Late Morning Whines/Complaints/Mopes.

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Mine: The radiologist gave me ten minutes to eat two packets of oatmeal. I can barely eat one packet on a good day, so I only got halfway through. She was clearly disappointed, because that can apparently screw up the results.

Now all I can think about is the possibility that I didn't get enough in for them to be able to read the results, and the next four hours will be for nothing.

[wambam]

I'm intrigued. Did you get to choose the type of radioactive food?

[candreco]

Why is making childcare arrangements so freaking hard? We had someone lined up to start as a nanny part time this week and next, and then full time in Sept. She had to back out, so now DH and I are taking turns staying home, meanwhile we're both swamped at work and I've got very little leave left after being on maternity leave. We interviewed someone we really liked last night, but even if she accepts, she wouldn't be able to start until the second week of Sept. We'd go with the in-home DD went to or a center for DS, but DD's preschool is only part time so we'd still have to make other arrangements for her outside of school hours.

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Aug 20, 2013 12:41:15 GMT -5 wambam said:

I'm intrigued. Did you get to choose the type of radioactive food?

No. It's actually supposed to be eggs but I'm allergic. Oatmeal is the only other option and that already potentially throws off the results.

[wambam]

Aug 20, 2013 12:45:38 GMT -5 @pixiechinchilla said:

Aug 20, 2013 12:41:15 GMT -5 wambam said:

I'm intrigued. Did you get to choose the type of radioactive food?

No. It's actually supposed to be eggs but I'm allergic. Oatmeal is the only other option and that already potentially throws off the results.

Now I'm super intrigued. Did they explain why eggs? Are the eggs somehow "calibrated" for gastric emptying? 

[pixelpassion]

I was super excited to see my nephew this weekend and have FI come along with me because he hasn't seen him since he was 7 months old (He's 2 years old now). Got a text saying that he's cancelling this weekend b/c nephew is sick today and my stepbrother has to work this weekend to make up the hours. They live in another state, but this is like the 3rd time they've cancelled whenever we try to plan a month in advance. The only times I'm able to see my stepbrother's family is when they have a last-minute get together that I end up having to drop everything to drive 3 hours to go. I totally understand that kids don't operate on adult time, but still. I feel like this should be easier.

At this rate I'm probably not going to see this kid again until he's 5.

[wowhead]

People are on my last nerve today.

Why do I get an e-mail from someone telling me to call them?! I've been e-mailing back in forth with you for the past 10 minutes. Is your dialing finger broken?

Same person is using me as a middle man for something that isn't my responsibility. I tell her so and ask her to contact the 3rd party directly. She asks me for his phone number. Really?! This is someone that we work with on a regular basis. Why do I have to look up his number for you?!?!

Someone who doesn't have to do any of the work or take on any liability is bitching about my fees for some reports. Really?!? You do this and sign your name to it and then tell me how much it's worth!

[litebright]

I am SO sneezy. No idea why, or if I'm suddenly developing allergies, but it's so annoying.

Today is my first day of WAH sans kiddos. (I took yesterday off so I didn't have to rush through first-day drop-offs.) It's kind of a crunch in the a.m. to get everyone dropped off on time, but I'm hopeful that we'll get more efficient once we're all used to the new routine.

I have too much work to do.

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Aug 20, 2013 12:46:31 GMT -5 wambam said:

Aug 20, 2013 12:45:38 GMT -5 @pixiechinchilla said:

No. It's actually supposed to be eggs but I'm allergic. Oatmeal is the only other option and that already potentially throws off the results.

Now I'm super intrigued. Did they explain why eggs? Are the eggs somehow "calibrated" for gastric emptying? 

It's something about the consistency, I think, and the rate a stomach is supposed to digest them. It's supposed to be two eggs, a piece of toast with strawberry jam, and half a cup of water. When I talked to her yesterday she said it would just be one packet of oatmeal for me, but when I showed up this morning she'd decided it should be two.

You would think that if they couldn't do substitutions (they refused to do the test a few years ago. Wouldn't even consider an egg substitution) they'd pick something less people are allergic to.

