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**Gonzo** · 02-12-2010, 11:31 AM

Well, Shit...

It's been a rough few months for the Gonzo clan and I could use some good Mojo...

I found out a few days ago that my mother has a baseball sized growth on her right kidney.
The Doc said he's seen this before and it's likely not Cancer, (I don't know what the hell it would be, a cyst perhaps). Apparently, the treatment for this involves injecting a small radioactive rod into the growth and killing the infected tissue. Unfortunately, this will likely kill the kidney as well.
This usually wouldn't worry me much because my mother was always a very strong woman. However, since her retirement about 8 years ago her health has steadily gone down hill.
My mom's a great person, she worked as a CNA for over 30 years while moving every 1-3 years for my dad so he could further is millitary career.
Lifting Senior Citizens in and out of bathtubs and off of toilets for that long has taken it's toll on her.

They both retired at a fairly young age and have been able to enjoy it until recently.

At this point you pray for small victories.

All of this crap coupled with my job worries, worries for my son and all the other bullshit I deal with daily wears a guy out.

One thing I'll say is that Lumpy has been awesome with all of this. She's been a great help and very supportive. She absolutely loves my parents and is always there for them.

Another bright spot is that I'm being considered for a promotion.
Funny how things like this go, I'm either worried about getting canned or I'm excited for a new opportunity. WTF?

I was going to take an extended break from this place but I am in need of the stress relief that CP provides so I'll be in and out.
(gimme my $$$ back Sofaking)
I try not to share too many personal issues on here but with all of the support you guys have given me, it's only fair I keep you updated.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-02-2010, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo

That's kinda what I figure as well...

The agreement actually states that "I" won't attempt to contact any company client within 1 year of separation.

So, ok... I won't.

Oh, you're good. They just don't want you to contract yourself out to them. That's not to say that you couldn't encourage them to take their operations in house and hire you to run the whole thing.

**Gonzo** · 03-02-2010, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Flopnuts

Oh, you're good. They just don't want you to contract yourself out to them. That's not to say that you couldn't encourage them to take their operations in house and hire you to run the whole thing.

They also don't want me to take my extensive knowledge about bill rates and security programs to a competitor.

Luckily for them, that paid me off well enough for me to not want to do that.

I have been an extremely loyal employee for over 11 years now, but that shit only goes so far...

Extra Point · 03-02-2010, 10:21 PM

Good luck to your Mom and you all, Gonzo.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 03-02-2010, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

They also don't want me to take my extensive knowledge about bill rates and security programs to a competitor.

Luckily for them, that paid me off well enough for me to not want to do that.

I have been an extremely loyal employee for over 11 years now, but that shit only goes so far...

Yeah, I don't blame you. They were very good to you and I definitely don't want to encourage you to **** them over. I mean they were very good to you.

At the same point, you have to be able to feed your family.

Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-03-2010, 03:36 PM

Best wishes and fast recovery to your Mom.

**Gonzo** · 03-03-2010, 03:40 PM

Thanks man...

She seems a bit better today. She's more coherent and was actually able to walk a little.
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Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-03-2010, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Thanks man...

She seems a bit better today. She's more coherent and was actually able to walk a little.
Posted via Mobile Device

Good deal.

**TrebMaxx** · 03-03-2010, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Thanks man...

She seems a bit better today. She's more coherent and was actually able to walk a little.
Posted via Mobile Device

Good news indeed! Praying for a complete recovery.

**Gonzo** · 03-05-2010, 04:21 PM

Update:

Mom's doing better today. She's starting to get a little cabin fever. She gets to go home tomorrow, (we think).
It ended up being cancer. The doc is sure he got it all though.

I went on a job interview this morning and it went very well. It's for a property management company that owns properties in Nebraska, texas, minnesota, iowa and missouri.
They'll want me to run security for all their properties, this is riht up my alley too. The interview lasted nearly 1.5 hours and it was fairly obvious that I've forgotten more about security than they know. The gig will likely pay more then I was making.

I definitely brought my a-game today and I feel really good about it.
Thanks again for all the good juju guys.

