ewerk 26147 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I agree, however there just seems to be one period after another where you've got to sit tight and suck it up doesnt it? Seems never ending. I suppose thats just the way things are. Money is a factor of course but not an overriding one. Im lazy, I dont want to be the CEO of anything, just a bearable job thats pays the bills. Its the 'in transit' part I've been stuck in for years thats just getting to me. Yup You should talk to Gemmill, he has the qualification and seems to find well paying jobs that involve little effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26594 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 You should talk to Gemmill, he has the qualification and seems to find well paying jobs that involve little effort. If he's not in, leave a message with the robot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 3417 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14511 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 How was the Thanksgiving, then? Seeing the word 'Thanksgiving' has given me a bit of a laugh though. I work for a company that is truly 'global' and which has an intranet type thing which you see when you're entering in process results. I sometimes have a look as the posts on it are unintentionally funny, especially the foreign ones, (ok, mainly the American ones ). There was a thread that simply said 'Thanksgiving' so I had a gander at it. The OP basically said happy thanksgiving, what are you grateful for? Some sadsacks said they were grateful to work for such a great company , some said their families/loved ones etc, but there was a few that were proper 'God bless America' types who were thankful for the 'freedom' of their country, thankful for their constitution, forefathers etc, you get the drift. A couple of people posted questioning their constitution mainly the guns bit and fuck me, how touchy did the 'God bless America' types get! I basically learned through the GBA types that America had guns and it was a good job they did as the rest of the World came crying to America for help all the time as nobody is strong enough to fight for their own country other than the Americans. They seem to be the only country that has freedoms in their lands as well other various stuff I can't be arsed to write. Truly funny reading their craic but also slightly worrying that people who are generally pleasant, polite and a canny bunch can be so brainwashed and one-eyed when it comes to anything that might be a slight criticism of their country, (as well as their* wholly ignorant views of the World). *The God bless America types. And that just about sums up the vast majority of those in the US that I've come across. They are lovely people mostly, very "folksy" and "homely" but question anything about their way of life and you're the devil incarnate. My sister in law isn't like that, she lived in Vegas and Lake Tahoe as a kid and had nowt to do with guns or religion so she's fairly well balanced. But you're right, I was asked what I was thankful for after I'd finished my "green bean casserole with sweet marshmellows and pineapple" / which accompanied my turkey and sweet potatoes... I said I was thankful for having Newcastle United in my life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34162 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 You should talk to Gemmill, he has the qualification and seems to find well paying jobs that involve little effort. I've topped out on salary now though. You can't get any further up the corporate ladder with the effort I'm prepared to put in. Having said that, I've been assigned to a project recently which is causing me to have to work harder than I ever have in my career. It's with and for people that I wouldn't normally work with, and I'm genuinely concerned that they will get the impression that I'm prepared to continue with this level of effort when it's all finished. This is strictly a temporary deal as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26594 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 And that just about sums up the vast majority of those in the US that I've come across. They are lovely people mostly, very "folksy" and "homely" but question anything about their way of life and you're the devil incarnate. My sister in law isn't like that, she lived in Vegas and Lake Tahoe as a kid and had nowt to do with guns or religion so she's fairly well balanced. But you're right, I was asked what I was thankful for after I'd finished my "green bean casserole with sweet marshmellows and pineapple" / which accompanied my turkey and sweet potatoes... I said I was thankful for having Newcastle United in my life "Beans? Marshmellow?!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ayatollah Hermione 12735 Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 I've topped out on salary now though. You can't get any further up the corporate ladder with the effort I'm prepared to put in. Having said that, I've been assigned to a project recently which is causing me to have to work harder than I ever have in my career. It's with and for people that I wouldn't normally work with, and I'm genuinely concerned that they will get the impression that I'm prepared to continue with this level of effort when it's all finished. This is strictly a temporary deal as far as I'm concerned. Just bring the roomba into work and then they'll see that you're as lazy and work shy as ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 One of those never going to drink again moods Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34162 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 13943 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I've been balancing out this boozehound karma by being in bed by 11 the last two nights. I don't usually see weekend mornings. I'm not sure I like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Jolly. The wife's had Xmas tunes on since 7.30am. Tree and decco's going up once I'm fit to move and get up in the loft. Might have a bit mulled wine later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 26594 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Jolly. The wife's had Xmas tunes on since 7.30am. Tree and decco's going up once I'm fit to move and get up in the loft. Might have a bit mulled wine later. Got up in the loft yesterday to get our Christmas stuff down. Left the house to Christmas songs being played as Mrs HMHM ably assisted by the daughters of the Casa. Came in after seeing us beat west brom a bit drunk to see all the decorations up and the tree looking great. First proper Sunday off as well since my switch to Mon-Fri work and it feels good getting up having breakfast and not having the black cloud of going to work on a Sunday teatime not hanging over me. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Jolly. The wife's had Xmas tunes on since 7.30am. Tree and decco's going up once I'm fit to move and get up in the loft. Might have a bit mulled wine later. Had a mulled wine yesterday in the Forth. Disgusting creation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13804 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 It's probably the closest thing to being assimilated by the Borg. Get out now while you still can. This is your best post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14511 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Had a mulled wine yesterday in the Forth. Disgusting creation. Did you actually get kicked out of the match yesterday?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaddockLad 14511 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 (edited) Got up in the loft yesterday to get our Christmas stuff down. Left the house to Christmas songs being played as Mrs HMHM ably assisted by the daughters of the Casa. Came in after seeing us beat west brom a bit drunk to see all the decorations up and the tree looking great. First proper Sunday off as well since my switch to Mon-Fri work and it feels good getting up having breakfast and not having the black cloud of going to work on a Sunday teatime not hanging over me. Nice. No more permanent nights? Good times! Edited December 1, 2013 by PaddockLad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted December 1, 2013 Author Share Posted December 1, 2013 I was so proud last night. The bairn spent the night at his 'other' grandparents as his dad was at the match. Said grandparents are dead canny but they're Mackem through and through - go to matches, live in Seaham, say things like "eeee it's bee-yew-ti-ful" etc etc. I rang the bairn before I went to work to be told he'd just gone in the bath as he'd insisted on watching the whole of the first half of our game before he went. He then came on the phone and excitedly announced "Mammy! The Toon Toon are one and zero! I think we are winning!!" He then proceeded to give me minute by minute commentary including "Uh-oh mam, the red team have just scored so it's one and one which means we've got a draw" and then "WE'VE SCORED AGAIN! It's two and one and the Toon are winning! Wooo-hooooo!" Possible one of the proudest moments in the last 4 years. In theTyneside vs Wearside battle it looks like we've won this one. Poor bugger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 38537 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Did you actually get kicked out of the match yesterday?.... Somehow not Managed to get rescued from being "lost" at half time and eventually got home safely. Watched the game with one eye closed and still couldn't focus!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34162 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Was this drink induced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8946 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Was this drink induced? Possible pie-deficiency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34162 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Pie-abetic coma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Birthday day out and late kick off. Told the next morning I also snaffled 2 Balti pies and 2 cheeseburgers Fair to say a complete wagon fall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christmas Tree 3997 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 All followed by a night of luxury at Maften Hall. Treadmill when I get home ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 13943 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Birthday day out and late kick off. Told the next morning I also snaffled 2 Balti pies and 2 cheeseburgers Fair to say a complete wagon fall! It was that bad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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