Dear office people,
Stop giving files names in Hebrish (Hebrew written in English). It hurts my eyes and takes me ages to read. You're fluent in both langauges, use 'em, for God's sake.
Thanks,
Me.
Wesley: All right. I'm going to let you all in on something you may have trouble comprehending. I assure you however-- Gunn: Vampires are real. Wesley: I was telling!
'The Cautionary Tale of Numero Cinco'
Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.
Shir - Dec 13, 2009 10:21:08 pm PST #3569 of 30000
"And that's why God Almighty gave us fire insurance and the public defender".
Seska (the Watcher-in-Training) - Dec 13, 2009 11:37:23 pm PST #3570 of 30000
"We're all stories, in the end. Just make it a good one, eh?"
I *love* the Muppets Christmas bells. Shared it on FB. Genius (like much Muppets stuff).
Shir, eek. That sounds irritating.
Continuing best wishes for your sister, Cashmere.
I handed in my dissertation two weeks ago. I wonder when it's OK to start asking professors if it's been marked yet...
sj - Dec 14, 2009 2:11:47 am PST #3571 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Aims, I got it. I'll respond as soon as I am caffienated enough to be coherent.
hippocampus - Dec 14, 2009 3:06:12 am PST #3572 of 30000
not your mom's socks.
shit i did not say today (remember the friend with the earplugs? yeah.): Yes, your cold was still contagious. Thank you ever so.
Nora Deirdre - Dec 14, 2009 3:44:47 am PST #3573 of 30000
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)
Question re: jobseeking etiquette for those who know about This Stuff:
I got a phone call from a director of a department at another university, referencing a position I'd applied for- she said that they weren't going with me for that position, but to call her back to discuss other staff positions available in that department.
I call her back, and the voicemail is for someone else in the same department. I leave a message, and look her up on the uni online directory, and confirm the phone number is correct. I email just to follow up, just in case. (I don't reference the confusion of the outgoing voicemail, but do say I left a message at the number she left). These things both occurred on Wednesday afternoon.
I haven't heard anything back- is it OK for me to call again today to follow up?
Aims - Dec 14, 2009 4:30:45 am PST #3574 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
Thanks, sj!!
Nora - I would say yeah. FOllow up is totally appropriate at this point. Go for it!!
Aims - Dec 14, 2009 5:22:35 am PST #3575 of 30000
Shit's all sorts of different now.
I know that, in general terms, I am one of a few here at B.org-land that enjoys comapny holiday parties. Ours is very casual - last year it was at an Irish Pub with a pub quiz and visiting/games after (euchre, whatever anyone chose - nothing mandated). This year it's being held here in our new swanky office, catered in lunch, everyone bring a dessert (if they choose to) and there will be games/visiting/whatever after we eat and such.
One of the things we also do is a mix-CD of sorts, usually themed. Favorite Holiday Song. Favorite Drinking Song. Favorite Humor Song. Everyone gets a copy of the CD at the holiday party.
What I don't get is why people are so reluctant and downright hostile re: getting their songs to the person making and copying the CD's? If you don't want to participate, that's fine, but don't make me chase you. I've been emailing for two weeks about this and all it takes is a "I do not care to particiapte" email. I don't need your angry rant about how much you think the party is bullshit because you didn't get exactly the party you wanted or because family and friends aren't invited. Don't tell me things like, "You don't need to know that." and walk away from me like I just asked you how big your penis was.
I get not wanting to participate and in our agency, it's not mandatory, but WTF? Do you really need to be rude to me, too?
smonster - Dec 14, 2009 5:25:17 am PST #3576 of 30000
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.
Aims, that stinks. I am with you that I enjoy such things for the most part (I helped decorate the tree, and am participating in a potluck this week). I can also understand those that don't want to participate, but the rudeness is totally unneccessary.
erikaj - Dec 14, 2009 5:28:13 am PST #3577 of 30000
Always Anti-fascist!
That sounds fun, Aims...if I worked there I would find something...maybe just "FairyTale of New York" or "Blue Christmas" but, you know...
Vortex - Dec 14, 2009 5:32:04 am PST #3578 of 30000
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
I get not wanting to participate and in our agency, it's not mandatory, but WTF? Do you really need to be rude to me, too?
Aims, you should send that out to everyone, something like
Dear Colleagues, as you know, for the past 2 weeks, I have been contacting the group regarding the holiday CD. During this time, I have been subject to emails complaining about various planning aspects of the party (of which I have no control), and even been told "you don't need to know that".
I respect your right not to participate and therefore request that if you do not wish to be a part of the holiday CD, simply let me know and I will stop contacting you. If you do want to participate and are a slacker/indecisive/haven't gotten around to it, let me know that too!