Still doing UOs?

[crimsonandclover]

If so, let's hear them!

[jessuhmarie]

Older people should have to take driving tests when they renew their licenses.

[kicius56]

May 17, 2012 10:42:25 GMT -5 jessuhmarie said:

Older people should have to take driving tests when they renew their licenses.

YES. I don't think that's an UO. There's an old guy that lives in our building and not a day goes by that he doesn't bump someone's car while parking. Wait, maybe it's not because he's old.

[kicius56]

I don't think you should socialize with co-workers/boss outside work. I hate work "parties," too.

[btay]

May 17, 2012 10:42:25 GMT -5 jessuhmarie said:

Older people should have to take driving tests when they renew their licenses.

I don't think this should be limited to old people. I've seen some pretty terrible young drivers as well.

[slightly]

May 17, 2012 10:47:16 GMT -5 kicius56 said:

I don't think you should socialize with co-workers/boss outside work. I hate work "parties," too.

But but but what about people that work with family???

[rayofsunshine99]

May 17, 2012 10:47:16 GMT -5 kicius56 said:

I don't think you should socialize with co-workers/boss outside work. I hate work "parties," too.

Why don't you think people should socialize with co-workers outside of work? What is the reason? I understand not hanging with the boss but if you get along with a co-worker well why should your interaction be limited to work? Providing you're a decent judge of character and don't become friends with a crazy person in the office, I see no reason to abstain from a friendship. And does that also mean that co-workers shouldn't go grab lunch together either? Because that's technically "outside of work" too.

[rayofsunshine99]

My UO is that it's pointless to use bump acronyms when snarking a newb for asking a dumb question. Many of them don't even know what CD means or even BFP... so they're definitely not going to know what the hell you're talking about when you throw "GBCB" or "BSC" at them.

[kicius56]

May 17, 2012 11:37:47 GMT -5 rayofsunshine99 said:

May 17, 2012 10:47:16 GMT -5 kicius56 said:

I don't think you should socialize with co-workers/boss outside work. I hate work "parties," too.

Why don't you think people should socialize with co-workers outside of work? What is the reason? I understand not hanging with the boss but if you get along with a co-worker well why should your interaction be limited to work? Providing you're a decent judge of character and don't become friends with a crazy person in the office, I see no reason to abstain from a friendship. And does that also mean that co-workers shouldn't go grab lunch together either? Because that's technically "outside of work" too.

Hm, maybe what I should have said that I personally don't like to. Everyone else can do whatever they please.

Maybe it's just my experience, but people take advantage of friendships. They, maybe subconsciously, expect the friendship to reap benefits in the workplace, that it will somehow make their requests to me and whatnot a priority over those of others, etc. They start telling me about their personal lives and then want to know about mine, but I just don't like blending my private life with work. I guess life has made me very distrustful of people and their true intentions.

[rayofsunshine99]

May 17, 2012 12:00:57 GMT -5 kicius56 said:

May 17, 2012 11:37:47 GMT -5 rayofsunshine99 said:

Why don't you think people should socialize with co-workers outside of work? What is the reason? I understand not hanging with the boss but if you get along with a co-worker well why should your interaction be limited to work? Providing you're a decent judge of character and don't become friends with a crazy person in the office, I see no reason to abstain from a friendship. And does that also mean that co-workers shouldn't go grab lunch together either? Because that's technically "outside of work" too.

Hm, maybe what I should have said that I personally don't like to. Everyone else can do whatever they please.

Maybe it's just my experience, but people take advantage of friendships. They, maybe subconsciously, expect the friendship to reap benefits in the workplace, that it will somehow make their requests to me and whatnot a priority over those of others, etc. They start telling me about their personal lives and then want to know about mine, but I just don't like blending my private life with work. I guess life has made me very distrustful of people and their true intentions.

Ah that makes more sense. And definitely if you're in a position of authority or have a say over certain things etc, that people might expect occupational benefits to being your friend.

[PokieDot]

I think we should all remember that we were all newbs at one point or another. Not that I've seen it here yet, but just in general, there is no need to be an asshole when someone asks a question you/we deem stupid or pointless.

Granted... I suppose there is always an exception...

[weansworld09]

I am over the ombre hairstyle.. (flame away!) -- I just think it's overdone and time for something different.

[rayofsunshine99]

May 17, 2012 12:24:35 GMT -5 PokieDot said:

I think we should all remember that we were all newbs at one point or another. Not that I've seen it here yet, but just in general, there is no need to be an asshole when someone asks a question you/we deem stupid or pointless.

Granted... I suppose there is always an exception...

Even when I was a newb, I never thought people on the internet could tell me whether or not I was pregnant. One gal yesterday was not TTC but created an account, came on and asked if we thought she could be pregnant (on TB TTGP) but she was on birth control and her boyfriend comes on her back.... but she wanted to know if some semen could get in to her vagina and get her pregnant.

(just an example of where common sense should come in to play )

[rayofsunshine99]

May 17, 2012 13:08:13 GMT -5 weansworld09 said:

I am over the ombre hairstyle.. (flame away!) -- I just think it's overdone and time for something different.

I don't even know what that is. And I'm too lazy to google.

[weansworld09]

May 17, 2012 13:11:33 GMT -5 rayofsunshine99 said:

May 17, 2012 13:08:13 GMT -5 weansworld09 said:

I am over the ombre hairstyle.. (flame away!) -- I just think it's overdone and time for something different.

I don't even know what that is. And I'm too lazy to google.

