Random Thoughts II - Page 507

Thomas Meatball · 16th March 2010, 10:40

I can see how that would be annoying if there were lots of questions where you had to type in an answer. Still, at least they deem it worthwhile soliciting your opinion. At the end of 2008 we did one of these but it was dropped without remark at the end of 2009... fuck knows why. I guess the people I work for just don't give a shit about what employees think. I suspect if I were to ask why they dropped it they would say it cost too much to use some 3rd party website to conduct the survey, to which I would say that you don't need to pay someone else to carry out a survey on your behalf and also, suck my shit hole.

But yeah... Employee Engagement... great HR term there. Really sucks the shit hole.

p01s0n · 16th March 2010, 10:41

damn, the text field is not a fixed width font.

oh yeah, in reply to that post above, these surveys actually direct the way the company operates in a pretty major way and low engagement gets addressed in a "what are we doing wrong" scenario.

crocos · 16th March 2010, 10:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by p01s0n

a "what are we doing wrong" scenario.

Tell them "Too much touch-feely crap when I just want to do my fucking job, you motherfuckers!"

My companies engagement survey is more wankish than your companies engagement survey! They called it "Step Up, Speak Out".

At least when it was called "Employee Opinion Survey" the name of it actually MEANT something.

StN · 16th March 2010, 10:47

Still open to HR interpretation though - I saw one set of results that tied sick leave with employee engagement - and HR was saying how awesome it was that the more engaged people were, the less sick leave they took. Sure, unengaged staff might pull more sickies, but super-uber-keen staff turning up even when they are crook was seen as a positive?

Oh - and the downside of externally hosted anonymous (yeah right) surveys is that potentially they are subject to bombing - I imagine someone disgruntled enough with filling out surveys could complete a heap of them, and skew the results off the chart.

xor · 16th March 2010, 10:47

Thomas Meatball · 16th March 2010, 10:56

Send a hellameke link to tubgirl.

Anyways, you can't really complain when your company conducts an opinion poll and then actually follows it up. The last survey we did, the company said it was found that a lot of people felt their hard work was not recognised. The solution to that was to to have HODs nominate people who had demonstrated drive and commitment and some other faggoty buzzwords. Then a couple of WINNARS would be chosen each month to receive a $100 voucher. FUCKING MARVELLOUS you say! THEY'RE RECOGNISING PEOPLE'S EFFORTS! Sounds to me like Employee of the fucking Month and yes they did indeed get their photos put on the wall. It's a fucking popularity contest for those who suck enough cock and some people did indeed win it twice (I say win, not earn) and one person even won for doing fuck all. Everyone else who indicated on the survey that they felt their efforts weren't recognised missed out for not being down with the boss. WEAK. What's the point of recognising employees work if you only single out a few for praise? How about giving people a FUCKING RAISE instead? I bet that'd be appreciated YOU FUCKING ARSE EATERS. So player of the month has been quietly discontinued this year. Not that I really miss it, but there is nothing in its place. Nothing like, say, HODs committing to paying attention to employees and praising them if they go the extra mile. "Thanks bud, I really appreciate the work you're putting in. I'd perform analingus on you any day" can go a long way.

Aaaahhh.... ranting. Anyway... what were we talking about? Oh yeah, fuck up p01s0n, it could be worse

p01s0n · 16th March 2010, 10:59

don't tell me to fuck up, why don't you fuck up.

Thomas Meatball · 16th March 2010, 11:04

NO YOU!!!!

Pepsi · 16th March 2010, 11:07

I'm getting the flu shot this morning. I never used to get sick before having kids, and hopefully I won't spend this winter being sick myself whilst looking after them when they're sick too. I'm gonna be pissed if I do

Thomas Meatball · 16th March 2010, 11:16

Well... the flu shot won't stop you getting sick... You probably won't get the flu, though.

Warrick · 16th March 2010, 11:58

3 years today(roughly) since I had a ciggy, teh_man ;>

Furry Crew · 16th March 2010, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrick

3 years today(roughly) since I had a ciggy, teh_man ;>

well done

chiquelet · 16th March 2010, 14:06

Pepsi - are flu shots free again this year? Yes, I did ring my gp. The receptionist put me through to a nurse who didn't have a clue what I was talking about. Apparently the flu vaccines have some anti-schwein goodness in them too, so that's what I want.

Warrick · 16th March 2010, 14:08

My flu shots have been free for around 4 years now, and before that, they were free through work. I get a letter in the mail from my GP every year telling me it's "that time" again~

waiting for letter

Pepsi · 16th March 2010, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiquelet

Pepsi - are flu shots free again this year? Yes, I did ring my gp. The receptionist put me through to a nurse who didn't have a clue what I was talking about. Apparently the flu vaccines have some anti-schwein goodness in them too, so that's what I want.

