Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 17, 2016, 11:25:30 AM
Not really hilarious, more like so sad that I am laughing.
We tried to use GoTo Meeting on Friday but the app is no longer supported because our operating system is too old. But there is a work around - you can use the web based version on Google Chrome....but we don't have Google Chrome on the conference room computer. :facepalm:
It would take about 10 seconds to put google chrome on the conference room computer.
I would not be surprised if an IT department still clinging to Windows XP does not grant its users admin rights to the conference room computer.
So now I have to call GoTo Meeting and ask them if they have a work around that doesn't involve us updating our operating system or installing Chrome. :facepalm: And then threaten to use another service if they don't have any work around. :facepalm:
Post by: Tobias on May 17, 2016, 11:27:33 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 17, 2016, 11:35:28 AM
are you guys going to threaten to replace it with AOL chat rooms?
I'm assuming that would involve installing something so probably not.
Post by: Tobias on May 17, 2016, 11:36:25 AM
Post by: Tobias on May 17, 2016, 11:38:28 AM
Post by: michigancat on May 17, 2016, 11:40:31 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 17, 2016, 12:00:23 PM
google hangouts? probably have to install a plugin that your IT dept. won't allow.
Can you use Google hangouts without Chrome?
Post by: michigancat on May 17, 2016, 12:00:42 PM
Yesgoogle hangouts? probably have to install a plugin that your IT dept. won't allow.
Can you use Google hangouts without Chrome?
Post by: Canary on May 17, 2016, 12:54:00 PM
Not really hilarious, more like so sad that I am laughing.The organization for which I work just switched to a Google platform two weeks ago. It's taking me some time to figure out some of the document formatting capabilities.
We tried to use GoTo Meeting on Friday but the app is no longer supported because our operating system is too old. But there is a work around - you can use the web based version on Google Chrome....but we don't have Google Chrome on the conference room computer. :facepalm:
It would take about 10 seconds to put google chrome on the conference room computer.
I would not be surprised if an IT department still clinging to Windows XP does not grant its users admin rights to the conference room computer.
So now I have to call GoTo Meeting and ask them if they have a work around that doesn't involve us updating our operating system or installing Chrome. :facepalm: And then threaten to use another service if they don't have any work around. :facepalm:
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 17, 2016, 01:48:29 PM
Post by: Tobias on May 17, 2016, 01:49:36 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 17, 2016, 02:02:18 PM
that's where the headband comes into play
Hmmmm, Well I don't think we want our contractors to see the look on all our people's faces as they look at me wearing my phone on my forehead.
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 17, 2016, 02:33:10 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 17, 2016, 02:38:26 PM
Not really hilarious, more like so sad that I am laughing.
We tried to use GoTo Meeting on Friday but the app is no longer supported because our operating system is too old. But there is a work around - you can use the web based version on Google Chrome....but we don't have Google Chrome on the conference room computer. :facepalm:
It would take about 10 seconds to put google chrome on the conference room computer.
I would not be surprised if an IT department still clinging to Windows XP does not grant its users admin rights to the conference room computer.
So now I have to call GoTo Meeting and ask them if they have a work around that doesn't involve us updating our operating system or installing Chrome. :facepalm: And then threaten to use another service if they don't have any work around. :facepalm:
:lol:
Post by: pvegs on May 17, 2016, 03:18:54 PM
Post by: Tobias on May 17, 2016, 03:21:42 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 18, 2016, 11:18:02 AM
Post by: slobber on May 18, 2016, 12:47:11 PM
Trying to download Chrome now but the IE wheel thingy is just spinning and spinning....Go buy a new computer and use your phone as a hot spot so you can use GoToMeeting.
The amount of time your company has had you spend trying to figure out how to make it work is ridiculous!
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 18, 2016, 01:15:36 PM
Trying to download Chrome now but the IE wheel thingy is just spinning and spinning....Go buy a new computer and use your phone as a hot spot so you can use GoToMeeting.
The amount of time your company has had you spend trying to figure out how to make it work is ridiculous!
No crap!
Post by: Tobias on May 18, 2016, 01:17:34 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 18, 2016, 01:58:22 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 18, 2016, 01:59:01 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 18, 2016, 02:05:47 PM
There is a new feature in IE that blocks the downloading of Chrome. You need Chrome to download Chrome.
I ended up using Firefox to download Chrome. Then the people on our side of the meeting decided they needed an extra 15 minutes for a pre-meeting meeting so we had to delay the start of the meeting by 15 minutes. Just now got out of the post-meeting meeting.
Post by: _33 on May 18, 2016, 02:08:54 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 18, 2016, 02:10:58 PM
is there someone we can talk to on your behalf? maybe a megahacker like wacky can take your computers down?
