My new Job

[Shlbylvr]

As you all know, part of my SA trip was a stop over in Holland. I interviewed with a former colleague for a position that would be based there, with some travel between Boston, Holland and South Africa. They were very interested in me and advised I would have an offer within a month.

Upon my return to the US, I discovered a few issues in the company I currently work for and the group I work at. Things started unraveling fast and furiously on both ends. To the extent that I was ready to walk out and forget it all. I was advised by the President of the group I work at to hang in and wait, changes were coming and I should be patient.

Mid May, I received my offer from the Netherlands; it was OK not what I was expecting. I had two weeks to give them a decision. At the same time, I was told to sit tight there could possibly be something in the works for me locally. The group did not want me making a hasty decision based on what I was experiencing.

Last week they approached me and made me an offer to become their Administrative Business Manager. The money is on par with the other position and no travel or relocation involved. After thinking about both, weighing everything up I decided to accept the local position.

I have handed in my notice to my company, my last day being June 30. They are however having a fit over the 2 vacation days I previously requested. They have stated it is against company policy to use any vacation in lieu of notice worked. They might however end up letting me go earlier once they discover I am going to work for the group that no longer requires their services.

We'll see, what happens. The drama starts here...

[Stew]

The plot thickens. Congrats on the new job, and not having to travel is definitely a plus.

[Alloy Dave]

Some people like to travel, evidently you don't...I can understand both sides. But what does a business manager do? And don't say "manage the business".

[Shlbylvr]

I don't mind travel, especially international. I have thought long and hard about this and really don't want to deal with the immigration side of things again.

It is a group of 8 Radiologists, 1 Physician Assistant. I will see to the day to day operations of the group, deal with contracts, payroll (we do have an accounting company ), bill pay and compliance. The largest part of my job will be Compliance. The Feds are throwing all kinds of laws at Healthcare, HIPAA was a small one compared to what is coming down the line. So this will be a huge learning curve for me.

[Stew]

I don't mind travel, especially international. I have thought long and hard about this and really don't want to deal with the immigration side of things again.

It is a group of 8 Radiologists, 1 Physician Assistant. I will see to the day to day operations of the group, deal with contracts, payroll (we do have an accounting company ), bill pay and compliance. The largest part of my job will be Compliance. The Feds are throwing all kinds of laws at Healthcare, HIPAA was a small one compared to what is coming down the line. So this will be a huge learning curve for me.

Unfortunately it's only going to get worse before it get's better for the health care industry.

[Tommy Gun]

I didn't realize there was so much drama in pole dancing? :bunny:



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[Stew]

I didn't realize there was so much drama in pole dancing? :bunny:



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:ohsnap:

[Tommy Gun]

:hiding:



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[Shlbylvr]

I didn't realize there was so much drama in pole dancing? :bunny:



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You never know when you might encounter the likes of a few members here. :doh2:

[Tommy Gun]

:ohsnap:

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[Shlbylvr]

Unfortunately it's only going to get worse before it get's better for the health care industry.

I know, we received to new requirements this week. One the current Administrator hasn't even heard of.

[Badgirl500]

I don't mind travel, especially international. I have thought long and hard about this and really don't want to deal with the immigration side of things again.

It is a group of 8 Radiologists, 1 Physician Assistant. I will see to the day to day operations of the group, deal with contracts, payroll (we do have an accounting company ), bill pay and compliance. The largest part of my job will be Compliance. The Feds are throwing all kinds of laws at Healthcare, HIPAA was a small one compared to what is coming down the line. So this will be a huge learning curve for me.

Somehow I think you can handle the learning curve and anything else that comes your way !!!

[Boston Mike]

Is this going to cut into your posting time?? I mean, if it does, you may want to rethink your decision.

:grin:

[Badgirl500]

Is this going to cut into your posting time?? I mean, if it does, you may want to rethink your decision.

:grin:


:boink: :grin:

[Alloy Dave]

I don't mind travel, especially international. I have thought long and hard about this and really don't want to deal with the immigration side of things again.

It is a group of 8 Radiologists, 1 Physician Assistant. I will see to the day to day operations of the group, deal with contracts, payroll (we do have an accounting company ), bill pay and compliance. The largest part of my job will be Compliance. The Feds are throwing all kinds of laws at Healthcare, HIPAA was a small one compared to what is coming down the line. So this will be a huge learning curve for me.
thanks, that helps. You're like a jack of all trades on the business side so they can be doctors.

