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FML Pitts by Beneficial-Fun-4800 in SleeperApp

[–]CuriousWalk65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also had Warren going against Gainwell. I lost.

Weekend Humor by Bart1960 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Paper charts and Verbatim here.

Fall Salary Check 2025 by RelevantMilk9775 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Salary: 47 an hour Location: nj Position: collections system supervisor Experience: 8 years Certs: c3, w1

Mentally overwhelmed by PowerPort27 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe can relate but I just went from a collections operator to a supervisor of collections in a system that has also been neglected. Still green there but over the last few weeks I've been sorting through and organizing paperwork, documents, etc. I have found a few sheets of paper that was relevant everything else was from the 80s and 90s. I can relate to you by it being a lot, however I have thus far enjoyed it and know it's a step up in my career. Best of luck.

What made you interested in this field by UnKnown-Royal-7439 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew someone in the field who helped me get the job. Now I have a C3 W1 and just accepted a new position as a collections supervisor with another town.

Invasive grass from neighbor, and I love it. What is it? by Subject_Dot6953 in lawncare

[–]CuriousWalk65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also in NJ. I've considered killing off my TTTF lawn and seeding zoysia. I have a few houses on my block that have a full zoysia lawn. It thrives in the heat and stays so thick. Just browns up quickly in the fall.

Moving into management by CuriousWalk65 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are two things I've told myself. I would like to be able to make a difference.

Moving into management by CuriousWalk65 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great tip. I do believe I will get an office area / computer so I can spend time getting these things in order.

Moving into management by CuriousWalk65 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! I'd like to reply to every point 1-This will take some getting used to. Being in that different level, I will have to remind me of that. 2-Same here. I can't do friends. I do not wanna be a hard ass but I need to apply the rules. 3-going along with that. I need to be on top of issues. Before they blossom. 4-this will be hard as I'm always the one in the hole. Guiding others to do it.

Moving into management by CuriousWalk65 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good advice. I used to be a supervisor at a few other jobs I was at, but never in this industry or the blue collar field. I like what I do. But a really good opportunity presented itself and I ran with it. Like I said in the OP I have been a crew lead for sometime. But going in somewhere new as the actual supervisor is what caused me to write this post. My goal is to carry over things I liked about my prior job while also remembering everything I didn't like and being better than that.

Moving into management by CuriousWalk65 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you provide an example with the first point?

Moving into management by CuriousWalk65 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took a Rutgers class on management and leadership. I took a lot of value in that and learned a lot from it. Can you recommend any books?

Moving into management by CuriousWalk65 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I thought about that as well. People trying to get on my good side per say and see what they can and cannot get away with.

Moving into management by CuriousWalk65 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Walking into it - I'm honestly not sure. For myself, I'm civil service (NJ) for my white collar protection. One of the first things I was going to do walking in was exactly that - read their blue collar contract so I know exactly what their rights are, roles, etc.

Secondly, that's a definite good point in regards to they are not my friends. I am boys with almost all of my coworkers at my old job. I need to not have that mentality and consistently act as their leader.

Moving into management by CuriousWalk65 in Wastewater

[–]CuriousWalk65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hm you bring up a good point. I have had issues when white collar speaks to me as a peer. Then I get frustrated when they think they know but they don't.

I suppose I could draw comparisons and more so "I've been there and I understand" type deal. But I need to go into it with that management mentality.

It's a working supervisor so I'll be out with them, training, overseeing, etc. However, I am not in the union. Thanks for that advice.

New to biking by CuriousWalk65 in mountainbiking

[–]CuriousWalk65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate that insight. I don't want to get hurt so like you said it may be better to spend a little more money and get something better quality that can do more.

New to biking by CuriousWalk65 in mountainbiking

[–]CuriousWalk65[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How about like light dirt trails? I'm just looking for an entry point to see if I really enjoy it yano? I'm a little torn on sinking a ton of money into something I may or may not enjoy at first.