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it sucks when you are the solution to every problem.One of the things I stick to is if you think the person is doing a bad job, see if you can do better. If you can't, then just s*ck it and don't complain.
It's easy to criticize, not so easy to do.
And there's the rub. I do do things better, every day.
My reward? "Oh, xxx screwed this up again, so we need you to re-do the whole thing and fix it all. And now we're under a time crunch so we need you to do it in half the time it took them."
And yes, I do it, so I'm always the top-ranked member of my team, have job security, and the respect of my peers and all the higher-ups. Even the VP of our division says, "Oh? There's an issue there? Have NobodysHome fix it and clean it up."
It's rewarding, but when the same co-worker makes the same mistake the sixth or seventh time, you start wondering whether they're doing it on purpose just to foist more work on you. Because if there aren't any consequences, then why not?
EDIT: But seriously, when the instructions are, "Stop if you encounter an error," there's no, "Doing it better". You either followed the instructions or you didn't. How is it that half my department can't follow even THAT instruction?
But it does mean you can impose a...permanent solution to said problem.
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How have none of them ever written a thesis statement before. It's 11th grade.
didnt encounter them until college myself, but times are different now.
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Dread lady, you have permanently provided a solution to my boredom problem via nudity.
How have none of them ever written a thesis statement before. It's 11th grade.
Isn't that like Jesus, but with words...
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Damn you ninja toz!
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But yeah...the reward for a job well done is always another job. Talk about a Pavlovian backfire.
You beat me to the correction!
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No, I understand that. I hate doing it though. It seems rude on some level to me.
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Ah, Global Megacorporation, how I loathe thee sometimes (and I know Orthos will feel this one):
Oooof.
We aren't global megacorp, but in some ways we're worse: we're "individually owned private corp without shareholders". In some ways this is good, as it means no corporate fatcats declaring random changes on whim.
In other ways it's bad, as Single Entrepreneur Boss can declare random changes on whim.
Today's a great example. Someone hung up the phone after talking to him, but did it by setting the phone back in the cradle rather than by pushing the lever inside the cradle until the call cut. He apparently dislikes the sound a cradle hangup makes. So he pulled a woman off her normal workday and sent her to stop at every office in the building and instruct people on the "proper" method of ending a call.
oh hells no.
I have enough trouble with a boss who changes his mind depending on the direction of the wind. Having one this completely petulant would have me running away screaming from the position.
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Seriously, the sound of people drinking when talking to them over the phone. Ewwwww. And for some bloody obscure reason, people never learn not to do this.
"Would you please not drink when talking to me again? I asked you eight times already."
"Oh, sorry."
*takes another swig*
i confess I am guilty of this. And I slurp my tea...
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Wow, in the time that I wrote that and managed to hit submit...at least 7 other posts in the way.
I'd say I'm getting too old to keep up with this internet business, but I'm MUCH younger than NH (*cough* not that much) and as mentioned, work in IT.
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And oh my goodness! Me, my manager, and the other senior team member started stepping on each other's toes this morning in terms of testing, and...
...we STOPPED WHAT WE WERE DOING AND TALKED TO EACH OTHER!!!
Is that even allowed?
CATS AND DOGS! LIVING TOGETHER! MASS HYSTERIA!
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Are you sure we don't know each other?
I've yet to meet (in person) a New Yorker I didn't at the very least dislike. I'm pretty sure I don't know you.
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Are you sure we don't know each other?I've yet to meet (in person) a New Yorker I didn't at the very least dislike. I'm pretty sure I don't know you.
but...we are so awesome...
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Coworker whose husband had a heart transplant last Monday was back on campus this morning. Her husband made it out of the ICU into a "regular" hospital room yesterday.
She's doing half-days at work this week.
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Good to hear he is doing well! That's a major heckofathing!
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Going to get the Christmas tree soon, we wanted to do it with the snow we were supposed to get but it evidently got lost in the valleys, trendy wineries and douche bags of southern eastern Wisconsin.
F@!!ing Mount Horeb!!
At least we got a half inch last night, so at least there's something on the ground.
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but...we are so awesome...Are you sure we don't know each other?I've yet to meet (in person) a New Yorker I didn't at the very least dislike. I'm pretty sure I don't know you.
We've been over this with my earlier alias. Remember?
The conclusion we came to is that you all exile the s%*@ty New Yorkers to Florida.
You're pretty cool FHDM, and I'm sure we'd get along. Especially given your field of work was my field of study/interest. And we both love the physical esthetics women to a nearly obsessive degree. G$%$&@n do I love some T&A.
