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Title: Working in an elite office
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 04, 2012, 03:33:16 PM
Sure we have a catered margarita bar and a 4 piece mariachi band today, you guys don't?

 :horrorsurprise:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on May 04, 2012, 03:34:31 PM
no  :frown:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on May 04, 2012, 03:34:49 PM
we had a popsicle cart earlier though
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 04, 2012, 03:36:43 PM
Before the band got here you guys were playing Beastie Boys over the office wide speaker system, right?

Wait, no?

 :dunno:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 04, 2012, 03:45:51 PM
wait, you mean some of you guys are still at work this late on a friday. oh no. t's and p's guys. so sorry.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: ChiComCat on May 04, 2012, 03:52:01 PM
My work will be providing beer and wine soon :dunno:  No mariachi band, but we may drink them outside while some mexicans work on the roof.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 04, 2012, 03:57:11 PM
wait, you mean some of you guys are still at work this late on a friday. oh no. t's and p's guys. so sorry.

I am a high earner, have to be here to keep the $$
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Johnny Wichita on May 04, 2012, 04:01:48 PM
wait, you mean some of you guys are still at work this late on a friday. oh no. t's and p's guys. so sorry.

Seriously, who the eff still works on Friday afternoons.  What are these people, doctors?   :lol: :lol: :lol:

Should have graduated Limestone.  Not my fault you work at Carlos O'Kelleys.   
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: FP TC etc. on May 04, 2012, 04:14:40 PM
My office had Chipotle brought in and a "happy hour" with a full free bar.  :drink:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: chum1 on May 04, 2012, 04:26:28 PM
that stuff is fun isn't it?  i started working from home full time last june, but i do remember that fun.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: EuroCat on May 04, 2012, 04:28:24 PM
Cinco De Mayo office party? JFC, mods, merge with the "crap white people like" thread.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 04, 2012, 04:30:17 PM
Cinco De Mayo office party? JFC, mods, merge with the "crap white people like" thread.

It might be something only white people participate in, but I'm sure people of all races would prefer an office Cinco De Mayo party with booze to a business-as-usual Friday.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Bloodfart on May 04, 2012, 04:43:11 PM
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I had a customer gift me a bottle of this stuff today.  Going to try it out after work.  :drink:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 8manpick on May 04, 2012, 04:48:33 PM
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I had a customer gift me a bottle of this stuff today.  Going to try it out after work.  :drink:

I think it is really good.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Dugout DickStone on May 04, 2012, 05:08:41 PM
Look at all the haters.  LOL
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on May 04, 2012, 05:54:26 PM
Bullit is the most harsh alcohol I've ever tasted.

My old roomates and I would make first time guests to our house take a shot of it as a hazing ritual.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: sonofdaxjones on May 04, 2012, 06:03:38 PM
wait, you mean some of you guys are still at work this late on a friday. oh no. t's and p's guys. so sorry.

Seriously, who the eff still works on Friday afternoons.  What are these people, doctors?   :lol: :lol: :lol:

Should have graduated Limestone.  Not my fault you work at Carlos O'Kelleys.

None of my doctors work on Friday. 
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on May 04, 2012, 06:17:19 PM
no wonder MCA died  :dubious:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: FP TC etc. on May 04, 2012, 07:09:32 PM
My workplace is very diverse and all ethnicity's participated and enjoyed.

So, myth debunked I guess.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 'taterblast on May 04, 2012, 07:16:38 PM
cupcakes

:dunno:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on May 04, 2012, 08:01:55 PM
wait, you mean some of you guys are still at work this late on a friday. oh no. t's and p's guys. so sorry.

Seriously, who the eff still works on Friday afternoons.  What are these people, doctors?   :lol: :lol: :lol:

Should have graduated Limestone.  Not my fault you work at Carlos O'Kelleys.

