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cracked the whip

My former boss demanded much in the manner of results, production. In addition he worked us long hours without advance notice, without overtime, rather promised US time-off in the future.
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The previous owner a retired US Navy CPO operated this boatyard in Coral Gables. He was a nice guy, but he worked our buns off last winter, what with lots of vacationing boaters. I'm glad he sold the joint to a nicer guy!

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Submitted by WerterBuch on September 07, 2015

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