Oh, and Epic? I'm under NDA so I can't say that much, but the test takes that long because they're testing your discernment using the (complicated) guidelines they've given and whether you can keep a high level of discernment and be productive on a deadline. Luckily, I'm getting paid for the time taking the test or else there's no way I'd invest so much in something that might not pan out.
Wash: I didn't think you were one for rituals and such. Mal: I'm not, but it'll keep the others busy for a while. No reason to concern them with what's to be done.
'Bushwhacked'
Spike's Bitches 29: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risque (and frisque), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Spidra Webster - Mar 23, 2006 1:30:22 pm PST #5055 of 10001
I wish I could just go somewhere to get flensed but none of the whaling ships near me take Medicare.
JZ - Mar 23, 2006 1:32:02 pm PST #5056 of 10001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
A firing over the phone and via your wife carries so much more class. Not that they'd do that, I'm sure.
Oh, I'll be ready, with a handful of crinkly tissue paper in one hand so I can crackle and crunch it and yell "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, what? This is a bad connection. What? What did you say? I'm sorry, what about David? Yes, yes, you're right, he is tired! Thank you for your concern! Oh--so sorry, I'm losing you again!" and hang up.
esse - Mar 23, 2006 1:32:55 pm PST #5057 of 10001
S to the A -- using they/them pronouns!
Oh, JZ, that would be hilarious. In a tarantino kind of way.
Cass - Mar 23, 2006 1:33:28 pm PST #5058 of 10001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
I thought so. I need your address. My company is moving and people are clearing out offices. Indy is a client and I am now in possession of some of their swag (2 shirts and a visor) that I saved for you.Whee! And insent.
I think Martha Stewart has some practical advice on fashioning a scarf into an SO snare.I know how to do *that*, I just need to actually meet one before we go for the safe word place.
erikaj - Mar 23, 2006 1:34:50 pm PST #5059 of 10001
Always Anti-fascist!
Jeff Foxworthy says the most effective way to call in sick is to wait a minute then say "Oh no! There it goes again!" He used to do it and NOBODY asked him any questions.
JZ - Mar 23, 2006 1:35:49 pm PST #5060 of 10001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
SA, where on earth is your tagline from? 'Cause, hee!
ChiKat - Mar 23, 2006 1:41:43 pm PST #5061 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
Jeff Foxworthy says the most effective way to call in sick is to wait a minute then say "Oh no! There it goes again!" He used to do it and NOBODY asked him any questions.
BWAH! That's wonderful. And, noted for future use.
DavidS - Mar 23, 2006 1:44:32 pm PST #5062 of 10001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Okay, now I'm starting to torment my nice boss. And their posing is getting less and less credible.
Me: "You know [recruiting asst] is going on her honeymoon in April and will be gone for three weeks. Then she comes back and goes to a conference. So someobdy - probably me - is going to have to pick up the recruiting slack because the season is starting to get busy.
Boss:
[panicky look in her eyes]
"Well, we can just give it to [new temp with your job title]. He's done that kind of thing before, and I just don't want to put any more work on your work schedule. You're already handling so much."
Note: This is an absolutely ridiculous proposition since I was the recruiting assistant for two years and still handle all those duties on a regular basis.
Me: "I'm sure he can learn to do the tasks after he learns them, but he's not going to be able to hit the ground running. He may have handled expenses elsewhere but that's not going to be the same process here. Also, he's a temp so he doesn't have access to the applicant tracking system. He doesn't know what to include with an offer letter, or how we process those. That's just to start."
Boss: looks very stressed and makes complainy noises about the workload in our department and all the stuff we need to clean up
Atropa - Mar 23, 2006 1:47:30 pm PST #5063 of 10001
The artist formerly associated with cupcakes.
David, keep tormenting. I know she's the nice!boss, but still, take what amusement you can from playing dense.
JZ - Mar 23, 2006 1:48:16 pm PST #5064 of 10001
See? I gave everybody here an opportunity to tell me what a bad person I am and nobody did, because I fuckin' rule.
Keep turning those thumbscrews, baby.