There was already a fire in our building a couple years ago and that didn't get us new computers, so I am not sure what you can do.
Post by: Tobias on May 18, 2016, 02:12:16 PM
Post by: Institutional Control on May 18, 2016, 08:07:03 PM
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Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 11:21:23 AM
So, we have a company that does some work for us, and I have been coordinating a lot over the phone & email with one particular guy. He is now leaving that company, and my boss wants me to call him and ask where he is going and ask for his phone number. Super creepy right? What if he thinks I want to hook up with him???
Plus the guy already connected with me on LinkedIn last week.
Post by: Gooch on May 27, 2016, 11:30:09 AM
I have this situation that is sort of related to the discussion happening in the travel thread.So you are an Engineer, IT, and HR now? You need a 3x raise so i can quite and start cooking full time.
So, we have a company that does some work for us, and I have been coordinating a lot over the phone & email with one particular guy. He is now leaving that company, and my boss wants me to call him and ask where he is going and ask for his phone number. Super creepy right? What if he thinks I want to hook up with him???
Plus the guy already connected with me on LinkedIn last week.
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 11:31:59 AM
I have this situation that is sort of related to the discussion happening in the travel thread.So you are an Engineer, IT, and HR now? You need a 3x raise so i can quite and start cooking full time.
So, we have a company that does some work for us, and I have been coordinating a lot over the phone & email with one particular guy. He is now leaving that company, and my boss wants me to call him and ask where he is going and ask for his phone number. Super creepy right? What if he thinks I want to hook up with him???
Plus the guy already connected with me on LinkedIn last week.
I'm also a Project Manager.
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 02:12:36 PM
I have this situation that is sort of related to the discussion happening in the travel thread.
So, we have a company that does some work for us, and I have been coordinating a lot over the phone & email with one particular guy. He is now leaving that company, and my boss wants me to call him and ask where he is going and ask for his phone number. Super creepy right? What if he thinks I want to hook up with him???
Plus the guy already connected with me on LinkedIn last week.
This is stressing me out because my boss keeps coming over and asking if I have called the guy yet and I don't really want to.
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 02:13:47 PM
I have this situation that is sort of related to the discussion happening in the travel thread.
So, we have a company that does some work for us, and I have been coordinating a lot over the phone & email with one particular guy. He is now leaving that company, and my boss wants me to call him and ask where he is going and ask for his phone number. Super creepy right? What if he thinks I want to hook up with him???
Plus the guy already connected with me on LinkedIn last week.
This is stressing me out because my boss keeps coming over and asking if I have called the guy yet and I don't really want to.
You're a PM and this is stressing you out?
Post by: star seed 7 on May 27, 2016, 02:14:19 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 02:20:17 PM
I have this situation that is sort of related to the discussion happening in the travel thread.
So, we have a company that does some work for us, and I have been coordinating a lot over the phone & email with one particular guy. He is now leaving that company, and my boss wants me to call him and ask where he is going and ask for his phone number. Super creepy right? What if he thinks I want to hook up with him???
Plus the guy already connected with me on LinkedIn last week.
This is stressing me out because my boss keeps coming over and asking if I have called the guy yet and I don't really want to.
You're a PM and this is stressing you out?
Because I don't like to deal with people in a creepy AF weird situation.
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 02:24:19 PM
I have this situation that is sort of related to the discussion happening in the travel thread.
So, we have a company that does some work for us, and I have been coordinating a lot over the phone & email with one particular guy. He is now leaving that company, and my boss wants me to call him and ask where he is going and ask for his phone number. Super creepy right? What if he thinks I want to hook up with him???
Plus the guy already connected with me on LinkedIn last week.
This is stressing me out because my boss keeps coming over and asking if I have called the guy yet and I don't really want to.
You're a PM and this is stressing you out?
Because I don't like to deal with people in a creepy AF weird situation.
Who cares get it done improvise adapt overcome or thy PMP is revoked.
Post by: star seed 7 on May 27, 2016, 02:26:39 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 27, 2016, 02:27:46 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 02:28:52 PM
A real pm would delegate this task. Just like her boss did
There's no one to delegate it to. Well the only guy that I might delegate it to is out sick today.
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 02:30:12 PM
A real pm would delegate this task. Just like her boss did
There's no one to delegate it to. Well the only guy that I might delegate it to is out sick today.
You shouldn't have approved his sick day.
Post by: Brock Landers on May 27, 2016, 02:31:20 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2016, 02:31:48 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 02:32:44 PM
How in the world is asking for someone's updated work contact info creepy?
