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so someone at one of my properties died today
Posted on 6/5/13 at 12:51 pm
Posted on 6/5/13 at 12:51 pm
I have construction crews on site at one of my larger malls due to us bringing in a large chain retailer. When these things happen there are often accidents during construction. However, Police (I use them for security) found a guy laying on the pavement next to his SUV today. HVAC sub worker. Spoon and needle close by. Overdosed. My employee there saw him, employees of some retailers saw him, and without a doubt customers or patients. and now of course yours truly is getting bombarded by local media due to rumors flying that are false.
I'm telling you... some days my job makes me really
just venting.
I'm telling you... some days my job makes me really
just venting.
This post was edited on 6/5/13 at 2:01 pm
Posted on 6/5/13 at 3:29 pm to hoginthesw
HVAC people are a sketchy group of people...
Did I mention Mr. Piggy is in the industry?
Posted on 6/5/13 at 3:48 pm to Miz Piggy
you people are robbing me blind. I just dropped 70k last week
Update. The guy actually was revived on the way to the ER.
Update. The guy actually was revived on the way to the ER.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 4:35 pm to hoginthesw
All that easy legit access to meth ingredients attract them. It's a good cover business. Still not as good as tenting houses.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 4:36 pm to hoginthesw
I've seen drug use rampant in the construction industry, employers hire cheap laborers who can perform the skill required (carpenters, welders, fab guys, etc.) at a much cheaper rate than what these guys could use their skills for if they were clean working in a factory, for example. They "turn the blind eye" by claiming not to know, do not drug test, etc.
Usually you don't see this with HVAC guys, as most have to go through a trade school to get into the field, same with electricians, plumbers who perform apprenticeships.
But, when jobs are awarded to the lowest bidder, the guy submitting the bid is going to want the cheapest labor force so his bottom line and earning potential isn't affected...
Usually you don't see this with HVAC guys, as most have to go through a trade school to get into the field, same with electricians, plumbers who perform apprenticeships.
But, when jobs are awarded to the lowest bidder, the guy submitting the bid is going to want the cheapest labor force so his bottom line and earning potential isn't affected...
Posted on 6/5/13 at 5:06 pm to DaleDenton
I don't award bids to lowest bidder at this property. I use the same providers exclusively. Definitely not the lowest in town but this property is not exactly C or B class. My largest tenant there is nearly 500,000 sf of medical offices occupied by a medical center of a certain SEC school....
However, that definitely can hold to be true. I'm not sure who this person was or his background. As of now all I know is I'm glad he didn't pass and he is no longer allowed on my property.
ETA If you're confused by the type of property it's a large retail/medical office mix use.
However, that definitely can hold to be true. I'm not sure who this person was or his background. As of now all I know is I'm glad he didn't pass and he is no longer allowed on my property.
ETA If you're confused by the type of property it's a large retail/medical office mix use.
This post was edited on 6/5/13 at 5:09 pm
Posted on 6/5/13 at 5:24 pm to hoginthesw
That sucks.
If it makes you feel any better, I had a meth head try to get a job with me yesterday. I knew as soon as I saw her she was high as a kite at 8 in the morning.
If it makes you feel any better, I had a meth head try to get a job with me yesterday. I knew as soon as I saw her she was high as a kite at 8 in the morning.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 5:37 pm to hoginthesw
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My largest tenant there is nearly 500,000 sf of medical offices occupied by a medical center of a certain SEC school....
We're all very impressed.
Posted on 6/5/13 at 6:27 pm to hoginthesw
I have no idea what any of you are talking about, but can I still post here so I can sound rich too?
Posted on 6/5/13 at 7:03 pm to Stonehog
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My largest tenant there is nearly 500,000 sf of medical offices occupied by a medical center of a certain SEC school....
Not sure what you are getting for your leases, but I am very impressed. I'm merely a partner in 160k sq ft of medical office space, and it is plenty valuable. 500k=
Posted on 6/6/13 at 10:05 am to hoginthesw
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I have construction crews on site at one of my larger malls due to us bringing in a large chain retailer. When these things happen there are often accidents during construction. However, Police (I use them for security) found a guy laying on the pavement next to his SUV today. HVAC sub worker. Spoon and needle close by. Overdosed. My employee there saw him, employees of some retailers saw him, and without a doubt customers or patients. and now of course yours truly is getting bombarded by local media due to rumors flying that are false. I'm telling you... some days my job makes me really
just venting.
OSHA will still crawl all over that site. Good luck, sorry for that guy, his family and friends. Sad.
Posted on 6/6/13 at 10:07 am to hoginthesw
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ETA If you're confused by the type of property it's a large retail/medical office mix use.
And medical office/facility use will rise, significantly. Currently working with 2 of the 3 hospital providers in NWA.
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