Archive through January 10, 2002

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Kep421

Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 06:18 am Click here to edit this post
Actually Littlebreeze, it was just what I needed...

Makes me want to get back to work even more!!!

Realtvfan

Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 07:49 am Click here to edit this post
Littlebreeze,

You can vent anytime you want. I learned quite a bit from your post and I'm appreciative of your perspective. My job headaches are very similar, but in a different industry.

Mssilhouette

Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 11:21 am Click here to edit this post
Littlebreeze wow you have a tough job!!

And now for a tiny bit of humor. The requested fantasy about my boss's tie....

Allow me to set the scene:

I'm in a large trailer and we have one of the bigger sections of the trailer. There is a main part with drafting tables and blueprint cabinets stacked to the ceiling plus a big conference table. All these thing take up most of the room in the main area of our section. Since the new move there are two offices with doors in our section. One for me and one for my boss, let's call him Boring...err John. So the layout is a bit screwed because 1 of the 2 offices is roughly the size of a closet.

Naturally I guess that I'm gonna be cramming my circa 1960 steel with simulated wood top desk into said closet. I was shocked when John decide to take the smaller office. Well, could he be showing some compassion ? I mean was it even possible after the incident where decided he need the faster computer because, after all he had to get his email quickly. But all I had to do was run 20 applications at once. Me need more RAM...whatever for? These 32MB will do just fine. So to say I was floor dropping stunned was putting it mildly.

Then my mind wondered why would he want the smaller office....Why indeed. Well, the better to cram more stuff into the larger office my dear!
So now I have 1 desk and a table shoved up next to it for a L shape look or a makeshift cage. A total of 4 lateral file cabinets and 3 vertical, 1 bookshelf, 1 tall supply cabinet and various boxes oh and a water cooler. But hey I got myself a window! Woohoo

Back to setting the scene, right across from me (by this I mean no more than 3 feet) is the fax machine. Often than not the machine whirrs and spits up faxes that sit in the machine until I decided I'm done reading TV Clubhouse long enough to pull it out and hand it to John.

Often John has to fax things. I should mention that our offices are next to each other. I mean we share the same cheap wall.

When John needs to fax something he will get up out of his office and walk into mine by taking one sharp step left. In he will walk and stand directly next to the fax machine.

And thus begins the dance.....

John: Can you fax this to Manny Moe & Jack then to Larry Moe & Curly ?

I look from him to the machine and back to him, thinking that he cannot be serious as all he has to do is put the paper in and push a button.

Slowly I find my way out of the desk maze and stand in front of him, my face squeezed into an menacing glare. In one swift move I grab his tie, nearly choking him then cram it in the fax machine and angrily punch SEND as I scream "FAX YOU!!"

Or maybe I just say "Uh sure" and send the fax as normal then go home...it's possible but ONE DAY!!! ONE DAY!

*By the way there's a faxing coming in right as I type this...LOL

Kep421

Wednesday, November 28, 2001 - 11:55 am Click here to edit this post
OM MsS, that is just too funny!!!!!

What would John do if you showed him this post?

Would he recognize that you've missed your calling as a screenplay writer?

Mssilhouette

Thursday, November 29, 2001 - 10:16 am Click here to edit this post
LOL Kep! Glad you found it funny. Sometimes you gotta laugh to keep from killing people, so I laugh at work.....a whole lot.

Why do you think I called him John. I highly doubt that he reads this board but if he does what's he going to say.

"Hey are you MsSilhouette on TV Clubhouse?"

Me: Am I who on what? Are you feeling all right, John I mean you look at little sick. Is that steam coming out of your ears? What's that....what about your tie? Cram it in a fax machine?? John why would I want to do that...I mean really we just got that fax machine.

Secretly I will chuckle at my desk while I clean out the History and Internet File Folders on my computer.

Kep421

Thursday, November 29, 2001 - 10:24 am Click here to edit this post
ROFLMAO!!!!

I want to work with you MsS, could you use an assistant?????