No, I am supposed to ask for his personal contact info and also find out where he is going. I don't know it just seems really nosy and stuff. I'm not very good at networking, obviously.
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 27, 2016, 02:33:36 PM
Post by: 420seriouscat69 on May 27, 2016, 02:33:56 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 02:35:06 PM
Post by: Tobias on May 27, 2016, 02:36:12 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 27, 2016, 02:37:08 PM
Post by: kslim on May 27, 2016, 02:37:33 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on May 27, 2016, 02:37:52 PM
Post by: kslim on May 27, 2016, 02:38:57 PM
:lol:
Post by: Emo EMAW on May 27, 2016, 02:40:19 PM
Post by: Brock Landers on May 27, 2016, 02:40:47 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on May 27, 2016, 02:42:17 PM
Except at the end he said something about the next time I am in Seattle we can take a drive to Chanute, so I don't know what that's about. :dunno: Is there a Chanute in Washington?
Post by: mocat on May 27, 2016, 02:43:22 PM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on May 27, 2016, 02:43:39 PM
Hey guys I just called him and he gave me all his info and it wasn't weird at all.
Except at the end he said something about the next time I am in Seattle we can take a drive to Chanute, so I don't know what that's about. :dunno: Is there a Chanute in Washington?
There are pregnant women, so I'd assume so.
Post by: Gooch on May 27, 2016, 05:00:53 PM
So your boss who would potentially be making an employment offer to him won't contact him himself?How in the world is asking for someone's updated work contact info creepy?
No, I am supposed to ask for his personal contact info and also find out where he is going. I don't know it just seems really nosy and stuff. I'm not very good at networking, obviously.
Post by: slobber on May 27, 2016, 07:12:21 PM
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Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 02, 2016, 04:15:45 PM
Post by: puniraptor on June 02, 2016, 04:41:24 PM
Post by: puniraptor on June 02, 2016, 04:41:43 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on June 03, 2016, 08:46:42 AM
Yesterday we got yelled at for being on the Internet. Not because we should be working, but because my boss is afraid we will get viruses.
Wow.
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 03, 2016, 09:00:22 AM
I just got a marketing email from a company offering to give me IT and HR contacts. :lol:
Post by: Tobias on June 03, 2016, 09:13:51 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 03, 2016, 09:32:31 AM
Yesterday we got yelled at for being on the Internet. Not because we should be working, but because my boss is afraid we will get viruses.
Wow.
He even said, "You all have iphones. If you want to be on the internet use your iphone." I refrained from pointing out that most of us have Androids.
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on June 03, 2016, 10:30:59 AM
Post by: puniraptor on June 05, 2016, 06:27:39 AM
Our outlook mailbox size is limited to.....
Not just inbox, but MAILBOX...
...200MB :sdeek: :runaway:
Post by: Tobias on June 05, 2016, 09:22:57 AM
Post by: star seed 7 on June 05, 2016, 09:30:42 AM
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 07, 2016, 10:22:49 AM
Post by: star seed 7 on June 07, 2016, 11:14:38 AM
Quote
Denise Ruszczyk is an actress, known for Naked Fear (1999).
Post by: kslim on June 07, 2016, 11:22:10 AM
Get this...jfc, you should firebomb the server
Our outlook mailbox size is limited to.....
Not just inbox, but MAILBOX...
...200MB :sdeek: :runaway:
Post by: The Big Train on June 07, 2016, 11:29:54 AM
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on June 07, 2016, 11:31:21 AM
Get this...jfc, you should firebomb the server
Our outlook mailbox size is limited to.....
Not just inbox, but MAILBOX...
...200MB :sdeek: :runaway:
No, he should just leave a samurai sword with it when he leaves the office on Friday. At least let it die with honor.
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 07, 2016, 11:37:06 AM
Post by: star seed 7 on June 07, 2016, 12:13:33 PM
Post by: The Big Train on June 07, 2016, 12:26:05 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on June 07, 2016, 12:28:16 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 08, 2016, 08:31:40 AM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on July 08, 2016, 08:45:16 AM
OMG. I can't print. Every time I try to print I get an error. :runaway:
Try restarting your PC and the printer.
Post by: Brock Landers on July 08, 2016, 08:46:49 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 08, 2016, 08:50:29 AM
Man, for a minute I thought I had a printer virus.
Post by: Tobias on July 08, 2016, 09:10:44 AM
Post by: The Big Train on July 08, 2016, 09:11:47 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 14, 2016, 09:04:56 AM
Post by: Mikeyis4dcats on July 14, 2016, 01:33:13 PM
There are only 3 women in my office (including me). Also, since we are so small, we have to refill the the toilet paper and paper towels ourselves. Somehow about half the time I go in there and there is only a tiny bit of toilet paper left. WTF!
are they old? We've got 3 50+ women, and good GOD man, light a match!
