tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post8544595885302499151..comments2024-03-28T09:09:52.779-07:00Comments on LLNL - The True Story -: Blame it on Obama!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-33321696126018162412011-01-04T19:52:21.405-08:002011-01-04T19:52:21.405-08:00Donate directly to charities of your choice, inste...Donate directly to charities of your choice, instead of through the lab?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-45694804168682664322011-01-02T17:05:40.583-08:002011-01-02T17:05:40.583-08:00You say you're angry, but unless you're al...You say you're angry, but unless you're also homeless and hungry, don't take it out on those who are far worse off than yourself; you still have a good paying job, look around you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-2398126397711979112011-01-02T16:36:41.026-08:002011-01-02T16:36:41.026-08:00I too refuse to donate funds to make the Lab look ...I too refuse to donate funds to make the Lab look good. I am angryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-6016990570615922002010-12-23T20:24:00.129-08:002010-12-23T20:24:00.129-08:00December 23, 2010 1:07 PM
That was refreshing. Ma...December 23, 2010 1:07 PM<br /><br />That was refreshing. May you dwell in the house of the Lord for eternity.<br /><br />AmenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-85191385378994403702010-12-23T13:07:06.510-08:002010-12-23T13:07:06.510-08:00I have a PhD and I have been here at the Lab for o...I have a PhD and I have been here at the Lab for over 30 years. The Laboratory has had its ups and downs but LLNS is a trainwreck. This new era of no reward for performance (e.g., pay raise) but rewards for being an employee of a partner company (e.g., large bonus), or rewards for their sycophants,is shameful. I'm retiring. I had no plans to retire a few months ago but now I'm leaving in January.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-16998334547441851252010-12-22T19:59:49.510-08:002010-12-22T19:59:49.510-08:00"Mikey doesn't deserve to stand in the sh..."Mikey doesn't deserve to stand in the shadows of Oppenheimer, Bradbury, Agnew, Hecker, and Browne. He could stand in Nanos' shadow, except Nanos for some reason doesn't cast a shadow.<br /><br />December 22, 2010 9:32 AM"<br /><br />Good one! But, you forgot Kerr, the inventor of the matrix.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-43830127240817138832010-12-22T18:02:27.437-08:002010-12-22T18:02:27.437-08:00As we prepare for the winter closure, I take this ...As we prepare for the winter closure, I take this opportunity to thank each of you for your hard work and dedication over the past year. Your efforts and accomplishments in support of our mission are appreciated.<br /><br />You have not only contributed to ensuring the nation’s security, meeting our goals, and furthering scientific excellence, you have touched the lives of many of our Northern New Mexico neighbors through your generous participation in community outreach initiatives throughout the year. You admirably represent the can-do, will-do legacy of Los Alamos National Laboratory.<br /><br />As with each new year, 2011 will no doubt bring its share of challenges, but I am confident we will be up to the task. Take time during the closure to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and reinvigorate yourself for our return in January.<br /><br />On behalf of the Laboratory leadership team, I extend warmest wishes to you and yours for an enjoyable and safe season.<br /><br />Michael Anastasio<br /><br />P.S. I will immediately transfer the money that was going to used for your raises to the "leadership team special fund". My leadership team has decided that we have had to endure painful sacrifices and tribulations this year and frankly, my leadership team deserves "the money" more than you working folk. In view of this, I will continue to offer words, and more words, of continuing praise and love to ensure staff morale remains high and we deliver on our PBIs (aka leadership team supplemental bonus money).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-68221496267471393042010-12-22T15:37:30.111-08:002010-12-22T15:37:30.111-08:002:35, you must have been expecting a good pay rais...2:35, you must have been expecting a good pay raise? The approved packages were unknown before you committed to your HOME contribution, and you already knew about TCP1 contributions. So I just find it odd that you're suddenly cancelling. My guess is whoever you were going to contribute to still needs it more than you do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-71529203168913789032010-12-22T14:35:05.806-08:002010-12-22T14:35:05.806-08:00I just canceled my 2011 HOME Campaign contribution...I just canceled my 2011 HOME Campaign contributions. I can no longer afford to participate in this program with a pay freeze and TCP1 contributions beginning in 2011.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-70939785020572701862010-12-22T09:32:54.159-08:002010-12-22T09:32:54.159-08:00Mikey doesn't deserve to stand in the shadows ...Mikey doesn't deserve to stand in the shadows of Oppenheimer, Bradbury, Agnew, Hecker, and Browne. He could stand in Nanos' shadow, except Nanos for some reason doesn't cast a shadow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-5261766128491443152010-12-22T09:30:47.077-08:002010-12-22T09:30:47.077-08:00LLNS = LACKADAISICAL LESSER MANAGEMENT SKILLSLLNS = LACKADAISICAL LESSER MANAGEMENT SKILLSAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-87862920828767615112010-12-22T09:28:51.409-08:002010-12-22T09:28:51.409-08:00Upper management is getting to be like CEO's. ...Upper management is getting to be like CEO's. Actually thy have been shortly after LLNS and LANS were created. They still received their big fat bonuses this year from the award fee. At LANS managers were only to receive about a 1/2% raise while the grunts were to get 1.5 - 1.9%. I remember some years back when UC was still in charge there was this big study regarding pay equity. Everyone was supposed to receive equity in a few years really happened was that they started the process for senior managers first. But then after they got theirs the process stopped. Folks, we have been getting screwed for years. Also in the current freeze announcement at LANS it was stated that their will be exceptions and money for promotions. Of course there will for the managers and buddies as usual. Fuck em, I am going to skate from now on and be on sick leave as much as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-91643089218507685982010-12-22T05:49:46.838-08:002010-12-22T05:49:46.838-08:00At LANS ,Terry Wallace (Acting Lab Director) came ...At LANS ,Terry Wallace (Acting Lab Director) came forth in "General Haig style" to inform the workers at LANS that DOE "zeroed us". My only question is, where is/was his imminence Mikey? Wow, good work Mikey, thanks for defending us. What cracks me up is that Mikey always "comes off" like he is total control of the external affairs with DOE/NNSA, Congress, Secretary of Energy, and the President. Yeah right!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-85589556984555347442010-12-22T05:32:42.428-08:002010-12-22T05:32:42.428-08:00Merry Christmas to all my high-caliber, highly-pai...Merry Christmas to all my high-caliber, highly-paid, and highly-important workers at the National Laboratories. You are truly the National crowned heap that ensure our National Security and ensure our safety. I truly appreciate your valor and extreme dedication. Happy New Year too!<br /><br />Sincerely, Secretary Steve Chu<br /><br />P.S. Don't forget to vote for Obama in 2012!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-32754761554183760032010-12-21T21:18:57.219-08:002010-12-21T21:18:57.219-08:00The light just went on.....