I don't think it's free for everyone?..I had a letter saying mine is because I have a history of asthma. The letter implies it's only free if you're "at risk"..

Warrick · 16th March 2010, 14:14

Oh yeah, my history of asthma is the reason I get it free, I completely forgot about that.

chiquelet · 16th March 2010, 14:18

Stink. They were free for everybody last year, so I was hoping that they'd offer that again this year. Can't be too expensive though.

Pepsi · 16th March 2010, 14:22

I think it's about $30 or something? I could be wrong though...could be less..

Warrick · 16th March 2010, 14:24

$15 in South AK for casual peeps, $10 for regular(High Usage) peeps.

Baal · 16th March 2010, 14:31

You genetically inferior flu prone types will be the first to go when the Zombie Apocalypse strikes!

StN · 16th March 2010, 14:33

/steeples fingers...

I wonder if I should pop out and buy a pile of liquorice and black jellybeans to shout the office this afternoon for St Patrick's day?

gentle · 16th March 2010, 14:38

Do those lollies make your shit turn green?

Warrick · 16th March 2010, 14:39

maybe if you ate half a kg?

StN · 16th March 2010, 14:40

No, no, no, no, no, no.

yes

xor · 16th March 2010, 14:49

Doesn't the flu vaccine only protect you from the previous years strains? If so, doesn't it make it ineffective for the latest strains?

Not that I'm an anti vaccine freak or anything.

Spink · 16th March 2010, 14:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepsi

I'm getting the flu shot this morning. I never used to get sick before having kids, and hopefully I won't spend this winter being sick myself whilst looking after them when they're sick too. I'm gonna be pissed if I do

Just inhale some pig heart stuff and flu pieces and you'll be good to go

Warrick · 16th March 2010, 15:08

Another customer died today while on holiday, meaning their next of kin has to come collect their vehicle. That's 3 in 6 months. Yesterday a customer had a heart attack while they were away. Crikey.

Pepsi · 16th March 2010, 15:36

Heh, when I watched that Lady Gaga vid "Telephone" the other day, I assumed the chick from one scene was Gaga in a brunette wig, but it turns out it's her 17 year old sister.. . They look pretty similar..

chiquelet · 16th March 2010, 15:50

There was so much hype surrounding that video, so I watched the full clip...well, not even half actually. It was lame. And made me uncomfortable (Gaga and Beyonce's acting, really). And the song wasn't good enough to make me keep watching. I just totally don't understand how she has become this pop music phenomenon. I've always considered myself a pop music fangirl, but none of her songs have even come close to making themselves onto my ipod.

Pepsi · 16th March 2010, 16:24

Doesn't quite go with your James Blunt and Miley collection right?

?>Superman · 16th March 2010, 16:31

^ohlol

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiquelet

There was so much hype surrounding that video, so I watched the full clip...well, not even half actually. It was lame. And made me uncomfortable (Gaga and Beyonce's acting, really). And the song wasn't good enough to make me keep watching. I just totally don't understand how she has become this pop music phenomenon. I've always considered myself a pop music fangirl, but none of her songs have even come close to making themselves onto my ipod.

I'm guessing fresh gossip-whoring mothers aren't part of her target demographic.

CCS · 16th March 2010, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepsi

Heh, when I watched that Lady Gaga vid "Telephone" the other day, I assumed the chick from one scene was Gaga in a brunette wig, but it turns out it's her 17 year old sister.. . They look pretty similar..

PEOW PEOW! Sign me up for a bit o' DAT! Nahmsayun?

lektronimo · 16th March 2010, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Warrick

3 years today(roughly) since I had a ciggy, teh_man ;>

Only fags don't finish what they started. It's still not too late...

p01s0n · 16th March 2010, 16:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiquelet

There was so much hype surrounding that video, so I watched the full clip...well, not even half actually. It was lame. And made me uncomfortable (Gaga and Beyonce's acting, really). And the song wasn't good enough to make me keep watching. I just totally don't understand how she has become this pop music phenomenon. I've always considered myself a pop music fangirl, but none of her songs have even come close to making themselves onto my ipod.

"ugh! and what's with those LUDICROUS outfits she wears???"

StN · 16th March 2010, 17:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pepsi

Doesn't quite go with your Britney collection right?

Fixed for truth..?

chiquelet · 16th March 2010, 17:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by ?>Superman

I'm guessing fresh gossip-whoring mothers aren't part of her target demographic.

Burn! Oh wait...

