So you think YOU had a bad day?
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hooverwheelaway
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One word.
*awesome*
*awesome*
sudsmaster
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A new kind of windmill
Louis might know this guy?
http://www.glumbert.com/wii/view.php?name=kineticsculpture&return=viewed
Louis might know this guy?
http://www.glumbert.com/wii/view.php?name=kineticsculpture&return=viewed
Guess you need HAZARD pay at that workplace!Hate to be the "IT" guy!
Hazard pay? Sounds like something I should get with the clientele we have! LOL
Rich,
I had never heard of Theo Jansen. He makes great stuff. I guess you had a look at his website too? Anyway for those who didn't here's the link.
http://www.strandbeest.com/
Rich,
I had never heard of Theo Jansen. He makes great stuff. I guess you had a look at his website too? Anyway for those who didn't here's the link.
http://www.strandbeest.com/
Personally, I think the whole thing was staged. I can't believe people would act that juvenile!
Ron
Ron
toggleswitch
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Never underestimate the power of excessive testosterone, bad upbringing, and the lack of a learned mechanism by which to properly channel frustrations.
Class is simply the knowledge of how to properly channel base human/animalistic instincts. Being a free-spirit is knowing which ones to keep on hand and when to pull them out.
Charm schooling for men, in link.
http://www.sharpman.com/Article.asp?ArticleID=280
Class is simply the knowledge of how to properly channel base human/animalistic instincts. Being a free-spirit is knowing which ones to keep on hand and when to pull them out.
Charm schooling for men, in link.
http://www.sharpman.com/Article.asp?ArticleID=280
sudsmaster
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I suspect that charm school is one of the last things on these individuals' minds.
Some of the sequences look staged - such as the one with what looks like a hand-held cam. Another one, it's obvious that the monitor is not hooked up to the computer. Another one, why no sparks, explosions, flying glass, when the guy puts a sledgehammer to his monitor/cpu?
On the other hand, the reaction of the other office dwellers to some of the antics makes me think that these sequences were not staged - they show real surprise.
I did computer field work in the early 90's, and never saw anybody destroy a computer. On the other hand, when I landed an in-house office gig for a big corporation, I heard that my boss in a prior life had taken an axe to a wiring closet, LOL.
The real issue on the service side of the fence is the endless number of ways that software and hardware (esp Microsoft/PC) can interact adversely, compounded by the end user who assumes (wrongly, in most cases) that the computer should be able to load and run any and all programs with no compatibility issues. And then there is the classic "it never did that before you came in and worked on it" complaint.
Some of the sequences look staged - such as the one with what looks like a hand-held cam. Another one, it's obvious that the monitor is not hooked up to the computer. Another one, why no sparks, explosions, flying glass, when the guy puts a sledgehammer to his monitor/cpu?
On the other hand, the reaction of the other office dwellers to some of the antics makes me think that these sequences were not staged - they show real surprise.
I did computer field work in the early 90's, and never saw anybody destroy a computer. On the other hand, when I landed an in-house office gig for a big corporation, I heard that my boss in a prior life had taken an axe to a wiring closet, LOL.
The real issue on the service side of the fence is the endless number of ways that software and hardware (esp Microsoft/PC) can interact adversely, compounded by the end user who assumes (wrongly, in most cases) that the computer should be able to load and run any and all programs with no compatibility issues. And then there is the classic "it never did that before you came in and worked on it" complaint.
sudsmaster
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Thanks for the link, Louis. Some of the contraptions move in amazing ways, esp when you consider that the only motive force is the wind.
Some of them remind me of very old manually operated washing machines, as well ;-)
Some of them remind me of very old manually operated washing machines, as well ;-)
In looking at the film clips again-almost looks like it may be more than one "workplace' involved-and yes some of those folks look REALLY stressed out-what could be doing that?Do those worksites have a n exercise area or break area where the stressed workers can "cool off"?And maybe their supervisor-in two of those clips-one worker throwing things at another worker who is obviuosly busy-and can't take it anymore-opens the can of "WOOP-A--" on the offender.Their super needs to deligate work better.If the worker is goofing off-the super should find him something to do.Also I don't think Men were really cut out to do office work.We need those industrial and factory and construction jobs!The scene of the frustrated worker with the printer-and it squirting toner or ink at him-and he drags his computer monitor to the copier and tries to copy the screen-"I got it-since my printer doesn't work I'll make a copy of my document off the monitor screen for my boss-he will be so pleased with me!"And the one of the phone being bashed to its death while the woman is on it-"I told you not to call your boyfreind at work!"Could that have been the scene dialog?
Oh yes-Are sledgehammers now standard equipment in offices?maybe there should be one in every desk drawer!
oldhouseman
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Facing it daily.
I work in the State Archives here in Georgia. I handle the mail reference questions as well as telephone calls. I get a good cussing several times a week from the public over things I have no control over. Generally it's because they want something that has never existed such as a birth record from past centuries. Georgia did not begin the issue of birth or death records until 1919. Everyday there is someone wanting an ancestor's birth certificate to prove lineage so they can join some historic organization (DAR/SAR/SCV/DOC) or just general genealogy.
People get really upset when they find a stumbling block for this material. I have been called..you name it.
Then there are people who get angry because they are due in court the next day and they waited until the day before to come in and do research for land line disputes, etc... and they want certified copies of documents. Imagine the response when they find out it takes a day or two depending on the volume of material they want. I have had attorneys threaten me with calling the Governor (call him, he's not my boss, the Secretary of State is) to physical violence. Threats from people have unfortunately become a common place thing. I see a few out-right freaks in the course of the day and I deal with many good and interesting people.