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Tzasis also functions as a (relatively) wealthy way-station. Despite the extreme wealth and the fact that the island is hypothetically large enough to host a much larger population, the dependency on wells, the extremely rocky terrain, and the paranoia and greed of its extant populace, and the huge effort that goes into conspicuous consumption aspect (with each one trying to bully the others into awe and jealousy at their wealth) tend to keep the place exceptionally small. Not even their servants generally stay on the island - unwashed money-grubbing psychophysics that they are, must be thieves. This also means that, despite their incredible wealth, the populace doesn't have it any easier than those of most thorpes, and, in fact, often has it even harder, as they have to personally maintain vast palaces and ornate beauty on their own... in addition to the even more important take of making money.
Though both Tzasis and Five-Villages are mostly lashunta and elves, a goodly portion of half-elves (lashunta the other half) have sprung up within the communities. The catfolk, ratfolk, hobgoblins, and chnagelings (due to a high degree of relatively civil relationships with local hags) make up the remainder.
Generally, when Magic is available, generally Druidic is the order of the day; equally available is witchery and psionics.
Man, I wish I could get to my home computer.
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Ah, Global Megacorporation, how I loathe thee sometimes (and I know Orthos will feel this one):
Oooof.
We aren't global megacorp, but in some ways we're worse: we're "individually owned private corp without shareholders". In some ways this is good, as it means no corporate fatcats declaring random changes on whim.
In other ways it's bad, as Single Entrepreneur Boss can declare random changes on whim.
Today's a great example. Someone hung up the phone after talking to him, but did it by setting the phone back in the cradle rather than by pushing the lever inside the cradle until the call cut. He apparently dislikes the sound a cradle hangup makes. So he pulled a woman off her normal workday and sent her to stop at every office in the building and instruct people on the "proper" method of ending a call.
oh hells no.
I have enough trouble with a boss who changes his mind depending on the direction of the wind. Having one this completely petulant would have me running away screaming from the position.
I'm going to keep a running list ala Mr. Welch of how to get fired from this place.
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Subbed for PE.
1. I have regrets.
2. The kids are much more willing to run laps when they get outpaced by the unathletic nerdy teacher in a skirt.
These statements may or may not be related.
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The more I adapt IG for homebrew, the more I fear what this group will do to the world.
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Random Trivia Moment: So, our 30th anniversary is coming up, and we're still looking for a new restaurant at which to celebrate. This year we're trying "Sons and Daughters of San Francisco", which sounds chi-chi enough, at least.
And the funniest bit? We qualify. NobodysWife was born in San Francisco. I asked whether we needed to bring her birth certificate. Apparently not.
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...would it be rude to gape at the fact that you've been married longer than I've been alive?
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...would it be rude to gape at the fact that you've been married longer than I've been alive?
Not at all. It's perfectly normal to have that reaction when hearing how long some older couples have been together...
;)
Congrats NH and Gothbard!
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...would it be rude to gape at the fact that you've been married longer than I've been alive?
At least I have been playing computer games longer than NH and GothBard are married... A bit.
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I hate Mondays. I'm not too fond of Tuesdays either if we're being honest.
This probably has a lot to do with these being the days that I go and do the things that have to be done (like grocery shopping and laundry and dishes) whether or not I am up to doing them....and then spend the rest of the week trying to recover. I used to do all of the things on Monday to get it all out of the way, but as I've gotten sicker I've had to spread things out over two days because there is no amount of pushing through it that can make one day happen. I keep hoping that the vitamin supplements will help me feel better. So far they just make me nauseous and increase my pain levels. :/ Things to talk about with my doctor later this week. Ah, the joys of being medically interesting. ;P
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Congrats to Nobodyshome and Gothbard.Random Trivia Moment: So, our 30th anniversary is coming up, and we're still looking for a new restaurant at which to celebrate. This year we're trying "Sons and Daughters of San Francisco", which sounds chi-chi enough, at least.
And the funniest bit? We qualify. NobodysWife was born in San Francisco. I asked whether we needed to bring her birth certificate. Apparently not.
+1. :)
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Ah, Global Megacorporation, how I loathe thee sometimes (and I know Orthos will feel this one):
Oooof.
We aren't global megacorp, but in some ways we're worse: we're "individually owned private corp without shareholders". In some ways this is good, as it means no corporate fatcats declaring random changes on whim.
In other ways it's bad, as Single Entrepreneur Boss can declare random changes on whim.
Today's a great example. Someone hung up the phone after talking to him, but did it by setting the phone back in the cradle rather than by pushing the lever inside the cradle until the call cut. He apparently dislikes the sound a cradle hangup makes. So he pulled a woman off her normal workday and sent her to stop at every office in the building and instruct people on the "proper" method of ending a call.
oh hells no.
