Total Serious Happy Thread - Page 160

Morrigoon · 07-30-2010, 01:25 PM

Alex the Curmudgeonly rides again!

But really, great news all around, folks!

Alex · 07-30-2010, 01:56 PM

Hey, I'm honest with my bosses. First day with any new boss I tell them some version of this (exact wording changes but bluntness is the same):

"I will know how well I'm doing. I know when I'm doing my job well and when I'm not. If you think I'm not, let me know right away. If you think I am, you can blow sunshine up my ass all year and while I won't stop you I won't care. Do not nominate me for awards with prizes that are heavy hunks of plastic that'll I just throw away or free trips to corporate retreats because spending drunken time doing team building exercises with people I--at best--barely know is not a reward. So you won't hurt my feelings if you don't tell me every week how wonderfully I'm doing. I work because you pay me, so the way you tell me that I'm doing a good job is you pay me more. I won't negotiate with you for salary, I won't request raises, but if I know the opportunity was there and I didn't get one or I know I got less than average I'll assume that means I'm doing a bad job and if I don't think that's the case I'll assume you don't appreciate the good job I'm doing."

So far, it has worked out very well. I get big raises and bonuses when they're available. I have no ugly plastic awards on my desk. And I've never attended a black tie function in an exotic locale with people I don't want to be with.

katiesue · 07-30-2010, 02:47 PM

I had a boss who thought the yearly reviews were crap,which they are, but he was "forced" to do them so two of mine were -

Don't **** up
You still have a job don't you?

That was it the whole review.

Kevy Baby · 07-30-2010, 08:28 PM

A side note on the return of the gecko: we (of course) put her back in the reptarium with her beau. Apparently, shortly after I put her in there, her and the boy had a VERY noisy reunion. I guess we can expect a couple more young-uns in a few weeks (we have had two clutches of two for a total of four baby geckos in the past few weeks).

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Originally Posted by wendybeth

One would think that with all those lizards, you couldn't possibly have an insect problem, KB.

The reps are all safely kept in cages, but mainly to protect them from the cats.

And on the subject of cats, with FOUR of them in our small little condo, you would think that one of them would catch the stupid annoying mouse who frequents our kitchen. But NOOOOooo; they can't be bothered with such trivialities.

effin cats...

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile

Woohoo!! That'll nail all those escaped crickets and worms!

Yeah, then we have a bunch of cricket and worm carcasses rotting away in our place.

CoasterMatt · 07-30-2010, 09:35 PM

I just got a new phone.
I like it so far.

Not Afraid · 07-31-2010, 10:21 AM

Salem has discovered toilet paper rolls and crumpled paper make the best toys. He's adorable. I think he's an Egyptian Mau. My vet thinks he's a gray tabby.

lindyhop · 07-31-2010, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not Afraid

Salem has discovered toilet paper rolls and crumpled paper make the best toys. He's adorable. I think he's an Egyptian Mau. My vet thinks he's a gray tabby.

I thought he was a cat.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-31-2010, 12:09 PM

The word "unstoppable" is often a good word. But not when talking about bikes and brakes.

My 30+ year old bike had 30+ year old brakes. I imagine the brake pads had been changed at some point, but the actual center pull calipers, and the cables, were clearly "vintage".

No more! It's now fitted with a pair of brand new side pull dual pivot calipers and brand new cable. And I did it all by my self. It's actually a fairly easy operation, especially on these older bikes where the whole caliper attaches with a single bolt. I expected it to be a weekend-long project, and here I am done by lunch time.

Meanwhile I also mounted a rear cargo rack, which holds my awesome new messenger bag. I can't WAIT to bike on Monday without the 30lbs backpack hanging off my shoulders. No more backpack-shaped sweat patches on MY back!

alphabassettgrrl · 08-01-2010, 09:26 AM

Salem must be adorable. Saying he's a grey tabby is just descriptive; doesn't really say anything. Never seen an Egyptian Mau.

GD- yay for new brakes and your new bag looks snazzy! It's so much nicer to be able to put your stuff on the rack rather than wearing a backpack. I think it feels more secure, too.

Ghoulish Delight · 08-02-2010, 09:26 PM

I'd better hope that whole karma thing is full of sh*t 'cause if not I've got a whole lotta bad coming my way.

I just tore our desktop server down so I could replace a stupid 10 cent piece of plastic (total cost of the operation, $20). Somehow I did it right and put everything back together right the first time.

Bartender!

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07-30-2010, 01:56 PM	#2
Alex . Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 13,354	Hey, I'm honest with my bosses. First day with any new boss I tell them some version of this (exact wording changes but bluntness is the same): "I will know how well I'm doing. I know when I'm doing my job well and when I'm not. If you think I'm not, let me know right away. If you think I am, you can blow sunshine up my ass all year and while I won't stop you I won't care. Do not nominate me for awards with prizes that are heavy hunks of plastic that'll I just throw away or free trips to corporate retreats because spending drunken time doing team building exercises with people I--at best--barely know is not a reward. So you won't hurt my feelings if you don't tell me every week how wonderfully I'm doing. I work because you pay me, so the way you tell me that I'm doing a good job is you pay me more. I won't negotiate with you for salary, I won't request raises, but if I know the opportunity was there and I didn't get one or I know I got less than average I'll assume that means I'm doing a bad job and if I don't think that's the case I'll assume you don't appreciate the good job I'm doing." So far, it has worked out very well. I get big raises and bonuses when they're available. I have no ugly plastic awards on my desk. And I've never attended a black tie function in an exotic locale with people I don't want to be with.
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07-30-2010, 02:47 PM	#3
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I had a boss who thought the yearly reviews were crap,which they are, but he was "forced" to do them so two of mine were - Don't **** up You still have a job don't you? That was it the whole review. __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	I just got a new phone. I like it so far. __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Salem has discovered toilet paper rolls and crumpled paper make the best toys. He's adorable. I think he's an Egyptian Mau. My vet thinks he's a gray tabby.
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07-31-2010, 12:09 PM	#8
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	The word "unstoppable" is often a good word. But not when talking about bikes and brakes. My 30+ year old bike had 30+ year old brakes. I imagine the brake pads had been changed at some point, but the actual center pull calipers, and the cables, were clearly "vintage". No more! It's now fitted with a pair of brand new side pull dual pivot calipers and brand new cable. And I did it all by my self. It's actually a fairly easy operation, especially on these older bikes where the whole caliper attaches with a single bolt. I expected it to be a weekend-long project, and here I am done by lunch time. Meanwhile I also mounted a rear cargo rack, which holds my awesome new messenger bag. I can't WAIT to bike on Monday without the 30lbs backpack hanging off my shoulders. No more backpack-shaped sweat patches on MY back! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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08-01-2010, 09:26 AM	#9
alphabassettgrrl Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,978	Salem must be adorable. Saying he's a grey tabby is just descriptive; doesn't really say anything. Never seen an Egyptian Mau. GD- yay for new brakes and your new bag looks snazzy! It's so much nicer to be able to put your stuff on the rack rather than wearing a backpack. I think it feels more secure, too. __________________ Why cycling? Anything [sport] that had to do with a ball, I wasn't very good at. -Lance Armstrong
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08-02-2010, 09:26 PM	#10
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I'd better hope that whole karma thing is full of sh*t 'cause if not I've got a whole lotta bad coming my way. I just tore our desktop server down so I could replace a stupid 10 cent piece of plastic (total cost of the operation, $20). Somehow I did it right and put everything back together right the first time. Bartender! __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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