You Call That Working?
by Electric company workers have been in our complex for the last month, “working”?
This is what has been going on at our complex for the last few weeks. Usually a half dozen men stand holding their arms while one or two men work. They shift the machinery from one side of the complex to another then stand and talk. it’s no wonder our electric bills are so high. Two men with picks and shovels could have finished this job faster than this whole crew with their heavy machinery. I see them like this day after day. They should be ashamed to draw a paycheck.
Maybe I’m a little hard on them but I believe you should earn your pay check. Especially when we are paying the salaries..Is there such a thing as an honest days work for a honest days pay anymore? Sorry folks, It gets on my last nerve sometimes. But enough about that already.
We have had rain off and on for the last week. I walked down by the creek today and the water’s muddy but at least I see more water going down stream than usual. The trees are such a brilliant spring green it’s a joy to walk amongst them.
I walk past this plaque every time I go to the creek. It is near the overlook where the bridge stood that 30,000 union troops under the command of Mcpherson, Howard, and Logan crossed over Sope Creek on the way to Atlanta. And you know the rest of that story.
We drove through Sandy Springs yesterday and passed this building. Scaffleing was up and men were working high and low. Maybe building is beginning to pick up. Lets hope carpenters, brick masons, plumbers, landscapers, and hydraulic mechanics will be in demand again. From what I hear work is becoming a little more plentiful. Good luck to all the families out there who are going through hard times.
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Post CommentBetty Carew
On May 3, 2009 at 6:48 am
Ruby what a wonderful report on where you live. As for the electric company any company that is working on roads etc… have the same stance, maybe it’s a disease they have all caught lol. when they are digging it takes one to dig and four to hold extra shovels just in case one breaks lol
Lucas Dié
On May 3, 2009 at 7:02 am
lovely, Ruby – I am so glad my rant on England finds its counterpart over the pond
Joe Dorish
On May 3, 2009 at 7:21 am
Those electric workers look like the local road crew around here who can take 5 hours to fill a pothole!
Melody SJAL
On May 3, 2009 at 7:59 am
Oh, hope that problem would be addressed soon.
Anne McNew
On May 3, 2009 at 8:00 am
nice presentation about what is happening in other parts of the world.
great work
Kate Smedley
On May 3, 2009 at 9:02 am
We’ve got some horrendous roadworks nearby, it could be the same guys carrying them out! Thanks for sharing more on your part of the world Ruby, enjoyed it.
CHAN LEE PENG
On May 3, 2009 at 9:26 am
I’m glad that you’ve created another impressive article.
nobert soloria bermosa
On May 3, 2009 at 9:54 am
it’s the worst department here,,too lazy..too corrupt and everything…
Darla Cooke
On May 3, 2009 at 9:56 am
I’ve noticed road workers here do the same as the electric company there. A couple people will do the actual work while several others just stand around and supervise as they call it.
Lostash
On May 3, 2009 at 10:35 am
British workers can be just as bad as previously mentioned!!!
Evelyn M Carter
On May 3, 2009 at 10:51 am
It IS a real joke. Don’t even get me started… Very informative and interesting read. Thanks for sharing.
papaleng
On May 3, 2009 at 11:02 am
a very informative article. ruby thanks for being observant.
Catelin Hoover
On May 3, 2009 at 11:49 am
Yes, Ruby, it seems like a lot of workers (electrical, road crews, etc.) are suffering from stand-ites. Yet, I don’t mean to brag but folks in GP Oregon, sure don’t let any grass grow under their feet (in California, the grass under workers were about to cover them – they stood so long!) ;( Nice to see the creek area…I have a creek runnng to the back of my lot, by about 1/4 mile…doesn’t seem too lovely…not like the Rogue River just at the end of my street. Hope that building and all areas of commerce will be rolling at full speed again. So many people hurting financially.
DA Cournean
On May 3, 2009 at 12:08 pm
I guess they like to milk their time away. Maybe they should get paid by the job, then we might see more action from them!! Great article Ruby!
Karen Gross
On May 3, 2009 at 12:23 pm
I’ve heard that the Grand Canyon took thousands of years to form – it must have been a government project.
I concurr that workers are the same in Canada as everywhere else. They can move quickly at the end of their shift!
Christine Ramsay
On May 3, 2009 at 1:01 pm
A very heartfelt piece, Ruby. Perhaps if the builders were paid for output instead of time they might work a bit quicker.
Christine
Fornis
On May 3, 2009 at 1:39 pm
I don’t see such problems yet..
Presently economy’s downturn has taken a break.. Sad but I can’t avoid telling that it is only temporary. Get into a better job soon when the sun is shining. These times will never come again!
clay hurtubise
On May 3, 2009 at 3:54 pm
lol, that first picture is universal! I was in Nepal and it took a guy three days to paint the outline for a single parking space!
Thanks,
Clay
Jo Oliver
On May 3, 2009 at 3:59 pm
sounds like a mess
Joie Schmidt
On May 3, 2009 at 4:49 pm
Wow… you want to always believe the best in people.
Blessings.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
NA Staffieri
On May 3, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Thanks for sharing, Ruby.
Daisy Peasblossom
On May 3, 2009 at 9:07 pm
That Sherman plaque was really interesting. Some of us may not actually know the rest of the story. A possible article for you?
Poetic Enigma
On May 3, 2009 at 11:33 pm
Great article on whats going on,
So true though, right.
Thanks for sharing this!
PR Mace
On May 4, 2009 at 2:54 am
Great story. Loved the pictures.
Caroline1957
On May 4, 2009 at 4:22 am
Ruby this is a lovely article, I am glad I have come across it.
Luffy12
On May 4, 2009 at 5:18 am
every informative article tnx
jewelsofmine!
On May 4, 2009 at 7:41 am
Your article is well writen. Your pictures fit your article perfectly. Good job!
Lex92
On May 4, 2009 at 4:39 pm
soo true@!
Alexiandria M Michaels
On May 5, 2009 at 9:41 pm
I did enjoy this! I loved the creek part the best!
OhSugar
On May 6, 2009 at 11:02 am
I always thought they worked to slowly. I think they are ensuring the long-term job security.
marisolflamenco
On May 7, 2009 at 10:41 pm
Thanks for sharing…Very informative and interesting read
Ruby Hawk
On May 8, 2009 at 6:07 pm
The electric workers did finish the job and now we have power washers washing the buildings. You don’t even want me to start on that one. They only soaked my patio furniture this morning and my baby tomato plants (that won’t grow anyway, too shady)
CutestPrincess
On May 21, 2009 at 12:11 am
it’s always happen in our place also…