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The Complaining and Bitching Thread

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by ASU2003, Jan 14, 2013.

  1. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Suck it, Chris.
     
  2. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

    Location:
    Large City, TX
    If you insist ;).

    Consider how late Rockets fans have had to stay up for the OT games in Portland. It's about time that the Rockets learned how to close a game in regulation; now they need to do it two more times in a row.
     
  3. I won't get to see my baby until 5pm today. :-(
     
  4. Stan

    Stan Resident Dumbass

    Location:
    Colorado
    I wish, 24F here and the motorcycle is sitting in the driveway making faces at me.
     
  5. Fremen

    Fremen Allright, who stole my mustache?

    Location:
    E. Texas
    Just pretend it's a prolonged peek-a-boo session.

    /c'mon 5pm PST!
     
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  6. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Why do I get the bizarre privilege of being the teacher students tell stuff to? I hate paperwork, and then I have to do paperwork after they drop these bombs on me. Hopefully this situation ends well. It really bummed me out.
     
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  7. redravin

    redravin Cynical Optimist Donor

    Location:
    North
    It means you're doing your job right.
    It can be pretty awful, I know.
    Jadzia told me the stuff she couldn't tell anybody else so I know some of what you face in terms of the kids telling you their secrets.
    It can be damned sad but it means they trust you on a level that's remarkable.
    That's a good thing.
     
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  8. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Yes, and that's what I meant by bizarre privilege. I'm glad someone understands. It confounds me sometimes; I don't know what they see in me that makes them want to tell me this stuff, but I'm glad that they do so, even if it means I have to deal with the fallout of making sure they get the help they need.
     
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  9. redravin

    redravin Cynical Optimist Donor

    Location:
    North

    I'm just glad you're there for them and will do what it takes to get them that help.
    Maybe that is what they see in you, the compassion and caring.
     
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  10. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    I think it's also that they know I'll take them seriously. One of the best compliments I've ever received from one of my students was that I treated them like the adults they were trying to be. I understand that they aren't adults; however, I'd like to give them room to try. 9/10 this works really well, as kids do need to learn to make choices on their own.
     
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  11. MeltedMetalGlob

    MeltedMetalGlob Resident Loser Donor

    Location:
    Who cares, really?
    (First, a brief prologue)
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    and now, The Punchline:
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  12. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

    Location:
    Arizona
    I know what it is. :) You have a kind heart, you truly care and they know it. You present yourself in such a way that despite being a grown up in a position of authority, you can be confided in and trusted.
     
  13. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

    Location:
    Arizona
    Absolutely. You are approachable.
     
  14. Fangirl

    Fangirl Very Tilted

    Location:
    Arizona
    May Day!
    Geez, Louise.
    Didn't know of the term 'drop ship' before today.
    My dining room set was one we bought when I was pregnant 22 years ago. I prefer a wood table which it is. The table, which bears many scratches needs to be refinished. I could replace it for the cost of paying someone to do it--so it is going to Maple Lake. The chairs all broke and so we have three matching and one mismatched replacement chair from resale shops. The new set is nice quality but having done my research I knew delivery, which was free, would be iffy. First, they showed up a day early. I had been 'up' for 5 minutes when I heard the message that they would arrive five minutes ago. They unloaded a pallette at the end of the front sidewalk. My son, who had the day off and keeps insane hours like I do, got out of a dead sleep and signed off on the delivery. Then the rain returned. I got lucky in the kid lottery as the table weighs nearly 200 lbs unassembled, and as I was inside throwing clothes on over my sleep-shirt and tending to the dogs, he cut off the heavy plastic covering the pallette and brought all the pieces inside. He insisted that the only help he needed was for me to hold the door open. Then he hauled the pallette to the Dumpster. Sheesh. I guess the day is started.
     
  15. hamsterball

    hamsterball Seeking New Outlets

    Just spent 7 hours in meetings today. I'm ready to stab myself in the neck with a dinner fork.....
     
  16. GeneticShift

    GeneticShift Show me your everything is okay face.

    Turned down for the job I wanted really really badly.

    Time to bum around and stare dejectedly at my experiments.

    I really didn't need another school/work letdown this week.

    Can I drink yet?
     
  17. Baraka_Guru

    Baraka_Guru Möderätor Staff Member

    Location:
    Toronto
    Two can now officially play at this game.

    I just gave Johnny Canuck enough money to buy a brand new Honda Grom.

    (Which, of course, I would modify so it instead read "Crom" on the side.)
     
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  18. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

    Location:
    Large City, TX
    It's difficult not to provide Chris-don't-be-such-a-total-downer responses to questions that are clearly rhetorical.

    I
    must
    remove
    my
    hands
    from
    the
    keyboard
    now.
     
  19. hamsterball

    hamsterball Seeking New Outlets

    Sorry to hear the bad news, GeneticShift. It's always toughest when you're starting out But you will find a job you love. You'll also find that the balance will change as you gain working experience.

    In the beginning a lot of places will almost dare you to prove why they should hire you. With experience, they'll be trying harder to convince you that you should choose them
     
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  20. snowy

    snowy so kawaii Staff Member

    Why is it that I make a new super awesome friend right as I'm leaving for the summer? I think they'll be up to visit though.