What grinds your gears? - Page 50

caffiend · 19th February 2008, 22:26

People interrupting a good fag-fest just to post something that should really be in the 'What perplexes your gears?' thread.

Heavens to murgatroid.

CCS · 20th February 2008, 00:06

Yeeeeeah... closing windows is one thing, but closing the curtains is like saying "WE HAVE STUFF TO HIDE!"

I think you should bug their house.

Markh · 20th February 2008, 00:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCS

Yeeeeeah... closing windows is one thing, but closing the curtains is like saying "WE HAVE STUFF TO HIDE!"

I close the curtains in my bedroom, but leave living room and kitchen curtains open. Mainly because I have stuff to hide. Seriously the stuff in the living room is not going to entice burglars, but 2 LCD monitors and 3 decent computers might be worth a burglars time and effort.

CCS · 20th February 2008, 00:20

You should just put a note on the window saying "Yeah I got stuff worth hiding, what you gonna do about it? BREAK IN AND TAKE MY SHIT?!"

xor · 20th February 2008, 01:48

Viewing a users outlook client and finding that they use about 10 personal inboxes to manage their mail rather than 1 mailbox and archiving work. Then having to understand how they manage their mail.

And then me losing about 3hours worth of mail that I can no longer find.

in short: IT

dead goon · 20th February 2008, 05:51

when you break up with someone because of distance, and then that person moves back to the country in 8 months time.

it's not really her fault, she has no choice. but still!

[Malks] Pixie · 20th February 2008, 09:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiquelet

Every time my neighbours leave their house they shut all their windows and close all their curtains. I don't get it. It does'nt matter if they're going out for one hour or for one day, they make their house look like they're going on summer holiday. Why advertise to everybody that nobody's home?

Umm shutting your windows before you go out would be a pretty sensible thing to do (unless you actually want to get burgled). Again minimising what people can see is in your house does tend make it more of a gamble for potential burglers (where as if they can see a games console, computer, dvds just sitting in their they know exactly what the potential gains are for breaking in).

Not closing your windows just seems bizarre - if you did get burgled you insurance would pay out (I would assume) as you wern't keeping the location secure.

Pixie

chiquelet · 20th February 2008, 09:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by [Malks] Pixie

Not closing your windows just seems bizarre - if you did get burgled you insurance would pay out (I would assume) as you wern't keeping the location secure.

Pixie

Fair enough, I guess I left out some pertinent information - they have security stays on their windows so they could leave them open a fraction without much worry. They also have no privacy on their section to the rest of the street (hence why I can see what they do every day). Also me and two other direct neighbours are home all day every day which makes the neighbourhood "feel" pretty safe. And also they're a retired couple, and since we don't live in the flashest area I wonder if they really have much worth stealing. Maybe it's just eldery paranoia *shrugs*

Whiplash · 20th February 2008, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Pimp-X

When they play Toni Basil - "Oh Mickey" at the gym. Makes me want to drop the bar on my throat.

The gym I go to spams that ... well I don't know the name of the cockboat but he's a little rapper kid yelling 'superman oh! OH!', annoyingly.

How the fuck is that music anyway..

cEvin · 20th February 2008, 15:46

soulja boy? lulz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpocrqvP2Yg

Torka · 20th February 2008, 15:53

Employers who bemoan the fact that employees today are too eager to job hop, and lack the company loyalty they had in the mid-20th century. Totally ignoring the fact that in those days a man could walk into a job and confidently expect that the company would employ him for 20 or more years and reward his service. No one can expect that now. Particularly with the number of unscrupulous companies around who have unwritten policies of hiring people when they're young and cheap and then firing them as they approach an age where they expect higher salaries.

Loyalty works both ways. If the companies don't display any then neither will the workers.

Whiplash · 20th February 2008, 16:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by cEvin

soulja boy? lulz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpocrqvP2Yg

I hate you for that.

[Malks] Pixie · 20th February 2008, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torka

Employers who bemoan the fact that employees today are too eager to job hop, and lack the company loyalty they had in the mid-20th century. Totally ignoring the fact that in those days a man could walk into a job and confidently expect that the company would employ him for 20 or more years and reward his service. No one can expect that now.

QFMFT

You speak the truth.

Pixie

?>Superman · 20th February 2008, 16:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by cEvin

soulja boy? lulz

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpocrqvP2Yg

Fuck i hate that song.

