My coworker is dumb

[darkling_glory]

And it's making me mad. He's worked here for 7 years and he still acts brand new sometimes. I want to punch him.

Any good work vents to share? Funny coworker stories? Work AWs?

I'm bored, entertain me!

[glw]

I created a Facebook event for the staff show at my school, so, a public event with over 200 invitees. Clearly "from" the school and not from me, you know? WHY DO MY FRIENDS KEEP COMMENTING ON IT? Like, "oh, thanks for the invite but I have dinner plans!" This is a public event! All my coworkers and bosses can see this! Are you daft?

[darkling_glory]

Jan 29, 2015 9:53:23 GMT -5 glw said:

I created a Facebook event for the staff show at my school, so, a public event with over 200 invitees. Clearly "from" the school and not from me, you know? WHY DO MY FRIENDS KEEP COMMENTING ON IT? Like, "oh, thanks for the invite but I have dinner plans!" This is a public event! All my coworkers and bosses can see this! Are you daft?

Haha! This is making me laugh. I feel like it's something my family would definitely do.

Like my mom would be all, "Honey, we can't make it because your daddy doesn't feel well! I love you!" And I'd be all, "Gawd mom! You're embarrassing me!"

[glw]

Jan 29, 2015 9:56:16 GMT -5 darkling_glory said:

Jan 29, 2015 9:53:23 GMT -5 glw said:

I created a Facebook event for the staff show at my school, so, a public event with over 200 invitees. Clearly "from" the school and not from me, you know? WHY DO MY FRIENDS KEEP COMMENTING ON IT? Like, "oh, thanks for the invite but I have dinner plans!" This is a public event! All my coworkers and bosses can see this! Are you daft?

Haha! This is making me laugh. I feel like it's something my family would definitely do.

Like my mom would be all, "Honey, we can't make it because your daddy doesn't feel well! I love you!" And I'd be all, "Gawd mom! You're embarrassing me!"

You get me. I am dying of embarrassment here. And they just keep coming! 

[sapphire bou]

Work drama:

My coworker told me a couple of weeks ago that she had applied elsewhere. We're super short-staffed right now, so I told her I would respect her decision to leave if that's what she chose, but that I really wanted her to stay. She came to me today and said that she got a job offer, but turned it down for various reasons.

I'm pretty sure she's going to regret that decision next week when she finds out I'm getting promoted over her. I feel a little bad knowing that if she knew what was going to happen, she probably would have taken that job... But honestly, I'm relieved she's staying just for the simple fact that I cannot do her job along with the two jobs I'm already doing and then go through the interview process for three positions. It would be a one-man show in an office that needs four people.

[alabasterangel]

Since I WFH ( ) - the other day I was face to face with BF and said something goofy which struck him as super funny so he spit in my face.

(Maybe I already shared this.. but it was damn funny at the time.)

[darkling_glory]

Jan 29, 2015 10:13:10 GMT -5 sapphire bou said:

Work drama:

My coworker told me a couple of weeks ago that she had applied elsewhere. We're super short-staffed right now, so I told her I would respect her decision to leave if that's what she chose, but that I really wanted her to stay. She came to me today and said that she got a job offer, but turned it down for various reasons.

I'm pretty sure she's going to regret that decision next week when she finds out I'm getting promoted over her. I feel a little bad knowing that if she knew what was going to happen, she probably would have taken that job... But honestly, I'm relieved she's staying just for the simple fact that I cannot do her job along with the two jobs I'm already doing and then go through the interview process for three positions. It would be a one-man show in an office that needs four people.

Is the promotion officially going through next week?

I got a call from "Talent Acquisition" at potential new job yesterday. They took down the original listing and relisted it as a higher position. So, I had to resubmit my app. I don't think I have to interview again, but the timeline has been pushed back again. I am 99% positive I'll get an offer eventually. I'm just sick of waiting.

Meanwhile, I am wearing leggings and a target tunic today at current job. I put on cute earrings and wedges to justify this outfit to myself, but its not exactly business casual. I give no fucks. I'm totally checked out. It's really bad.

