Headhunter

We'll take your truck Will! I now know where I want to be buried! HH

Ok, who's up for an OFC road trip! HH

My condolences to you and your family Lew. You have had a very difficult few years. HH

Thanks Terry and Sinker! My main concern is snow depth, I don't want to get my truck stuck, that more work than I care for! If the snows too deep, well I'm back to the same problem! Man I'm gettin lazy as I get older! HH

Hey Folks! Considering getting out on Cooks Bay on Sunday and have a couple of conditions questions: 1) Anybody driving their vehicles on Cooks yet? (4X4) 2) How much snow is on Cooks now? Thanks, HH

U.B., welcome to the world of the employer! As I mentioned earlier, the laws in this province are skewed towards the employee... You are not hiring machines, your hiring people and we all know that people are nuts! LOL HH

Wayne, you could use the plane to "blow out" the driveway! HH

Not likely Beans... it's simply not worth it to a company to pursue these types of things. It's too expensive, even for companys that have legal retainers. Most will chalk it up to experience... and some folks wonder why companies take so long making hiring decisions? You can expect the life cycle of a hire to be even longer in this economic slow down... every hire is now under a microscope. HH

Well, my son and I have been tunnelling in the snow banks for weeks! He's loving it and I'm having a blast spending quality time with him... although admittedly, I'm starting to get tired of shovelling! Atleast we didn't get the ice storm our neighbours to the south did... that looked nasty and even more so for folks who aren't used to this kind of weather. HH

It's the way of the world ChrisS! There are reasons for it, some valid, others, well, I think you can surmize what I'm getting at... it's typically people who expect to get more out of life, than they are willing to put into it.. if ya get my meaning! HH

Great report Wayne! I think I prefer Joey's report with that Froot Loops money shot! As we mark Pickereys on Quinte in 70-100 feet of water, I'm not that surprised you got them that deep up there. Looks like a fun time.... HH

HR always has to justify their existence... they do not generate revenue for their company directly so they have to justify to the powers that be that they are necessary... Funny how a clerk who makes between $35K and $50K can make a hiring decision for a $100K plus position!? LOL HH PS.. re probationary periods... I believe that there are laws in place regarding these, and that in some situations, a probationary periods beyond legislation within their jurisdiction are illegal... just not a comonly know thing!

Brian, try cooking the duck down first, then use the duck fat to fry the Pike... HH

Ok, I guess I did then! I have never heard of a company persuing another re a good reference for a bad employee... that's again, why I said earlier that references are not worth the time they take to do! HH

You couldn't be more wrong Toronto Angler! (I'll take that bet!!!!!) There have been many and I do mean many lawsuits filed and won as a result of one company giving a bad reference to another company regarding a former employee. That employee, upon getting wind of the situation, has successfully sued the former employer. That is why, as I mentioned earlier, that a large number of my clients REFUSE to give references. The morality of the situation has little to do with this... these are business decisions made at the upper management level, in an effort to stave off potential litigation. The policy is in the company's employee hand book! Also, remember that in most cases, courts will find in favour of the individual vs the large corporation. It's the way of the world. Companies are simply making efforts to eliminate any and all potential law suits. Is it right, well that really comes down to your own personal convictions, but again those don't add up to a hill of beans when your standing in front of a judge! HH

Exactly Marty! HH

Looks great Wayne! And still plenty of room for a box of Froot Loops for on ice snackin! HH

It's pretty simple really, you verify employment dates and THAT'S IT! Should the ex employee get word that you have given him or her a bad reference, you are potentially liable and could find yourself facing court action. A good many of my clients will only verify employment dates... they, as a matter of company policy are not going to give you anything else. References in reality are pretty much just names and contact info in an employment file. No one ever gives the names of folks who are going to give a bad reference. Buyer beware is a good policy to to follow here! HH

I wasn't aware the Stompin Tom had a vid out... hmmm, gonna have to take a look! Thanks NoFrills! HH

Nice report Joey! Correct me if I'm wrong, but isn't this a 2nd report this year where Paul actually caught a fish! If so, I may have to re-evaluate my current way of thinking.... the times they are a changing! L.M.A.O.! Nice to see Leah get a fish to! HH

Glad you had a blast guys... Gerritt, the lemons are for their vitamin C properties only! A jam seesion would be great...hmm, maybe I need to go out and buy an acoustic bass for camp fire jams.... sure, give me an excuse to buy yet another guitar! LOL HH

I have a number of collectable vinyl things as well CLiff, including the red Hemispheres disk and an autographed copy of Blizzard of Ozz, by the man himself. As far as concert stuff is concerned, the only one I have is Collective Soul live with the Atlanta Youth Synphony Orchstra.... and I like it! HH

Well, that makes me feel better Cliff! LOL Funny though, I did not see any lemons in any of the pics! HH

Great report Cliff! I see that I was relatively easily replaced! LOL I was thinkin about you guys all weekend! Bernie's is an oasis! HH

I thought he danced well... HH