Post by: star seed 7 on July 14, 2016, 01:37:36 PM
Post by: The Big Train on July 14, 2016, 01:49:29 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on July 14, 2016, 02:53:42 PM
There are only 3 women in my office (including me). Also, since we are so small, we have to refill the the toilet paper and paper towels ourselves. Somehow about half the time I go in there and there is only a tiny bit of toilet paper left. WTF!
are they old? We've got 3 50+ women, and good GOD man, light a match!
No, we are all about the same age. (But I guess that depends on your definition of old.)
Post by: Emo EMAW on July 14, 2016, 03:06:04 PM
There are only 3 women in my office (including me). Also, since we are so small, we have to refill the the toilet paper and paper towels ourselves. Somehow about half the time I go in there and there is only a tiny bit of toilet paper left. WTF!
are they old? We've got 3 50+ women, and good GOD man, light a match!
No, we are all about the same age. (But I guess that depends on your definition of old.)
How droopy are dem taters?
Post by: star seed 7 on August 12, 2016, 12:22:04 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 12, 2016, 12:32:22 PM
Architects/engineers that use stupid rough ridin' hand drawn type fonts on their drawings.
...and when they clutter up their drawings with meaningless lines that are the same line type/weight as the important stuff. :curse:
Post by: star seed 7 on August 12, 2016, 12:50:18 PM
Architects/engineers that use stupid rough ridin' hand drawn type fonts on their drawings.
...and when they clutter up their drawings with meaningless lines that are the same line type/weight as the important stuff. :curse:
Scanned drawings instead of vector pdfs smdh at these assholes
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 12, 2016, 01:09:27 PM
Architects/engineers that use stupid rough ridin' hand drawn type fonts on their drawings.
...and when they clutter up their drawings with meaningless lines that are the same line type/weight as the important stuff. :curse:
Scanned drawings instead of vector pdfs smdh at these assholes
I KNOW!!!
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 12, 2016, 01:29:55 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on August 12, 2016, 01:34:33 PM
Post by: The Big Train on August 12, 2016, 06:19:55 PM
Post by: 8manpick on August 12, 2016, 06:40:48 PM
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 15, 2016, 08:38:39 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on August 15, 2016, 01:56:18 PM
Post by: The Big Train on August 15, 2016, 02:03:02 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2016, 03:53:25 PM
I'm still amazed that modern day engineers still use pen and paper to design stuff :sdeek:
That's not really what we were talking about, but you see hand drawn details or addendums for small things from time to time.
Post by: Emo EMAW on August 15, 2016, 04:17:11 PM
Post by: The Big Train on August 15, 2016, 04:23:40 PM
Post by: mhkpasa on August 15, 2016, 04:54:30 PM
I'm still amazed that modern day engineers still use pen and paper to design stuff :sdeek:
That's not really what we were talking about, but you see hand drawn details or addendums for small things from time to time.
:peek:
Post by: kim carnes on August 15, 2016, 05:35:49 PM
I probably don't know what I'm talking about
This is true for literally every thread
Post by: The Big Train on August 15, 2016, 05:40:24 PM
I probably don't know what I'm talking about
This is true for literally every thread
That's why I don't live in absolutes
Post by: bucket on August 15, 2016, 06:02:55 PM
When your boss changes his mind but then acts like he never knew what the plan was and that you did something without his permission even though he micromanages ever-y-thing.
Welcome to my hell
Post by: Asteriskhead on August 15, 2016, 06:26:01 PM
When your boss changes his mind but then acts like he never knew what the plan was and that you did something without his permission even though he micromanages ever-y-thing.
Welcome to my hell
Should we start a support group?
Post by: star seed 7 on August 15, 2016, 06:46:04 PM
Post by: XocolateThundarr on August 15, 2016, 08:37:20 PM
I'm still amazed that modern day engineers still use pen and paper to design stuff :sdeek:
That's not really what we were talking about, but you see hand drawn details or addendums for small things from time to time.
I will draw things up by hand from time to time to go along with quotes or if we are value engineering something on a project. I block print everything in all caps whenever I write with pen and paper so it is always as legible as if something was done on a PC.
Post by: bucket on August 15, 2016, 08:58:02 PM
When your boss changes his mind but then acts like he never knew what the plan was and that you did something without his permission even though he micromanages ever-y-thing.
Welcome to my hell
Should we start a support group?
