how long it would take me to write "a blog".
Prepare for a follow-up question about whether you can make "a Facebook" for them.
Book: Where's the doctor? Not back yet?
Zoe: (beat) We don't make him hurry for the little stuff. He'll be along.
Book: He could hurry... a little.
'Safe'
Natter 72: We Were Unprepared for This
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.
Steph L. - Mar 26, 2014 5:39:41 am PDT #23484 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
brenda m - Mar 26, 2014 5:40:22 am PDT #23485 of 30000
If you're going through hell/keep on going/don't slow down/keep your fear from showing/you might be gone/'fore the devil even knows you're there
The managers are under intense pressure to adhere to the distribution that requires 40% of employees to be rated below expectations.
We're pretty hardcore on rating distributions but that's way out there.
Burrell - Mar 26, 2014 5:41:56 am PDT #23486 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Ugh sarameg, that's an ugly policy. We have a bit of it where I work but it's more along the lines of what Jessica says:
I don't know if our eval policy is that strict, but all the managers do get a stern "Not all of your employees are above expectations" email every year.
A blog or a blog post, Dana? I suppose they didn't specify.
Dana - Mar 26, 2014 5:58:28 am PDT #23487 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
A blog or a blog post, Dana? I suppose they didn't specify.
Nope, that was the extent of the question.
Burrell - Mar 26, 2014 6:01:10 am PDT #23488 of 30000
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Well at least that clarifies whether or not you'd want to work there.
Dana - Mar 26, 2014 6:08:00 am PDT #23489 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Well, it's freelance off-site, to complement my existing contract job. So for the chance to sit on my couch in my PJs while working, I'll put up with a lot.
-t - Mar 26, 2014 6:11:41 am PDT #23490 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That's bonkers, sarameg.
I want you all to come to Florida and work with me. I am a great boss with no stupid corporate policies. And you can wear flip flops to work in January!
So tempting! That's totally going in my mental "if I lose my job and my house" plan.
Lee - Mar 26, 2014 6:12:49 am PDT #23491 of 30000
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
I tried to go to work today, I really did, but my head, and especially my sinuses, laughed at me and said "yeah, no".
msbelle - Mar 26, 2014 6:14:49 am PDT #23492 of 30000
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
I would happily work for Laura if I could do it remotely and during non-normal business hours. Can I do that?
ION - boss again told me he is officially in a new position, just no announcement. uh huh. NOT FALLING FOR THAT TWICE. No expression. No comments to anyone. Nothing, nada, nope.
-t - Mar 26, 2014 6:40:59 am PDT #23493 of 30000
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration
That is SO WEIRD msbelle. Whatever is actually happening.