Topic: The 'Let's Bitch About Our Jobs' thread. (Read 213908 times)

Demosthenes · « **Reply #200 on:** March 13, 2008, 01:56:54 PM »

Also.

So you have been getting this error in Outlook for 6 months, huh?

And, somehow, NOT doing anything about it hasn't helped?

Really?

dcrog · « **Reply #201 on:** March 13, 2008, 02:12:52 PM »

Quote from: Demosthenes on March 13, 2008, 01:56:54 PM

Also.

So you have been getting this error in Outlook for 6 months, huh?

And, somehow, NOT doing anything about it hasn't helped?

Really?

Yeah. How long does it take for that to fix itself?

I've been waiting 5 months.

xolik · « **Reply #202 on:** March 13, 2008, 02:50:11 PM »

Quote from: dcrog on March 13, 2008, 02:12:52 PM

Yeah. How long does it take for that to fix itself?

I've been waiting 5 months.

I see the 'ignore it and hopes it goes away' approach didn't work.

dcrog · « **Reply #203 on:** March 13, 2008, 04:09:20 PM »

Quote from: xolik on March 13, 2008, 02:50:11 PM

I see the 'ignore it and hopes it goes away' approach didn't work.

I haven't ignored it. I read it every time.

BizB · « **Reply #204 on:** March 13, 2008, 05:19:11 PM »

You're supposed to READ those stupid alerts? I just hit "OK" as quickly as I can.

dcrog · « **Reply #205 on:** March 13, 2008, 06:11:46 PM »

I figure as many times as Vista updates itself a week that sooner or later it's bound to fix something.

xolik · « **Reply #206 on:** March 13, 2008, 07:35:09 PM »

Bossman_v2.0- "Hey, Xolik, I need you to work with appdev to fix their broken SQL DTS packages, the advancement dept needs their server's fiber card driver updated without affecting their connection to the SAN, all our pre-sp1 servers need to be updated to SP2, I need a backup standardization plan documented and need all of this done by tomorrow. Oh yeah,your training classes need a cost justification submitted to finance by end of business day today, nevermind I'm telling you this at 5:00pm. You can do all that, right?"

Xolik - "Oh, I'm sure I can. I'll go get the wand...."

Novice · « **Reply #207 on:** March 13, 2008, 11:49:12 PM »

I just want to shine a light of hope in this thread real quick.

Me (initial call to customer 5 minutes after I took the case): Hello, this is [insert greeting here] regarding internal ticket number [rattle off digits and letters].

Customer: Oh ok, just a second. . . . Well it seems that ticket has been closed, they are happy with the status of the switch.

Me: Oh, well ok. I'll go ahead and close the case then. Thanks.

It could happen to you!

Demosthenes · « **Reply #208 on:** March 14, 2008, 10:02:25 AM »

Quote from: BizB on March 13, 2008, 05:19:11 PM

You're supposed to READ those stupid alerts? I just hit "OK" as quickly as I can.

Are you sure you don't work for one of my clients?

Chris · « **Reply #209 on:** March 15, 2008, 08:23:10 PM »

I love how I work with people who insist on taking as many pain killers and over the counter medications as they can find before coming into work.

ydnamtnediserp · « **Reply #210 on:** March 18, 2008, 08:52:15 PM »

me: why are you disputing this charge?

cardmember: because they weren't supposed to charge me.

me: they weren't supposed to charge you?

cardmember: yeah. they said it was free.

me: how did they get your credit card number?

cardmember: i gave it to them.

me: you gave it to them?

cardmember: ...

me: why would you give them your credit card number for something that was free?

cardmember: ...

me: did you receive any merchandise from this company?

cardmember: yes.

me: have you returned the merchandise?

cardmember: no.

me: so lemme get this straight- you ordered a product online/over the phone/through the mail that was "free," gave the merchant your credit card number, received the merchandise, have it in your possession... and want us to dispute the charge?

cardmember: they said it was free.

me:...

me: sir, we can't help you.

the nice, short version of the story i get several times a day. it generally involves the customer repeating the story many times, each a different way because they think i "don't understand," and usually ends with either:
1. i've been a cardmember for xx years (always a number higher than 10 years, even if they've only had the account for six months)
II. i want to talk to someone else. you don't understand me/it/anything
c. you're supposed to protect me. (sigh. yeah, okay..)
4. american express wouldn't make me prove anything.
V. why are you siding with the merchant?/are you calling me a liar?

Vespertine · « **Reply #211 on:** March 19, 2008, 09:00:38 PM »

I'm going to give all you young females some advice on how to succeed in the business world.

1. Never be straightforward with either an answer or feedback.
1b. Preface all answers or feedback with self-deprecating or softening words like "i could be wrong", or "i don't want to offend anyone, but i have a question, and please ignore it if it's not valid."
2. If you're not naturally manipulative, learn how to be that way.
3. If you are naturally manipulative, and you feel like there's merit to stuffing that down and being straightforward and honest, STIFLE THAT FEELING!
4. Be warm and fuzzy and touchy-feely and all that good female shit.
5. NEVER EVER be assertive.
6. If you're assigned as a lead to a project or subject area, be wishy-washy and indecisive and incompetent. If you feel like someone needs to step in and (unofficially) take a leadership role, make sure that someone isn't you.

