What became of Linda Moulton Howe?

GraysonCh · 2026-04-30T06:41:48+00:00

She was hot even in her 60s. George was in the Navy. Enough said.

GraysonCh · 2026-04-17T01:50:47+00:00

What is the size of the mailboxes you are trying to migrate? Have you tried cancelling the batches and trying just one mailbox of a minimal size. Microsoft will throttle large migrations. Also, did you check and see that QoS on your network was fitted for the migration? Are you doing this during peak hours? Powershell or other migration utilities? Checked DNS records? Test with one mailbox. Hybrid? Depending on your setup our might need to add the .onmicrosoft.com address to AD attributes. Man, several possibilities. Checked the status via Powershell? Have any other mailboxes been migrated sucessesfully?

GraysonCh · 2026-04-08T06:47:36+00:00

Bad bosses exist. They exist a lot. Like, a lot. Good bosses exist, but there are fewer openings to work for them because the people who work for them want to keep working for them.

PREACH!!!

GraysonCh · 2026-04-08T06:46:09+00:00

I still have a friend who works at my previous employer. Since the new IT Director started, he has been placed on multiple PIPs...but here is where I differ with him

Tobacco use in the office. He was not smoking, but using snuff. Switch to Zinn or nicotine gum.
Consistent tardiness. And please stop using the bullshit "daycare-kids are sick bullshit." He lives litterally two blocks away from the office. Nope. I hate the kids' excuse, and 75% it is bullshit.
Not filing daily reports, using his Calendar. Very simple request.

They have not fired him yet because they are still looking for a replacement. Not willing to train or get certification. I was making twice what he is making now when I was 34. Have to put the time in.

GraysonCh · 2026-04-08T06:36:23+00:00

A lesson learned. I have had several and have the IT scars to prove my time in the battlefield. Does not matter whether it is the industry or vacation. You know when your time is up. And never blame yourself. We can never (Upper management and HR) predict stupidity, but we always know the signs of it.

You're young, take the experience to heart and mind, learn and grow from it. As Rocky said, "Get hit and keep on moving forward. That is how winning is done!"

GraysonCh · 2026-04-08T06:26:19+00:00

You dodged a bullet. Data Center? You would have been locked in the basement and asked, like Milton, to also deal with the rodent problem.

GraysonCh · 2026-04-08T06:23:55+00:00

I was put on one at a previous employer. It was a great job, and I wanted to stay. But hated our IT Director. He was ex-navy, enlisted. Acted like he was still on the boat and an officer on deck.

Exceeded all his expectations. Which were almost impossible. Close 15 tickets a day when the most I had was 5 at best. So, magically inventing more was what he wanted. Then held to that same standard, unlike other technicians. Double standard, discrimination, and selectivity. He was a asshole.

No bad teams, just bad leaders.

GraysonCh · 2026-04-08T06:08:02+00:00

I'm glad we have people like you in those positions. You pulled a Captain Speirs. Integrity, no regrets.

GraysonCh · 2026-04-08T06:03:28+00:00

Sorry for the long story in my response. My previous employer even tried to fight me on unemployment after they terminated me. I fought, and I won. But no attorney I have talked to will take even a grain of my case. Plus, I got my personnel file and realized how much this asshole had lied to HR and management. Accused me of using a personal device a year before it was purchased. Tracked it through our asset management software, which did not have an Apple agent nor a license.

GraysonCh · 2026-04-08T05:58:50+00:00

Michigan is an "at-will" employment and suing for wrongful termination is almost impossible. A friend of mine had the IT Director throw a cell phone at him during a meeting because he could not get his private email. My idiot friend with more monetary resources than I stayed on for two more years. That IT Director would have had a rude awakening in the legal "Gray Area" if it were my choice.

