Let's Create Something!
Throughout the workforce, every single employee wants to be paid their fair share. Ultimately, different workers will value themselves at different levels. Some employees feel that a pay increase is a guarantee after so many months or years at the company, while others believe it's based on their work performance. There are several variables to... Continue Reading →
In America, unhealthy habits are just a short drive around the corner (pretty much to any chain store or restaurant people frequent regularly). That's not to say other countries are the gold standard of health either, but I wouldn't know first hand. The staggering statistic is that 6 out of 10 Americans has a chronic... Continue Reading →
It really depends on who is being asked the question, but generally if all employees of a metal fabrication shop are polled to see which department is the "worst", there will likely be a lot of votes for grinding/deburr department. While their reason may vary dramatically, it really comes down to one (or all) of... Continue Reading →
THE BIG DEAL?! Hardwood flooring can not only look great while adding an extra element to your home, but it could command a higher sale price when it comes time to put it on the market and finally make that move to Canada you've been putting off for 10 years.
While certainly the presence of summertime is joyful for the few who are still in school but have an 8-10 week break here in the US, it's also a dreadful time for plenty of people (especially those who work outside for a living). While it's not possible to totally avoid the heat, and live in... Continue Reading →
When it comes to "on the job training", how do you treat new hires as a manager? This can be a touchy subject depending on the mentality of the manager or supervisor; there's really only two ways to feel about new hires. "THEY WANT TO TAKE MY JOB" In my experience, this feeling is buried... Continue Reading →
One thing that has plagued mankind for eternity is underestimating the usefulness of a "well-laid plan". I'm certainly not alone in experiencing pain during a time when I naively thought all would follow a plan that seemed perfect in every way. This leads to lower self-confidence, less fulfillment and hesitation when making decisions in the... Continue Reading →
I wanted to make a (very very short) extra post this week with a few lines in the spirit of America's 243rd Birthday on July 4th, 2019. Though I realize a lot of people take it for granted, but the greatest country on earth (in this bloggers opinion) is the USA. Waking up in America... Continue Reading →
So, now that summer has begun, I'm certain most people are excited for the cool nights spent by a campfire, surrounded by friends and family! I'm going to go over a few things that could help make this summer the best one yet. One of the more important aspects of a cookout is organization. There's... Continue Reading →