None of my doctors work on Friday.

lol at how old dax is. "my doctors"  :lol:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: ChiComCat on May 04, 2012, 08:11:24 PM
he needs a full team
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: wetwillie on May 04, 2012, 08:22:57 PM
O my look who's forgetting they are quickly approaching their first prostate exam :lol:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 25, 2016, 10:56:20 AM
I didn't know the right work thread, so I just chose this one, but my oh my!!!! Every month we do a pot luck at work for the work anniversaries and birthdays. Two months ago we had a mexican theme pot luck. Last month was a fairy tale potluck (That one was weird as eff), and today we have a potato bar.  :love: This crap is stacked folks! We're talking melted gouda cheese sauces, bacon, guac, jalapenoes, sc, chives, hamburger meat, lettuce, , tomatoes, etc. It's the works times a 1000. Only problem is, half of our workers are out today for the holiday. So they asked me if I'd poke holes in the potatoes since we were such short staffed. I literally just got done poking holes in 30 potatoes and my wrist are swoll AF! Anyways, I thought I'd start sharing our monthly theme. We're going to run out of ideas quickly and next thing you know we might have a harry potter themed pot luck.  :love:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Gooch on March 25, 2016, 10:58:06 AM
Just how fat is everyone you work with?
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 25, 2016, 10:59:31 AM
Everyone is surprisingly in shape, minus accounting. I mean, it's just once a month. We don't eat like slobs on the reg.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 8manpick on March 25, 2016, 11:06:07 AM
Getting super excited over a potato bar definitely should have been posted in the white Midwestern thread
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 25, 2016, 11:08:14 AM
I'll own it. What about that fairy tale pot luck we had last month? Just a bunch of miny cakes, roadted pig, salads, fruit, etc. Princess crowns everywhere!
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on March 25, 2016, 11:17:28 AM
I'll own it. What about that fairy tale pot luck we had last month? Just a bunch of miny cakes, roadted pig, salads, fruit, etc. Princess crowns everywhere!

Yeah, I was wondering what kinds of food you have at a fair tale potluck. Sounds like a bunch of made-up things because I don't even know what you are talking about with these fake words.

Also, is "poking the potatoes" a euphemism for something that makes your wrist sore?
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 25, 2016, 11:20:42 AM
Try jabbing a fork 10 times into each potato. 30 of them! I'm a rock star! Fairy tale crap was a lot of desserts, so it wasn't my thing. The roasted pig tho. :lick:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 25, 2016, 11:56:51 AM
when did taking off work for Good Friday become a thing?
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: pissclams on March 25, 2016, 12:13:51 PM
wacky's pot luck suggesto thread would make a great combo fanning thread
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: IPA4Me on March 25, 2016, 12:20:50 PM
when did taking off work for Good Friday become a thing?
HVAC OEM are almost always closed on Good Friday. I have no support staff today but distribution is open.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on March 25, 2016, 12:36:52 PM
when did taking off work for Good Friday become a thing?
HVAC OEM are almost always closed on Good Friday. I have no support staff today but distribution is open.

Interesting.  My insulated panel supplier is also apparently closed today.     None of the contractors are though...
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 25, 2016, 12:53:18 PM
wacky's pot luck suggesto thread would make a great combo fanning thread
:cheese:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: KCFDcat on March 25, 2016, 01:32:19 PM
We just discovered my wife's office offers free dry cleaning with pickup/delivery. just sent in 3 suits on Tuesday, got em back today!
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 25, 2016, 01:33:11 PM
We do that too.  :cheers:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: CHONGS on March 25, 2016, 01:33:17 PM
I'm just happy Wacky found something he was good at.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 25, 2016, 01:33:59 PM
Thanks, Chings, I think.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: KCFDcat on March 25, 2016, 01:35:09 PM
We do that too.  :cheers:

it's so great!

it's the little things, ya know?
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 25, 2016, 01:36:20 PM
Totally. They'll be bringing around the portable bar here at 3 too. They stop by each cube and make us a drink of our choice on Fridays.  :D
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: KCFDcat on March 25, 2016, 01:38:58 PM
Totally. They'll be bringing around the portable bar here at 3 too. They stop by each cube and make us a drink of our choice on Fridays.  :D

woah. I'll see you around 3pm
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 25, 2016, 01:44:13 PM
 :thumbs:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Dugout DickStone on March 26, 2016, 09:46:08 AM
The potluck thing is not elite, bar cart is
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 26, 2016, 12:44:28 PM
Yeah, I agree.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: slobber on March 26, 2016, 12:55:22 PM
It is still neat, just not elite.