Fortunately for me I can see the finish line, and I'm counting down the days. I feel sorry for the others :frown:
Post by: star seed 7 on November 22, 2016, 11:32:49 AM
Post by: ChiComCat on November 22, 2016, 01:41:24 PM
When your boss changes his mind but then acts like he never knew what the plan was and that you did something without his permission even though he micromanages ever-y-thing.
Welcome to my hell
Should we start a support group?
Fortunately for me I can see the finish line, and I'm counting down the days. I feel sorry for the others :frown:
It was one of the reasons I left my last job. I would always send an email after we spoke verbally to get written confirmation. When my boss stopped replying to maintain deniability, I would try to catch him when someone else was around. I would get that person to confirm via email.
Post by: Asteriskhead on November 22, 2016, 01:55:02 PM
When your boss changes his mind but then acts like he never knew what the plan was and that you did something without his permission even though he micromanages ever-y-thing.
Welcome to my hell
Should we start a support group?
Fortunately for me I can see the finish line, and I'm counting down the days. I feel sorry for the others :frown:
It was one of the reasons I left my last job. I would always send an email after we spoke verbally to get written confirmation. When my boss stopped replying to maintain deniability, I would try to catch him when someone else was around. I would get that person to confirm via email.
oh man, this is my favorite game to play right now.
Post by: star seed 7 on November 23, 2016, 01:33:23 PM
When a bid gets moved to 4pm on the Wendsday before Thanksgiving. Gmafb
When you get a call at 10:30am that the bid was moved up to 1pm :Flipped off x2:
Post by: renocat on November 24, 2016, 11:28:03 AM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on November 30, 2016, 01:39:48 PM
Post by: The Big Train on February 02, 2017, 11:46:20 AM
They always end it with a bunch of periods... So it would be nice to do this... We probably could do with out tho... We are looking to have this finished by X date...
It's so rough ridin' frustrating and stupid. It leaves so much up to interpretation and it gets really annoying always asking for clarification and getting the same vagueness back every single time. :curse:
Post by: Rage Against the McKee on February 02, 2017, 01:31:04 PM
I work with a 3rd party firm and every single one of them doesn't ask direct questions in emails. They ask sorta kinda questions and make statements about kind of what they want....
They always end it with a bunch of periods... So it would be nice to do this... We probably could do with out tho... We are looking to have this finished by X date...
It's so rough ridin' frustrating and stupid. It leaves so much up to interpretation and it gets really annoying always asking for clarification and getting the same vagueness back every single time. :curse:
I love when people end emails like that. They are basically telling me that I can do whatever I want, so I just email them back and let them know what I'm going to do.
Post by: The Big Train on February 02, 2017, 01:33:53 PM
I work with a 3rd party firm and every single one of them doesn't ask direct questions in emails. They ask sorta kinda questions and make statements about kind of what they want....
They always end it with a bunch of periods... So it would be nice to do this... We probably could do with out tho... We are looking to have this finished by X date...
It's so rough ridin' frustrating and stupid. It leaves so much up to interpretation and it gets really annoying always asking for clarification and getting the same vagueness back every single time. :curse:
I love when people end emails like that. They are basically telling me that I can do whatever I want, so I just email them back and let them know what I'm going to do.
Yeah, it's pretty hard to do that tho with complex IT situations. Some that could make a week project into a 2 month one if something isn't done right/confusion. Which is where my aggravation comes from.
Post by: SdK on February 02, 2017, 01:34:55 PM
Post by: SdK on February 02, 2017, 01:35:04 PM
Post by: SdK on February 02, 2017, 01:35:17 PM
Post by: puniraptor on February 02, 2017, 04:34:43 PM
that's insane
Post by: star seed 7 on February 02, 2017, 04:36:14 PM
Post by: Tobias on February 02, 2017, 04:39:28 PM
Post by: ednksu on February 02, 2017, 07:02:43 PM
Post by: Institutional Control on February 03, 2017, 09:34:37 AM
Post by: michigancat on February 03, 2017, 09:45:38 AM
Who uses gmail for work?
I do. It's great.
Post by: star seed 7 on February 03, 2017, 10:06:27 AM
Post by: michigancat on February 03, 2017, 01:07:24 PM
Quite a few small businesses use Gmail. I do business with some yahoo mails too.
I don't have a gmail.com address for work. It's just powered by gmail.
Post by: star seed 7 on February 03, 2017, 01:17:38 PM
Post by: ednksu on February 03, 2017, 01:35:26 PM
Post by: chum1 on February 20, 2017, 11:20:30 AM
Post by: AbeFroman on March 10, 2017, 03:12:21 PM
We had the annual meeting today where they said how the company did last year. It's always followed by a catered lunch. The guy next to me had to catch a flight and left his dessert half eaten. A few minutes later I watched as another guy at the table start eating it. WTF.