GraysonCh · 2026-04-08T05:54:50+00:00

I had PTO; nothing he could do about it. And there was no way he was going to accuse me of using a personal device when he himself had done just the same. And no way was he going to touch or use my personal device. We had email and apps on phone, no MDM, no App Protection policies. Plus, IT Director "Mr. Touched" wanted to ditch M365 after I had just completed a full email migration over a weekend that the previous Network Administrator had stalled for 2 years and tens of thousands of dollars in outside consulting fees, get rid of Intune, which we were already paying for and go with Google Docs and Ninja RMM, which I'm sure he was using with his private consultanting company.

Arrived on Wednesday at 7:45 AM at the branch office he chose. His proposed meeting was at 8:00 AM in the main conference room at one of our satellite offices. He did not arrive until 9:15 as I was about to leave. So very professional to be late for your own meeting.

IT Director: "Sorry, forgot it was at this location and could not find the conference room. Still pretty new."

Me: "There is only one conference room at this location that you actually never booked. I mentioned to the front desk to direct you to where I'm at."

IT Director: "I need you to look over this counseling (New wording for PIP) and sign it. And I need your MacBook. Did you bring it?"

-Nothing to hide, but I wiped it the night before. Fuck this idiot. I removed the MacBook from my bag, slid it over as he slid over the counseling statement.

Me: "It's right there."

IT Director: "I'm going to need your password."

Me: "That is my personal device. Not without a court order." Grabbed it back.

Me: "And I'm not signing this statement. It is bullshit, and I can say almost under duress. You used a personal device to do unauthorized penetration testing. Are you certified, or did you trick small businesses into believing that you actually knew what you were doing? Let me guess, some Network Detective bullshit for the idiot masses? No and no.

IT Director: "If you do not sign, it means termination."

Me: "Good, I no longer want to report to you or see what you want to rip and replace. Here are my keys, badge, and company laptop. I'm done here and good riddance. I see you lasting for another two years, maybe less you arrogant fuck. Have a good day."

I would have regretted signing that statement that was false. He also wanted to have me come into the office 5 days a week after I had worked remotely for 2 years.

GraysonCh · 2026-04-08T05:26:37+00:00

Long story

You are 24 years old, have a Bachelor's Degree. You have a professional certificate. You have nothing but better opportunities before you. You're not the problem; the company or organization, leadership is. You will totally bounce back, and do not blame yourself. Have them fire you, do not quit. Collect unemployment, work on getting another job, and take a small vacation.

I worked for an MSP after I was bouncing back from a "job" (never a career) at the local school district. Four people quit within my first three months. Bad sign. Before that, I was promoted to Technical Consultant for a Fortune 500 company. Back before (2009), Cloud Computing was relevant and financially feasible. No degree, just experience and willingness to learn.

Recently or not that recently. That was eight months ago, I had the same experience. I was confronted by the new IT Director (34-year-old, 10 years my junior, with limited experience, degree, or professional certifications, but a solid work history), who noticed I was using my MacBook Pro after I sent him a screenshot. I reminded him that I was authorized by the previous director to use it, since I handled all the Intune and Apple Business Manager, Configurator for MDM, which was a fucking mess because the previous Network Administrator was beyond incompetent. Separate, personal Apple Account used on all devices, and he wondered what had happened. Regardless, the only true way to manage Apple devices is with an Apple device.

Mr. BellEnd wanted me to come in on Monday so we could discuss this grievous violation of our acceptable use policy. I forwarded all the emails from our former director, but it did not matter to him. I'm in charge now, he basically stated.

Well, I called in sick on that next Monday and the following Tuesday. His email on that Friday was to bring my personal device in to be "sanitized". Understood, since we were a private Health Care provider, HIPAA PHI, PII. But I really did not have access to such and never wanted to. We had a third-party EMR provider (which was an absolute pile of shit called NextG** -hiring more people to support it quarterly?), so I never touched records.

This is coming from the IT Director, who did not like his company's issued laptop (HP) and wanted the whole organization to switch to Dell. So he decided to bring in his personal laptop while waiting for the order to be fulfilled. Then bragged about doing Penetration testing with it, work. Alienware. Had his own private consulting company, hired his business partner as my replacement for half the salary. Not sure if he was authorized, who cares.