Gonna win 'em all! (using Tapatalk)
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: wetwillie on March 26, 2016, 12:57:30 PM
Lady pushes cart around to fannings door "Hi, what can I get you?" 

Fanning "I'll take a blowjob" :fatty:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: _33 on March 26, 2016, 01:32:12 PM
The week before Christmas every year at my work each department brings lunch in on a different day.  Well I suggested a "breakfast for lunch" theme for our department and it went over HUUUUUUGE.  I was the belle of the ball.  People were congratulating me on my idea and the department that had Friday that week copied us and did breakfast also. 
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Post by: steve dave on March 26, 2016, 01:51:23 PM
Was the potato bar for an Irish person? That drink cart for an Irish person? Either way I think it's great
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on March 26, 2016, 01:51:50 PM
I'm like 30% Irish so I'm allowed to say those are great fwiw
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: EMAWmeister on March 26, 2016, 02:53:06 PM
Consistently have 4 tap handles open. I like to think that is kinda elite.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: slobber on March 26, 2016, 02:55:52 PM
Consistently have 4 tap handles open. I like to think that is kinda elite.
Seems like a liability, but definitely elite.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: slobber on March 26, 2016, 02:55:58 PM
Consistently have 4 tap handles open. I like to think that is kinda elite.
Seems like a liability, but definitely elite.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: slobber on March 26, 2016, 02:56:34 PM
Consistently have 4 tap handles open. I like to think that is kinda elite.
Seems like a liability, but definitely elite.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: michigancat on March 26, 2016, 03:23:25 PM
We always have beer at my office but hardly anyone ever drinks it. Like, I'd rather just leave and drink beer with friends or at home.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: EMAWmeister on March 26, 2016, 03:30:41 PM
We always have beer at my office but hardly anyone ever drinks it. Like, I'd rather just leave and drink beer with friends or at home.

Well yeah people don't really just go there to hangout, but for a thursday afternoon meeting? Sure, I'll have a delicious refreshment.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 26, 2016, 03:32:06 PM
I'm like 30% Irish so I'm allowed to say those are great fwiw
I'm Irish too! There's a fanning county in Ireland. :cheers:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on March 26, 2016, 03:38:25 PM
My aunt lives in fannin County tx
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: michigancat on March 26, 2016, 03:41:02 PM


We always have beer at my office but hardly anyone ever drinks it. Like, I'd rather just leave and drink beer with friends or at home.

Well yeah people don't really just go there to hangout, but for a thursday afternoon meeting? Sure, I'll have a delicious refreshment.

no one has beer at Thursday afternoon meetings at my office. So I suppose I could have a drink, but I'd probably be the only one.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: pissclams on March 27, 2016, 10:33:08 PM
rusty you should start drinking beer in every meeting
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Post by: HerrSonntag on March 27, 2016, 11:08:43 PM
Theres a cafe in the basement.  Its nice. 
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Institutional Control on March 28, 2016, 08:00:15 AM
Our office building was designed by Ross Perot in the 1980s and included a bomb shelter and an underground escape tunnel. 
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Saulbadguy on March 28, 2016, 08:26:19 AM
Free Starbucks coffee. Jeans on Friday!
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: ChiComCat on March 28, 2016, 08:40:34 AM


We always have beer at my office but hardly anyone ever drinks it. Like, I'd rather just leave and drink beer with friends or at home.

Well yeah people don't really just go there to hangout, but for a thursday afternoon meeting? Sure, I'll have a delicious refreshment.

no one has beer at Thursday afternoon meetings at my office. So I suppose I could have a drink, but I'd probably be the only one.

They just need a pioneer.  Once you start, everyone will join.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on March 28, 2016, 11:09:39 AM
My last employer had management meetings thurs from like 4-5:30 or so. They always had beers then.