For context these 2 aren't related, romantically involved, or even close friends. I'm not sure the guy that left for the airport would have been ok with guy #2 eating off his plate.
Post by: Tobias on March 10, 2017, 03:13:16 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on March 10, 2017, 04:30:25 PM
Post by: Brock Landers on March 10, 2017, 05:04:54 PM
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 16, 2018, 11:09:03 AM
Post by: michigancat on January 16, 2018, 11:17:15 AM
Does anyone know of an online meeting package (like Go To Meeting) which is compatible with Windows XP?
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362023-System-Requirements-for-PC-Mac-and-Linux
Post by: IPA4Me on January 16, 2018, 11:26:20 AM
Post by: mhkpasa on January 16, 2018, 11:28:12 AM
Windows XP? LOL.
Post by: Mrs. Gooch on January 16, 2018, 11:33:05 AM
Windows XP? LOL.
Why do you think I put it in this thread?
Post by: IPA4Me on January 16, 2018, 11:35:50 AM
I can only imagine how infected that machine is if it's connected to the internet.Windows XP? LOL.
Why do you think I put it in this thread?
Post by: The Big Train on February 09, 2018, 11:31:16 AM
Post by: wadewilson on February 11, 2018, 10:09:20 PM
Post by: michigancat on February 11, 2018, 10:59:44 PM
I punched a girl-molester in my companyThanks for sharing
Post by: BIG APPLE CAT on February 12, 2018, 04:40:20 PM
I punched a girl-molester in my company
Girl-molesters at the office are p annoying.
Post by: puniraptor on February 14, 2018, 07:29:57 PM
Post by: steve dave on February 14, 2018, 08:27:16 PM
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Post by: Mrs. Gooch on February 14, 2018, 08:32:34 PM
Post by: puniraptor on February 14, 2018, 08:39:27 PM
Isn't it getting cold?
it's been room temp since it got here
I may warm it up a little, probably won't
Post by: chum1 on February 14, 2018, 09:29:21 PM
Post by: star seed 7 on December 16, 2021, 10:38:04 AM
I never go to them and usually get some low grade shaming that I didn't (not just this company but all past ones as well). Apparently this year attendance was pretty low from my department so they're taking it particularly seriously and doing surveys about how to get better attendance. It's really important to the owner for some reason and I just don't get it.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 16, 2021, 10:45:11 AM
Post by: chum1 on December 16, 2021, 10:53:27 AM
Post by: star seed 7 on December 16, 2021, 10:54:58 AM
Post by: Brock Landers on December 16, 2021, 10:56:20 AM
Post by: MakeItRain on December 16, 2021, 11:17:52 AM
Is it? It's a pretty poor metric in my opinion. I like my job and coworkers just fine but I don't want to hang out with them on a Saturday night.
So you like them as coworkers but not as friends? The holiday party, as constructed, would be a fine endeavor if you had the luxury of selecting who attended, right? So the actual party isn't the issue, it's just the people attending don't motivate enough to care?
I hate my job but like my coworkers good enough and I think we all kinda agree with this sentiment. Because of this or executives made the party next Wednesday afternoon and made it mandatory, (which speaks to the exact reason we all hate it here) otherwise exactly 3 non executives would attend.
Post by: Trim on December 16, 2021, 11:23:48 AM
Post by: cfbandyman on December 16, 2021, 11:24:55 AM
Is it? It's a pretty poor metric in my opinion. I like my job and coworkers just fine but I don't want to hang out with them on a Saturday night.
That's been my feeling about it for a long time, and in general I just don't find ours is really that "fun."
Post by: chum1 on December 16, 2021, 11:31:24 AM
COVID.
I have a holiday party that's been postponed until July. Lol.
Post by: star seed 7 on December 16, 2021, 11:43:24 AM
Is it? It's a pretty poor metric in my opinion. I like my job and coworkers just fine but I don't want to hang out with them on a Saturday night.
So you like them as coworkers but not as friends? The holiday party, as constructed, would be a fine endeavor if you had the luxury of selecting who attended, right? So the actual party isn't the issue, it's just the people attending don't motivate enough to care?
I hate my job but like my coworkers good enough and I think we all kinda agree with this sentiment. Because of this or executives made the party next Wednesday afternoon and made it mandatory, (which speaks to the exact reason we all hate it here) otherwise exactly 3 non executives would attend.