[Little Debbie]

Sounds to me like the group is keeping the services of the company that they need...yours. Congrats on the new job! I'm sure you'll do well.
:smile:

[Shlbylvr]

Is this going to cut into your posting time?? I mean, if it does, you may want to rethink your decision.

:grin:


I get an iPhone, I can post from it!!! LOL



thanks, that helps. You're like a jack of all trades on the business side so they can be doctors.

Yes, exactly. The bonus is, I don't have any staff to deal with. I report directly to the President, VP and Finance guy.

[Shlbylvr]

Somehow I think you can handle the learning curve and anything else that comes your way !!!

Thanks BG, I'm really excited about it.

[Shlbylvr]

Sounds to me like the group is keeping the services of the company that they need...yours. Congrats on the new job! I'm sure you'll do well.
:smile:

Thank you for that. I appreciate it.

I have worked with most of the members of this group for 10 years. I know their quirks, their issues and their personalities. I started out at the hospital they work at as a receptionist, moved to become the secretary for Interventional procedures then to the Secretary for the Director of the department. They poached me away 5 years ago to work for the company that does their billing.

[Alloy Dave]

I get an iPhone, I can post from it!!! LOL




Yes, exactly. The bonus is, I don't have any staff to deal with. I report directly to the President, VP and Finance guy.Finance guys rock. :git:

[Stew]

Finance guys rock. :git:

Wasn't Bernie Madoff a finance guy?

[Alloy Dave]

Wasn't Bernie Madoff a finance guy?

:groan:

I'd describe him more as a crook. :cop2:

[Grabber]

Congrats on the new job. I hope the issues work out to your benefit !!

[Johnny Dangerously]

Congrats & good luck!


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[Birdman]

Congratulations Heidi! I know you'll do great , they obviously think so too...:yes:

[Shlbylvr]

Congrats & good luck!


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Thank you..

Congratulations Heidi! I know you'll do great , they obviously think so too...:yes:

Thanks George, If nothing else, it will be interesting.

[Orf]

Congrats, even if it means missing Orfstock.

Obviously, the career is more important. There will always be more events to attend...

[rickf73]

Congrats Heidi, hope if gives you everything you need. New job and new things to learn sound exciting.

Don't crack the whip to hard. :grin:

[Joe G]

I don't get the issue.

You're leaving your current company.

You're trying to help THEM by giving them a whole month's notice (you said last day of June 30), but they're complaining about 2 days of vacation (that you have coming, right?).

I don't see the issue. What are they going to do - you're already leaving, right?

Take the vacation you already scheduled. If necessary, make your last day the day before you start "vacation" and see if your new company will let you start when you return from Orfstock.

[Joe G]

Oh, and BTW, :congratulations: on the new job.


Still hope to finally be able to meet you in PA, but if not I'm sure there's always next year (until you cancel on both SF and OS again... :hiding:)


:rofl:

[rickf73]

Don't know what kind of deal you have but they have to pay you for your vacation anyway so take the money and leave early. Have a few days of fun.

[KC BadCat]

wow sweetie........sounds like a neat deal..........ignore my comment on FB asking you to spill the beans......as you have obviously done so here.....

from FB....I was anxious that you were headed out of the country...........although I guess the internet connects there also...:doh2:

it sounds like a door has opened to a great opportunity; I am sure that you will make the most of it......John

[twobjshelbys]

Wow, that's cool. When you gonna buy your GT500?

I'm working on my resume too. Getting fed up where I'm at.

[Alloy Dave]

Wow, that's cool. When you gonna buy your GT500?

I'm working on my resume too. Getting fed up where I'm at.

Want to move to "low cost of living" Indiana? We need some good IT folks at our company. :boink:

[onecrazydog]

WOOT!! Way to go Heidi!!! Congrats!!

:party:

[Alloy Dave]

WOOT!! Way to go Heidi!!! Congrats!!

:party:

OCD is here :webers:

[68fastback]

Best of luck, Heidi!! Sounds like a nice opportunity for you. Hope it turns out to be even more than you're hoping for.