Mssilhouette

Thursday, November 29, 2001 - 11:22 am Click here to edit this post
Me use an assistant?! Are you kidding?! Woohoo, c'mon down Kep!

I can sit you at the short side of my L shaped cage..umm desk. We can laugh at John when he's gone and play tag in the large meeting section.

Since we're at the back of the big trailer no one will see us. Most of the time I'm here alone, John goes to a lot of meetings.

We'll havta fight over the computer but I can always plunk myself down in John's office and use his comp.

Now what kinda work can I make it look like you're doing. Oh yeah I know! How about I make you a fax go'fer or maybe file rearranger.

That's it!! I'll have you come in as my assistant on the day John has an all day meeting and we'll secretly screw around with his files. Causing Mayhem.

After we do that then I'll walk down to the unemployment office and apply. Then I'll go home and surf the net finally winding up at TV Clubhouse where I'll make a thread asking people to talk about their jobs to inspire and amuse me.

Then I will laugh at one poster who has a evil thoughts about her boss's tie and I'll ask if I can work with her....hmmm this seems very familiar. Body snatcherish even.

Kep, it would fun to have an assistant but....

::looks around franticly for hidden cameras:::

you have to promise to keep this quiet, I really don't do that much work here! Shhhhhh don't laugh so loud!

Don't blow my cover. People actually think I work really hard! I'm trying keep that going so they don't know they're basically paying me to surf the net. LOL Hush ::trying to stifle uncontrollable giggle::

But I might act like I'm drowing in work to request an assistant. I'll consult John right after I send this here fax.

Kep421

Thursday, November 29, 2001 - 01:01 pm Click here to edit this post
Your cover is safe with me MsS...I'm going right now to talk to my hubby about immigrating to LA!!!

Carolinakisses

Friday, November 30, 2001 - 02:33 pm Click here to edit this post
Guilty, I'm at work right now.

Egbok

Saturday, December 01, 2001 - 03:49 pm Click here to edit this post
I work in a hospital as a Credentialer and I have Internet access with a watchdog attached!! I cannot access TVCH unfortunately. Something called "Web Sense" notifies me that TVCH is an entertainment site - ugh!! I've got to get friendlier with those IS guys who control my computer workstation.

I work M-F and share my office space with a Computer Consultant/Statistician 3 days per week. My job is very involved so I really wouldn't have time to log onto TVCH even if I had the access. Basically I do background checks on doctors who are applying for privileges to work at our hospital. Lots of computer initiated paperwork and phone calls with this job. And Littlebreeze, is there's one trace, one speck of anything even resembling a white powder on these doctors. . .I tear up their application and they're outta here!! LOL

Spygirl

Saturday, December 01, 2001 - 04:32 pm Click here to edit this post
Hey Eg- getting friendly with those computer guys is an excellent idea

Kep421

Saturday, December 01, 2001 - 08:29 pm Click here to edit this post
Egbok, when I was working, I was one of those IS GUYS!!!!

Maybe if you tell them that this site is more like a "research" site that helps you in your day to day work, it might work. Some firewalls allow access to restricted areas on a site by site basis. Most IS people don't really know exactly what the user community does in their day to day job activities, so its worth a try!!!

Good Luck!!

Egbok

Saturday, December 01, 2001 - 09:47 pm Click here to edit this post
Hey Spy, I've already left myself a VM on my work phone, "#1 priority for Monday - get friendly with the IS staff".

And Kep421, thanks for the excellent advice!! I'll invite 2 of them to lunch (my treat - 40% discount in the hospital cafeteria - LOL!) and then I'll let them know that I've reached a point where I definitely need unrestricted access for additional research. Yeah. . .I'm liking this little scenario!!

In all sincerity Kep421, I hope you find a new job soon - your area of expertise is greatly needed. And btw, I love the picture in your profile!! Cute.

