I just changed an in person meeting to a conference call. I have to admit, I'd care more about the 30 minutes warning if a) they weren't all in the building with the conference room (I'm not) and b) more than two of them had actually accepted the invite. What I really want to do is reschedule it, but that would be too involved.
Fred: Oh my God! Angel, you're…cute! Angel: Fred, don't! Fred: Oh, but the little hands! And the hair! Angel: Hey! You're fired.
'Smile Time'
Natter 45: Smooth as Billy Dee Williams.
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
§ ita § - Jun 26, 2006 11:38:16 am PDT #4128 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Sophia Brooks - Jun 26, 2006 11:39:17 am PDT #4129 of 10002
Cats to become a rabbit should gather immediately now here
I am imagineing that the people who answer Help Desk calls here at the university are paid in a manner comparable to me, as they are (for no good reason) classed as secretaries. The people they transfer things to are "junior analyst/programmers"-- they will come to your desk and help you.
I make $12.45, but started at $9.00.
ChiKat - Jun 26, 2006 11:43:37 am PDT #4130 of 10002
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?
people freaking SHOUT down the hallway. Like they are in their office down the hall TALKING TO ME! WTF. Call me on the telephone or get up and talk to me
I used to have a coworker who did that with me. I would just ignore her until she either came in my office or called me. I think she thought I was hard of hearing, but I'm okay with that. I at least forced her into conforming to basic politeness.
Kalshane - Jun 26, 2006 11:50:54 am PDT #4131 of 10002
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
I am imagineing that the people who answer Help Desk calls here at the university are paid in a manner comparable to me, as they are (for no good reason) classed as secretaries. The people they transfer things to are "junior analyst/programmers"-- they will come to your desk and help you.
It depends on what the "Help Desk" actually does. If they just field and transfer calls (which is what some help desks do) then I can understand the logic. If they actually try to help the user and troubleshoot the problem, then it's definitely something different.
Then again, there's a often a difference between a "receptionist" and "secretary" which pushes things back into being similar again.
So I guess, in retrospect, I don't have a clue what they should be considered, because there's too many variables.
ION, I just had a call that reminded me that sometimes being chained to a desk isn't all bad. "I just replaced my toner cartridge and now the printer's spilling ink everywhere and it's saying 'Needs Service'." I didn't mind having to pass that one off to a field tech at all.
Jesse - Jun 26, 2006 11:51:28 am PDT #4132 of 10002
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
When I worked in a cube, most of my coworkers had jobs where their jobs had them on the phone a lot, and everyone who worked there was very social. My job? Had a lot of writing in it. It was Not Fun. I mean, the fun part was real fun, but trying to actually work? NSM.
Burrell - Jun 26, 2006 12:00:58 pm PDT #4133 of 10002
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Oh Nilly, I will be sending you much good will and good thoughts.
I have a lot of respect for Warren Buffett. Rich guy who recognizes he's privileged and uses his powers for good. Lucky Jesse got to meet the guy.
Topic!Cindy - Jun 26, 2006 12:04:23 pm PDT #4134 of 10002
What is even happening?
As long as I am complaining about loudness in the office-- people freaking SHOUT down the hallway. Like they are in their office down the hall TALKING TO ME! WTF. Call me on the telephone or get up and talk to me. I am OK with my boss doing this a) because she is my boss and b) because her office is right next door. But the accountant down the hall should JUST STOP IT.
Julia and Chris were just screaming at each other (about the BAND they are going to start), through me, each one into one of my ears. They've now been sent on a walk around the block. I don't suppose you can send your cow-orkers for a walk around the block?
shrift - Jun 26, 2006 12:06:14 pm PDT #4135 of 10002
"You can't put a price on the joy of not giving a shit." -Zenkitty
And having worked both Help Desk and Field Tech now, I honestly feel like Help Desk is a harder job.
I really don't want to work help desk. And the lady called back to say that maybe they could swing $15/hour, but if I have to have a long commute and talk on the phone in 3 languages all day (only one of which I am fluent in, one I used to be fluent in, and one in which I could probably order beer and tacos), I don't think it'll be worth it.
Lee - Jun 26, 2006 12:13:15 pm PDT #4136 of 10002
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
tempts Hec with tasty gifties from Canuckistan
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tommyrot - Jun 26, 2006 12:20:48 pm PDT #4137 of 10002
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
This is kinda' short notice, but:
Free movie tickets in San Fran.
There will be a screening of the movie “The War Tapes” in San Francisco at the Castro Theatre on June 26th at 7:30 pm. “The War Tapes,” winner of the prize for best documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival, offers a soldier’s-eye view of the Iraq war. The film is based on footage recorded by three members of the New Hampshire Army National Guard who were deployed to Iraq in early 2004.