Don't know what kind of deal you have but they have to pay you for your vacation anyway so take the money and leave early. Have a few days of fun.

...exactly what I was thinking. ;-)

[onecrazydog]

OCD is here :webers:


Hi Dave!! :webers:

[Black Vert SS]

Congrats Heidi!! Sounds like you will be up for the challenge. Hope you can still make Orfstock.

[Tommy Gun]

wow sweetie........sounds like a neat deal..........ignore my comment on FB asking you to spill the beans......as you have obviously done so here.....

from FB....I was anxious that you were headed out of the country...........although I guess the internet connects there also...:doh2:

it sounds like a door has opened to a great opportunity; I am sure that you will make the most of it......John


Sweetie?


Hmmmm....



New boyfriend? :idea:




:weg:




LOL

[Shlbylvr]

I don't get the issue.

You're leaving your current company.

You're trying to help THEM by giving them a whole month's notice (you said last day of June 30), but they're complaining about 2 days of vacation (that you have coming, right?).

I don't see the issue. What are they going to do - you're already leaving, right?

Take the vacation you already scheduled. If necessary, make your last day the day before you start "vacation" and see if your new company will let you start when you return from Orfstock.

Joe,

Get my number from HSURB and call me over the weekend.. Its not something I want to post on the forum. I don't care who knows here, but we never know when others are lurking..

It is more than me just leaving.

[Black Vert SS]

Joe,

Get my number from HSURB and call me over the weekend..


Sounds like some shenanigans going on here..................................:yellowcard3 :

[Shlbylvr]

Sounds like some shenanigans going on here..................................:yellowcard3 :

I always behave..


even when I misbehave..

[HSURB]

Just saw this Heidi. Congrats on the move.

HSURB®

[Co Pilot]

Congrats on the new position. :yes: Most positions in the medical field will be up for some major changes in the future so you'll be learning right along with the ones that have been there years and have to change as well.

[Alloy Dave]

I saw this 6 weeks ago Heidi. Congrats on the move.

HSURB®:nonono:

[HSURB]

:nonono:

You bored on a Friday morning?

HSURB®

[The Bone]

Way to go Heidi
Now you can get rid of that beater and get a real nice GT500.
Sounds like you just made a good career move. Wishing you the best!!!

[Johnny Dangerously]

I don't get the issue.

You're leaving your current company.

You're trying to help THEM by giving them a whole month's notice (you said last day of June 30), but they're complaining about 2 days of vacation (that you have coming, right?).

I don't see the issue. What are they going to do - you're already leaving, right?

Take the vacation you already scheduled. If necessary, make your last day the day before you start "vacation" and see if your new company will let you start when you return from Orfstock.
Some companies, like NGC, have a policy in place that says they reserve the right to not allow vacation once you give your notice. A lot of it has to do with transitioning your knowledge to your replacement before you leave so the company is not left high & dry. That being said, 30 days should be more than enough time to show someone where all the skeletons & land mines are hidden. Additionally, if you take vacation during that time, it typically means that the company will be paying you less when you separate since you used those couple days of vacation instead of getting paid out for them.


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[Joe G]

Joe,

Get my number from HSURB and call me over the weekend.. Its not something I want to post on the forum. I don't care who knows here, but we never know when others are lurking..

It is more than me just leaving.

10-4

[KC BadCat]

Sweetie?

Hmmmm....

New boyfriend? :idea:
:weg:

LOL


...I thoroughly enjoy Heidi.....she has been a very good friend to me.....but don't let Granny know about the sweetie comment....don't want her getting jealous........:doh2:

[Joe G]

...I thoroughly enjoy Heidi.....

Again... :tmi:





:tiptoe:

[Shlbylvr]

Joe can fill all and sundry in on the issues at Orfstock.. OR I can post more about it once my notice period is over.


...I thoroughly enjoy Heidi.....she has been a very good friend to me.....but don't let Granny know about the sweetie comment....don't want her getting jealous........:doh2:
Thanks BC! :hugs:

[Shlbylvr]

Again... :tmi:





:tiptoe:

:hey2:

I still have that corner room at the hotel available if you are interested :weg:

I might have to send you a present via a family member *G*

[ati]

Heidi,
Congrats on the new job. Best of luck to you.
ps/ Maybe you can just call in sick the Friday before Orfstock. Just Saying!