I have enough trouble with a boss who changes his mind depending on the direction of the wind. Having one this completely petulant would have me running away screaming from the position.
This is far from the first time.
A few years ago, he took away the ladies' ability to wear slacks/pantsuits on Fridays, making it so they have to wear dresses or skirts every day instead of just Monday thru Thursday, for basically someone wearing an outfit he or a particularly cranky client didn't like.
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Ah, Global Megacorporation, how I loathe thee sometimes (and I know Orthos will feel this one):
Oooof.
We aren't global megacorp, but in some ways we're worse: we're "individually owned private corp without shareholders". In some ways this is good, as it means no corporate fatcats declaring random changes on whim.
In other ways it's bad, as Single Entrepreneur Boss can declare random changes on whim.
Today's a great example. Someone hung up the phone after talking to him, but did it by setting the phone back in the cradle rather than by pushing the lever inside the cradle until the call cut. He apparently dislikes the sound a cradle hangup makes. So he pulled a woman off her normal workday and sent her to stop at every office in the building and instruct people on the "proper" method of ending a call.
oh hells no.
I have enough trouble with a boss who changes his mind depending on the direction of the wind. Having one this completely petulant would have me running away screaming from the position.
This is far from the first time.
A few years ago, he took away the ladies' ability to wear slacks/pantsuits on Fridays, making it so they have to wear dresses or skirts every day instead of just Monday thru Thursday, for basically someone wearing an outfit he or a particularly cranky client didn't like.
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Yes! Many congrats to NH and GothBard!! That's awesome!
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Coworker whose husband had a heart transplant last Monday was back on campus this morning. Her husband made it out of the ICU into a "regular" hospital room yesterday.
She's doing half-days at work this week.
WOOOOOOOOOOOO
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Subbed for PE.
1. I have regrets.
2. The kids are much more willing to run laps when they get outpaced by the unathletic nerdy teacher in a skirt.These statements may or may not be related.
that is AWESOME.
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The more I adapt IG for homebrew, the more I fear what this group will do to the world.
I promise I won't break it much.
Unless it starts it.
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+1. :)Congrats to Nobodyshome and Gothbard.Random Trivia Moment: So, our 30th anniversary is coming up, and we're still looking for a new restaurant at which to celebrate. This year we're trying "Sons and Daughters of San Francisco", which sounds chi-chi enough, at least.
And the funniest bit? We qualify. NobodysWife was born in San Francisco. I asked whether we needed to bring her birth certificate. Apparently not.
+2. Congratz you guys, and many more =)
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Random Trivia Moment: So, our 30th anniversary is coming up, and we're still looking for a new restaurant at which to celebrate. This year we're trying "Sons and Daughters of San Francisco", which sounds chi-chi enough, at least.
And the funniest bit? We qualify. NobodysWife was born in San Francisco. I asked whether we needed to bring her birth certificate. Apparently not.
...wow.
Neither of you look anything close to your actual ages.
I'm pretty sure you have some black in you.
[Insert obligatory jokes here!]
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Ah, Global Megacorporation, how I loathe thee sometimes (and I know Orthos will feel this one):
Oooof.
We aren't global megacorp, but in some ways we're worse: we're "individually owned private corp without shareholders". In some ways this is good, as it means no corporate fatcats declaring random changes on whim.
In other ways it's bad, as Single Entrepreneur Boss can declare random changes on whim.
Today's a great example. Someone hung up the phone after talking to him, but did it by setting the phone back in the cradle rather than by pushing the lever inside the cradle until the call cut. He apparently dislikes the sound a cradle hangup makes. So he pulled a woman off her normal workday and sent her to stop at every office in the building and instruct people on the "proper" method of ending a call.
oh hells no.
I have enough trouble with a boss who changes his mind depending on the direction of the wind. Having one this completely petulant would have me running away screaming from the position.
This is far from the first time.
A few years ago, he took away the ladies' ability to wear slacks/pantsuits on Fridays, making it so they have to wear dresses or skirts every day instead of just Monday thru Thursday, for basically someone wearing an outfit he or a particularly cranky client didn't like.
o.O
So many levels of no.....I could not deal
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...would it be rude to gape at the fact that you've been married longer than I've been alive?
I have pants that have been around longer than you've been alive.
Heck... I probably even have some T-shirts...
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TIME'S CURRENT, PLACE ME IN YOUR WHIRLPOOL! HASTE 2!
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Coming up on 11 years with Cyz myself. Hoping to keep it up just as long.
