Bitter sweet!

spierce · 03-26-2009, 04:05 PM

So for those who don't know I just got the bestest job in the whole wide world!

Louisville Fire&Rescue!

you are now wondering, mmmmmmmmmmmmm? what is so bitter about that?...

Well, for the first year i am employeed i am on probation. Any tardes or injuries would lead to instant termination. So i have made the dicesion to park the bike. this will prevent any possibility of an injury that would lead to my termination.

I finaly move somewere were there are turns and curves and hills and now i must park the bike...

O' well it will be worth it and it will give me a chance to give it a good clean and inspection. probably mod it a little too..

wildchild · 03-26-2009, 04:07 PM

Don't park it just ride it less aggresively? No more chance of injury on a bike then in a car if you keep your wits about you.

spierce · 03-26-2009, 04:10 PM

too-shay

shmike · 03-26-2009, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildchild

Don't park it just ride it less aggresively? No more chance of injury on a bike then in a car if you keep your wits about you.

That is retarded.

Hit a curb at 10mph in your car and report back on what injuries you sustain.

Then try it again on your bike.

Wits or no wits there is no way to guarantee that a blue-hair won't pull out in front of you or t-bone you.

Homeslice · 03-26-2009, 04:47 PM

Talk about anal-retentive. What counts as an "injury" and besides, how would they know if you got a little scrape or bruise somewhere? WHat are they going to do, strip search you every week? Fags.

the chi · 03-26-2009, 05:07 PM

How is it anal retentive? Would you rather be rescued by a firefighter with 100% body function, or one who is sore and hurting because he wrecked his bike? I'd prefer the guy in top shape to save me thanks, versus being dropped off the ladder or having to carry my own ass outta the fire!

It sucks, but its realistic. It sounds alot like the military. You wreck your bike while they own you, and depending on the circumstances, they can refuse medical, and possibly even give ya the boot if it impairs your function to the point you cant perform your job and they cant cross train you.

Crappy policy on a personal level, but a good policy for the employer, not to mention it showing in this case the maturity and will power to his employer to do what needs to be done to have the career and life he wants.

t-homo · 03-26-2009, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

Talk about anal-retentive. What counts as an "injury" and besides, how would they know if you got a little scrape or bruise somewhere? WHat are they going to do, strip search you every week? Fags.

You are fucking retarded. Obviously if he scrapes his arm on something they aren't going to consider it a fucking injury. Now if his arm is in a cast, its a whole different story.

Amorok · 03-26-2009, 05:16 PM

[QUOTE=The Chi;186072]It sucks, but its realistic. It sounds alot like the military. You wreck your bike while they own you, and depending on the circumstances, they can refuse medical, and possibly even give ya the boot if it impairs your function to the point you cant perform your job and they cant cross train you./QUOTE]

This is the truth. You've heard about the sunburn thing for military, it's not a myth. If I'm riding without gear that meets AFI requirements (no sleeves, no helmet, no reflective at night) then not only can I be denied medical coverage and have to pay for my treatment AT A MILITARY HOSPITAL I can be kicked out without disability payments or any sort of benefits. They can do a line of duty determination and I might get nothing. You have to take care of yourself, my body is government property and while his guys probably aren't that severe, they still have to be strict. That's what service is about, kids. Next time someone starts talking about how good Federal and state employees have it and how badly we're overcompensated, think about that!

Homeslice · 03-26-2009, 05:19 PM

Just trying to add some humor here

AquaPython · 03-26-2009, 05:21 PM

was this because you showed up to application day on a bike?

03-26-2009, 04:05 PM	#1
spierce Kneedragger Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkland Moto: 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 131	Bitter sweet! So for those who don't know I just got the bestest job in the whole wide world! Louisville Fire&Rescue! you are now wondering, mmmmmmmmmmmmm? what is so bitter about that?... Well, for the first year i am employeed i am on probation. Any tardes or injuries would lead to instant termination. So i have made the dicesion to park the bike. this will prevent any possibility of an injury that would lead to my termination. I finaly move somewere were there are turns and curves and hills and now i must park the bike... O' well it will be worth it and it will give me a chance to give it a good clean and inspection. probably mod it a little too..

03-26-2009, 05:16 PM	#8
Amorok Issukangitok Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Biloxi, MS Moto: '06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Posts: 2,225	[QUOTE=The Chi;186072]It sucks, but its realistic. It sounds alot like the military. You wreck your bike while they own you, and depending on the circumstances, they can refuse medical, and possibly even give ya the boot if it impairs your function to the point you cant perform your job and they cant cross train you./QUOTE] This is the truth. You've heard about the sunburn thing for military, it's not a myth. If I'm riding without gear that meets AFI requirements (no sleeves, no helmet, no reflective at night) then not only can I be denied medical coverage and have to pay for my treatment AT A MILITARY HOSPITAL I can be kicked out without disability payments or any sort of benefits. They can do a line of duty determination and I might get nothing. You have to take care of yourself, my body is government property and while his guys probably aren't that severe, they still have to be strict. That's what service is about, kids. Next time someone starts talking about how good Federal and state employees have it and how badly we're overcompensated, think about that! __________________ What goes around comes around. Sometimes you get what's coming around, and sometimes you are what's coming around. You see what I mean?

03-26-2009, 04:07 PM	#2
wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	Don't park it just ride it less aggresively? No more chance of injury on a bike then in a car if you keep your wits about you.

03-26-2009, 04:10 PM	#3
spierce Kneedragger Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Parkland Moto: 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 131	too-shay

03-26-2009, 04:47 PM	#5
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Talk about anal-retentive. What counts as an "injury" and besides, how would they know if you got a little scrape or bruise somewhere? WHat are they going to do, strip search you every week? Fags.

03-26-2009, 05:19 PM	#9
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Just trying to add some humor here

03-26-2009, 05:21 PM	#10
AquaPython put it THIS way Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 3,185	was this because you showed up to application day on a bike?