I like them as coworkers, and have no interest in them being friends even though I'm sure there are a few I would enjoy getting to know on a more personal level. I realize I'm on the extreme end of the spectrum on this issue but I prefer to keep my professional and personal lives very separate. So no, even if I had the luxury of invite power I still wouldn't want to go to a work party.
Post by: catastrophe on December 16, 2021, 12:04:41 PM
I do like probably over 90% of my coworkers though and consider a few to be genuine friends.
Post by: steve dave on December 16, 2021, 12:08:31 PM
Post by: yoga-like_abana on December 16, 2021, 12:52:30 PM
Post by: steve dave on December 16, 2021, 01:10:02 PM
I host our Omaha office holiday party every year. My entire business unit and spouses/partners attend and I think everyone has a blast. Usually a Friday night though we won’t do one this year (or last) because of Covid. Sucks.Is it? It's a pretty poor metric in my opinion. I like my job and coworkers just fine but I don't want to hang out with them on a Saturday night.
So you like them as coworkers but not as friends? The holiday party, as constructed, would be a fine endeavor if you had the luxury of selecting who attended, right? So the actual party isn't the issue, it's just the people attending don't motivate enough to care?
I hate my job but like my coworkers good enough and I think we all kinda agree with this sentiment. Because of this or executives made the party next Wednesday afternoon and made it mandatory, (which speaks to the exact reason we all hate it here) otherwise exactly 3 non executives would attend.
Post by: michigancat on December 16, 2021, 01:12:53 PM
I'm also generally pleasant and enjoy being around people
Post by: MakeItRain on December 16, 2021, 01:22:59 PM
COVID.
Just got this email about our required party. We don't have a vaccine mandate, yet.
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Just a reminder for next Wednesday:
If you are vaccinated and are not experiencing any COVID-related symptoms, you can present proof of vaccination AND a negative test taken within 24-48 hours of the event to go maskless (you do not need a test to attend, but would be expected to mask if not eating/drinking).
If you are unvaccinated, we need proof of a negative test taken within 24-48 hours of the event (to attend!), and you would need to wear a mask in common areas when unable to social distance, unless eating or drinking.
If I don't have your vaccine proof yet, please email it to me, otherwise tests can be emailed to me as well (should contain your name, test provider, test date, and test outcome).
If you have questions, please let me know.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 16, 2021, 01:27:25 PM
Is it? It's a pretty poor metric in my opinion. I like my job and coworkers just fine but I don't want to hang out with them on a Saturday night.
So you like them as coworkers but not as friends? The holiday party, as constructed, would be a fine endeavor if you had the luxury of selecting who attended, right? So the actual party isn't the issue, it's just the people attending don't motivate enough to care?
I hate my job but like my coworkers good enough and I think we all kinda agree with this sentiment. Because of this or executives made the party next Wednesday afternoon and made it mandatory, (which speaks to the exact reason we all hate it here) otherwise exactly 3 non executives would attend.
I like them as coworkers, and have no interest in them being friends even though I'm sure there are a few I would enjoy getting to know on a more personal level. I realize I'm on the extreme end of the spectrum on this issue but I prefer to keep my professional and personal lives very separate. So no, even if I had the luxury of invite power I still wouldn't want to go to a work party.
:thumbsup: that makes perfect sense, I have exactly two co-workers that I have non work conversations with but they're both under 30 so that's a no go on the actual friend thing..
I'm jealous I wish I could skip mine. I did last year as evidenced by my previous message that's not an option this time.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 16, 2021, 01:30:44 PM
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I hope you are just as excited for our holiday party as I am! Attached you will find the agenda for the day - yes our party has an agenda! 😀
Action items for you -
Please dress for the weather and bring blankets for your sleigh ride. It can get a little chilly. Feel free to bring a warm beverage along, maybe with a little holiday cheer? ;) I will have sleigh ride groupings at the morning meeting.
We always want to tip our sleigh driver, if everyone could bring $5 cash for this, that would be great! We will put it in an envelope to give to the driver.
We will have a cash bar open the day of the event and will be providing one drink ticket. We also ask for everyone to help with tipping the bartender.
Last but not least, we are going to do a Holiday Gift Exchange (not white elephant). Please know you are not obligated to if you do not want to. We ask to keep the gift at a $20 limit and something that anyone could enjoy!
We will have lots of games, food, and drinks for all! We look forward to celebrating all of you and the holiday season!
Post by: michigancat on December 16, 2021, 01:31:29 PM
COVID.
Just got this email about our required party. We don't have a vaccine mandate, yet.QuoteJust a reminder for next Wednesday:
If you are vaccinated and are not experiencing any COVID-related symptoms, you can present proof of vaccination AND a negative test taken within 24-48 hours of the event to go maskless (you do not need a test to attend, but would be expected to mask if not eating/drinking).
