Popular Post mjmooney Posted December 14, 2018 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2018 Another friend and ex-work colleague died of cancer yesterday. He was older than me, and had been ill for a while, so it wasn't exactly unexpected, but jeez... He was a really top bloke, and massively talented as a writer, artist and musician, probably the most intelligent person I've ever met. Been a pisser of a year, this. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted December 14, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 14, 2018 Christmas work doo last night. I restrained myself from going mad and put up with the 3 hours or so of attempting to be happy amongst others who were hell-bent on getting absolutely wasted as quickly as possible (I knew I had to be in work today for meetings). Turned up to work today, knowing full well that they had set their calendars as "working from home". Did a few a checks at ~1PM and not one of them had turned up online. Gits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trekka Posted December 14, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 14, 2018 6 hours ago, mjmooney said: Another friend and ex-work colleague died of cancer yesterday. He was older than me, and had been ill for a while, so it wasn't exactly unexpected, but jeez... He was a really top bloke, and massively talented as a writer, artist and musician, probably the most intelligent person I've ever met. Been a pisser of a year, this. Sorry to hear of the sad news. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 1 minute ago, trekka said: Christmas work do last night. I restrained myself from going mad and put up with the 3 hours or so of attempting to be happy amongst others who were hell-bent on getting absolutely wasted as quickly as possible. Is this largely a generational/phase thing ? I mean, I'm in my early 50s now and I used to love xmas office parties where I'd put my best suit on (by the way, the dress code amongst blokes seems so much more laid back - going to a xmas dinner in t shirt and designer jeans, whereas the ladies still glam up ). Now though, I just can't be bothered. "Book a room and stay over !" I'm told. Yeah, but don't you all realise you're still over the limit when you drive off the next morning ? I dunno; i guess I grew out of it all. Drink has never been a big part of my life and being instant mates with Geoff from IT just cos I'm sitting next to him at the dinner table when 364 days of the year i can't stand him just doesn't do it for me. Meh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 1 hour ago, mottaloo said: Is this largely a generational/phase thing ? I mean, I'm in my early 50s now and I used to love xmas office parties where I'd put my best suit on (by the way, the dress code amongst blokes seems so much more laid back - going to a xmas dinner in t shirt and designer jeans, whereas the ladies still glam up ). Now though, I just can't be bothered. "Book a room and stay over !" I'm told. Yeah, but don't you all realise you're still over the limit when you drive off the next morning ? I dunno; i guess I grew out of it all. Drink has never been a big part of my life and being instant mates with Geoff from IT just cos I'm sitting next to him at the dinner table when 364 days of the year i can't stand him just doesn't do it for me. Meh. The most awkward Christmas work do I had was when my line manager organised cocaine for anyone who wanted it (which I didn't). How he never got sacked for it I don't know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 mines tonight, decided about an hour ago not to bother turning up, its in bewdley which is an awful location, theres a few staying in hotels in kiddy but even then its a ball ache to get across in taxis and theres a lot of couples this year (which for me in the construction industry is a shit idea) and more than a fair few who are being driven there by their wives, usually at this stage i would have started at about 2pm and be 6/7 pints down but theres just a general lack of interest from everyone, its not worth tomorrow's hangover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 9 minutes ago, sharkyvilla said: The most awkward Christmas work do I had was when my line manager organised cocaine for anyone who wanted it (which I didn't). How he never got sacked for it I don't know. What industry was that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HanoiVillan Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 I found out earlier this week that I'm not going to our work do in London tonight. I replied to the email invitation, which had in capital letters in the subject line 'NO FURTHER ACTION REQUIRED', but which subsequently turns out to have been merely a prompt to organise my own transport with the transport department and accommodation with the accommodation department and blah blah dearie me, I don't even like these people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PompeyVillan Posted December 14, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted December 14, 2018 1 hour ago, sharkyvilla said: The most awkward Christmas work do I had was when my line manager organised cocaine for anyone who wanted it (which I didn't). How he never got sacked for it I don't know. He was only doing his job. 4 1 18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAuthority Posted December 14, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted December 14, 2018 1 minute ago, PompeyVillan said: He was only doing his job. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 1 hour ago, HanoiVillan said: What industry was that? Got to be banking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 36 minutes ago, PompeyVillan said: He was only doing his job. That one took a while. Bravo Sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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HanoiVillan Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 2 hours ago, Xela said: Got to be banking That was my first thought as well, but I wanted to ask. Would be priceless if it was Health and Social Care or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted December 14, 2018 Share Posted December 14, 2018 3 hours ago, Xela said: Got to be banking Close, it was in baking back when I worked for a larger company. I half think the top bosses actively sought people who were either off their tits or plain mental. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 10 hours ago, sharkyvilla said: Close, it was in baking back when I worked for a larger company. I half think the top bosses actively sought people who were either off their tits or plain mental. Those bakers have a reputation for getting off their cobs. Warburton's or Kingsmill? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 31 minutes ago, PompeyVillan said: Those bakers have a reputation for getting off their cobs. Warburton's or Kingsmill? You're on a roll now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 11 hours ago, sharkyvilla said: Close, it was in baking back when I worked for a larger company. I half think the top bosses actively sought people who were either off their tits or plain mental. Must have got plenty of dough working there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PompeyVillan Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 1 hour ago, Xela said: You're on a roll now... There was no knead for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted December 15, 2018 Share Posted December 15, 2018 58 minutes ago, PompeyVillan said: There was no knead for that. Not as good as yeasterday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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