Author Topic: minor inconveniences that are not struggles (Read 1086302 times)

Mupepe · « **Reply #6060 on:** September 18, 2018, 11:43:18 AM »

Quote from: Valkyrie on September 18, 2018, 03:15:23 AM

I’m starting to have sexual thoughts about my classmate.

Male or female? Describe them? I'm really interested

Tasty · « **Reply #6061 on:** September 18, 2018, 12:01:24 PM »

Quote from: Shostakovich on September 18, 2018, 02:56:32 AM

today I cost the store anywhere between $10k and $30k.

And you weren't even drunk or high this time I bet. Tsk tsk.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #6062 on:** September 18, 2018, 12:06:47 PM »

Quote from: chronovore on September 18, 2018, 06:14:06 AM

Had a weekend at home with the family, took an early morning train back to my current place of employment, 4 hours in transit, and have worked a full day. Brain stopped working about 30 minutes ago. Not sure if I'm cut out to be away from my family for three weeks at a time. already thinking about how to move back to a local-to-home job.

I feel ya. Having a travelling job is hard. Yes, you do make more money, but your life doesn't get better for it, especially when you're married and have kids. Take my advice, decide early if it's for you or not. Because companies are very good about the golden handcuffs, especially as you stay longer.

nudemacusers · « **Reply #6063 on:** September 18, 2018, 03:12:27 PM »

When ur at work and ur wife complains about her engorged rock hard boobs and how they’re exploding with milk but won’t take a pic for you :'(

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6064 on:** September 18, 2018, 03:14:22 PM »

ya hate when ur wife does that.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6065 on:** September 18, 2018, 03:15:26 PM »

Quote from: nudemacusers on September 18, 2018, 03:12:27 PM

When ur at work and ur wife complains about her engorged rock hard boobs and how they’re exploding with milk but won’t take a pic for you :'(

Jesus fucking Christ. If you get that picture then I need that picture. I need to see this. Milk milk milk milk milk milk

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #6066 on:** September 18, 2018, 03:31:33 PM »

Squeeze em a bit so they oooooooze

Atramental · « **Reply #6067 on:** September 18, 2018, 03:57:59 PM »

Atramental · « **Reply #6068 on:** September 19, 2018, 10:29:19 AM »

I wrote something super dark and fucked up (it's TVC-esque but less sexual

) since I'm in a bad mood today due to work.

I'll probably save it for my dark and fucked up webcomic.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6069 on:** September 19, 2018, 09:25:00 PM »

Brought a cigar back from Belize that apparently had tobacco beetles in it. Fuuuuuuuuu. Now I’m freezing all my cigars as I found a couple of indications they got into some of my expensive ones. Fuckers.

Valkyrie · « **Reply #6070 on:** September 20, 2018, 01:24:42 AM »

Had a dream my dad (former alcoholic) started drinking again, and when I confronted him about it he punched me in the face.

Tasty · « **Reply #6071 on:** September 20, 2018, 11:56:38 AM »

Did he punch you in the dream or in real life?

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6072 on:** September 20, 2018, 12:16:37 PM »

Ya, people confronting me about dream me is fighting words.

bork · « **Reply #6073 on:** September 20, 2018, 12:31:43 PM »

The air conditioner stopped working last night. Had a technician out today and found out that the outdoor AC unit compressor unit is dead. Gonna be $900 for a replacement unit...and since it has to be ordered from the manufacturer, it might not be ready for installation until sometime next week. :'(

What sucks worse was going outside with the guy- we took off the top of the unit and it unleashed a swarm of mosquitoes. Got bit the fuck up.

Tasty · « **Reply #6074 on:** September 20, 2018, 12:35:31 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on September 20, 2018, 12:16:37 PM

Ya, people confronting me about dream me is fighting words.

It's like "WTF that wasn't even me."

team filler · « **Reply #6075 on:** September 20, 2018, 12:39:09 PM »

Quote from: bork on September 20, 2018, 12:31:43 PM

The air conditioner stopped working last night. Had a technician out today and found out that the outdoor AC unit compressor unit is dead. Gonna be $900 for a replacement unit...and since it has to be ordered from the manufacturer, it might not be ready for installation until sometime next week. :'(

What sucks worse was going outside with the guy- we took off the top of the unit and it unleashed a swarm of mosquitoes. Got bit the fuck up.

