something's fishy.

**LoneJeeper** · 06-13-2006, 09:10 AM

so.... the director of HR, who's a big fisherman (takes yearly trips to famous streams), just asked to go fishing with me, on a no-name local creek... it's not that the fishing is bad there, but that I have a pending re-classification of job duties (essentially a raise, for work I've been doing)...

lj

01grander · 06-13-2006, 09:12 AM

That doesnt mean bad he could just be trying to get to know you. You actually have a good chance at getting him to like you. Just dont do anything stupid while fishing.

**woody-77** · 06-13-2006, 09:16 AM

This is a good thing. I don't take any employees with me hunting or fishing unless I like them.

**LoneJeeper** · 06-13-2006, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 01grander

That doesnt mean bad he could just be trying to get to know you. You actually have a good chance at getting him to like you. Just dont do anything stupid while fishing.

You're right... I know, we've fished before, I'm a flyfishing guide, so it's more likely he's using me to find out what flies are hatching, so he can show off to the new VP (who I also fish with). It just seemed sketchy being out-of-the-blue and at the same time as my pending raise.

lj

01grander · 06-13-2006, 09:19 AM

Well could it be a situation that he might have to choose between you or another person? Sometimes bosses do that to put one of the employees over the edge. Either way just show him a good time and im sure youll have nothing to worry about.

mkalcevic · 06-13-2006, 09:35 AM

who cares if there's a motive behind it! going fishing with him is going to be a better time than going to work with him.

**XJ99** · 06-13-2006, 11:15 AM

Just be sure and bring plenty of beer!

Thug Nasty · 06-13-2006, 11:49 AM

YES!!! make SURE you know what the guy drinks and likes. even if youre not a beer guy, just be like "Oh, you like corona too, i love corona!' seriously, "surprising" them makes a world of difference, but once again, it is fishing so dont forget to keep those cans.

**LoneJeeper** · 06-13-2006, 12:27 PM

PA State land = no booze.

Also, I carry a flask, 12yr old scotch

lj

**Rob99** · 06-13-2006, 12:36 PM

Don't worry. It may not be bad news. Maybe he just wants to have sex with you.

**Slapahoe** · 06-13-2006, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob99

Don't worry. It may not be bad news. Maybe he just wants to have sex with you.

HAHAHA!

Rush · 06-13-2006, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LoneJeeper

so.... the director of HR, who's a big fisherman (takes yearly trips to famous streams), just asked to go fishing with me, on a no-name local creek... it's not that the fishing is bad there, but that I have a pending re-classification of job duties (essentially a raise, for work I've been doing)...

lj

Yeah...he wants YOU to take HIM fishing. If Im going to deliver some bad news to an employee, Im not going to go out into the wilderness alone with him, especially when Im sure hell have a filet knife with him.

He may be going to tell you what a good raise you got.

Relax.

**Matt Gertsch** · 06-13-2006, 02:10 PM

He's probably sizing you up. Is there an opening that goes with the raise, or is it just money involved? Just go and have a good time.

Thug Nasty · 06-13-2006, 02:39 PM

mmmmm scotch. not alot of people like that over here. had it for the first time a few weeks ago, while fishing actually. thats an odd coincidence.

**vitapimp** · 06-13-2006, 03:47 PM

if he asks you to drop your britches and squeal like a pig, i hope it's a damn good raise!

06-13-2006, 09:12 AM	#2
01grander Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 875 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	That doesnt mean bad he could just be trying to get to know you. You actually have a good chance at getting him to like you. Just dont do anything stupid while fishing. __________________ 01 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 245/75r16's w/ 2" of lift ARB and Surco roof rack Plenty of Hellas.

06-13-2006, 09:19 AM	#5
01grander Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Auburn, Alabama Posts: 875 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Well could it be a situation that he might have to choose between you or another person? Sometimes bosses do that to put one of the employees over the edge. Either way just show him a good time and im sure youll have nothing to worry about. __________________ 01 Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0 245/75r16's w/ 2" of lift ARB and Surco roof rack Plenty of Hellas.

06-13-2006, 11:49 AM	#8
Thug Nasty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Posts: 358 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	YES!!! make SURE you know what the guy drinks and likes. even if youre not a beer guy, just be like "Oh, you like corona too, i love corona!' seriously, "surprising" them makes a world of difference, but once again, it is fishing so dont forget to keep those cans. __________________ 97' Blackie with 2.5 4 popper, 3 spd auto and 3.73's, tan top, half doors, tinted rears, 15 X 8 DC1's, 31X10.50 Baja Claws, 2" spacers with hydros, windshield lights (10$ specials), KC grilles so I can look rich, Chicago Electric REW9000 winch, Premier deck and front 5.25's- Xplod 6.5 in soundbar, cheapo discos, bored 4.0 TB and bored manifold, 4.0 intake, Fabtech steering box skidplate, aluminum radiator, 13.4 mpg

06-13-2006, 02:39 PM	#14
Thug Nasty Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Lake Charles, Louisiana Posts: 358 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	mmmmm scotch. not alot of people like that over here. had it for the first time a few weeks ago, while fishing actually. thats an odd coincidence. __________________ 97' Blackie with 2.5 4 popper, 3 spd auto and 3.73's, tan top, half doors, tinted rears, 15 X 8 DC1's, 31X10.50 Baja Claws, 2" spacers with hydros, windshield lights (10$ specials), KC grilles so I can look rich, Chicago Electric REW9000 winch, Premier deck and front 5.25's- Xplod 6.5 in soundbar, cheapo discos, bored 4.0 TB and bored manifold, 4.0 intake, Fabtech steering box skidplate, aluminum radiator, 13.4 mpg

06-13-2006, 09:35 AM	#6
mkalcevic Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Baltimore Posts: 99 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	who cares if there's a motive behind it! going fishing with him is going to be a better time than going to work with him.