Further Posted July 13, 2018 Share #1 Posted July 13, 2018 A guy I used to work with had left a pretty lucrative job as a mine inspector to run a bulldozer on a slag dump. I was in my 20's he was maybe 40. I asked why he quit the inspector job. He told me that he could turn down bribes, but bullets were hard to ignore. While he was unlocking his front door, a drive by shooting took out his front window... A man of strong convictions, yet sensible with a sense of self preservation, he made an impression on me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 13, 2018 Share #2 Posted July 13, 2018 Some of my worst customer evaluations reflect some of my best work. But i’ve yet to get a drive-by. But more than a few threats over the years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted July 13, 2018 Share #3 Posted July 13, 2018 That's one of the pros in my job - almost no gunfire. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted July 13, 2018 Share #4 Posted July 13, 2018 I’ll pay you to duplicate this post. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrapr ★ Posted July 13, 2018 Share #5 Posted July 13, 2018 lots of stories in construction w/bribes & kickbacks About 15 years ago a bunch of a local building dept was hand slapped for taking trips on permit holders. Pretty well known that they sometimes get construction done at their homes as well. Garages, patios, remodels I've never paid or received any. About 6 months ago i think I may have lost an account because the other guy was kicking back $$ to the super. I was never asked to participate. Only a few instances (that I know of) of gun play. One such was a known bad actor builder. He did not deign to get his fine corithian leather shoes dirty on a job site. So he did his dirty work from an office. Well excavators are known for being a bit rough around the edges. After getting stiffed one excavator corners builder in a remote area. And demands payment. At the point of a weapon. He got paid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted July 13, 2018 Share #6 Posted July 13, 2018 I always bribe with ice cream. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted July 13, 2018 Share #7 Posted July 13, 2018 I'll do anything for ice cream ... and I mean anything 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted July 13, 2018 Share #8 Posted July 13, 2018 My boss in SA told me about the wild times in the '70s with the mine bosses. A new car in the driveway every year; one guy gave out the "suggested" gift with the invitation to his daughter's wedding; side businesses owned by spouses to launder cash; etc. My MIL, told stories of the Rochester city inspectors, PAs getting new pools, additions, garages, etc. from the utility contractors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted July 14, 2018 Share #9 Posted July 14, 2018 14 hours ago, Longjohn said: I always bribe with ice cream. Grandaughters are a lot easier to deal with than mafiosos. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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