You sure it isn't just the capacitor needing to be replaced? It's like an 8 dollar part and an easy fix(usually 3 wires to disconnect, then reconnect). Supposed to be the most common cause of a/c units going out.

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #6076 on:** September 20, 2018, 12:51:50 PM »

Quote from: TheInfelicitousDandy on September 20, 2018, 12:16:37 PM

Ya, people confronting me about dream me is fighting words.

https://m.

Mupepe · « **Reply #6077 on:** September 20, 2018, 01:55:07 PM »

Quote from: filler on September 20, 2018, 12:39:09 PM

Quote from: bork on September 20, 2018, 12:31:43 PM
The air conditioner stopped working last night. Had a technician out today and found out that the outdoor AC unit compressor unit is dead. Gonna be $900 for a replacement unit...and since it has to be ordered from the manufacturer, it might not be ready for installation until sometime next week. :'(

What sucks worse was going outside with the guy- we took off the top of the unit and it unleashed a swarm of mosquitoes. Got bit the fuck up.
You sure it isn't just the capacitor needing to be replaced? It's like an 8 dollar part and an easy fix(usually 3 wires to disconnect, then reconnect). Supposed to be the most common cause of a/c units going out.

This is also what I would check. AC technicians are notoriously shady like car mechanics. I have family that do HVAC work and they tell me all the time about how they get called for a second opinion and it’s somethig easy as hell but the first technician told the customer it was something else.

bork · « **Reply #6078 on:** September 20, 2018, 02:29:20 PM »

Quote from: filler on September 20, 2018, 12:39:09 PM

You sure it isn't just the capacitor needing to be replaced? It's like an 8 dollar part and an easy fix(usually 3 wires to disconnect, then reconnect). Supposed to be the most common cause of a/c units going out.

Quote from: Mupepe on September 20, 2018, 01:55:07 PM

This is also what I would check. AC technicians are notoriously shady like car mechanics. I have family that do HVAC work and they tell me all the time about how they get called for a second opinion and it’s somethig easy as hell but the first technician told the customer it was something else.

This is a pretty trustworthy company and I've never had any problems with their technicians before. Googled about it when he said the compressor was dead and results said the same thing about it often being misdiagnosed. I watched him and he did some tests on the wires and the compressor. The wire connected to the compressor wasn't registering anything. He brought out what looked like a capacitor and tried it, but the compressor still didn't work. It would start up, then make some noises and shut down.

Then he got on the phone with the manufacturer, asked them if this unit had a warranty (I wouldn't have even known to ask about that since it was there before we moved in), confirmed it had one, and ordered it for me. There were no charges for this visit and he also told me he was dreading having to install new unit, lol. The price he got also lined up with the cost for a replacement unit when I looked up the part number. So I think it's OK? Didn't really get any kind of alarm bells going off about it.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #6079 on:** September 20, 2018, 03:00:47 PM »

Feel like bringing up wage gap issue at work. $:-\$

brawndolicious · « **Reply #6080 on:** September 20, 2018, 03:15:55 PM »

Why would it be illegal to discuss wage with your coworkers? In my case I've been stuck as a contractor for almost two years and make 50-80% less than my peers, who have all been here for less time and have less certs/relevant experience. In fact, I am the lowest paid person in any position in the company.

However I have the responsibilities of a mid level manager (rough equivalent of a project manager/team lead). Starting a year ago, all my work would get presented or run through my peers who are in permanent positions. That's the worst part, not having my work recognized as my own.

The reason I bring up wage gap is that while I don't necessarily think my supervisors are bigoted, I do think they shy away from having somebody with a visible birth defect in a central position. Which is ridiculous since I'm the only one who never gets stressed out and I don't get intimidated in arguing with people about why they need to do particular things.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #6081 on:** September 20, 2018, 03:34:39 PM »

It's not illegal, but it is discouraged by most employers.

chronovore · « **Reply #6082 on:** September 21, 2018, 06:12:34 AM »

Quote from: Shostakovich on September 20, 2018, 03:06:37 PM

I want to hear more deets about that. Isn't discussing wage illegal?

It would be a very weird and difficult thing to make illegal in the USA, but it's nearly always a bad idea to discuss current salaries because it consistently disturbs someone who is making less. If the person is unable to get an adjustment or be otherwise compensated, they're just going to be unhappy until they leave.