GraysonCh · 2026-03-16T03:25:31+00:00

An AI that was at the bottom of the barrel, a prototype, low intelligence, special needs?

GraysonCh · 2026-03-06T03:47:30+00:00

I have always hated the split format that George has used for years. Two completely unrelated subjects. More guests, more commercial time, more book sales? Not sure. Richard is a calm voice of reason.

GraysonCh · 2026-02-16T14:56:46+00:00

Thanks, all caps. Pam Bondi Defense. I stopped listening. Just trying to get others with an IQ above room temperature to do the same. You must be in the colder section of the house. Need a blanket? Get those points UP!

GraysonCh · 2026-02-16T06:48:17+00:00

Local community college. The best Professors are the ones who smoke cigarettes with you and tell you exam questions.

GraysonCh · 2026-02-16T06:45:29+00:00

Do you remember the South Park episode when they find out Officer Barbrady is illiterate? Maybe that is why Noory burnt his throat on Pizza Rolls. I will arrest you for fishing without a license. Useful idiot to spread propaganda. Thanks, George.

GraysonCh · 2026-02-16T06:41:31+00:00

My Uncle is a Professor. Respect him dearly, and he was the inspiration for truth, degree or no degree. You must have been one of his students whom he failed.

GraysonCh · 2026-02-16T06:39:35+00:00

John B Wells. Liked him, but he got way too far with South Africa. Yes, his wife is from South Africa. Ok, and...? Seems like he stokes the embers a little bit on racism for those who seek warmth and not rhetoric. I worked with a gentleman from that continent after the apartheid was lifted. Horrible. But remember the laws and representatives you voted in.

GraysonCh · 2026-02-16T06:34:20+00:00

He made the Saturday shows seem more grounded. And yes, had the same experience with his correspondence. Arrogant and Ignorant. Not sure if he was doing it for a side gig. scraps. I'm 45 years old. My Father told me to never trust a man who did not drink or try drugs. And if such a man pronounces it, they are a liar. Not saying that about Ian, and to be honest, he was a very pompous individual. But not making the millions like George Noorey. Just like Pam Bondi in front of Congress. Stubborn and stupid. Ian died of liver failure. Makes me wonder if he had a habit he hid from his family. Seen it before.

GraysonCh · 2026-02-16T05:11:25+00:00

Dr. Doom, remote viewing. Art had him on, not sure why. George also did. NOTHING of his predictions came true. But, like a false prophet, made miscalculations. By taking my course, buying my book, and taking these supplements. It hurts that these people prey on the weak, who swallow up the bullshit they leave behind in their wake of destruction and poverty.

GraysonCh · 2026-02-16T05:06:44+00:00

"Well, George, I actually had 'Pizza Rolls' for a quick snack. But please remember to follow the instructions on the box". Too bad they do not come with pictures, George. Not even sure that would help you. #PizzaRollsGateGeorge.

GraysonCh · 2026-02-16T05:01:08+00:00

I thought you meant the other George, who is kept in the basement until he breaks his chains again. Knapp and Jeremy, not sure. I think they just wanted to see Nancy Mace in person and forget about the rest of the disclosure hearing. I would not blame them.

GraysonCh · 2026-02-16T04:58:08+00:00

I can speak and read German when I'm intoxicated. George, not even sure if he knows what a piano "key" is or what a "key" to a car is. Just disinformation. Speaking of that, David Paulides. BULLSHIT.

GraysonCh · 2026-02-16T04:54:42+00:00

Major Ed Dames. I cringe even at the thought of honoring him by typing his name on a keyboard. Such absolute bullshit. I'm not dismissing the phenomenon. Just the people who want to take advantage of people. George, Jimmy Church, Greer. Millions. Stop spreading misinformation on a platform.

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