[wambam]

Aug 20, 2013 12:57:30 GMT -5 @pixiechinchilla said:

Aug 20, 2013 12:46:31 GMT -5 wambam said:

Now I'm super intrigued. Did they explain why eggs? Are the eggs somehow "calibrated" for gastric emptying? 

It's something about the consistency, I think, and the rate a stomach is supposed to digest them. It's supposed to be two eggs, a piece of toast with strawberry jam, and half a cup of water. When I talked to her yesterday she said it would just be one packet of oatmeal for me, but when I showed up this morning she'd decided it should be two.

You would think that if they couldn't do substitutions (they refused to do the test a few years ago. Wouldn't even consider an egg substitution) they'd pick something less people are allergic to.

Interesting. Thank you for indulging my curiosity!

And I agree, the meal should be something without the top allergens. 

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Aug 20, 2013 12:59:38 GMT -5 wambam said:

Aug 20, 2013 12:57:30 GMT -5 @pixiechinchilla said:

It's something about the consistency, I think, and the rate a stomach is supposed to digest them. It's supposed to be two eggs, a piece of toast with strawberry jam, and half a cup of water. When I talked to her yesterday she said it would just be one packet of oatmeal for me, but when I showed up this morning she'd decided it should be two.

You would think that if they couldn't do substitutions (they refused to do the test a few years ago. Wouldn't even consider an egg substitution) they'd pick something less people are allergic to.

Interesting. Thank you for indulging my curiosity!

And I agree, the meal should be something without the top allergens. 

No problem! I've got four hours to kill, with my phone and a book as my only companions.

Listening to the older couple talk to each other in the waiting room is cracking me up, though.

[luckyval]

We're cutting it close with Hart's birthday part plans. I've been trying to set up a firefighter theme and have the local station either bring a truck by our house for the kids to see or do the party at the station (which they told me they would prefer to do).

But after 3 weeks of calling and emailing people, no one will give me definitive info or approve it so that I can send out invitations.

I really hate it because Hart is really excited about the idea, he was the one that wanted a fire truck at his birthday party and now I'm not sure it's going to happen

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Aug 20, 2013 13:05:06 GMT -5 romymichele said:

I have to write my performance review and I really don't understand why just putting "I'm fucking awesome." is not acceptable.

It's straight to the point. And true.

I hate self-assessment performance reviews! I'm so terrible at judging myself.

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I'm irrationally pissed off today. Like, I hate everyone mode because I was supposed to have another week before DS moved up a classroom at daycare. Nope. I show up Monday to his old classroom and there's a different teacher and babies in it. He starts sobbing and clinging to me which only makes me feel worse. So basically DC made this decision without telling me. It doesn't seem like a big deal when I type it out but it is a big deal. To me.

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My boss is acting pissy. I think I might have to tell his boss his attitude is effecting our moods in front office.

On kind of the same note I found a job id love to have. I'm just afraid of job jumping and that they won't hire me.

[circa1978]

After 10 years of procrastination, I'm having my wisdom teeth removed Friday. They called today and said my co-pay is going to be $183, which is so ridiculously low I feel like even if they didn't need to be taken out I should just do it for the bargain.

ETA: The complaint here is that I also have no reason to back out now. 

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Aug 20, 2013 13:27:27 GMT -5 circa1978 said:

After 10 years of procrastination, I'm having my wisdom teeth removed Friday. They called today and said my co-pay is going to be $183, which is so ridiculously low I feel like even if they didn't need to be taken out I should just do it for the bargain.

ETA: The complaint here is that I also have no reason to back out now. 

I'm jealous. Mine was $1200.

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I've had it with cyclists. I actually can't wait for winter so that they will just go away. Like, how is it ever a good idea to take your ass to some windy ass back road and ride your bike in the middle of the road around a blind corner? Dude, get the fuck out of here. You're going to get hit!

[circa1978]

LOL. Everyone keeps recommending the drugs. BFF said hours after the surgery were the best of her life. WHAT ARE THESE DRUGS?

