People who don't do their work irritate me

scaeagles · 12-20-2007, 07:51 AM

I have a presentation to do today for sales and marketing, support, and training on some new stuff I've developed for our system that's supopsed to be released in early January.

Yesterday afternoon I discovered a design flaw - nothing major and relatively easy to fix - that required some changes, including to the data dictionary.

The design guy told me he would make the changes to the update database. The DBA told me that last night he would apply the changes from the update database to the development database so I could get the programs done in time for the 12:30 meeting.

So I came in at 4:00 this morning to ensure that I could get everything done in time. No big deal, everyone has to do that sometimes.

Except I came in and either the design guy didn't put the changes in the update database or the DBA didn't apply those changes to the development database. So I can't do my work. And I came in at 4:00. So I took a nap on the development couch. I have no idea when the DBA will be in to apply those changes (if they are even there to apply), so I propbably won't have everything done I need to for my presentation.

That sucks.

blueerica · 12-20-2007, 07:54 AM

I hate it when others don't do their work, too.

It seems to be the story of my life....

Hope your day gets better!

Moonliner · 12-20-2007, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by scaeagles

I have a presentation to do today for sales and marketing, support, and training on some new stuff I've developed for our system that's supopsed to be released in early January.

Yesterday afternoon I discovered a design flaw - nothing major and relatively easy to fix - that required some changes, including to the data dictionary.

The design guy told me he would make the changes to the update database. The DBA told me that last night he would apply the changes from the update database to the development database so I could get the programs done in time for the 12:30 meeting.

So I came in at 4:00 this morning to ensure that I could get everything done in time. No big deal, everyone has to do that sometimes.

Except I came in and either the design guy didn't put the changes in the update database or the DBA didn't apply those changes to the development database. So I can't do my work. And I came in at 4:00. So I took a nap on the development couch. I have no idea when the DBA will be in to apply those changes (if they are even there to apply), so I propbably won't have everything done I need to for my presentation.

That sucks.

Bummer. Perhaps you should send the design guy / dba a little thank you present.

scaeagles · 12-20-2007, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Bummer. Perhaps you should send the design guy / dba a little thank you present.

What a fun gift!

RStar · 12-20-2007, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

Bummer. Perhaps you should send the design guy / dba a little thank you present.

Oh, that is great! I should get one for our IT guy. He THINKS he knows everything, but most of the time the simplest things elude him. Boy, this is one gift he truly deserves!

Cadaverous Pallor · 12-20-2007, 09:15 AM

Scaeagles, that sucks. There are some coworkers that I know I have to keep tabs on, or I'll be screwed.

I sure hope nobody hates me enough to give me the beep thing. We have a few devices at the library that beep and I hate them. Every fiber in my being is triggered into action to destroy whatever is beeping. SHUT IT UP, SHUT IT UP!!! I'd probably tear apart my workspace within a half-hour to find the thing.

scaeagles · 12-20-2007, 09:26 AM

It was the design guy. Development manager checked and the new databse fields aren't in the update database. I'm really, really pissed to the point of almost saying I'm sick and just going home. I have 3 hours till my meeting and he isn't in yet.

I even reminded him a couple of times yesterday.

blueerica · 12-20-2007, 10:38 AM

Ugh, sca... Ugh!

Some people are just truly inconsiderate. Though I can understand that something might not be as important to the person that's being asked, I hate it when people offer to do something that they can't do for whatever reason. And then proceed to not do it without letting me know so that I can fix/handle the problem in another way.

Hate it, hate it, hate it.

Looooooove the "present" linked above... hehe. Evil, indeed!

katiesue · 12-20-2007, 10:48 AM

I used to share a cube wall with pass the buck guy. His line was "I could help you but a better person to ask would be _______ ".

That sucks when other people hold up your project.

Morrigoon · 12-20-2007, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

I sure hope nobody hates me enough to give me the beep thing. We have a few devices at the library that beep and I hate them. Every fiber in my being is triggered into action to destroy whatever is beeping. SHUT IT UP, SHUT IT UP!!! I'd probably tear apart my workspace within a half-hour to find the thing.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is the real reason librarians shush you.

12-20-2007, 07:51 AM	#1
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	People who don't do their work irritate me I have a presentation to do today for sales and marketing, support, and training on some new stuff I've developed for our system that's supopsed to be released in early January. Yesterday afternoon I discovered a design flaw - nothing major and relatively easy to fix - that required some changes, including to the data dictionary. The design guy told me he would make the changes to the update database. The DBA told me that last night he would apply the changes from the update database to the development database so I could get the programs done in time for the 12:30 meeting. So I came in at 4:00 this morning to ensure that I could get everything done in time. No big deal, everyone has to do that sometimes. Except I came in and either the design guy didn't put the changes in the update database or the DBA didn't apply those changes to the development database. So I can't do my work. And I came in at 4:00. So I took a nap on the development couch. I have no idea when the DBA will be in to apply those changes (if they are even there to apply), so I propbably won't have everything done I need to for my presentation. That sucks.
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12-20-2007, 07:54 AM	#2
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12-20-2007, 09:15 AM	#6
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Scaeagles, that sucks. There are some coworkers that I know I have to keep tabs on, or I'll be screwed. I sure hope nobody hates me enough to give me the beep thing. We have a few devices at the library that beep and I hate them. Every fiber in my being is triggered into action to destroy whatever is beeping. SHUT IT UP, SHUT IT UP!!! I'd probably tear apart my workspace within a half-hour to find the thing. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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12-20-2007, 09:26 AM	#7
scaeagles I LIKE! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 7,819	It was the design guy. Development manager checked and the new databse fields aren't in the update database. I'm really, really pissed to the point of almost saying I'm sick and just going home. I have 3 hours till my meeting and he isn't in yet. I even reminded him a couple of times yesterday.
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12-20-2007, 10:38 AM	#8
blueerica Nueve Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 6,497	Ugh, sca... Ugh! Some people are just truly inconsiderate. Though I can understand that something might not be as important to the person that's being asked, I hate it when people offer to do something that they can't do for whatever reason. And then proceed to not do it without letting me know so that I can fix/handle the problem in another way. Hate it, hate it, hate it. Looooooove the "present" linked above... hehe. Evil, indeed! __________________ Tomorrow is the day for you and me
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12-20-2007, 10:48 AM	#9
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I used to share a cube wall with pass the buck guy. His line was "I could help you but a better person to ask would be _______ ". That sucks when other people hold up your project. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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