El Lay Lesson: They WILL Call You Back!

The OGDUDE13 wants you to know that when you call an 800, 855, 866, 877, 888, or 900 telephone number: your telephone number could be disclosed to the party your calling and could be recorded in a database that is sold to telemarketers. The OGDUDE13 is letting you know that some numbers listed with 800 and 900 are now using Automatic Number Identification (ANI).













When you dial their number, ANI equipment automatically adds your phone number to their database and they are not required to tell you if they have ANI equipment. Companies with ANI can then use your phone number to get your address and income level.












Never assume that an 800 or 900 number is a toll free call! You may reach a recording that advises you about a return collect call. You may also be told to call a 900 number; in either case, the call will be billed to you.











Maybe it is a good idea to use somebody else's phone. Not a bad idea!
Until the next lesson, Stay Down!

El Lay Lesson: Trash Collection Day

I don't know about you folks, but I have noticed an increase in "trash can swampers." These people are into your trash within minutes of being placed in the curb. They are out these in droves trying to get the best scraps they can get. This economy has made good people go the extra mile and have become self-employed "Pickers." I don't mind it if they look, get what they want and leave without making a mess. The "messy ones" that take your trash out of the bins and place it on the ground and rummage through the trash bags that are nerve-wracking. These messy ones tear the bags up and leave what they don't want on the ground.








That just irks me! These people have the nerve of looking towards the front of your house and look at you like you are the dumb one for throwing away all these bottles and cans. Hey! I am not the one looking through trash!

Until the next lesson Stay Down!

El Lay Lesson: Damn Politicos! ~GET REAL~

What is it with these politicians that always get caught in a compromised position. One week they say "No they didn't!" and the next week they admit to doing it. They always have excuses when they screw shit up and then are apologetic and hope their constituents believe their lies. Just think: "We as taxpayers are paying these nimrods money to say lies and ordinary folks who are trying to get by are not getting a cent where they live." Another trait these damn politicos have is that they also make those stupid faces as if we are supposed to feel sorry for them. Then after, they start to cry with the notion that they can be forgiven for their actions. Anybody else would be flogged and sent to jail.





















I should run for public office because I can do better than them. Hey, that's not a bad idea.









Until the next lesson, Stay Down!

"El Lay" Lesson: Envision Your Goal

We at "El Lay Lesson" have been busy these last few months. Sorry! Here we go with another titillating article.











A good measure in accomplishing your goals is the 6 C's method. Any plan you have can be attained by being committed, clear, concise, compelling, consistent, and cunning. These six characteristics will be crucial to any project that you plan to accomplish (like a blog... hmmmm). Your goal can be seen and felt with this visionary plan. In these current tough times any self-discipline is crucial. Any advantage you can bring to the game is good. As the OGDUDE13 can tell you "Don't hate the player, hate the game."

Until the next blog - Stay Down!

"El Lay" Touchy Feely Day

Holding a hot cup of coffee or a freezing bowl of ice cream can affect how you interact with people, our sense of touch impacts our relationships. We form impressions based not just on what people say and wear, but on tactile messages. Holding that warm cup of coffee and you are more likely to review others as caring and generous. If you sit in a comfortable chair you are more likely to be more open to compromise. Sit in a hard, uncomfortable seat will make you less affable and caring. Physical contact and touching is as important as sight and hearing. Giving them some flowers will make things better.

With Valentine's Day coming up, your significant other will be expecting a bouquet of roses and a box of chocolate. This will be the perfect day on being a "touchy feely" guy. I don't know what it is about this day that gets them in a sensitive mood. You can give your partner grief all year long, but you better not do it on this overly dramatized day.

Hell, give them some flowers and be done with it.
Until the next lesson, Stay down!

"El Lay" Lesson: Reasons to Stay Ready for a New Job

As we all know in this tight job market, we are happy when we have a gainful employer. But sometimes you are ready to leave just to keep your peace of mind. Not all money is "good" money.

Below are the main reasons people are ready to get out of "Dodge."

Money

Other employees may pay you more for the same work you are doing now.









Knowledge

One way to increase your income is by learning what other employers will pay you for your experience. It is always frustrating when you know more than the boss.












Administration

The supervisor you love working with may be actively pursuing a job with another employer. This will eventually leave you stuck with his bumbling and idiotic replacement.













Location

Your employer may be leaving his/her present "digs" for better office space in the suburbs. Your employer's new location could possibly add unwanted hours to your daily commute.

The Economy

You may never know when unforeseen financial events could cause your company to make dramatic cuts in assets such as personnel.











Co-Workers

If you have trouble tolerating your complaining, whining, lazy, or backstabbing fellow employees, you may reach the breaking point sooner than later.