Like rusty, I don't really see the appeal
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on March 28, 2016, 11:15:27 AM
My office has lots of eliteness and none of its alcohol or free food related. They treat their employees amazingly well.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: AbeFroman on March 28, 2016, 11:17:43 AM
The R&D lab is constantly putting out fresh baked breads, brownies, cookies, bagels, and other baked goods. Sometimes it's required we spend 30 mins tasting and evaluating them. Pretty elite IMO
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: chum1 on March 28, 2016, 12:29:10 PM
My office is possibly elite because it is so damn non-elite. Casual dress, come and go as you please, not really sure who your boss is or if you even have one, no performance reviews, never repercussions for anything you say no matter how inappropriate, the junkiest of junk food provided at least every other week super crazy coworkers. It's so weird.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: slobber on March 28, 2016, 01:19:12 PM
My office is possibly elite because it is so damn non-elite. Casual dress, come and go as you please, not really sure who your boss is or if you even have one, no performance reviews, never repercussions for anything you say no matter how inappropriate, the junkiest of junk food provided at least every other week super crazy coworkers. It's so weird.
Boner City, USA
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: slobber on March 28, 2016, 01:20:47 PM
My office is possibly elite because it is so damn non-elite. Casual dress, come and go as you please, not really sure who your boss is or if you even have one, no performance reviews, never repercussions for anything you say no matter how inappropriate, the junkiest of junk food provided at least every other week super crazy coworkers. It's so weird.
Boner City, USA
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: kim carnes on March 28, 2016, 01:36:02 PM
My office is possibly elite because it is so damn non-elite. Casual dress, come and go as you please, not really sure who your boss is or if you even have one, no performance reviews, never repercussions for anything you say no matter how inappropriate, the junkiest of junk food provided at least every other week super crazy coworkers. It's so weird.

This sounds way more elite than the other examples
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 28, 2016, 01:42:56 PM
I'm like 30% Irish so I'm allowed to say those are great fwiw
I'm Irish too! There's a fanning county in Ireland. :cheers:
Check this crap out, SD! We have our own crest too.

https://www.houseofnames.com/fanning-family-crest

(https://www.irishgathering.ie/images/coa/2011/fanning_large.gif)
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Post by: Saulbadguy on March 28, 2016, 03:07:41 PM
 :ROFL:
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Post by: XocolateThundarr on March 28, 2016, 03:27:12 PM
I found my family crest as well..

(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/22/e8/44/22e844e7d0be3e4358bf107d52667292.jpg)
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: michigancat on March 28, 2016, 03:29:13 PM
CATERED DIM SUM FOR LUNCH TODAY
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Post by: HerrSonntag on March 28, 2016, 03:36:12 PM
CATERED DIM SUM FOR LUNCH TODAY
Chicken feet?  Did they have elite chicken feet?
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on March 31, 2016, 11:16:40 AM
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Lets get ready for the Royals home opener by having All Beef Fritz’s hot dogs, chili and chips for lunch tomrrow!!
Wear your Royals shirts if you would like to and we will provide lunch!
Please reply so I know how many hot dogs to order.
:Woot:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2016, 11:06:54 AM
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Join in the fun of Opening Day…
on Monday, April 4th we will be helping cheer on the Red’s to
an Opening Day victory by serving
Hotdogs, Nachos with Cheese, Peanuts & Ice Cream Cones
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 01, 2016, 11:12:59 AM
I never knew Chum was in Cincy!
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2016, 11:24:52 AM
My office is possibly elite because it is so damn non-elite. Casual dress, come and go as you please, not really sure who your boss is or if you even have one, no performance reviews, never repercussions for anything you say no matter how inappropriate, the junkiest of junk food provided at least every other week super crazy coworkers. It's so weird.

Actually, I'd forgotten that this has been falsified. It's nearly true. But there once was a guy who was yelling/f-bombing within earshot of the lobby where one of the company owners, who is rarely in town, just happened to be hosting some potential clients. It was like the perfect storm for what would have to happen for someone to get fired around here.  And the owner did indeed fire him immediately.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2016, 11:49:45 AM
I work with so many crazy people that I never even know where to begin in the co-worker thread.