[sapphire bou]

Jan 29, 2015 10:18:44 GMT -5 darkling_glory said:

Jan 29, 2015 10:13:10 GMT -5 sapphire bou said:

Is the promotion officially going through next week?

I got a call from "Talent Acquisition" at potential new job yesterday. They took down the original listing and relisted it as a higher position. So, I had to resubmit my app. I don't think I have to interview again, but the timeline has been pushed back again. I am 99% positive I'll get an offer eventually. I'm just sick of waiting.

Meanwhile, I am wearing leggings and a target tunic today at current job. I put on cute earrings and wedges to justify this outfit to myself, but its not exactly business casual. I give no fucks. I'm totally checked out. It's really bad.

Waiting sucks! My boss has been recovering from surgery for the last three weeks, so I've been waiting this whole time to meet with her one on one to confirm that my promotion will be effective February 1 (start date on the 2nd). I have a meeting scheduled with her this afternoon, so we'll see.

I'm also still waiting to know what my salary will be. Last I talked to her, she said they were going to shoot for the higher position, but she and her boss both doubt that HR will accept that. BUT I sent her an updated resume with more pointed language in hopes that HR will at least consider promoting me to the higher position.

[jennynumbers]

I have a co-irker that tells stories in "great" detail. Long, drawn out stories that go on and on and on and on. What's worse is that she tells the same story, in the same detail, to everyone individually. I end up hearing the same story 3-6 times.

[darkling_glory]

Jan 29, 2015 10:29:24 GMT -5 sapphire bou said:

Jan 29, 2015 10:18:44 GMT -5 darkling_glory said:

Is the promotion officially going through next week?

I got a call from "Talent Acquisition" at potential new job yesterday. They took down the original listing and relisted it as a higher position. So, I had to resubmit my app. I don't think I have to interview again, but the timeline has been pushed back again. I am 99% positive I'll get an offer eventually. I'm just sick of waiting.

Meanwhile, I am wearing leggings and a target tunic today at current job. I put on cute earrings and wedges to justify this outfit to myself, but its not exactly business casual. I give no fucks. I'm totally checked out. It's really bad.

Waiting sucks! My boss has been recovering from surgery for the last three weeks, so I've been waiting this whole time to meet with her one on one to confirm that my promotion will be effective February 1 (start date on the 2nd). I have a meeting scheduled with her this afternoon, so we'll see.

I'm also still waiting to know what my salary will be. Last I talked to her, she said they were going to shoot for the higher position, but she and her boss both doubt that HR will accept that. BUT I sent her an updated resume with more pointed language in hopes that HR will at least consider promoting me to the higher position.

Fingers crossed!

Let us know how the meeting goes!

[sapphire bou]

Jan 29, 2015 10:34:56 GMT -5 darkling_glory said:

Jan 29, 2015 10:29:24 GMT -5 sapphire bou said:

Waiting sucks! My boss has been recovering from surgery for the last three weeks, so I've been waiting this whole time to meet with her one on one to confirm that my promotion will be effective February 1 (start date on the 2nd). I have a meeting scheduled with her this afternoon, so we'll see.

I'm also still waiting to know what my salary will be. Last I talked to her, she said they were going to shoot for the higher position, but she and her boss both doubt that HR will accept that. BUT I sent her an updated resume with more pointed language in hopes that HR will at least consider promoting me to the higher position.

Fingers crossed!

Let us know how the meeting goes!

Thanks! Will do.

[sapphire bou]

Promotion F/U:

I had a good meeting with my boss this afternoon. My promotion will be effective February 1, but the announcement won't be made until mid-February when all the paperwork is complete. I will only be promoted to the lower of the two jobs, but within a year I should be promoted to the higher job. 

Yay!  <)

[darkling_glory]

Yay for the official start date!!

