Category: hired hand
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That Was Quick
No sooner did I put an ad up with Montana Job Service for a hired hand and now I have a new Hired Hand. Usually it takes months to find somebody but this time a qualified guy stepped up right out of the box and I went ahead and hired him. I really need somebody…
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Praise
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Integrity
I really wonder about people's integrity sometimes. The new hired man really brings these thoughts to mind for me. I know, he has worked here less than a week and I wonder about his integrity. That sure says something doesn't it. <br />n<br />nI guess the question is does it say something about my lack…
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Happenings
Let's see, what's happening around the ranch. Not much, just feeding the younger cows and caking the older cows. The warmer weather is helping and the cattle appear to be getting enough to eat and doing well. The new hired hand is here and working.<br />n<br />nI can't say I am overly impressed with this…
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Yet Again
The never ending cycle. The Hired Hand quit yesterday, the search for a new one starts. He had applied for a grant this spring to get his masters degree and it came through. He is going to stay and help work replacement heifers on Tuesday and then he is gone.<br />n<br />nAt least he got…
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Happenings
Not much going on around here. Watching the calves grow fatter every day. We spent the last couple of days getting the corral ready for shipping. Don't have a firm shipping date yet, but the corral is now ready. I am still working at confirming the 29th of this month as shipping. The vet/brand inspector…
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Last Laugh
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New Hired Hand
Just as I suspected, the first guy I talked to did not want the job so I offered it to the next guy. His references checked out so there was no reason not to offer it to him. I wasn't as impressed with him as with the first guy but who knows, he might surprise…
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Another Interview
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Interviewing
I interviewed a guy yesterday for the job. He looks very promising. He has been doing this kind of work for a long time so should know what he is doing and handle it well. I am not to sure his wife was happy with the housing situation is the only thing I noticed. It's…