On another note, my former company let me keep my cell phone number and I bought a new blackberry. I forgot how much I liked them but it's a big adjustment from windows mobile.
Sorry if it was sloppy, I'm still trying to figure this thing out.
Posted via Mobile Device

**bevischief** · 03-05-2010, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Update:

Mom's doing better today. She's starting to get a little cabin fever. She gets to go home tomorrow, (we think).
It ended up being cancer. The doc is sure he got it all though.

I went on a job interview this morning and it went very well. It's for a property management company that owns properties in Nebraska, texas, minnesota, iowa and missouri.
They'll want me to run security for all their properties, this is riht up my alley too. The interview lasted nearly 1.5 hours and it was fairly obvious that I've forgotten more about security than they know. The gig will likely pay more then I was making.

I definitely brought my a-game today and I feel really good about it.
Thanks again for all the good juju guys.

On another note, my former company let me keep my cell phone number and I bought a new blackberry. I forgot how much I liked them but it's a big adjustment from windows mobile.
Sorry if it was sloppy, I'm still trying to figure this thing out.
Posted via Mobile Device

Sounds like things are heading for the better. Good luck.
Posted via Mobile Device

Sweet Daddy Hate · 03-06-2010, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo

Update:

Posted via Mobile Device

Right on!

02-12-2010, 11:31 AM
Gonzo Stuff & Things Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Yukon Casino cash: $10126924	I Need Some Good JuJu Here Guys... Well, Shit... It's been a rough few months for the Gonzo clan and I could use some good Mojo... I found out a few days ago that my mother has a baseball sized growth on her right kidney. The Doc said he's seen this before and it's likely not Cancer, (I don't know what the hell it would be, a cyst perhaps). Apparently, the treatment for this involves injecting a small radioactive rod into the growth and killing the infected tissue. Unfortunately, this will likely kill the kidney as well. This usually wouldn't worry me much because my mother was always a very strong woman. However, since her retirement about 8 years ago her health has steadily gone down hill. My mom's a great person, she worked as a CNA for over 30 years while moving every 1-3 years for my dad so he could further is millitary career. Lifting Senior Citizens in and out of bathtubs and off of toilets for that long has taken it's toll on her. They both retired at a fairly young age and have been able to enjoy it until recently. At this point you pray for small victories. All of this crap coupled with my job worries, worries for my son and all the other bullshit I deal with daily wears a guy out. One thing I'll say is that Lumpy has been awesome with all of this. She's been a great help and very supportive. She absolutely loves my parents and is always there for them. Another bright spot is that I'm being considered for a promotion. Funny how things like this go, I'm either worried about getting canned or I'm excited for a new opportunity. WTF? I was going to take an extended break from this place but I am in need of the stress relief that CP provides so I'll be in and out. (gimme my $$$ back Sofaking) I try not to share too many personal issues on here but with all of the support you guys have given me, it's only fair I keep you updated.
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03-03-2010, 03:40 PM	#201
Gonzo Stuff & Things Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Yukon Casino cash: $10126924	Thanks man... She seems a bit better today. She's more coherent and was actually able to walk a little. Posted via Mobile Device
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03-05-2010, 04:21 PM	#204
Gonzo Stuff & Things Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The Yukon Casino cash: $10126924	Update: Mom's doing better today. She's starting to get a little cabin fever. She gets to go home tomorrow, (we think). It ended up being cancer. The doc is sure he got it all though. I went on a job interview this morning and it went very well. It's for a property management company that owns properties in Nebraska, texas, minnesota, iowa and missouri. They'll want me to run security for all their properties, this is riht up my alley too. The interview lasted nearly 1.5 hours and it was fairly obvious that I've forgotten more about security than they know. The gig will likely pay more then I was making. I definitely brought my a-game today and I feel really good about it. Thanks again for all the good juju guys. On another note, my former company let me keep my cell phone number and I bought a new blackberry. I forgot how much I liked them but it's a big adjustment from windows mobile. Sorry if it was sloppy, I'm still trying to figure this thing out. Posted via Mobile Device
Posts: 21,498