If you are unvaccinated, we need proof of a negative test taken within 24-48 hours of the event (to attend!), and you would need to wear a mask in common areas when unable to social distance, unless eating or drinking.
If I don't have your vaccine proof yet, please email it to me, otherwise tests can be emailed to me as well (should contain your name, test provider, test date, and test outcome).
If you have questions, please let me know.
I am legitimately shocked that level of caution is happening in Iowa. also looks like that party sucks ballz
Post by: IPA4Me on December 16, 2021, 01:42:41 PM
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Post by: sys on December 16, 2021, 01:51:32 PM
I have almost always enjoyed an office holiday party when it's a real party and not a sad in-office thing or a happy hour where you get like one drink or something.
i, fortunately, no longer have an office, but back in the day, my sentiments ran in the exact opposite direction. some sort of festivity during company time - sounds great. giving up my own leisure time to hang out with coworkers - absolutely not.
Post by: MakeItRain on December 16, 2021, 02:15:48 PM
COVID.
Just got this email about our required party. We don't have a vaccine mandate, yet.QuoteJust a reminder for next Wednesday:
If you are vaccinated and are not experiencing any COVID-related symptoms, you can present proof of vaccination AND a negative test taken within 24-48 hours of the event to go maskless (you do not need a test to attend, but would be expected to mask if not eating/drinking).
If you are unvaccinated, we need proof of a negative test taken within 24-48 hours of the event (to attend!), and you would need to wear a mask in common areas when unable to social distance, unless eating or drinking.
If I don't have your vaccine proof yet, please email it to me, otherwise tests can be emailed to me as well (should contain your name, test provider, test date, and test outcome).
If you have questions, please let me know.
I am legitimately shocked that level of caution is happening in Iowa. also looks like that party sucks ballz
This is the education sector so we're much more tolerant of these COVID guidelines. That's just for us administrators though. We employ 102 teachers, we threw a mandatory party for them on Tuesday and there were zero restrictions.
Post by: Stupid Fitz on December 16, 2021, 02:32:46 PM
I have almost always enjoyed an office holiday party when it's a real party and not a sad in-office thing or a happy hour where you get like one drink or something.
i, fortunately, no longer have an office, but back in the day, my sentiments ran in the exact opposite direction. some sort of festivity during company time - sounds great. giving up my own leisure time to hang out with coworkers - absolutely not.
When I travelled a bit, I would go out to dinner and maybe some drinks with coworkers on most nights. I started doing it less and less as time went on though. Taking up my Friday or Saturday night to hang out with work people? Hard pass.
On another note, I had a virtual holiday party this week that was the most awkward and terrible thing ever. They did it with multiple groups so we didn't know everyone and the guy would ask a random question and throw you in random breakout rooms to "discuss". In many instances, people just stared at the 2 minute timer and did other stuff. It was super awkward.
Post by: catastrophe on December 16, 2021, 06:27:26 PM
Here's a previous email about this work event that starts at 9:00 am on a Wednesday. :Yuck:That sounds like more work.QuoteI hope you are just as excited for our holiday party as I am! Attached you will find the agenda for the day - yes our party has an agenda!
Action items for you -
Please dress for the weather and bring blankets for your sleigh ride. It can get a little chilly. Feel free to bring a warm beverage along, maybe with a little holiday cheer? ;) I will have sleigh ride groupings at the morning meeting.
We always want to tip our sleigh driver, if everyone could bring $5 cash for this, that would be great! We will put it in an envelope to give to the driver.
We will have a cash bar open the day of the event and will be providing one drink ticket. We also ask for everyone to help with tipping the bartender.
Last but not least, we are going to do a Holiday Gift Exchange (not white elephant). Please know you are not obligated to if you do not want to. We ask to keep the gift at a $20 limit and something that anyone could enjoy!
We will have lots of games, food, and drinks for all! We look forward to celebrating all of you and the holiday season!
Post by: MakeItRain on December 16, 2021, 09:01:27 PM
Post by: chum1 on December 16, 2021, 09:24:10 PM
Post by: michigancat on December 16, 2021, 09:53:43 PM
I'd rather have a nice meal and open bar after 5pm than whatever the eff MiR is required to attend during normal working hoursI have almost always enjoyed an office holiday party when it's a real party and not a sad in-office thing or a happy hour where you get like one drink or something.
i, fortunately, no longer have an office, but back in the day, my sentiments ran in the exact opposite direction. some sort of festivity during company time - sounds great. giving up my own leisure time to hang out with coworkers - absolutely not.
Post by: tdaver on December 16, 2021, 10:31:38 PM