[dragon's breath]

Jan 29, 2015 10:34:30 GMT -5 jennynumbers said:

I have a co-irker that tells stories in "great" detail. Long, drawn out stories that go on and on and on and on. What's worse is that she tells the same story, in the same detail, to everyone individually. I end up hearing the same story 3-6 times.

You work with my sister?

[MyName]

Jan 29, 2015 10:34:30 GMT -5 jennynumbers said:

I have a co-irker that tells stories in "great" detail. Long, drawn out stories that go on and on and on and on. What's worse is that she tells the same story, in the same detail, to everyone individually. I end up hearing the same story 3-6 times.

I'm such a terrible storyteller that I know I do this - I go into all kinds of background info because of course I have already over-thought every single detail and YOU need the info to also come to my completely correct conclusion.  

 

[glw]

Jan 29, 2015 20:28:17 GMT -5 MyName said:

Jan 29, 2015 10:34:30 GMT -5 jennynumbers said:

I have a co-irker that tells stories in "great" detail. Long, drawn out stories that go on and on and on and on. What's worse is that she tells the same story, in the same detail, to everyone individually. I end up hearing the same story 3-6 times.

I'm such a terrible storyteller that I know I do this - I go into all kinds of background info because of course I have already over-thought every single detail and YOU need the info to also come to my completely correct conclusion.  

 

G says I'm not a good storyteller for this reason. I say HE is not a good storyteller because he gives no background/context so his stories are pointless and there's no punchline. 

(I swear I say 80% of my annual words during the Oktoberfest weekend, btw. I am always hoarse on Monday!)

[jennynumbers]

15 minutes is too long for a story about your turtle cuddling on your lap after you gave him watermelon. GAVEL.

I am all for supplying relevant background info, I really am. Maybe she is just BEC for me. Well, yes, she is, but I also hate her stories, regardless

[glw]

Jan 30, 2015 9:33:24 GMT -5 jennynumbers said:

15 minutes seconds is too long for a story about your turtle cuddling on your lap after you gave him watermelon. GAVEL.

[MyName]

Jan 30, 2015 9:33:24 GMT -5 jennynumbers said:

15 minutes is too long for a story about your turtle cuddling on your lap after you gave him watermelon. GAVEL.

I am all for supplying relevant background info, I really am. Maybe she is just BEC for me. Well, yes, she is, but I also hate her stories, regardless

Ok, yeah, that's different. 

[sapphire bou]

Jan 29, 2015 17:40:41 GMT -5 sapphire bou said:

Promotion F/U:

I had a good meeting with my boss this afternoon. My promotion will be effective February 1, but the announcement won't be made until mid-February when all the paperwork is complete. I will only be promoted to the lower of the two jobs, but within a year I should be promoted to the higher job. 

Yay!  <)

So fucking much for that. My boss didn't get everything submitted in time, so my start date won't be until March 1.

[darkling_glory]

Jan 30, 2015 10:17:56 GMT -5 sapphire bou said:

Jan 29, 2015 17:40:41 GMT -5 sapphire bou said:

Promotion F/U:

I had a good meeting with my boss this afternoon. My promotion will be effective February 1, but the announcement won't be made until mid-February when all the paperwork is complete. I will only be promoted to the lower of the two jobs, but within a year I should be promoted to the higher job. 

Yay!  <)

So fucking much for that. My boss didn't get everything submitted in time, so my start date won't be until March 1.

[glw]

Jan 30, 2015 10:17:56 GMT -5 sapphire bou said:

Jan 29, 2015 17:40:41 GMT -5 sapphire bou said:

Promotion F/U:

I had a good meeting with my boss this afternoon. My promotion will be effective February 1, but the announcement won't be made until mid-February when all the paperwork is complete. I will only be promoted to the lower of the two jobs, but within a year I should be promoted to the higher job. 

Yay!  <)

So fucking much for that. My boss didn't get everything submitted in time, so my start date won't be until March 1.

Whaaaaaat. 

 

[blondemoment123]

My 70 year old receptionist carries a handgun in her cute little old lady purse.