And the question is often put to me" "who the H*ll do you think you are? I pay your salary? Thank you very much, I pay taxes too, so I pay my salary also.
I also get angry callers wanting to vent about some current political issue..."and somebody in government is going to listen to them and "put it on file" as to what I have to say". This is the Department of ARCHIVES AND HISTORY. I don't deal in current events. Call your elected official, PLEASE.
I deal with many wonderful people everyday. You name it and it has walked in, called or written in. (yes, really, I could tell some VERY interesting stories). At least two or three times a day I get the angry caller or walk-in researcher who cannot be pleased and have on occasion had to call security for help.
Taking a deep breath and letting it go is the best response. I have a great job and have great colleagues. The work is interesting and I am surrounding by document treasures and fascinating material.
I also deal with and see every walk of life, class and social level. Believe me when I tell you nice little old ladies can turn into deadly beings when they don't get what they want.
Civil Service can have a very uncivil side.
I work in the State Archives here in Georgia. I handle the mail reference questions as well as telephone calls. I get a good cussing several times a week from the public over things I have no control over. Generally it's because they want something that has never existed such as a birth record from past centuries. Georgia did not begin the issue of birth or death records until 1919. Everyday there is someone wanting an ancestor's birth certificate to prove lineage so they can join some historic organization (DAR/SAR/SCV/DOC) or just general genealogy.
People get really upset when they find a stumbling block for this material. I have been called..you name it.
Then there are people who get angry because they are due in court the next day and they waited until the day before to come in and do research for land line disputes, etc... and they want certified copies of documents. Imagine the response when they find out it takes a day or two depending on the volume of material they want. I have had attorneys threaten me with calling the Governor (call him, he's not my boss, the Secretary of State is) to physical violence. Threats from people have unfortunately become a common place thing. I see a few out-right freaks in the course of the day and I deal with many good and interesting people.
And the question is often put to me" "who the H*ll do you think you are? I pay your salary? Thank you very much, I pay taxes too, so I pay my salary also.
I also get angry callers wanting to vent about some current political issue..."and somebody in government is going to listen to them and "put it on file" as to what I have to say". This is the Department of ARCHIVES AND HISTORY. I don't deal in current events. Call your elected official, PLEASE.
I deal with many wonderful people everyday. You name it and it has walked in, called or written in. (yes, really, I could tell some VERY interesting stories). At least two or three times a day I get the angry caller or walk-in researcher who cannot be pleased and have on occasion had to call security for help.
Taking a deep breath and letting it go is the best response. I have a great job and have great colleagues. The work is interesting and I am surrounding by document treasures and fascinating material.
I also deal with and see every walk of life, class and social level. Believe me when I tell you nice little old ladies can turn into deadly beings when they don't get what they want.
Civil Service can have a very uncivil side.
sudsmaster
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I have an acquaintance who was escorted out of a federal building in the mid-90's when he got annoyed with the clerk and said, "This is why you people get bombed!". That it happened to be shortly after the Oklahoma City bombing didn't help his cause. He was lucky just to have gotten the boot - these days he might be getting water-boarded ;-).
danemodsandy
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My Brief Time in IT
I can vouch for the believability of all the stories here; I've been through very similar ones. I worked for one company where the CEO had a habit of getting frustrated because his computer locked up (seven different programmes open, ten Word documents too, a desktop full of shortcuts, music playing on the CD drive, and the Internet running- how could a computer lock up with so few things going on?). He kicked it across his office on more than one occasion. His other management skills were on a par with that tactic.
His wife was company comptroller, and she took more "nerve pills" than anyone you ever saw. When anyone told her that Mr. Wonderful's conduct was causing them stress, she advised them to get pills, too. I got outta there, let me tell you.
I can vouch for the believability of all the stories here; I've been through very similar ones. I worked for one company where the CEO had a habit of getting frustrated because his computer locked up (seven different programmes open, ten Word documents too, a desktop full of shortcuts, music playing on the CD drive, and the Internet running- how could a computer lock up with so few things going on?). He kicked it across his office on more than one occasion. His other management skills were on a par with that tactic.
His wife was company comptroller, and she took more "nerve pills" than anyone you ever saw. When anyone told her that Mr. Wonderful's conduct was causing them stress, she advised them to get pills, too. I got outta there, let me tell you.
toggleswitch
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Believe me when I tell you....ladies can turn into deadly be
Scenario:
Going to a job interview in lower Manhattan. Huge skyscraper. Zillions of people in lobby and approaching elevators.
One out-of-control rabid, salivating beeee-atch exposing her teeth, railing the janitor over the condtion of the ladies' room on her floor.'Twas the same person to be interviewing me. What are the chances? Interiew never happened. I walked out. I once saw a movie called "Every Orifice Filled" (About eating disorders! HA!) I say yeah; concrete and two stitches.
Scenario:
Going to a job interview in lower Manhattan. Huge skyscraper. Zillions of people in lobby and approaching elevators.
One out-of-control rabid, salivating beeee-atch exposing her teeth, railing the janitor over the condtion of the ladies' room on her floor.'Twas the same person to be interviewing me. What are the chances? Interiew never happened. I walked out. I once saw a movie called "Every Orifice Filled" (About eating disorders! HA!) I say yeah; concrete and two stitches.
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