[Shlbylvr]

Way to go Heidi
Now you can get rid of that beater and get a real nice GT500.
Sounds like you just made a good career move. Wishing you the best!!!

GT500 will happen by the end of the year.. My current "FWB" thinks i'm a crack pot but he can shape up or ship out..


Congrats on the new position. :yes: Most positions in the medical field will be up for some major changes in the future so you'll be learning right along with the ones that have been there years and have to change as well.

Thank you CP. We have had so many changes in the past 10 years, it isn't easy to keep track of them all.


Just saw this Heidi. Congrats on the move.

HSURB®
Thank you HSURB.


Congrats Heidi, hope if gives you everything you need. New job and new things to learn sound exciting.

Don't crack the whip to hard. :grin:
In all Honesty, I told the current President that I feel like I'll be managing a day care. I've called the guys "Children" for the longest..

[Shlbylvr]

Heidi,
Congrats on the new job. Best of luck to you.
ps/ Maybe you can just call in sick the Friday before Orfstock. Just Saying!

I have thought about that too. I'm still hoping they'll play nicely.

[Joe G]

:hey2:

I still have that corner room at the hotel available if you are interested :weg:

I might have to send you a present via a family member *G*

:wow2:

[GP500SU]

Congrats on the new position! You are going to be the most valuable employee they have since you're doing compliance especially if the group bills Medicare and, God forbid, Medicaid. You'll keep those docs out of jail and money in their pockets. The Feds have overtightened the screws on everyone including extreme fines and jail time for a number of violations but most of those are for intentional "offenses." However the concept of guilty until proven innocent has become law with them. Fears of bounty hunting RAC auditors keeps our Compliance officer up at nights. I hear Lunesta or a six pack often helps. If you do a good job with compliance, and I'm sure you will, you'll be worth at least triple their current offer guaranteed. If you want I can PM you the name of our officer's most helpful newsletter. Again, congratulations!

Most important now is to decide what color GT500 to get. I suggest black with red stripes. :mafiasmilie:

[Carnut]

Gee, sounds like a couple of sick days are in order. I doubt, working in your field that a doctor's note would be hard to come by. Better yet, change your notice, you're not required by law to give any notice, unless you have a contract.

[Shlbylvr]

Congrats on the new position! You are going to be the most valuable employee they have since you're doing compliance especially if the group bills Medicare and, God forbid, Medicaid. You'll keep those docs out of jail and money in their pockets. The Feds have overtightened the screws on everyone including extreme fines and jail time for a number of violations but most of those are for intentional "offenses." However the concept of guilty until proven innocent has become law with them. Fears of bounty hunting RAC auditors keeps our Compliance officer up at nights. I hear Lunesta or a six pack often helps. If you do a good job with compliance, and I'm sure you will, you'll be worth at least triple their current offer guaranteed. If you want I can PM you the name of our officer's most helpful newsletter. Again, congratulations!

Most important now is to decide what color GT500 to get. I suggest black with red stripes. :mafiasmilie:

Medicare and Medicaid are our biggest Payors. Both are a HUGE PIA to work. Fortunately we do not order any tests. My guys only read what other order so for the most part we're good. There is a whole new section to HIPAA I forget what its called, though I'm sure by the end of July I'll be dreaming it.

It'll be black *G* and I'm thinking about having Gold (as in the GT-H) stripes painted.. Hey, I live in NOLA, Black and Gold are the Saints colors. Joking aside. Black no stripes or Black Red stripes.

Carnut, I have a conference call with my managers on Monday to discuss my notice.

[allenjh]

Congrats on the new job.

[Vette Killer]

Congrats Heidi....glad to hear things are working out for you :)

[Little Debbie]

any late/breaking news on the job front? I mean, I know you don't finish/start the new one until the end of the month, but...

[Shlbylvr]

I have less than 2 weeks left and things are insane on this end. I'm trying to do my normal job and I am having to setup up my new office, meet with construction workers, order supplies, etc.. IT certainly is interesting. The company I work for keep shoving things to me to be done before I leave. Life is insane. Roll on July 1.

[Little Debbie]

that being said, I'm sure you can't wait!

I supposed the afore approved vacation days aren't happening, then?

