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yaki
Apr 9, 2004, 3:54 AM
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well... this girl
I used to climb with her every so often
but not anymore
we met up at the gym and I got a belay from her
she dropped me 20ft
I won't let her belay for me again
I don't trust her
then she came to me today
and told me they are considering hiring her at the gym
(to belay for b-day parties like I do)
I got that feeling int he pit of my stomach..
and I decided to talk to her
(really hard for me cuz I never confront ppl)
so I told ehr how I felt
and she of course disagrees
now I'm wondering
should I speak to my boss or let things be and pray nothing happens?
I'm just worried for kids
I mean...
it's too easy to screw up after working a long day at the gym
what should I do???????
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dynoguy
Apr 9, 2004, 3:56 AM
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yes
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chalkdustpwr
Apr 9, 2004, 4:38 AM
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YES! YES! YES! you should tell your manager about your experience with her! It's up to the manager's discretion as to whether to hire her anyhow... consider yourself as part of her background check. we aren't talking about some one's feeling here.... we're talking about peoples' lives. and do you want it on your conscience when she screws up royally? I'll give her the benefit of the doubt, and say that she may have improved, but she has to prove that too, since she has yet to do that.
besides, working with her would make her be part of your "team", do you want some one that you don't trust on your team?
*edited to add "team" part
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jumpingrock
Apr 9, 2004, 7:00 AM
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People do learn from their mistakes. We are all human and we all make mistakes.
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climbsomething
Apr 9, 2004, 8:16 AM
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Uh, was that a poem?
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legless
Apr 9, 2004, 8:26 AM
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i say blackmail and extortion...at worst u get slapped at best... :?: :twisted: :?:
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jumpingrock
Apr 9, 2004, 9:30 AM
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In reply to: Uh, was that a poem?
Refering to mine? No god no... I am no poet. It's just a fact. Hell I fell asleep behind a wheel and should have killed myself. Should I stop driving?
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climbsomething
Apr 9, 2004, 9:45 AM
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No, the original post.
(note: weirdness to follow)
It seemed to be written in stanzas
About climbing
and falling
and safety
In the gym
It is late
I get loopy, when it is late
When the sun is sleeping and my thoughts, churn,
Like the slime in the aeration tanks at the wastewater treatment plant
That is what I meant.
These are my "thots"
:shock: [cue "Bring in the Clowns"] :shock:
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vertical_reality
Apr 9, 2004, 12:53 PM
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What if you showed her proper belaying techniques and try to figure out what went wrong rather then ruin her chance for a job. Besides if she doesn't have very much climbing experience, she won't be doing much more then working the counter.
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overlord
Apr 9, 2004, 12:56 PM
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try to theach her. she might be VERY gratefull :wink:
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soulsurfer
Apr 9, 2004, 1:39 PM
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I thought you had to be inexperienced to get a job at a climbing gym!
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cratercreator
Apr 9, 2004, 1:48 PM
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In reply to: I thought you had to be inexperienced to get a job at a climbing gym!
LOL that's greatness
(yeah I'm a newbie but that's still funny)
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raindog
Apr 9, 2004, 1:54 PM
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In reply to: Uh, was that a poem?
Maybe it's more of a song. A ballad.
-Jeff
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andy_reagan
Apr 9, 2004, 2:10 PM
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dick her over...more work for you? :roll:
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cratercreator
Apr 9, 2004, 2:12 PM
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is she pretty?
give her a plug.
then show her.
just might work.
:twisted:
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innominato
Apr 9, 2004, 2:32 PM
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This is probably one of the best climbing poems I've ever read, up there with the work of Pat Ament.
I'd say do nothing. If the gym owner is scrupulous in his hiring practices, he'll make sure that she is up-to-speed as an employee before cutting her loose to belay the kiddos. We all make belaying mistakes, even the most experienced among us.
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markc
Apr 9, 2004, 3:49 PM
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In reply to: What if you showed her proper belaying techniques and try to figure out what went wrong rather then ruin her chance for a job. Besides if she doesn't have very much climbing experience, she won't be doing much more then working the counter.
The OP said she would be hired to belay at birthday parties, so your last statement is a bit off. It would indeed be generous to coach her (if she's open to it).
However, I think that expressing concerns to an employer isn't a bad idea. There is a difference between expressing concerns and ruining her chances to get the job. Make your boss aware of the past problem, and let him/her determine if it's still an issue. Maybe she learned from past mistakes, maybe not.
2¢,
mark
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