Reformed_Quint · 20th February 2008, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiquelet

Fair enough, I guess I left out some pertinent information - they have security stays on their windows so they could leave them open a fraction without much worry.

I once broke into my mates house in about 20-30 seconds tops cause he thought his 'security stays' where all good, they are a fucking joke.

Ab · 20th February 2008, 18:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiplash

The gym I go to spams that ... well I don't know the name of the cockboat but he's a little rapper kid yelling 'superman oh! OH!', annoyingly.

How the fuck is that music anyway..

I deal with representatives of the Big Three (Warner, SonyBMG, Universal Music) on a daily basis at work. I have to fight the urge to shout down the phone "WHY DO YOU HATE THE HUMAN RACE? WHY?"

herp · 20th February 2008, 18:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ab

I deal with representatives of the Big Three (Warner, SonyBMG, Universal Music) on a daily basis at work. I have to fight the urge to shout down the phone "WHY DO YOU HATE THE HUMAN RACE? WHY?"

lol i hear ya on the sony bmg/universal front. sony bmg are bastards.

a-tech · 20th February 2008, 19:21

Not being able to watch the cricket at the moment, grinds my gears.

Soleil-Raid · 20th February 2008, 23:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whiplash

The gym I go to spams that ... well I don't know the name of the cockboat but he's a little rapper kid yelling 'superman oh! OH!', annoyingly.

How the fuck is that music anyway..

It's not. It's the delusional ravings of a cock-muppet who should have shot at dawn for committing such an atrocity.

The fact that it gets any time at all convinces me that only retards are still buying CDs, and thus influencing chart ratings, in any great number.

caffiend · 20th February 2008, 23:58

I'm different, different, different.
Nobody is like me.
Different, different, different.
And that's ok with me.
Yeah, that's ok with me.

dead goon · 21st February 2008, 05:02

The classic. People who bring their kids into work. but don't just stay for 20 minutes. They stay for HOURS. And the kid starts crying at full volume.

This is a place of work, not a fuckin daycare center. I can't hear people on the phone! Jesus. Just go home with that kid.

flic · 21st February 2008, 10:33

When you encounter a problem at work (with a system or process) and require help.

So you go to a colleague and take the time to explain the problem, what you have tried, what the error is, what doesn't work and what the results were from your trying.

They then systematically go through ALL THE FUCKING THINGS YOUVE JUST EXPLAINED TO THEM one by one and ask "have you tried this" or "oh you just do it like that" when it's been clearly explained that that way doesn't work.

"Thanks but I've tried all those things eh, I wouldn't be here asking for your help if the standard process worked"

Their reply " Oh it must be broken, try it again in a little while" Yes, because broken things magically fix themseves every 37 minutes.

LFC · 21st February 2008, 10:40

Have you tried rebooting?

CCS · 21st February 2008, 10:54

Hold down ESC and F9 while you press the reset switch.

Markh · 21st February 2008, 12:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by flic

When you encounter a problem at work (with a system or process) and require help.

So you go to a colleague and take the time to explain the problem, what you have tried, what the error is, what doesn't work and what the results were from your trying.

They then systematically go through ALL THE FUCKING THINGS YOUVE JUST EXPLAINED TO THEM one by one and ask "have you tried this" or "oh you just do it like that" when it's been clearly explained that that way doesn't work.

"Thanks but I've tried all those things eh, I wouldn't be here asking for your help if the standard process worked"

Their reply " Oh it must be broken, try it again in a little while" Yes, because broken things magically fix themseves every 37 minutes.

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

Are you sure it's plugged in?

CCS · 21st February 2008, 13:07

Replacement monitor that has a high pitched hiss while the regular monitor is getting serviced.

Air con which makes noises like a pneumatic drill.

If this shit doesn't get fixed soon I'm going to go apeshit with a hammer.

Time to start listening to the ipod at work I think...

[Malks] Pixie · 21st February 2008, 14:01

Having a phone system which nobody has any operation documents for - it's all good having someone to back me up on the phone, but no use if they can't take any incomming calls.

Pixie

dead goon · 22nd February 2008, 05:48

IT users. Give them an inch and they take a foot. (or at least they try)

cEvin · 22nd February 2008, 10:38

the pic at the top of this page

Ashley · 22nd February 2008, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by [Malks] Pixie

Having a phone system which nobody has any operation documents for - it's all good having someone to back me up on the phone, but no use if they can't take any incomming calls.