Quote:

Originally Posted by StN

Fixed for truth..?

Doesn't go with my Spice Girls collection more like

And my new Britney perfume (IT WAS A CHRISTMAS GIFT AIIIGHT?)

I might not like Gaga's music, but I can see that she's a genuine talent. The outrageous outfits, however, detract from her talent. She has become Marilyn Manson-esque. And look what happened to him/them.

Warrick · 16th March 2010, 17:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiquelet

She has become Marilyn Manson-esque. And look what happened to him/them.

I suggest you check out her recent interview with Jonathan Ross on Youtube. You have no idea.

chiquelet · 16th March 2010, 17:52

Actually I do. I'll watch the interview tonight, but only because I love Jonathan Ross.

Baal · 16th March 2010, 17:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiquelet

I might not like Gaga's music, but I can see that she's a genuine talent. The outrageous outfits, however, detract from her talent. She has become Marilyn Manson-esque. And look what happened to him/them.

wat

chiquelet · 16th March 2010, 18:04

Ok, I'm not getting into a Lady Gaga love/hate debate with a bunch of heterosexual men. It's just...wrong.

On another note (I'm feeling particularly verbal diarrhoea-y today) - took my kid to the local kindergarten today, just to check it out. Here are the names of some of the kids at that session:

Rosary.
Legacy.
Lennox.
Jipsy.

Yes, I live in da hood. I'm sure there are more pearlers, but I only got the chance to peek at one of the name boards.

16th March 2010, 10:47	#20244
StN I have detailed files	Still open to HR interpretation though - I saw one set of results that tied sick leave with employee engagement - and HR was saying how awesome it was that the more engaged people were, the less sick leave they took. Sure, unengaged staff might pull more sickies, but super-uber-keen staff turning up even when they are crook was seen as a positive? Oh - and the downside of externally hosted anonymous (yeah right) surveys is that potentially they are subject to bombing - I imagine someone disgruntled enough with filling out surveys could complete a heap of them, and skew the results off the chart. Last edited by StN : 16th March 2010 at 10:49.

16th March 2010, 10:40	#20241
Thomas Meatball	I can see how that would be annoying if there were lots of questions where you had to type in an answer. Still, at least they deem it worthwhile soliciting your opinion. At the end of 2008 we did one of these but it was dropped without remark at the end of 2009... fuck knows why. I guess the people I work for just don't give a shit about what employees think. I suspect if I were to ask why they dropped it they would say it cost too much to use some 3rd party website to conduct the survey, to which I would say that you don't need to pay someone else to carry out a survey on your behalf and also, suck my shit hole. But yeah... Employee Engagement... great HR term there. Really sucks the shit hole.

16th March 2010, 10:41	#20242
p01s0n	damn, the text field is not a fixed width font. oh yeah, in reply to that post above, these surveys actually direct the way the company operates in a pretty major way and low engagement gets addressed in a "what are we doing wrong" scenario. __________________ \|\|hellameke.com Image host of NZG pro's\|\|Tu meke Tu much\|\| Last edited by p01s0n : 16th March 2010 at 10:42.

16th March 2010, 10:56	#20246
Thomas Meatball	Send a hellameke link to tubgirl. Anyways, you can't really complain when your company conducts an opinion poll and then actually follows it up. The last survey we did, the company said it was found that a lot of people felt their hard work was not recognised. The solution to that was to to have HODs nominate people who had demonstrated drive and commitment and some other faggoty buzzwords. Then a couple of WINNARS would be chosen each month to receive a $100 voucher. FUCKING MARVELLOUS you say! THEY'RE RECOGNISING PEOPLE'S EFFORTS! Sounds to me like Employee of the fucking Month and yes they did indeed get their photos put on the wall. It's a fucking popularity contest for those who suck enough cock and some people did indeed win it twice (I say win, not earn) and one person even won for doing fuck all. Everyone else who indicated on the survey that they felt their efforts weren't recognised missed out for not being down with the boss. WEAK. What's the point of recognising employees work if you only single out a few for praise? How about giving people a FUCKING RAISE instead? I bet that'd be appreciated YOU FUCKING ARSE EATERS. So player of the month has been quietly discontinued this year. Not that I really miss it, but there is nothing in its place. Nothing like, say, HODs committing to paying attention to employees and praising them if they go the extra mile. "Thanks bud, I really appreciate the work you're putting in. I'd perform analingus on you any day" can go a long way. Aaaahhh.... ranting. Anyway... what were we talking about? Oh yeah, fuck up p01s0n, it could be worse Last edited by Thomas Meatball : 16th March 2010 at 10:57.