When I first met the guy who got fired, though, he was standing at his desk chugging water straight out of a gallon sized milk carton. Like, he just held it in one hand like it was a coffee mug. He was basically a body builder. Big muscles. He put the water down on his desk, said "wusup", shook hands, and then went directly back to chugging.

The second time I saw him was on Friday of that week. He was out in back of the building, standing behind this enormous grill loaded with burgers and brats and dancing to whatever music he had on. He was occasionally calling for someone to throw a football to him and then he'd throw it back really high and far. He was wearing shorts and flip-flops and these gigantic sunglass that weren't ski goggles, but the lens in them was like the size of the lens in ski goggles. I later learned that they were several hundred dollars and Italian.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Asteriskhead on April 01, 2016, 11:53:39 AM
I work with so many crazy people that I never even know where to begin in the co-worker thread.

When I first met the guy who got fired, though, he was standing at his desk chugging water straight out of a gallon sized milk carton. Like, he just held it in one hand like it was a coffee mug. He was basically a body builder. Big muscles. He put the water down on his desk, said "wusup", shook hands, and then went directly back to chugging.

The second time I saw him was on Friday of that week. He was out in back of the building, standing behind this enormous grill loaded with burgers and brats and dancing to whatever music he had on. He was occasionally calling for someone to throw a football to him and then he'd throw it back really high and far. He was wearing shorts and flip-flops and these gigantic sunglass that weren't ski goggles, but the lens in them was like the size of the lens in ski goggles. I later learned that they were several hundred dollars and Italian.

this dude fascinates me.
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Post by: Skipper44 on April 01, 2016, 11:58:32 AM
how tall is the chugger?  I am picturing him at about 5-9
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 01, 2016, 11:58:52 AM
Dudes on coke. Case closed.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2016, 12:00:33 PM
how tall is the chugger?  I am picturing him at about 5-9

That's about right. Dark faux hawk included.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2016, 12:06:17 PM
He was like 27 and dating an older woman. A woman who is like seventeen years his senior. A woman who also happened to work in our office.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: slobber on April 01, 2016, 12:13:28 PM
He was like 27 and dating an older woman. A woman who is like seventeen years his senior. A woman who also happened to work in our office.
??????
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Skipper44 on April 01, 2016, 12:17:13 PM
He was like 27 and dating an older woman. A woman who is like seventeen years his senior. A woman who also happened to work in our office.
:sdeek:
How many people in the office? 
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2016, 12:21:09 PM
He was like 27 and dating an older woman. A woman who is like seventeen years his senior. A woman who also happened to work in our office.
:sdeek:
How many people in the office?

90 or so.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:22:08 PM
chum's office is like right there below japan for fascinating places I want to visit
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:26:05 PM
I work for a swiss company and everything is run like swiss people run things. very detailed and numbers driven. they like rules a lot. not like strict rules but there is an extremely detailed rule for everything. like the dress code is business casual so I just wear like slacks, a bb non-iron, and loafers every single day unless I'm meeting with clients but if you dig into our dress code it is a multi page document outlining the specifics of what business casual is and what does and does not constitute business casual. there are a lot of different types of names for women's shoes/clothing.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:27:22 PM
culottes = not business casual
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Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:27:45 PM
skort = not business casual
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: CHONGS on April 01, 2016, 12:28:30 PM
of course they aren't sd
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on April 01, 2016, 12:29:18 PM
That sounds very helpful actually

Mine is "casual" but I don't know how casual I can get
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:32:31 PM
friday is "jeans day" but that has led to some pretty uncomfortable discussions. your shoe options are not expanded on jeans day.