Follow my guidelines and it will prevent you from getting completely fucked over at review time.

dcrog · « **Reply #212 on:** March 20, 2008, 04:54:39 AM »

Bad review V?

12AX7 · « **Reply #213 on:** March 20, 2008, 08:54:07 AM »

Her boss is probably married; and is SOO pissed being reminded every day that no woman he could have would be half as hot as the V.

ivan · « **Reply #214 on:** March 20, 2008, 10:41:08 AM »

Quote from: Vespertine on March 19, 2008, 09:00:38 PM

I'm going to give all you young females some advice on how to succeed in the business world.

1. Never be straightforward with either an answer or feedback.
1b. Preface all answers or feedback with self-deprecating or softening words like "i could be wrong", or "i don't want to offend anyone, but i have a question, and please ignore it if it's not valid."
2. If you're not naturally manipulative, learn how to be that way.
3. If you are naturally manipulative, and you feel like there's merit to stuffing that down and being straightforward and honest, STIFLE THAT FEELING!
4. Be warm and fuzzy and touchy-feely and all that good female shit.
5. NEVER EVER be assertive.
6. If you're assigned as a lead to a project or subject area, be wishy-washy and indecisive and incompetent. If you feel like someone needs to step in and (unofficially) take a leadership role, make sure that someone isn't you.

Follow my guidelines and it will prevent you from getting completely fucked over at review time.

This is why I'm voting for Hill. Past time for this bullshit to end.

Vespertine · « **Reply #215 on:** March 20, 2008, 01:56:29 PM »

Quote from: dcrog on March 20, 2008, 04:54:39 AM

Bad review V?

Not super bad. I got a successful. What I should have gotten was an exceeds expectations or an outstanding.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #216 on:** March 20, 2008, 02:52:15 PM »

That's why I want all those sexist baby boomers to retire. Us gen-xers are more enlightened with the possible exception being Ivan

ivan · « **Reply #217 on:** March 20, 2008, 03:08:16 PM »

dcrog · « **Reply #218 on:** March 20, 2008, 04:04:43 PM »

Quote from: Vespertine on March 20, 2008, 01:56:29 PM

Not super bad. I got a successful. What I should have gotten was an exceeds expectations or an outstanding.

Well that still sounds like a bad one. Hang in there kid.

BizB · « **Reply #219 on:** March 20, 2008, 08:24:55 PM »

I benefit from low expectatins.

Vespertine · « **Reply #220 on:** March 21, 2008, 10:30:47 AM »

As I pop in to this thread and scan new posts, re-reading my recent screwing over, a thought occurs to me...why don't more women go postal?

LuciferSam · « **Reply #221 on:** March 21, 2008, 10:31:30 AM »

I have a theory about that, but it is controversial.

Edit: It would only enforce the stereotype of sexist baby boomers. Which isn't true, toots. But, you could show a little more leg, okay?

pbsaurus · « **Reply #222 on:** March 21, 2008, 06:34:11 PM »

Quote from: Vespertine on March 21, 2008, 10:30:47 AM

As I pop in to this thread and scan new posts, re-reading my recent screwing over, a thought occurs to me...why don't more women go postal?

I think because they are more sneaky and can covertly kill their enemies.

Wunderkind · « **Reply #223 on:** March 26, 2008, 01:03:29 AM »

First let me say this:

I work third shift front desk at a hotel, not just any hotel, a five diamond golf and spa resort, so I not only get stupid I get rich and stupid, which, when combined, generally creates a really disturbing concoction.

Now, here's the scenario:

It's 2:00am. The phone rings, the guy asks for a room number, I transfer the call up to the girl's room. Not even 2 minutes later I receive another call from the same person, asking for the same room. I transfer the call. Another 2 minutes pass, and again, guy calls up asking for the same girl's room. This may go on for half an hour or longer. One night I transferred some poor man 37 times.
And this is not unusual. It occurs with both genders, although women seem to be more inclined to ask for the bar the second time, and when they find out the bar is closed, may only call back two or three more times, then they ask to have a message left for the guest. Men seem more inclined to just keeping fucking calling, as if she is going magically decide to answer. Even when we suggest leaving a message, they don't go for that, they want to just keep calling.

Here's my rant:

At what point do you decide to stop calling? How many times do you have to be transferred up to the room only to have the person not answer? Do you do this when they're at home? Because if you do you're a creep and it's no wonder they don't want to answer the fucking phone. If you don't, why the fucking hell do you feel the need to do it in a hotel? If you're that suspicious, hire a PI. The Night Audit crew has other things to do than transfer your sorry ass 37 times, by the fifth try it should be obvious they aren't picking up. Leave a fucking message, either with the desk or on the voice mail, and go the fuck to bed!

Rant finished.

pbsaurus · « **Reply #224 on:** March 26, 2008, 01:23:03 PM »

Since the mobile phone has become ubiquitous why would anyone call a hotel room?

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