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  1. GregLamberson

    learning Six Sigma = boring

    csd72 The CRA was passed in 1976, but went dormant for 15 years +/-. Basically it made it against the law for financial institutions to discrinminate against minorities or low income folks. It stipulated that lending intsitutions could not turn down a higher percentage of low income (those...
  2. GregLamberson

    learning Six Sigma = boring

    csd72 Way off the subject, but have to disagree, the banking crisis was in essence caused by the housing crisis which can be traced back to the Community Redevelopment Act passed in 1976. I won't go into a long dissertation on the history of where we got today, both in the burst housing bubble...
  3. GregLamberson

    Preemptive Job Finding.

    I agree with Tygerdawg's advice. plus, the best time to look for a job is when you have one, then you can take your time and make more of a quality decision and not one cause you have to get your mortgage payment paid. I don't know where you live, but as Tygerdawg mentioned, there may be some...
  4. GregLamberson

    learning Six Sigma = boring

    IMO, SS was a fad that has faded along with the hoola hoop. It was just a fancy way to package the fundamentals and for someone to make a bunch of money. Greg Lamberson, BS, MBA Consultant - Upstream Energy Website: www.oil-gas-consulting.com
  5. GregLamberson

    What is SQESH?

    It exists on virtually every construction project, it may be used with different acronyms, in fact one just crossed my desk today - a QHES audit schedule. I've also seen it QSHE, QHES&S. It's just knowing the policies they have regarding quality, safety, environmental, and the other "S" may be...
  6. GregLamberson

    Independent contract work - need advice

    It all comes down to what is your time worth and how much are you willing to do it for. Whether it is acceptable to the "employer" is a separate issue. Determine what it is worth for you to do the work and give it to him. If he accepts, both are happy. If not, nothing lost. Greg Lamberson...
  7. GregLamberson

    Rules of Thumb for estimating design effort

    71corvette Qshake's advice is probably as good as you are going to get. Allot of the answer depends on the complexity of the project. The only danger in using a % mark up is that on a simple project with say a huge pipe order, it could be skewed somewhat. But then again, if you are looking...
  8. GregLamberson

    Committment Letter?

    My experience is similar to BillBirch's - when this comes up it is nothing but the concern of the Owner company in maintaining some continuity over the life of the project - I have seen the same thing where there is a penalty clause for removal of key personnel. Those will never stop anyone...
  9. GregLamberson

    Speaking indirectly to employees

    Plasmech I believe weakleadershipobia is the technical term for it. I know what you mean, and it's not fair to the employee who needs to have a behavior discussed directly with him/her; not fair to the employee who is being talked about and it makes the boss look just as he/she is - poor at...
  10. GregLamberson

    Cancelling a contract early

    KENAT Wow, I don't recall seeing one without it. I've looked back at quite a few other contracts I've had from previous companies. Maybe it's the industry? In oil & gas, 14 days is the least (which is what was contained in the last 2 I've signed) and as much as 30 days. I stand corrected on...
  11. GregLamberson

    Cancelling a contract early

    civilperson: My statement was in regards to a notification period of termination and to your note saying they could be terminated at "any time". Yes, most employement/consulting contracts can be terminated for any reason by either party WITH notification as per the agreement. Below are...
  12. GregLamberson

    Cancelling a contract early

    civilperson Not always true, some recruiter contracts are at will, but not all - don't take it (or anything) for granted, always check your contract. Greg Lamberson, BS, MBA Consultant - Upstream Energy Website: www.oil-gas-consulting.com
  13. GregLamberson

    Cancelling a contract early

    Look at your consulting contract, there should be a notice for termination, 30 days notice or similar. That's the 1st issue, the 2nd is there may exist an agreement between the employer & the recruiting firm that does not allow "poaching" - I would run that by the employer (not the recruiter)...
  14. GregLamberson

    Retracting a rejected offer of employment

    TheTick / jmw So refreshing to see a few who have never made mistakes and always make the right decisions and choices. Greg Lamberson, BS, MBA Consultant - Upstream Energy Website: www.oil-gas-consulting.com
  15. GregLamberson

    Retracting a rejected offer of employment

    knji Call them on Monday and tell them upon reflection and further discussion with your family, you would like to accept the offer if they would be so kind as to consider your change in heart and you certainly hope that hasn't caused anyone too much inconvenience. Greg Lamberson, BS, MBA...
  16. GregLamberson

    Tax Deductions for books

    monkeydog My only caution would be, it's kind of like travelling. If you are going from Chicago to Dallas for a weekend, I'd book it online; but if you are making an extended trip through Europe with multiple overnight stays, tours, connections, etc. - I'd go through a travel agent. It...
  17. GregLamberson

    Tax Deductions for books

    Yes, if you buy them for your work, regardless if you are an employee or not, they are tax deductible. Better financially (and professionally) for your employer to pay for them or reimburse you for them as if you are in the 30% tax bracket you will only realize $30 per every $100 you spend...
  18. GregLamberson

    Work as a Project Analyst - mid career change

    shelchem I had a similar experience as you, however, I was in construction long ago and decided to broaden my horizons. So I started putting myself in positions where I would learn more about the business & management side of the industry. Once I got to a point where I was confident in my...
  19. GregLamberson

    How do you manage your work/task list?

    I'm kind of like Ashereng. I keep an At-A-Glance notebook (the day type that has a full page per day) with me all the time. I keep notes & action items on it to do by placing an "A" beside my actions. I use it to jot down actions on future dates, list meetings to attend, etc. I do use a...
  20. GregLamberson

    How do you define leadership?

    One thing that surprises me in this post is why they would give you a week to think about, gather answers, in short be able to come up with all of the right answers whether you had the skills or not (and this is not directed at you thixoguy at all, but at the management of the company). I...

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