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Aug 20, 2013 13:29:32 GMT -5 kevin arnold said:

Aug 20, 2013 13:24:12 GMT -5 @guernica said:

My boss is acting pissy. I think I might have to tell his boss his attitude is effecting our moods in front office.

Don't go over your bosses head to complain about your boss.   If you feel the need to bring an issue up with anyone, bring it up with your boss directly.  But honestly I think you should just tough it out and try not let his attitude affect you.

I'm trying very hard. I just ignore him unless its legitimate.

I've tried telling him before about how his mood effects us. Our former lead assistant has even told him.

I hate coming in to work because I don't know if in going to get happy boss or moody boss. It's really frustrating.

I also still haven't received all my training.

[snickers]

I find it really hard to get oatmeal down on a good day. When I do eat it, I literally have to prepare myself for the challenge. Obviously, I don't eat it often.

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Here's the thing Gracie.

I tell him this in private. I don't call him out or say anything in front of anyone. That's rude and none of their business.

If he has a request for me, I do it. When he says things like "well guess I'm not getting a lunch today" and I offer to take a later lunch so he can go to have a break during our slow period and he says "no ill just work through lunch. Like always. Never get any fucking time off" and huffs like a little kid. That's what I ignore.

It's AFFECTing all of us. I asked him if anything was wrong and he blew me off so I guess it's personal. I just don't get why he tells us to leave our personal stuff at home but let's his own interfere with work.

I dunno. If I have an opportunity to better myself and get a job aligned with my degrees, ill leave this place in a heartbeat.

[spitforspat]

I hate it when bosses have bad behavior. But, unfortunately, you're rarely in a good place to reprimand your boss.

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Aug 20, 2013 14:39:54 GMT -5 spitforspat said:

I hate it when bosses have bad behavior. But, unfortunately, you're rarely in a good place to reprimand your boss.

That's why I'm just hanging in and grinning and bearing it

[lpcats]

Aug 20, 2013 14:34:14 GMT -5 killercupcake said:

I just saw someone say "exspecially" on fb.

I had a coworker in her mid 40's who would say this all the time.  She is married, with kids, has a college education, and lives in one of the most expensive counties in the state.  I don't understand how you get that far in life without realizing the mistake you're making.

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Gracie thanks. I am trying to do that.

I have asked if there is more I could do to help him and he kinda ignores my requests. For example he was supposed to show me oral surgery when I got here and got settled and how to prep for it and everything. 3 oral surgery days later I haven't learned anything and I keep asking. He showed our new girl but no me (I was at lunch)

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Aug 20, 2013 14:59:09 GMT -5 AutumnRose25 said:

@guernica unless he is verbally abusing you or acting in another innapropriate/illegal manner, it's not really your boss's responsibility to make sure you have a "fun" or " happy" feeling at work. 

If he wants to act like a brat, he can. If he wants to pout and mutter and throw a two year old style tantrum, he can. 

Lots of people have shitty bosses. 

Your responsibility is to do your job regardless of your boss's mood. 

I disagree. If your boss is not the owner of the company, why should they get a free press to create a hostile work environment? They are an employee, just like the people who work under them are.

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Aug 20, 2013 15:09:03 GMT -5 AutumnRose25 said:

Aug 20, 2013 15:06:17 GMT -5 @pixiechinchilla said:

I disagree. If your boss is not the owner of the company, why should they get a free press to create a hostile work environment? They are an employee, just like the people who work under them are.

grumpy boss =/= a 'hostile' work environment

So says you. She only gave one example, but I'm sure there are plenty more. If it's bad enough that she's considering reporting it, it's probably what would be considered hostile. If his attitude is interfering with her training and her ability to work, that would also probably be considered hostile.

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Aug 20, 2013 13:31:24 GMT -5 @astrid said:

I just launched a plum pit into my cleavage. I'm not sure how it happened.

I'LL GET IT! I'LL GET IT!!!!!111ELEVEN!!!