Vans = NOT BUSINESS CASUAL EVEN ON JEANS DAY
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:34:01 PM
our expense report policy is like the most baffling physics text book ever written
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:36:20 PM
our expense report policy is like the most baffling physics text book ever written

because of that I just code every single item as "meeting with employee(s)" and then just correct the ones sent back to me by Cedric who is like the third level of approval somewhere in Germany or Switzerland.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:41:37 PM
you want office supplies? no problem. here is our customized website showing you the options you have for office supplies. you want some special pens that aren't on here? no problem, you're going to need to create a requisition request and then Hans is going to tell you the closest alternative pen from the online site you get to choose pens from and then you're going to need to tell Hans why that pen doesn't meet your specific pen requirement. you have some options to choose from as to why it doesn't work. I choose "other" 100% of the time.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2016, 12:42:46 PM
i'd rather do the gooch's laundry than fill out expense reports :curse:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:43:28 PM
i'd rather do the gooch's laundry than fill out expense reports :curse:

I hate their guts (expense reports, not the gooch's who I love)
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 01, 2016, 12:45:26 PM
Me too! Mine are due the 6th of every month. I should do it right now, but i'm waiting till Monday.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:46:00 PM
you flying to NY this week? awesome, Christoff is just going to need to know why you chose this flight v. this $22 less expensive option that fits within the same 2 hour window on the origination and arrival.

Hint: choose "Other".
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: michigancat on April 01, 2016, 12:47:52 PM
upside: no expense policy defined as far as I can tell + I like the expense software/platform we use (pro tip, if your platform lets you email receipt photos, do that. the actual apps suck)
downside: been 3 weeks since my expenses were approved and still no payment

Had a party at the office last night tho :blank:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 01, 2016, 12:48:13 PM
i'd rather do the gooch's laundry than fill out expense reports :curse:

I don't even understand this....
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:51:34 PM
Ernst may send you an email asking why you are staying at the Andaz when they are no longer a Preferred Brand for us. You're going to want to select "Other" so he gets off your crap about it. Thanks.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 01, 2016, 12:52:13 PM
My office is casual. I wear jeans almost every day. Shoes vary from Cole Haan to tennis shoes to boots to flip flops (the fancy ones with fake jewels on them).

In the summer I wear skirts and capri pants and sometimes city shorts.

One summer I had a broken ankle so I just wore cargo shorts to work that whole summer.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on April 01, 2016, 12:53:36 PM
What are city shorts?
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:53:51 PM
"city shorts", that is the kind of thing that takes up over a page of our dress code.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on April 01, 2016, 12:54:19 PM
did it auto correct from shitty shorts?
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Dr Rick Daris on April 01, 2016, 12:56:01 PM
oooh la la, look at the big city Wichita city slicker wearing city shorts. really sticking it to those podunks from rose hill.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: michigancat on April 01, 2016, 12:56:31 PM
what does a broken ankle have to do with cargo shorts?
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 01, 2016, 12:58:20 PM
culottes = not business casual

That is a word my mom would use.

skort = not business casual

One time(not at my current job) I got in trouble because my skort was too short. So I went home and changed into a skirt that was shorter than the skort because the dress code had a required length for skorts but not skirts.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 01, 2016, 12:59:32 PM
what does a broken ankle have to do with cargo shorts?

I had a cast and then a big walking boot. Both were difficult to find pants that would work with them.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 01, 2016, 01:01:22 PM
What are city short

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Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Tobias on April 01, 2016, 01:02:59 PM
I don't even understand this....

i might have misremembered your position in the "doing the dishes vs laundry" master thread
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Gooch on April 01, 2016, 01:04:38 PM
I load the dishwasher (because she does it like a moron). She always unloads it. We both do our own laundry.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on April 01, 2016, 01:05:39 PM
I don't even understand this....

i might have misremembered your position in the "doing the dishes vs laundry" master thread

Oh yeah you can come fold my laundry any time.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2016, 01:07:45 PM
I just checked my employee handbook and there is no reference to dress code. This reminder was emailed in early February. I like that it's not overly specific.

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[Company] Dress Code Policy:  It is the responsibility of the employee to be neat in appearance and to practice good hygiene at all times.

[Company] has adopted a casual dress code for work; however, there are times when all staff members are required to follow a business casual dress code. Staff will be given advance notice when business casual attire is required.

Please remember that casual dress in a place of business is not the same as casual dress in your personal life. There are many things that you would wear with your friends and at home that are not appropriate for a place of business.

[Company] reserves the right to amend the dress code policy at any time.

If there are any questions please let us know.