Pixie

Details? I will probably have them.

Shitty VOiP that won't bloody work! Stupid PABX.

[Malks] Pixie · 22nd February 2008, 11:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashley

Details? I will probably have them.

Shitty VOiP that won't bloody work! Stupid PABX.

Buggered if I know... We're not on VOiP ourselves - I do know the system is at least 12 years old and has just been tacked onto our systems. It's not a big contact centre (ie - me) so whatever it is was probably the cheapest and nastiest system they could get away with.

Thanks for the offer man - I have faith in our IT folks to either be able to fix it - or at least back me up in telling management that it's a piece of c*ap!

Pixie

Ashley · 22nd February 2008, 11:59

Ah at that age could be a number of systems. Philips, Oki, Nortel, Meridan, Aria.

In general, all pieces of shit in this age haha. If your IT pukes need help convincing management flick me a line :P Always open to selling a new phone system!

One that actually works too!

[Malks] Pixie · 22nd February 2008, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashley

Ah at that age could be a number of systems. Philips, Oki, Nortel, Meridan, Aria.

In general, all pieces of shit in this age haha. If your IT pukes need help convincing management flick me a line :P Always open to selling a new phone system!

One that actually works too!

Nah - they're not going to fund any upgrades - the service I run is an add on to the agency, and eventually they going to be handing it off to another organisation (who do have a "professional" call centre which I have no wish to work in). So it's fix it or live with it basically!

Cheers though...

Pixie

MadMax · 23rd February 2008, 10:14

http://www.stuff.co.nz/4411843a11.html

Quote:

Before the raid United Future leader Peter Dunne said TV3 should hand over the man's identity to authorities and if they refused "police should raid (their) offices" and "all those involved should be prepared to go to jail". He said TV3 had been prepared to "connive and conspire with these lowlifes" to boost ratings and revenue.

peter dunne grinds my gears

MadMax · 23rd February 2008, 10:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torka

Employers who bemoan the fact that employees today are too eager to job hop, and lack the company loyalty they had in the mid-20th century. Totally ignoring the fact that in those days a man could walk into a job and confidently expect that the company would employ him for 20 or more years and reward his service. No one can expect that now. Particularly with the number of unscrupulous companies around who have unwritten policies of hiring people when they're young and cheap and then firing them as they approach an age where they expect higher salaries.

Loyalty works both ways. If the companies don't display any then neither will the workers.

crocos · 23rd February 2008, 12:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by caffiend

I'm different, different, different.
Nobody is like me.
Different, different, different.
And that's ok with me.
Yeah, that's ok with me.

You're Different: Just like everybody else.

ZengE · 23rd February 2008, 21:53

Those all knowing people who don't have kids, have never had kids (including looking after any kids -- ever) who give you oh so sage advice about raising them. And of course, they do it in a "I know what I'm talking about" manner which makes it so much easier to listen to and apply.

Lightspeed · 23rd February 2008, 23:28

Everyone like that? Or just the ones who don't know what they're talking about? Or are you suggesting it is not possible to have knowledge and wisdom about something you have not personally experienced?

Reformed_Quint · 23rd February 2008, 23:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lightspeed

Everyone like that? Or just the ones who don't know what they're talking about? Or are you suggesting it is not possible to have knowledge and wisdom about something you have not personally experienced?

Theory without practice is useless.

Lightspeed · 23rd February 2008, 23:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reformed_Quint

Theory without practice is useless.

How so? That seems a little glib.

21st February 2008, 10:33	#1982
flic Dee Hast Mish	When you encounter a problem at work (with a system or process) and require help. So you go to a colleague and take the time to explain the problem, what you have tried, what the error is, what doesn't work and what the results were from your trying. They then systematically go through ALL THE FUCKING THINGS YOUVE JUST EXPLAINED TO THEM one by one and ask "have you tried this" or "oh you just do it like that" when it's been clearly explained that that way doesn't work. "Thanks but I've tried all those things eh, I wouldn't be here asking for your help if the standard process worked" Their reply " Oh it must be broken, try it again in a little while" Yes, because broken things magically fix themseves every 37 minutes. __________________ In the future, everyone will be anonymous for 15 minutes

19th February 2008, 22:26	#1961
caffiend	People interrupting a good fag-fest just to post something that should really be in the 'What perplexes your gears?' thread. Heavens to murgatroid. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days?

