BOF Posted September 30, 2022 Moderator Share Posted September 30, 2022 Just now, bickster said: That indeed is today's number You made me check 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
It's Your Round Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 18 minutes ago, BOF said: 86 more sleeps. Unless you’re a narcoleptic (or an insomniac). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 30, 2022 Moderator Share Posted September 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, It's Your Round said: Unless you’re a narcoleptic (or an insomniac). Well quite. For me it's around 400 sleeps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 Or German... 85 more sleeps until he creeps in to the living room while we all eat an evening meal in the dining room on Christmas eve Dickheads 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 30, 2022 Moderator Share Posted September 30, 2022 When the boss says on a Friday. "Stop what you are doing unless its critical, I've got a big job for you, I need it without fail by next Friday" And you do it in an hour. Free pass for the next week 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 31 minutes ago, bickster said: When the boss says on a Friday. "Stop what you are doing unless its critical, I've got a big job for you, I need it without fail by next Friday" And you do it in an hour. Free pass for the next week That kind of thing paired with working from home has basically been my last 2 years... With quite often the added bonus being that come next Friday my boss has forgotten he even asked me to do it or doesn't check what I send him anyway But I can't do it anymore, I've got bored of not working, it's a bizarre situation to be in, going back to a 8.30 to 5.30 in December is going to be hard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bickster Posted September 30, 2022 Moderator Share Posted September 30, 2022 1 minute ago, villa4europe said: That kind of thing paired with working from home has basically been my last 2 years... With quite often the added bonus being that come next Friday my boss has forgotten he even asked me to do it or doesn't check what I send him anyway But I can't do it anymore, I've got bored of not working, it's a bizarre situation to be in, going back to a 8.30 to 5.30 in December is going to be hard Oh I've got plenty to be getting on with, it's not a skive as such, it just means I won't be pestered for other jobs anywhere near as much so I can just get on with my routine stuff as much as possible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, villa4europe said: That kind of thing paired with working from home has basically been my last 2 years... With quite often the added bonus being that come next Friday my boss has forgotten he even asked me to do it or doesn't check what I send him anyway But I can't do it anymore, I've got bored of not working, it's a bizarre situation to be in, going back to a 8.30 to 5.30 in December is going to be hard Similar story for me. I’ve had a couple of years of doing my job in 1st gear and being really bored. I’ve been pushing for a while to do something more consuming and finally moving into that role now. Hopefully it’s more rewarding. I’m kind of stuck where I am for life now. They pay me too well to look elsewhere, and a move up is a step backwards in many ways so that’s not attractive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 As its Friday 30th 4pm I've just had my latest reminder which is getting less friendly... The only thing they police at my place is your time sheet, as long as you book your hours correctly everything else is seemingly irrelevant I'm moving back to England to get comfortable hating the old job I had doing a role that's shared across 3 people here in Germany, some sort of balance between the two would be perfect I've had 8 emails today 1 phone call and 1 twenty minute meeting, yesterday I had 5 emails no phone calls and no meetings, it's a dream job... Thats boring me to tears and I can't do it anymore Moving back obviously cheers me up, the wife not so much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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brommy Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 2 hours ago, KentVillan said: Comparing UK NFL fans with an American living in New York staying up to 3am to watch County Cricket, who you wouldn't set up a date with your sister! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Genie said: Similar story for me. I’ve had a couple of years of doing my job in 1st gear and being really bored. I’ve been pushing for a while to do something more consuming and finally moving into that role now. Hopefully it’s more rewarding. I’m kind of stuck where I am for life now. They pay me too well to look elsewhere, and a move up is a step backwards in many ways so that’s not attractive. I'm the opposite, i'm far too busy! Its not difficult, I can do it with my eyes closed, its just the volume, and its pissing me off. I earn an ok amount but I do think I'm underpaid for what I deliver and how hard I work. Another £15k or so would make it fairer in my opinion. I've just logged off. In the last 36 hours, i've worked 28 of them! Knackered. Still, more fun than reading On-Topic and people talking about new managers and tactics. In terms of work, I know only I can change things to get out of my current malaise. I need to look at the internal job site. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 30, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 30, 2022 5 hours ago, Genie said: Similar story for me. I’ve had a couple of years of doing my job in 1st gear and being really bored. I’ve been pushing for a while to do something more consuming and finally moving into that role now. Hopefully it’s more rewarding. I’m kind of stuck where I am for life now. They pay me too well to look elsewhere, and a move up is a step backwards in many ways so that’s not attractive. Sounds like you need to go and buy a Porsche, rent some hookers and snort coke off their tits. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Xela Posted September 30, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted September 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, sidcow said: Sounds like you need to go and buy a Porsche, rent some hookers and snort coke off their tits. Or Monday, as I like to call it. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 6 minutes ago, sidcow said: Sounds like you need to go and buy a Porsche, rent some hookers and snort coke off their tits. I’m doing alright, but i’m not talking @Xela money here 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted September 30, 2022 Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Genie said: I’m doing alright, but i’m not talking @Xela money here My salary isn't anything special. I just have a very low expense base. Amazing what you can save when you are single and don't have kids Edited September 30, 2022 by Xela 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted September 30, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted September 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, Xela said: Or Monday, as I like to call it. I actually proper guffawed out loud then. I was just waiting for Mrs Sidcow to ask what was so funny resulting in me having a Liz Truss style silence whilst waiting for my brain to focus onto an answer. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 9 hours ago, Xela said: My salary isn't anything special. I just have a very low expense base. Amazing what you can save when you are single and don't have kids But you have all of winter off work and 7 holidays a year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted October 1, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted October 1, 2022 10 hours ago, sidcow said: I actually proper guffawed out loud then. I was just waiting for Mrs Sidcow to ask what was so funny resulting in me having a Liz Truss style silence whilst waiting for my brain to focus onto an answer. “……. Pork markets” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 3 hours ago, Seat68 said: But you have all of winter off work and 7 holidays a year. Well, there is that! I do have up to 5 weeks to take off before Christmas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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