The end. That's it. That's as official as it gets.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: CHONGS on April 01, 2016, 01:08:00 PM
people walk around here regularly in socks

even into the bathrooms
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: sonofdaxjones on April 01, 2016, 01:09:37 PM
Going to an office.   :lol:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: michigancat on April 01, 2016, 01:16:50 PM
I don't know if I've ever worked at a place that published a dress code. I would wear t-shirts at my current job, but I prefer long sleeves in Bay Area weather and I like the functionality of button downs - you can roll up the sleeves if you're too hot and I like to put my phone or tools in the front pocket. Or just take it off and show off the hanes 100% cotton v-neck undershirt
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on April 01, 2016, 01:22:12 PM
Hoodies are even more versatile
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: michigancat on April 01, 2016, 01:55:37 PM
Hoodies are even more versatile
Too hot
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: sys on April 01, 2016, 02:07:05 PM
i think i've worn a hoodie, carhartts and tevas to work every day i've worked at the office at my current job.  also the same thing i've worn every day i haven't worked for about 20 years.

in the summers i have to take the hoodie off pretty early.   :cry:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: sys on April 01, 2016, 02:08:45 PM
actually in july and august, sometimes i never even put it on, just leave it on the passenger seat all day.  it's making me angry just thinking about it.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on April 01, 2016, 02:58:36 PM
Tevas  :surprised:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: sys on April 01, 2016, 03:01:15 PM
of course.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: CHONGS on April 01, 2016, 03:04:43 PM
of course.
do you keep your feet looking nice?
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: sys on April 01, 2016, 03:06:14 PM
do you keep your feet looking nice?

no, they're hideous.  but i usually wear socks if i'm working at the office.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: CHONGS on April 01, 2016, 03:06:46 PM
do you keep your feet looking nice?

no, they're hideous.  but i usually wear socks if i'm working at the office.
Oh, OK then you are gtg.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: sys on April 01, 2016, 03:08:11 PM
 :Carl:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2016, 03:10:01 PM
If you're wearing Tevas, your feet do not look nice regardless of effort.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: CHONGS on April 01, 2016, 03:10:33 PM
I mean its not an ideal situation fashion-wise, but I can live with it.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: sys on April 01, 2016, 03:43:18 PM
If you're wearing Tevas, your feet do not look nice regardless of effort.

gtg, chum1.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on April 01, 2016, 04:29:15 PM
do you keep your feet looking nice?

no, they're hideous.  but i usually wear socks if i'm working at the office.

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Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: chum1 on April 01, 2016, 04:37:10 PM
Teva shaming.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: sys on April 01, 2016, 05:07:49 PM
clearly non-tevas.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 04, 2016, 09:06:15 AM
Quote
Good Morning
We are happy to announce that we are partnering with massage masters beginning this Friday.
Please read this email from Karen at Massage Masters and it will walk you through how to get started.
I will review and answer questions in our Huddle this morning!
:Woot:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Tobias on April 04, 2016, 09:40:01 AM
do you get in trouble if you break the Huddle early?
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 04, 2016, 09:44:46 AM
do you get in trouble if you break the Huddle early?
I think it's frowned upon.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on April 04, 2016, 09:45:10 AM
Huddle, lol
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 04, 2016, 09:50:47 AM
Are huddles are no joke, guys! It's the real deal!
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: meow meow on April 04, 2016, 10:43:40 AM
Are huddles are no joke, guys! It's the real deal!

 :D
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on April 04, 2016, 10:47:05 AM
 :curse:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: _33 on April 04, 2016, 11:06:18 AM
Do you ever feel like you're just wasting your life away working in an office?  Just working for the weekend.  Meeting after meeting.  Email after email.  Sometimes I think about just quitting my job and becoming a UPS driver or something.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on April 04, 2016, 11:08:23 AM
My cousin is a ups driver, he likes it
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: _33 on April 04, 2016, 11:09:29 AM
My cousin is a ups driver, he likes it

Do you think he could put in a good word for me?
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: michigancat on April 04, 2016, 11:11:25 AM
Do you ever feel like you're just wasting your life away working in an office?  Just working for the weekend.  Meeting after meeting.  Email after email.  Sometimes I think about just quitting my job and becoming a UPS driver or something.
I think about being a baggage handler at the airport a lot. But that would probably be a lot of work. So maybe a gate agent instead. I'm a very patient person.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on April 04, 2016, 11:13:29 AM
Do you ever feel like you're just wasting your life away working in an office?  Just working for the weekend.  Meeting after meeting.  Email after email.  Sometimes I think about just quitting my job and becoming a UPS driver or something.
I think about being a baggage handler at the airport a lot. But that would probably be a lot of work. So maybe a gate agent instead. I'm a very patient person.