[Shlbylvr]

that being said, I'm sure you can't wait!

I supposed the afore approved vacation days aren't happening, then?

No they are not. The will not even make an exception. If I call in sick during this time I lose all hours I'm out for.. FUN

[Little Debbie]

that blows. I'd be making sure that I couldn't fit in time for all of the extra stuff they're dumping. jerks.

[Shlbylvr]

I completed my handover list this morning, they were not happy with everything that has to be divided between the other two in my office. They're going to have a sh!t fit when they find out who I will be working for..

[KC BadCat]

I completed my handover list this morning, they were not happy with everything that has to be divided between the other two in my office. They're going to have a sh!t fit when they find out who I will be working for..

.........I suspect that topic will be worth a thread all of its own!!!!!!!!!!!>>>>>>>take care...John

[Shlbylvr]

.........I suspect that topic will be worth a thread all of its own!!!!!!!!!!!>>>>>>>take care...John

I hope not, I'm hoping they'll be low key about it.. But under the circumstances I don't think they will be.

[Little Debbie]

hope your transition went well and your new position and surroundings are to your liking, Heidi.

[Joe G]

+1


Any updates you can share with us?

[Shlbylvr]

Well bugger, I had a whole freaking page typed and no telling what freaking happened.

UGH
The transition went well. The previous company found out where I was going and about had a shite fit. They told me I signed a confidentiality agreement, blah blah blah. I advised my new job had nothing to do with patient billing/ collections, etc. I was merely managing a group no longer managing the billing side of it. They settled down after that.

There are few issues in the office, but as I no longer work for the management company they are not mine to deal with. The administrator called for me last week and was giving a very cold greeting by one of the ladies. They were told last week that the contract was not being renewed by the group. The current company has no use for anybody in our geographical area so they're being retrenched.

[68fastback]

...hope it works out very well for you, Heidi.

[Tommy Gun]

Well bugger, I had a whole freaking page typed and no telling what freaking happened.




Co Pilot does that all the time. :nonono:


Hope things go well for you at the new place. :wtg:

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[Shlbylvr]

Co Pilot does that all the time. :nonono:


Hope things go well for you at the new place. :wtg:

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Thank you TG

[Tommy Gun]

:grin:


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[rickf73]

Good luck with the new staff Heidi.

[Tommy Gun]

Happy Birthday Keith.



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[Shlbylvr]

Good luck with the new staff Heidi.

Oh I lucked out, I have NO staff. It is me and me alone.. Nobody reports to me. I love it.

[HSURB]

Oh I lucked out, I have NO staff. It is me and me alone.. Nobody reports to me. I love it.

I thought we all reported to you Heidi?

HSURB®

[Shlbylvr]

I thought we all reported to you Heidi?

HSURB®

I hope not.. I would hate to be accountable for this bunch..

[Tommy Gun]

Oh I lucked out, I have NO staff. It is me and me alone.. Nobody reports to me. I love it.



I have a staff, I even made a post around here of it. :look:


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[HSURB]

I have a staff, I even made a post around here of it. :look:


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I heard you had a Staff and a Sword?

HSURB®

[Gr8snkbite]

Happy Birthday Keith.



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:doh2:

[Alloy Dave]

Happy Birthday Keith.



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:goodpost:

[Joe G]

Good luck with the new staff Heidi.


:weg:

[Joe G]

I have a staff, I even made a post around here of it. :look:
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I heard you had a Staff and a Sword?

HSURB®

I thought it was a shaft? :look:

[Shlbylvr]

I thought it was a shaft? :look:

:ohsnap:

[Joe G]

:ohsnap:

That would hurt if you snapped his shaft. :yikes:

[Tommy Gun]

I thought it was a shaft? :look:


Staff

Shaft

Iceberg

Goldberg

Whatever. :rolleyes:


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[Joe G]

How's the new job going, Heidi?

[68fastback]

Heidi, where does your new job fit into this:

Let me get this straight.
We're going to be "gifted" with a health care plan we are

forced to purchase
and
fined
if we don't,

written by a committee whose chairman says he
doesn't understand it,
passed
by a Congress
that hasn't read
it but
exempts
themselves from it,

to be signed by a president who
smokes ,

with funding
administered by a treasury chief who
didn't pay his taxes,
to be overseen by a surgeon general who is
obese,


and
financed
by a country that's
broke.