[insert obligatory jokes here!]
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Sadly, attempt number ....er, I think we're up to like fifteen now, to play Starfinder also fizzled out. The kidlet had too much homework and was not available to play. And with ALL the holiday parties/activities this coming weekend, it's probably going to be Christmas Eve before we get another chance to sit down and play. Well, at least I've already done all the prep. That's the hardest part of it for me. Although I'm not exactly encouraged that my first attempt at GMing and in-person game in years has been continually postponed and postponed.... Like, no, it's not like I was nervous about it or anything. This isn't a problem at all. :P
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I hate Mondays. I'm not too fond of Tuesdays either if we're being honest.
This probably has a lot to do with these being the days that I go and do the things that have to be done (like grocery shopping and laundry and dishes) whether or not I am up to doing them....and then spend the rest of the week trying to recover. I used to do all of the things on Monday to get it all out of the way, but as I've gotten sicker I've had to spread things out over two days because there is no amount of pushing through it that can make one day happen. I keep hoping that the vitamin supplements will help me feel better. So far they just make me nauseous and increase my pain levels. :/ Things to talk about with my doctor later this week. Ah, the joys of being medically interesting. ;P
is fresh direct an option for your area?
I would come over and do your dishes/laundry/snow shoveling if I could.
You're on your own for the lawn mowing, however.
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I hate Mondays. I'm not too fond of Tuesdays either if we're being honest.
This probably has a lot to do with these being the days that I go and do the things that have to be done (like grocery shopping and laundry and dishes) whether or not I am up to doing them....and then spend the rest of the week trying to recover. I used to do all of the things on Monday to get it all out of the way, but as I've gotten sicker I've had to spread things out over two days because there is no amount of pushing through it that can make one day happen. I keep hoping that the vitamin supplements will help me feel better. So far they just make me nauseous and increase my pain levels. :/ Things to talk about with my doctor later this week. Ah, the joys of being medically interesting. ;P
is fresh direct an option for your area?
I would come over and do your dishes/laundry/snow shoveling if I could.
You're on your own for the lawn mowing, however.
lol. The biggest reason we live in an apartment is so maintenance has to take care of lawn mowing and snow shoveling. Not my problem! :D
And sadly, there are no grocery delivery services here. That would make my life so much easier. As it is I do half my shopping at Trader Joe's one day, and the other half at Kroger the next day. So many bags to carry inside. (The perils of having to feed a teenager.) At least it's only a second story walkup. It could be worse. But I swear to you that staircase gets longer and longer the more things I have to carry up it....by the last trip it feels like the staircase in Soul Eater. :P
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I hate Mondays. I'm not too fond of Tuesdays either if we're being honest.
This probably has a lot to do with these being the days that I go and do the things that have to be done (like grocery shopping and laundry and dishes) whether or not I am up to doing them....and then spend the rest of the week trying to recover. I used to do all of the things on Monday to get it all out of the way, but as I've gotten sicker I've had to spread things out over two days because there is no amount of pushing through it that can make one day happen. I keep hoping that the vitamin supplements will help me feel better. So far they just make me nauseous and increase my pain levels. :/ Things to talk about with my doctor later this week. Ah, the joys of being medically interesting. ;P
is fresh direct an option for your area?
I would come over and do your dishes/laundry/snow shoveling if I could.
You're on your own for the lawn mowing, however.
lol. The biggest reason we live in an apartment is so maintenance has to take care of lawn mowing and snow shoveling. Not my problem! :D
And sadly, there are no grocery delivery services here. That would make my life so much easier. As it is I do half my shopping at Trader Joe's one day, and the other half at Kroger the next day. So many bags to carry inside. (The perils of having to feed a teenager.) At least it's only a second story walkup. It could be worse. But I swear to you that staircase gets longer and longer the more things I have to carry up it....by the last trip it feels like the staircase in Soul Eater. :P
you are a skilled knitter/crocheter. Is taskrabbit an option in your area? Knitting a few hats and mittens for teenagers who want homemade stuff in exchange for carrying things upstairs, maybe some light shopping? Or is that too frou-frou for your area? I admit I got the idea from some area hipsters.
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WOOOOOOOO~!! NH and GB have been (mostly)* legally and religiously and socially permitted to engage in intercourse in all fifty states since I was five! In your FACE, whoever doesn't like that! In! Your! Faaaaaaaacccccce~!
... also, awesome and congratulations, or whatever! You guys rock!
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EDIT: that was weird; I must have hit "submit" at some point in the writing and editing process and a few things got left out of were in the wrong order. Silly phones. Fixed!