dweste , I agree with you on feeling symphathy or empathy toward them. Our boss is very narrow minded. I tried to enlighten him and tell him he is focusing too much on minute details when he has to figure out what he should be doing after retirement. But it didn't work. He is not wise enough to know what is important and what can be ignored.

He often puts the carriage infront of the horse !!

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Maybe they can be seen as mini-disasters to challenge your ability to adapt and overcome?


LOL ... I like that

I am trying ..
If I can survive these guys I can survive anything

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See if you can find and spend time with like-minded folks, an apprentice prepper or two, or anyone who appreciates your skills and abilities. Maybe mentor.


Exactly !

I have a young man working with us. He is hard working and good listener. I tried to teach him all I know, including some prepper stuff. He is now more competent than me in some areas. I wish him the very best. However, I worry that our unwise boss will cause him to leave because of continuous pressure. Sometimes I use my seniority to cover him when he needs an extra day off or something like that.

There is also another smart young man in maintenance . If you can see it in your dreams , he can make it !! We make a good team imrovizing and making make-shift tools and gadgets to do jobs that otherwise cannot be done.

There is a green recylcing program. Unfortunately, it is focused on general waste like paper and coke cans ..etc. Nothing to do with pumps, computers and the like.

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and even reward your input


None !!
Besides, satisfaction is all I want. I feel happy when somthing is going to be thrown, and I find a new home for it.