Hopefully that works - it's the whole dark hair at the top and flows into lighter/blonder hair at the ends

[scsmith2011]

[quote author=kicius56 board=gp thread=5073 post=71912 time=1337274057
Hm, maybe what I should have said that I personally don't like to. Everyone else can do whatever they please. [/quote]

Cool because I met my DH here at work.

ETA: Ugh, quote fail. I've never been able to quote correctly on Proboards.

[slightly]

My UO is that I absolutely LOVE working with family (and yes, I socialize after work hours with them, so ) and wouldn't trade it for anything. Oh and nepotism FTW.

(I believe this is U. I've had a LOT of people ask me over the years how I can stand working with family)

[PokieDot]

May 17, 2012 13:10:24 GMT -5 rayofsunshine99 said:

May 17, 2012 12:24:35 GMT -5 PokieDot said:

I think we should all remember that we were all newbs at one point or another. Not that I've seen it here yet, but just in general, there is no need to be an asshole when someone asks a question you/we deem stupid or pointless.

Granted... I suppose there is always an exception...

Even when I was a newb, I never thought people on the internet could tell me whether or not I was pregnant. One gal yesterday was not TTC but created an account, came on and asked if we thought she could be pregnant (on TB TTGP) but she was on birth control and her boyfriend comes on her back.... but she wanted to know if some semen could get in to her vagina and get her pregnant.

(just an example of where common sense should come in to play )

Right. And, that is exactly what I mean by exceptions!

Aside from blatant stupidity, most people are just looking for some reassurance, common ground, suggestions, and/or support.

[monpetitchou]

I want to raise chickens in my backyard for eggs.

[slightly]

May 17, 2012 14:01:37 GMT -5 monpetitchou said:

I want to raise chickens in my backyard for eggs.

My mom did this for a while and I have a neighbor that does it as well.

IMO Chickens are vile vile birds. I also don't like goats or pigs.

[sarack]

since i'm new to this, what does UO stand for?

[slightly]

May 17, 2012 14:16:13 GMT -5 sarack said:

since i'm new to this, what does UO stand for?

Unpopular Opinion

[sarack]

May 17, 2012 14:17:09 GMT -5 slightly said:

May 17, 2012 14:16:13 GMT -5 sarack said:

since i'm new to this, what does UO stand for?

Unpopular Opinion

thank you!

[sarack]

May 17, 2012 13:17:33 GMT -5 weansworld09 said:

May 17, 2012 13:11:33 GMT -5 rayofsunshine99 said:

I don't even know what that is. And I'm too lazy to google.

Hopefully that works - it's the whole dark hair at the top and flows into lighter/blonder hair at the ends

i never understood this look. it looks horrible, imo.

[chanciepants]

May 17, 2012 13:08:13 GMT -5 weansworld09 said:

I am over the ombre hairstyle.. (flame away!) -- I just think it's overdone and time for something different.

::tears::

I have ombre hair, you meanie head!

(My ombre is more subtle than Khloe's though..brown/copper now whereas my siggy was black/magenta ombre)

[kicius56]

May 17, 2012 13:17:33 GMT -5 weansworld09 said:

May 17, 2012 13:11:33 GMT -5 rayofsunshine99 said:

I don't even know what that is. And I'm too lazy to google.

Hopefully that works - it's the whole dark hair at the top and flows into lighter/blonder hair at the ends

Well, what do you know? I was a girl way ahead of her time. In HS (think 10 years ago), I totally had that look when I was growing out the blond.

[rayofsunshine99]

May 17, 2012 14:01:37 GMT -5 monpetitchou said:

I want to raise chickens in my backyard for eggs.

If I had enough land to do this (my city requires at least an acre of land in order to own chickens) I totally would. It's a much better option than getting eggs laid from chickens on factory farms. The living conditions of those chickens are awful

[monpetitchou]

May 17, 2012 15:10:28 GMT -5 rayofsunshine99 said:

May 17, 2012 14:01:37 GMT -5 monpetitchou said:

I want to raise chickens in my backyard for eggs.

If I had enough land to do this (my city requires at least an acre of land in order to own chickens) I totally would. It's a much better option than getting eggs laid from chickens on factory farms. The living conditions of those chickens are awful

I know, right! Plus, eggs from true free range chickens are a lot healthier, half the cholesterol, etc. We're technically allowed one chicken, which just seems really lonely for that poor bird. We're either going to get 3-4 and hope our neighbors don't complain, or we'll wait until we can move into our next house in a few years, hopefully on several acres.

[rayofsunshine99]

May 17, 2012 15:32:39 GMT -5 monpetitchou said:

May 17, 2012 15:10:28 GMT -5 rayofsunshine99 said:

If I had enough land to do this (my city requires at least an acre of land in order to own chickens) I totally would. It's a much better option than getting eggs laid from chickens on factory farms. The living conditions of those chickens are awful

I know, right! Plus, eggs from true free range chickens are a lot healthier, half the cholesterol, etc. We're technically allowed one chicken, which just seems really lonely for that poor bird. We're either going to get 3-4 and hope our neighbors don't complain, or we'll wait until we can move into our next house in a few years, hopefully on several acres.

That is awesome!! Good for you!!! I'm jealous.

[weansworld09]

May 17, 2012 14:31:44 GMT -5 chanciepants said:

May 17, 2012 13:08:13 GMT -5 weansworld09 said:

I am over the ombre hairstyle.. (flame away!) -- I just think it's overdone and time for something different.

::tears::

I have ombre hair, you meanie head!

(My ombre is more subtle than Khloe's though..brown/copper now whereas my siggy was black/magenta ombre)

Kloe's is pretty abrasive. I too had something similar in jr high after using sun-in and waiting for the orange to grow out.

There, there ::hands Chancie tissue::
I'm sure yours looks bangin!