1's and Morimoto Panamera shrouds with dual intensity LED DRL's & 5000k bulbs) -Tailgate Anti-Theft Device by @scleaf -OEM TRD Sport 17" wheels painted black w/Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 tires (Winter wheels) -Pro Comp Extreme 17" wheels w/Firestone Destination LE2 tires (Spring/Summer/Fall wheels) -Anzo blacked out third break light -HomerTaco Tacoma Ghost Raptor Insert -Rear diff breather mod (HUGE thanks to @jc11taco89) -Fumoto Valve -LEER 100R -Salex center console and glove box organizers -Power Pop N Lock -Mobtown Tailgate Skin -TRD Pro suspension with HS Progressive AAL (overload leaf in) -ECGS replacement bearing -Dust caps on rear drums to match front -Me-So Customs "The Gasshole" -ACEkraut license plate bracket -mesojdm's 2nd Gen Ultimate LED Dome and Map lights -Seat spacers from olecoot -Bullaculla Trailer Harness Relocation Bracket
    Morning everyone. Happy rainy Friday.
     
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  3. Dec 21, 2018 at 2:37 AM
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    vssman

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    Good morning. Try to stay dry today.
     
  4. Dec 21, 2018 at 4:00 AM
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    Day two of my 4 day weekend! I have to use my vacation days so I took this Thursday and Friday off and next Thursday/Friday off too.
    Going to the dealership later to pick up some parts including my int. wiper switch.
     
  5. Dec 21, 2018 at 4:49 AM
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    nukjam

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    Looks like I'll be needing these today...
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  6. Dec 21, 2018 at 9:02 AM
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    Temps look good sat after lunch if anyone needs a last minute fluid film
     
  7. Dec 21, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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    I swear by that shit man...i put in on everything: even t!itties if my wife would let me. Joking aside, been using it on the frame for 2 years and its been a GREAT investment
     
  8. Dec 22, 2018 at 1:39 AM
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    Think I'll wait until next year to do it. How clean do our frames have to be? Sprayed down with a hose or pressure washer? In some spots I have surface rust (at some spots where two pieces of metal meet. Should I hit those with a wire brush first?
     
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  9. Dec 22, 2018 at 5:06 AM
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    Cativelense

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    Morning everyone. Happy Saturday.

    Yesterday shit got heated at work. I almost quit on the spot.
     
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  10. Dec 22, 2018 at 5:12 AM
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    vssman

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    Morning all.

    Sorry to hear that Nuno.
     
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  11. Dec 22, 2018 at 7:13 AM
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    Clark27

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    Nuno, what exactly do you do for work? You’re job doesn’t sound worth while most days :annoyed:
     
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  12. Dec 22, 2018 at 7:45 AM
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    Cativelense

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    I deal with factories we purchase from (basically order management), deal with our customer service department, and deal with all of our sales people. Work for a high end bathroom company. Deal with companies we purchase tile, mosaics, and raw slabs from. Team of just two people, so if one of us is out the other has to be there to do both jobs.

    Because we're considered a high end company, that should tell you the kind of sales people we have... Think you should be kissing their ass and doing whatever they want. Doesn't work that way. I have to enforce rules and make sure things are done correctly so orders can be done correctly.

    Also, since I'm the middle man I get shit on left and right when factories don't makes things right, on time, delays, or answer me when I reach out to them for help/information.

    I feel like I put in way more time and hours than most people, try my best, think I do a half way decent job (not gonna say great because there is always room for improvement), but still get shit on by everyone. I.e. people question my responses, question what I do and I I do it, and go "crying" behind my back to my supervisor about things I have no control over. What happened yesterday was a perfect example of what I said about how our sales people are, and the kind of "treatment" I get.
     
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  13. Dec 22, 2018 at 9:24 AM
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    Well do keep in mind Nuno - those sales people are kissing the arse of the most demanding customers out there. High end, high mark-up sales usually require some deep & thorough arse kissing on a whim 24/7. Those customers are willing to pay a lot, but expect flawless execution of perfect product/installation. Those sales people are getting customers calling them at 6am Sunday morning with 'there's an irregularity in the pattern of my natural stone slab - I can't live with this. Fix it today, it's giving me a headache.' The sales people's lives suck too.
    You can't take it that they're crapping on you. They're just venting out their frustrations. Don't see it as about you, let them do a verbal dump & what you need to hear is 'blah, blah, blah - this customer is so ridiculous, I hate my job, can you believe how ridiculous this is.... can you help me fix this please!!!!' You just need to be the translator for the sales guys. They say "*$%^&" and you tell the factory "sorry, the customer doesn't like it, this is what the customer wants. They're paying big markup, hell they're paying! We need to make this happen".
    If you take it personal, then it is about you. Really it's not - got to let it flow through, let it roll off your back. You're just the guy filtering & relaying the message. Dump out the filter before you go home, don't eat that crap - it's not healthy. Maybe last thing of the day you take a piece of paper, write out the stupidest & most offensive things of the day, re-read it, crumple it, step on it & leave it in the trash can. Then go home clean.
    And have that conversation with the bosses! Clearly there's a need for a trained cover person / part timer / #3. Work has a start & finish time unless specified by the company otherwise (& compensated otherwise!). You could always mow lawns, plow snow & enjoy life, or do day care for friends & relatives....
     
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  14. Dec 22, 2018 at 9:27 AM
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    Happy Sat. all.
    I'm off to make your holiday shopping get there on time. It's an avalanche, but we're digging through it. next year - buy earlier! LOL
     
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  15. Dec 22, 2018 at 9:36 AM
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    Definitely all true and well said. Never really thought about it that way to be honest. But I think my biggest problem is that I definitely take it personal because it's things that one way or another have my hand in or on sort of speak, so to me it's hard not to take it personal. Maybe it's just me... Maybe it isn't. I don't even know anymore. Maybe it's the fact that I'm just not happy there anymore and every little thing sets me off... That might be it right there. I've been looking, and still am. Hopefully something will come up and I have a chance for a fresh start, and can take a different perspective into the new job.
     
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  16. Dec 22, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    Any local welders want a job on my bedcage? PM me
     
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  17. Dec 22, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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    Ok, about 2 hours later, in the dark, no instructions, some pictures from online I was finally able to get the frame on right, I’m pretty sure. Lol. Cover is in front of the fire now so it will stretch easier. Lol.

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  18. Dec 22, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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    Done for now. Can’t find the heat gun so I pulled out the hair dryer and it was slow but worked. Two rear corners need some more stretching, maybe tomorrow or another warm day. Done for now. Lol.

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  19. Dec 23, 2018 at 4:54 AM
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    To many, but never done
    Went down to Virginia on Friday night for my sliders finally:bananadance:
    Got back last night, both rides SUCKED!:rofl:
    But I had a blast with a couple of TWers.
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    Got dragged out to DC at like 7am
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    First we hit up cars and coffee at like 6 where I seen these!
     
  20. Dec 23, 2018 at 5:23 AM
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    Morning everyone. Happy cold Sunday.

    Off to pick up soccer in a few.
     
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