16th March 2010, 10:59	#20247
p01s0n	don't tell me to fuck up, why don't you fuck up. __________________ \|\|hellameke.com Image host of NZG pro's\|\|Tu meke Tu much\|\|

16th March 2010, 11:07	#20249
Pepsi Konnichiwa, bitches	I'm getting the flu shot this morning. I never used to get sick before having kids, and hopefully I won't spend this winter being sick myself whilst looking after them when they're sick too. I'm gonna be pissed if I do

16th March 2010, 11:16	#20250
Thomas Meatball	Well... the flu shot won't stop you getting sick... You probably won't get the flu, though.

16th March 2010, 11:58	#20251
Warrick Awesome Ring Master	3 years today(roughly) since I had a ciggy, teh_man ;>

16th March 2010, 14:06	#20253
chiquelet Mrs Colin Farrell	Pepsi - are flu shots free again this year? Yes, I did ring my gp. The receptionist put me through to a nurse who didn't have a clue what I was talking about. Apparently the flu vaccines have some anti-schwein goodness in them too, so that's what I want.

16th March 2010, 14:08	#20254
Warrick Awesome Ring Master	My flu shots have been free for around 4 years now, and before that, they were free through work. I get a letter in the mail from my GP every year telling me it's "that time" again~ waiting for letter

16th March 2010, 14:14	#20256
Warrick Awesome Ring Master	Oh yeah, my history of asthma is the reason I get it free, I completely forgot about that.

16th March 2010, 10:47	#20245
xor	Reminds me of

16th March 2010, 14:18	#20257
chiquelet Mrs Colin Farrell	Stink. They were free for everybody last year, so I was hoping that they'd offer that again this year. Can't be too expensive though.

16th March 2010, 14:22	#20258
Pepsi Konnichiwa, bitches	I think it's about $30 or something? I could be wrong though...could be less..

16th March 2010, 14:24	#20259
Warrick Awesome Ring Master	$15 in South AK for casual peeps, $10 for regular(High Usage) peeps.

16th March 2010, 14:31	#20260
Baal	You genetically inferior flu prone types will be the first to go when the Zombie Apocalypse strikes! __________________ Your a homo.

16th March 2010, 14:33	#20261
StN I have detailed files	/steeples fingers... I wonder if I should pop out and buy a pile of liquorice and black jellybeans to shout the office this afternoon for St Patrick's day?

16th March 2010, 14:38	#20262
gentle	Do those lollies make your shit turn green?

16th March 2010, 14:39	#20263
Warrick Awesome Ring Master	maybe if you ate half a kg?

16th March 2010, 14:40	#20264
StN I have detailed files	No, no, no, no, no, no. yes

16th March 2010, 14:49	#20265
xor	Doesn't the flu vaccine only protect you from the previous years strains? If so, doesn't it make it ineffective for the latest strains? Not that I'm an anti vaccine freak or anything.

16th March 2010, 15:08	#20267
Warrick Awesome Ring Master	Another customer died today while on holiday, meaning their next of kin has to come collect their vehicle. That's 3 in 6 months. Yesterday a customer had a heart attack while they were away. Crikey.

16th March 2010, 15:36	#20268
Pepsi Konnichiwa, bitches	Heh, when I watched that Lady Gaga vid "Telephone" the other day, I assumed the chick from one scene was Gaga in a brunette wig, but it turns out it's her 17 year old sister.. . They look pretty similar..

16th March 2010, 15:50	#20269
chiquelet Mrs Colin Farrell	There was so much hype surrounding that video, so I watched the full clip...well, not even half actually. It was lame. And made me uncomfortable (Gaga and Beyonce's acting, really). And the song wasn't good enough to make me keep watching. I just totally don't understand how she has become this pop music phenomenon. I've always considered myself a pop music fangirl, but none of her songs have even come close to making themselves onto my ipod.

16th March 2010, 16:24	#20270
Pepsi Konnichiwa, bitches	Doesn't quite go with your James Blunt and Miley collection right?

16th March 2010, 17:52	#20278
chiquelet Mrs Colin Farrell	Actually I do. I'll watch the interview tonight, but only because I love Jonathan Ross.

16th March 2010, 18:04	#20280
chiquelet Mrs Colin Farrell	Ok, I'm not getting into a Lady Gaga love/hate debate with a bunch of heterosexual men. It's just...wrong. On another note (I'm feeling particularly verbal diarrhoea-y today) - took my kid to the local kindergarten today, just to check it out. Here are the names of some of the kids at that session: Rosary. Legacy. Lennox. Jipsy. Yes, I live in da hood. I'm sure there are more pearlers, but I only got the chance to peek at one of the name boards.