Kep421

Sunday, December 02, 2001 - 07:59 am Click here to edit this post
Thanks Egbok, and BTW you can call me Kep, everyone else does!!! And if your IT personnel is anything like the folks I worked with, food is definately the way to their hearts

I'm glad you like my picture, it was just put there for my TVCH Survivor III posting buddies... they sure got a kick out of it!!!!

Thanks everyone for continuing to post on this thread. I really do enjoy reading about your jobs/careers and find them quite fasinating. So please, keep 'em coming.....

Kep421

Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - 04:38 am Click here to edit this post
Ok, I need everyone's good vibes and I thought since I started this thread, here would be a good place to collect them.

I have interviewed for a position as Tech Support at the Learning Center located at my local college. The Learning Center was designed as a place where Ohio school teachers can come (free of charge) to learn various computer technology topics ranging from complex multimedia graphics to simple computer use. It was implemented in response to a few teacher complaints that their students knew more about technology then they did in the classrooms, and the program has been successful since its opening about 5-6 years ago.

Since it is a part time position with a non-profit organization the hours are short and the pay is nominal. But never before have I wanted a position so much...I know I would be just stellar in this position!!! In addition to the normal desktop support duties, I will be assisting with database administration and procedure documentation. I will also be learning to become a web master!!! But most important of all, here is my chance to break into the academic workforce. My ultimate goal is to have a job where I can help people to learn how to use computers productively and I believe this position can take me there.

I am scheduled for a second interview on Tuesday, next week, and it feels like eons away. Please, any positive vibes you guys can post here will help keep me from building up the worries in my mind. Thanks!!!!

Wink

Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - 05:25 am Click here to edit this post
Good luck Kep. Got the fingers and toes crossed for you. Makes it a little dicey walking so I'll lounge today.

Juju2bigdog

Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - 08:37 am Click here to edit this post
Kep, I went and hollered to Buck the pool boy, and he's hopping over here just as fast as his gimpy leg will allow him. He might be a minute because he said he'd stop and put his teeth in for the special occasion. Just in case he gets dizzy on the way and doesn't make it, I'll wish you the best of luck times two.

Micknrc

Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - 08:50 am Click here to edit this post
Sending positive vibes your way, Keppy!

Car54

Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - 08:52 am Click here to edit this post
Sounds like a perfect place, Kep. Best of luck!

Weinermr

Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - 08:54 am Click here to edit this post
Kep, the best of luck to you. You have earned this, and you deserve it! We'll be sending all our powers your way!

Meme9

Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - 09:07 am Click here to edit this post
Take a deep breath.....don't forget to let it out!!!
Relax when you go for the interview, but let them know that you feel positive about your ability to handle the position. Let them know you enjoy helping others learn to master their computers.

Best Wishes Kep, this does sound right up your alley!

Alib

Wednesday, January 09, 2002 - 01:04 pm Click here to edit this post
Kep - good luck. I just went through an interview myself on December 19th and I know exactly how you feel right now. The only advice that I can offer is to relax and do your best to relay self-confidence and positiveness. I now have an oral French exam to do next Monday morning, but after that it will be all over except for the waiting.

Sunshinemiss

Thursday, January 10, 2002 - 01:26 am Click here to edit this post
Kep, the very best of luck and good wishes! Keep telling yourself you CAN DO this, you deserve it, you want it, and bowl them over with your self-confidence and winning personality!

(and come back to re-read this thread every time you feel yourself getting nervous for a dose of love and faith!)

Lancecrossfire

Thursday, January 10, 2002 - 08:48 am Click here to edit this post
Kep, you sound perfect for the job! Positive thoughts coming your way.:)

It's great that you were able to find something that is your passion and calling--well, something thaht leads to it at least. I hope you are fortunate enough to get the job and that you have as much fun with it as possible.

Mssilhouette

Thursday, January 10, 2002 - 10:05 am Click here to edit this post
Kep I'm keeping my toes and fingers crossed. GOOD LUCK...I think you'll get it thought

Where'd I put those 4 leaf clovers? When I find them I'll make sure to rub them for you!