George and Steve are ...The light just went on.....<br /><br />George and Steve are a pair of Sad Sacks filling billets. They care just about keeping stakeholders stupefied. <br /><br />Now I get it. I am stupefied.<br /><br />Will call in sick tomorrow while I stupefy around the house.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-3405614257766189782010-12-21T20:21:59.318-08:002010-12-21T20:21:59.318-08:00Remember when SPSE was trying in 2007 to get your ...Remember when SPSE was trying in 2007 to get your vote so it can enough votes to officially represent you without you having to even be an SPSE member. You said no or simply said nothing.<br />Do you see what it feels like to be at the mercy of corporate greed? condoned by DOE?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-19774488880730156492010-12-21T19:38:07.056-08:002010-12-21T19:38:07.056-08:00"If LLNS really cared about its employees, ....."If LLNS really cared about its employees, ..."<br /><br />Dream on, my friend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-24964497392254838252010-12-21T19:36:29.631-08:002010-12-21T19:36:29.631-08:00If LLNS really cared about its employees, it would...If LLNS really cared about its employees, it would convert all its fee into pay raised for the employees, and tell its corporate office to suck one up for the team.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-83828837078305918342010-12-21T19:33:30.910-08:002010-12-21T19:33:30.910-08:00"The details of implementation are not yet av..."The details of implementation are not yet available. ... I will keep you informed as we learn more."<br /><br />We're anxious to hear how much your raise is this year, George. Please do keep us informed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-60901211495008994422010-12-21T19:13:04.849-08:002010-12-21T19:13:04.849-08:00I've got three years to go, two of which will ...I've got three years to go, two of which will have a pay freeze. My motivation to play my part in the yearly input/review process has seemed to diminish.<br /><br />Thanks Chu, way to channel the spirit of O'Leary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-81634859900032683832010-12-21T17:38:18.400-08:002010-12-21T17:38:18.400-08:00I saw this 3-years ago when LANS imposed a freeze ...I saw this 3-years ago when LANS imposed a freeze on my salary at that time. It is only when large masses are impacted by a decision do we then "care". Welcome to the "deep freeze" folks! The deepest sympathy is for Bret Knapp who now has to listen to a bunch of cry babies in W and now X-Division. Couldn't happen to a nicer "guy".Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-24583807568293266322010-12-21T16:44:59.816-08:002010-12-21T16:44:59.816-08:00"You can bet your sweet ass that Miller and A..."You can bet your sweet ass that Miller and Anastasio aren't going to tough it out for the next two years like the rest of us bottom feeders!"<br /><br />December 20, 2010 5:26 PM<br /><br />If I was making $1.2M like mike or $370K plus like george and had their time in you could color me gone becasue those fools are going to get 100% pay for life anf don't need any more $$$. But then again being at home amd bored isn't so cool neither.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-56705283498931149422010-12-21T06:47:25.148-08:002010-12-21T06:47:25.148-08:00Did you notice LLNL senior managers quietly giving...Did you notice LLNL senior managers quietly giving promotions to their friends in October and November? They knew this was coming and in typically corrupt LLNS fashion, took of care of their buddies.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-63394756658277684652010-12-20T20:40:40.834-08:002010-12-20T20:40:40.834-08:00In reference to this thread's title: Blame it ...In reference to this thread's title: <i>Blame it on W</i>.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5936951073896589340.post-29566875227863734732010-12-20T18:11:49.303-08:002010-12-20T18:11:49.303-08:00“Sharing the pain”? Not exactly. The so-called Pay...“Sharing the pain”? Not exactly. The so-called Pay Freeze for Federal employees affects only their cost-of-living-adjustment and does not reduce step increases or bonuses.<br /><br />“The size of those increases ranges from 2.6 percent to 3.3 percent and by law kick in every one, two or three years, depending on an employee's time in grade.”<br />(http://www.federaltimes.com/article/20101206/BENEFITS01/12060301/1046/BENEFITS01)<br /><br />Since contractor COLA and performance increases are combined into a single raise package, making all increases to contractor’s salaries unallowable while allowing increases in Federal employee wages through step increases is not equitably “sharing the pain.”<br /><br />While Obama and the strangely unsupportive Chu are certainly at the heart of the matter, it’s the Republicans who have been leading the charge on this Pay Freeze. And from that party are some of the worst offenders for increasing their own staff’s wages.<br />(http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2010/12/20/national/w000707S29.DTL)<br /><br />For a time the SNL pension fund was over-funded and DOE made noise about absconding with money from that fund. Since the economy tanked the pension fund is underfunded and DOE is strangely silent. Now, on top of a reduction in pension pay-outs to employees yet to retire, DOE takes even more money away from contract employees and their families just before the holidays. More of a reduction than the Feds are willing to enforce upon themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com