I know a baggage guy in Las Vegas, he gets 10 pairs of free flights anywhere in the world every year. That's pretty cool perk.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on April 04, 2016, 11:14:41 AM
My cousin is a ups driver, he likes it

Do you think he could put in a good word for me?

Maybe. I think an elite goEMAW.com poster may give a better recommendation tho.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: sys on April 04, 2016, 12:38:59 PM
i've thought about becoming a trucker.  i think i'd like it, but i also think there'd be too much risk of dying.  mostly i just think of quitting and not doing anything else (for money).
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on April 04, 2016, 12:41:30 PM
i've thought about becoming a trucker.  i think i'd like it, but i also think there'd be too much risk of dying.  mostly i just think of quitting and not doing anything else (for money).

Thought very very seriously about this when I was looking to change jobs last year
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: slobber on April 04, 2016, 07:05:40 PM
i've thought about becoming a trucker.  i think i'd like it, but i also think there'd be too much risk of dying.  mostly i just think of quitting and not doing anything else (for money).

Thought very very seriously about this when I was looking to change jobs last year
I thought about this a long time ago, but then I decided I didn't want my kids to not have me at home most nights. Plus, I don't think it pays that well.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: pissclams on April 04, 2016, 07:31:46 PM
also, driving (around thousands of miles to no end) sucks ass
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: wetwillie on April 04, 2016, 07:32:28 PM
Plus your spouse ends up boning other people too. 
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: chum1 on June 16, 2016, 01:40:22 PM
Hey! I have a June b-day! AAAAND I love nachos!



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come celebrate June Birthdays on
Wednesday, June 22nd at 2pm
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Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Kat Kid on June 16, 2016, 01:44:01 PM
that is pretty great
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: steve dave on June 16, 2016, 01:54:08 PM
scene: the lobby of our office at the top of our food pantry donation bin

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Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: DQ12 on June 16, 2016, 01:55:40 PM
seems generous.  I had a diet dew the other day and thoroughly enjoyed it.  drank it right up.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: star seed 7 on June 16, 2016, 01:56:17 PM
6 bonus cans  :love:
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: sonofdaxjones on June 16, 2016, 02:24:59 PM
You took it, right?

Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Asteriskhead on June 17, 2016, 10:24:12 AM
My cousin is a ups driver, he likes it

Do you think he could put in a good word for me?

Maybe. I think an elite goEMAW.com poster may give a better recommendation tho.

as your attorney, I strongly advise against it.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 29, 2020, 09:40:09 PM
My home office setup is already pretty elite but I bought this desk today.  The one I already had was nice but I wanted something a little bigger, especially with my 3 big ass monitors I bought last year.  It's in a billion pieces all over the floor right now but excited to get it put together.  My current desk will slide over and be more of a miscellaneous electronics work station. 

https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/956652/Realspace-Magellan-Performance-71-W-L/
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: Spracne on March 29, 2020, 09:45:03 PM
Bro, the 80s called. They want their office furniture back.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 29, 2020, 09:51:09 PM
Bro, the 80s called. They want their office furniture back.

I was born in the late 80's  :cyclist: so I am completely ok with this.
Title: Re: Working in an elite office
Post by: DaBigTrain on March 29, 2020, 09:54:04 PM
Also, the main reason I liked this desk is the wedge so it's not a 90o angle in the middle of the L-Shaped desk.  Using 3 monitors makes it hard to find an L-Shaped desk that has enough room and is wide enough so you can not have your keyboard and mouse on an underneath tray.  It's truly a first world problem I have so many monitors but I don't want to be 3 inches from my monitors.