20th February 2008, 00:06	#1962
CCS Stunt Pants	Yeeeeeah... closing windows is one thing, but closing the curtains is like saying "WE HAVE STUFF TO HIDE!" I think you should bug their house.

20th February 2008, 00:20	#1964
CCS Stunt Pants	You should just put a note on the window saying "Yeah I got stuff worth hiding, what you gonna do about it? BREAK IN AND TAKE MY SHIT?!"

20th February 2008, 01:48	#1965
xor	Viewing a users outlook client and finding that they use about 10 personal inboxes to manage their mail rather than 1 mailbox and archiving work. Then having to understand how they manage their mail. And then me losing about 3hours worth of mail that I can no longer find. in short: IT

20th February 2008, 05:51	#1966
dead goon	when you break up with someone because of distance, and then that person moves back to the country in 8 months time. it's not really her fault, she has no choice. but still!

20th February 2008, 15:46	#1970
cEvin Love In Vein	soulja boy? lulz http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LpocrqvP2Yg

20th February 2008, 15:53	#1971
Torka	Employers who bemoan the fact that employees today are too eager to job hop, and lack the company loyalty they had in the mid-20th century. Totally ignoring the fact that in those days a man could walk into a job and confidently expect that the company would employ him for 20 or more years and reward his service. No one can expect that now. Particularly with the number of unscrupulous companies around who have unwritten policies of hiring people when they're young and cheap and then firing them as they approach an age where they expect higher salaries. Loyalty works both ways. If the companies don't display any then neither will the workers. Last edited by Torka : 20th February 2008 at 15:55.

20th February 2008, 19:21	#1978
a-tech	Not being able to watch the cricket at the moment, grinds my gears. __________________ NZ Breakbeat Culture - Bassdrop.co.nz

20th February 2008, 23:58	#1980
caffiend	I'm different, different, different. Nobody is like me. Different, different, different. And that's ok with me. Yeah, that's ok with me. __________________ If ignorance is bliss, why is everyone so unhappy these days?

21st February 2008, 05:02	#1981
dead goon	The classic. People who bring their kids into work. but don't just stay for 20 minutes. They stay for HOURS. And the kid starts crying at full volume. This is a place of work, not a fuckin daycare center. I can't hear people on the phone! Jesus. Just go home with that kid.

21st February 2008, 10:40	#1983
LFC	Have you tried rebooting? __________________ "This doesn't happen to me often, Honest!!"

21st February 2008, 10:54	#1984
CCS Stunt Pants	Hold down ESC and F9 while you press the reset switch.

21st February 2008, 13:07	#1986
CCS Stunt Pants	Replacement monitor that has a high pitched hiss while the regular monitor is getting serviced. Air con which makes noises like a pneumatic drill. If this shit doesn't get fixed soon I'm going to go apeshit with a hammer. Time to start listening to the ipod at work I think...

21st February 2008, 14:01	#1987
[Malks] Pixie	Having a phone system which nobody has any operation documents for - it's all good having someone to back me up on the phone, but no use if they can't take any incomming calls. Pixie __________________ Civilised is as civilised does and civilised people walk among us.

22nd February 2008, 05:48	#1988
dead goon	IT users. Give them an inch and they take a foot. (or at least they try)

22nd February 2008, 10:38	#1989
cEvin Love In Vein	the pic at the top of this page

22nd February 2008, 11:59	#1992
Ashley Fuck up Ashley	Ah at that age could be a number of systems. Philips, Oki, Nortel, Meridan, Aria. In general, all pieces of shit in this age haha. If your IT pukes need help convincing management flick me a line :P Always open to selling a new phone system! One that actually works too!

23rd February 2008, 21:53	#1997
ZengE	Those all knowing people who don't have kids, have never had kids (including looking after any kids -- ever) who give you oh so sage advice about raising them. And of course, they do it in a "I know what I'm talking about" manner which makes it so much easier to listen to and apply.

23rd February 2008, 23:28	#1998
Lightspeed	Everyone like that? Or just the ones who don't know what they're talking about? Or are you suggesting it is not possible to have knowledge and wisdom about something you have not personally experienced? __________________ Stay shook. No sook.