What the hell could possibly go wrong?


J/k :haha: Hope the new job is going wel!!

[Shlbylvr]

Thanks for asking Joe G.

On one hand this is the easiest job I have ever had. On the other it is the most diverse job. It is really going well. we have had a few hiccups but mostly because the "management" of the group are not certain of the practice. I love that it is only me and them. I don't rely on anybody to do my job and nobody relies on me to do theirs. Once things get settled and I have my office complete it'll be so much easier to work.

Dan,

I don't even want to discuss the state of healthcare. I believe anybody working in healthcare will eventually work for the government. No if's ands or buts.

I found out today that by the end of 2011, a family of 4, earning $80k a year will be eligible for Medicaid at no cost to them. While I will be paying $500 a month for my insurance with a deductible of $2000 per annum. Insane!!!

[68fastback]

Sounds like you're enjoying, all things considered.

Yeah, the whole systems is now becomming completely unfair/inequitable. Somehow, someone in an ivory tower decided a fam of 4 @ 80K is poor but you're rich! :doh2: ...four bought votes (two now, two more later) trumps your one.

:boxing:Reid :boxing:Pelosi :boxing:Oblahma :rofl:

[Alloy Dave]

great to hear Heidi.

on the "rich" thing, my dad found that out last year. He'd never earned more than $42,000/year in his life, but when he sold his beachfront condo in Florida, which he'd bought 22 years ago for about $200k by going in half with my brother and later buying him out...he paid a tax bill higher than my annual income. :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

As you all know, part of my SA trip was a stop over in Holland. I interviewed with a former colleague for a position that would be based there, with some travel between Boston, Holland and South Africa. They were very interested in me and advised I would have an offer within a month.

Upon my return to the US, I discovered a few issues in the company I currently work for and the group I work at. Things started unraveling fast and furiously on both ends. To the extent that I was ready to walk out and forget it all. I was advised by the President of the group I work at to hang in and wait, changes were coming and I should be patient.

Mid May, I received my offer from the Netherlands; it was OK not what I was expecting. I had two weeks to give them a decision. At the same time, I was told to sit tight there could possibly be something in the works for me locally. The group did not want me making a hasty decision based on what I was experiencing.

Last week they approached me and made me an offer to become their Administrative Business Manager. The money is on par with the other position and no travel or relocation involved. After thinking about both, weighing everything up I decided to accept the local position.

I have handed in my notice to my company, my last day being June 30. They are however having a fit over the 2 vacation days I previously requested. They have stated it is against company policy to use any vacation in lieu of notice worked. They might however end up letting me go earlier once they discover I am going to work for the group that no longer requires their services.

We'll see, what happens. The drama starts here...



How's this working out? :popcorn:

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[68fastback]

Tommy "the Dredge" Guns strikes again :giggle:

[Tommy Gun]

:uwelcome:

[Shlbylvr]

How's this working out? :popcorn:

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You do not want to know..

[Tommy Gun]

Really?

That doesn't sound good. :nonono:

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[Shlbylvr]

Really?

That doesn't sound good. :nonono:

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In my original post I said "The drama starts here". OH its been ongoing for 18 months..

[Tommy Gun]

I've been developing drama for 5 years now. :rofl3:





:tiptoe:

[68fastback]

:biggrin:

[Shlbylvr]

I've been developing drama for 5 years now. :rofl3:





:tiptoe:
:nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

:grin:

[tekheavy]

I've been developing drama for 5 years now. :rofl3:





:tiptoe:

Happy Anniverary.

[Tommy Gun]

:tiphat2:

[Joe G]

Tommy "the Dredge" Guns strikes again :giggle::iagree:

[Joe G]

I've been developing drama for 5 years now. :rofl3:

:tiptoe::ohthedrama:

[68fastback]

Tommy "the Dredge" Guns strikes again :giggle:


:iagree:


If I had the 'power' I'd change his "noob alert" to dat :innocent:

:giggle:

[Tommy Gun]

:hey2:

[Shlbylvr]

Really?

That doesn't sound good. :nonono:

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And it isn't good.. I'll be interviewing again shortly..

[Tommy Gun]

:ohsnap: