How much do I wish that there was a magical cleaning fairy who would just come and *poof* all your laundry, cleaning, organizing and packing would be done in an instant?
I am currently trying to clean my room, which, being super tiny should be a simple chore, but as you can tell, I'm on here instead. I did get two loads of laundry started, and have started organizing a bit. I just don't like going away for vacation and then coming back to a messy room! So here I am, trying desperately to get everything done in the next two days before I head home for some much needed vacation time...
I'll let you know how it goes.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Monday, August 15, 2011
Avoiding Catatonic Surrender
I might have officially had one of the worst days ever. It's like every mentally insane person on the PLANET decided that they had to come into work and have random outbursts of crazy on every person in an orange apron that they saw.
I started work at 9:00am, and by about 10 the craziness ensued. I could hear the screaming outside of my office and decided that it was in my best interest to not even turn around to see the horror.
Of course, the horror had to do with my job, which is getting special orders to these crazies.
There was a woman screaming at one of our managers about how her windows were delayed. They were in fact, delayed...but her husband had been in contact with one of my coworkers and completely understood that they were delayed. Unfortunately, she must have Medusa-ed her hubby because he was completely silent for the duration of this event. He tried to speak a couple of times, but she cut him off to the point that he just gave up and stood there looking mildly embarrassed that he married this hell-beast. She started raging about how her order was worth $13,000 (which granted is a lot of money) but that we were costing them time and money (because they hired and booked a contractor without having the product in their hands-- which is a stupid move and basically is going to ensure that everything that can go wrong before that date absolutely will). Now she didn't know how they were going to be able to buy groceries....
Wait, what? You mean to tell me that you purchased $13,000 worth of windows for your house, that you own, AND are able to pay someone to do the work that your lazy ass can't...but you won't be able to buy yourself a loaf of bread because you booked some vacation time (which you're likely getting paid for) for this life-shattering event of window-installation?? Time to rethink your argument.
My next lovely customer is named Candy (sounds like a stripper name, but let me assure you that this woman is a haggard old bitch who has probably never been even remotely attractive in her life, and I can be this mean because she is a truly awful human being who I've run into on a few occasions now and she is incapable of any type of human emotion besides RAAAAAGE). She came in while I was on lunch, and my boss told her that she had to wait for me (because he gets some sick enjoyment out of pushing shitty customers on me). She proceeded to completely FREAK out on a girl working at the Service Desk, my boss, and a lot associate (because the lot associate has ANYTHING to do with her order in any way, besides loading it into her vehicle). Thankfully my boss briefed me on what was going on and I was already working on her resolution by the time she came back and demanded to speak to me...so I trotted out all sweet and perky and didn't even give her a chance to get started. Totally effed up her demon mentality and she couldn't react in time to do anything but cooperate with me.
The last guy just bitched and complained, left and came back to bitch and moan some more, and then finally tuckered himself out and just left. Further proof that as people age, they become more child-like....huge temper tantrums followed by a post-tantrum crash.
I am ever so looking forward to going back in and dealing with the dragon-people who have no concept of rationality tomorrow. Redeeming factor is that after 8 hours of that, I'm going to see Wax Mannequin (check him out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR3Sn1P47pw -- he's a character and a half, all around talented, odd and wonderful performer who you should love, and since my taste in music is fabulous, you obviously should listen to me). Also, 3 more days until holidays! :D It's a big deal.
Anyways kids, have a lovely evening, listen to some more Wax Mannequin and pleasant dreams of musicians who manage to meow in their songs without being totally certifiably insane.
I started work at 9:00am, and by about 10 the craziness ensued. I could hear the screaming outside of my office and decided that it was in my best interest to not even turn around to see the horror.
Of course, the horror had to do with my job, which is getting special orders to these crazies.
There was a woman screaming at one of our managers about how her windows were delayed. They were in fact, delayed...but her husband had been in contact with one of my coworkers and completely understood that they were delayed. Unfortunately, she must have Medusa-ed her hubby because he was completely silent for the duration of this event. He tried to speak a couple of times, but she cut him off to the point that he just gave up and stood there looking mildly embarrassed that he married this hell-beast. She started raging about how her order was worth $13,000 (which granted is a lot of money) but that we were costing them time and money (because they hired and booked a contractor without having the product in their hands-- which is a stupid move and basically is going to ensure that everything that can go wrong before that date absolutely will). Now she didn't know how they were going to be able to buy groceries....
Wait, what? You mean to tell me that you purchased $13,000 worth of windows for your house, that you own, AND are able to pay someone to do the work that your lazy ass can't...but you won't be able to buy yourself a loaf of bread because you booked some vacation time (which you're likely getting paid for) for this life-shattering event of window-installation?? Time to rethink your argument.
My next lovely customer is named Candy (sounds like a stripper name, but let me assure you that this woman is a haggard old bitch who has probably never been even remotely attractive in her life, and I can be this mean because she is a truly awful human being who I've run into on a few occasions now and she is incapable of any type of human emotion besides RAAAAAGE). She came in while I was on lunch, and my boss told her that she had to wait for me (because he gets some sick enjoyment out of pushing shitty customers on me). She proceeded to completely FREAK out on a girl working at the Service Desk, my boss, and a lot associate (because the lot associate has ANYTHING to do with her order in any way, besides loading it into her vehicle). Thankfully my boss briefed me on what was going on and I was already working on her resolution by the time she came back and demanded to speak to me...so I trotted out all sweet and perky and didn't even give her a chance to get started. Totally effed up her demon mentality and she couldn't react in time to do anything but cooperate with me.
The last guy just bitched and complained, left and came back to bitch and moan some more, and then finally tuckered himself out and just left. Further proof that as people age, they become more child-like....huge temper tantrums followed by a post-tantrum crash.
I am ever so looking forward to going back in and dealing with the dragon-people who have no concept of rationality tomorrow. Redeeming factor is that after 8 hours of that, I'm going to see Wax Mannequin (check him out here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR3Sn1P47pw -- he's a character and a half, all around talented, odd and wonderful performer who you should love, and since my taste in music is fabulous, you obviously should listen to me). Also, 3 more days until holidays! :D It's a big deal.
Anyways kids, have a lovely evening, listen to some more Wax Mannequin and pleasant dreams of musicians who manage to meow in their songs without being totally certifiably insane.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Feel Good Drag
If you need a laugh today, please visit this link http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/01/dinosaur.html
I promise if you have a sense of humour at all, you will die laughing. I couldn't stop laughing, especially at the corresponding video. Allie is a genius.
I promise if you have a sense of humour at all, you will die laughing. I couldn't stop laughing, especially at the corresponding video. Allie is a genius.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
I Wish I Was the Moon
So, it's been about a year (literally) since I've last visited this space. Unfortunately, not a whole lot has changed! I'm still hating my job, to the point that I visit the job bank website every day to see if anything adequate has been posted (nothing yet). I had a job interview last week, but found out on Friday that even though I was short-listed, I did not get the job. Luckily, I found this out on my lunch break, so I was able to call my dad crying and then compose myself before having to go back and pretend that I was ok with it. They are holding my resume for consideration for another position that will be opening in 2-3 months, so maybe I just have to wait it out a little longer....
One of the things that I have done this summer was Dragon Boat. It was an amazing experience as I was the captain of our team (despite having no prior experience), and even though we were kind of disastrous at first, we ended up placing second in our division and we had the tenth fastest time over the entire festival (of 32 teams! Fuck ya!).
Currently, I'm taking a relaxing weekend to myself to stew over the not getting of the new job, then I will work for 4 days before going on holidays!! I'm heading back home to meet up with my best friend and relax and not think about work and eat copious amounts of sushi. I am pumped.
Anyways, I hope to actually make some interesting posts as things arise. I tend to forget about this place though, and usually forget my password, so I can't make any guarantees *shrugs*
One of the things that I have done this summer was Dragon Boat. It was an amazing experience as I was the captain of our team (despite having no prior experience), and even though we were kind of disastrous at first, we ended up placing second in our division and we had the tenth fastest time over the entire festival (of 32 teams! Fuck ya!).
Currently, I'm taking a relaxing weekend to myself to stew over the not getting of the new job, then I will work for 4 days before going on holidays!! I'm heading back home to meet up with my best friend and relax and not think about work and eat copious amounts of sushi. I am pumped.
Anyways, I hope to actually make some interesting posts as things arise. I tend to forget about this place though, and usually forget my password, so I can't make any guarantees *shrugs*
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