Personal Life

It is time to stop working those 40- to 60-hour work weeks, especially if you are planning on getting married or having a child.









Your Health


Whether it is a doctor's orders or a personal decision to cut out the source of your stress or heartburn on the ride home, a new job can improve your well being.










Insurance

Most companies continue to raise insurance contributions. At some point, you may need to work elsewhere in order to get better coverage.














Retirement

Even young employees should pay attention to how their employers are preparing them for retirement. If the "ghetto" plan doesn't benefit you, it may be time to pack up the cubicle and find a real job.









Hope your new job fits you well!
Until the next, lesson Stay Down!

Los Angeles Lesson: Being Rude in "El Lay"

What is it about people here in "El Lay" that makes them obnoxious and narcissistic. As you already know, the folks in this self-indulged city have been voted as being the rudest people in the USA. This is no surprise if you reside here. Everybody here knows somebody that is preoccupied with their physical appearance. These people will go to extremes to ignore anybody that is not like them. They are so totally into their looks that they will not interact with the regular folks. These nimrods communicate via texting and cell phone. They never look you in the face or shake your hand. With over three million of these types within the city limits.














They look surprised when somebody actually wants to talk to them. When you have an "out of towner" or "tourist" ask them a question or ask for directions, they will either get a shrug or a blank stare. No wonder we hear nothing but trash about the local natives. They have no class.

Until the next lesson, Stay Down.

L.A. Lesson Special Edition: The Pachuca Lifestyle

Written by "Ebony Eyes"





The pachuca way of life is a very special lifestyle that can only be experienced in Los Angeles. It is a lifestyle that a pachuca experiences around her environment. This experience involves being around others who live and dress in the pachuca way, especially family, friends, and associates. Listening to the oldies and seeing, hearing, and admiring the old cars inspired me to be pachuca and to make a club for pachucas that includes everything that makes being a pachuca so great: the old cars and oldies.








I call it the "Pachuca Car Club" and it's all about being around classy women that are into old cars and hearing the good old tunes. The Pachuca Car Club started out as one part of the Pachuco Car Club, which accepts women into it and acts and feels much like the Pachuca Car Club does today but was too macho to be a real part of the Pachuca lifestyle, and ended up being a hindrance. So the Pachucas started their own thing because they liked the environment and because the Pachuco's way wasn't the right way and none of the other Chicano Car Clubs did it right either. I did this for me and other women who wanted to have a good time with the old cars and the oldies AND to do it their way.









Other members of the Pachucos left when they realized that they do not have to deal with the drama that the Pachucos had. I realized that this was my chance to recruit them to start a car club and help make the Pachucas well known. I set the club up to show that women can start and run a car club and have other hobbies too. I am very understanding and that's why I decided to let the other members keep and enjoy their hobbies and we would push each other to share each other's hobbies. We are all about expressing our ourselves and showing our pride of being Chicanas and spreading the Pachuca culture. We are the Pachuca Car Club and we are all about the old cars, the oldies, love, respect, unity, pachucos, and pachucas.

Thanks for inviting me for a guest blog OGDUDE. In order to become a part of this club, you got to Stay Down!

El Lay Lesson: Making Friends At Your New Job

In order to make friends at your new employment, you must be friendly and not "stuck-up." You should seek out other "newbooties" at your work site. This way, you will discover that you are not alone. You will be able to share the "ups and downs" at your new job. Refrain from gossip, this will give you some integrity and this is important.








Being humble and approachable is always a positive. If you are viewed as arrogant and whiny your reputation will be difficult to overcome. As OGDUDE13 notes: "Be nice to people on your way up, because you might meet them on the way down."



Until the next lesson, Stay Down.

Los Angeles Lesson 2011: How You Will Never Work Again

Being unemployed is bad enough, but these following methods are surefire ways to stay unemployed and get on the fast-track to being a lifelong bum!









* Talk too much!
Want to become a pariah at work? Just spread harmful information about other employees to your bosses, especially those unfounded rumors.














* Deception
You will always get on your boss's bad side by lying about how good you are at work. Your work performance will give you away.


















* Sarcasm
Those sarcastic comments might work well at bars, but they will come back to haunt you if they are directed at your employers and coworkers.














* Laziness
Failing to take care of business will always come back to bite you in the ass. Procrastination and laziness may seem like a victimless habit to you, but it speaks to others about your reliability and organizational skills.







* Punctuality
Despite constant reminders about arriving to work on time, it is still amazing how you continue to show up late. At some point, those who count on you to be on time will get fed up with you and cut you loose.



Remember this: the first time you are late for something important, you can kiss your employment goodbye.

Until the next lesson, Stay Down!