Yes, I'm advocating for ignorance, if you're not in a strong position to demand compensation or are sure of another job waiting for you.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #6083 on:** September 22, 2018, 11:05:24 PM »

My advice is remove yourself from the outcome.

Everything in business is a negotiation. The way you get the upper hand in that situation (or any) is to have just one condition and be prepared/willing to back it up. With basic structure:
what you want. Why it's needed. What happens if you don't get it. A lot of people go in blind, or forget one of the three, both lead to disaster.

"I need x. Here's the reasons. Here's what will happen if I don't get x, then y will happen"

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6084 on:** September 23, 2018, 12:32:06 AM »

All employees should share wage info. Information is power.

Tasty · « **Reply #6085 on:** September 23, 2018, 06:40:16 AM »

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benjipwns · « **Reply #6086 on:** September 23, 2018, 06:45:55 AM »

Quote from: Tasty Meat on September 23, 2018, 06:40:16 AM

Lingered longer than I should have and the door opened

so...who was lingering on the other side of the door

Tasty · « **Reply #6087 on:** September 23, 2018, 07:11:27 AM »

That's a good question! In my opinion, the whole thing was a setup.

Olivia Wilde Homo · « **Reply #6088 on:** September 23, 2018, 11:59:52 AM »

I just came back from a corporate retreat in Portland. It was so tightly managed that I had almost no opportunity to explore the city. I did sneak out to get a beef shawarma from one of the food carts during one of the tightly scheduled lunches. In hindsight, I should have stayed a day or two extra. I will definitely get back out there again in the future.

Crash Dummy · « **Reply #6089 on:** September 23, 2018, 12:23:27 PM »

i still don't know what postmodernism means and just saw a tweet that said something about rightwing postmodernism so am trying to figure out that means instead of working. someone help me!

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #6090 on:** September 23, 2018, 04:11:15 PM »

If only someone could have warned you!

team filler · « **Reply #6091 on:** September 23, 2018, 04:17:13 PM »

walmart cares about dumb shit like that

toku · « **Reply #6092 on:** September 23, 2018, 05:00:15 PM »

Stay up shos, you're doing your best. Keep your head up and persist.

team filler · « **Reply #6093 on:** September 23, 2018, 05:00:53 PM »

now y'all gotta fuck. it's like double jeopardy, right

toku · « **Reply #6094 on:** September 23, 2018, 05:10:07 PM »

Quote from: Shostakovich on September 23, 2018, 05:02:03 PM

Quote from: toku on September 23, 2018, 05:00:15 PM
Stay up shos, you're doing your best. Keep your head up and persist.
toku this was copy-paste from the relationships thread

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #6095 on:** September 23, 2018, 06:42:43 PM »

Quote from: Shostakovich on September 23, 2018, 04:27:16 PM

Quote from: I'm a Puppy! on September 23, 2018, 04:11:15 PM
If only someone could have warned you!
>warned
>stopped
>still got in trouble

Shut the fuck up. You haveent the slightest clue what its like to be me. You don't understand what I go thtough. All of you bore members mock me. You all think I'm a fucking loser, I dont ry the advice you tell me to, or I'm just a fucking psychoath,

I;m not. I;ve tried most of the advice you all gave me and for awhile it felt great, but when i tried it it always ends the same.

I don't care what anyone says Shos, you've got great wit for a 10 year old.

chronovore · « **Reply #6096 on:** September 24, 2018, 11:45:39 AM »

Bought a PSVR, which I like. Been waffling over it for a year. Finally found one used. In Japan, "used" is mint-in-box more often than not.

I'd played SUPER HOT once, and want to play, but 2 Move controllers are needed. They're increasingly scarce. Found 2 of them today though, for less than half what Amazon wanted. One works, one won't charge.

So much for "more often than not."

Looked at how much replacement batteries are. They're even more crazily priced than the controllers. They're cheap in USA Amazon, but .co.jp is expensive. Going to have to return the Move, find a new one.

bork · « **Reply #6097 on:** September 24, 2018, 11:54:41 AM »

Got an email that they can come and fix the AC tomorrow.

Called to make an appointment: "Well...it hopefully will be tomorrow. There's a rain forecast and we can't install the compressor if it's raining. So it needs to be dry. Lessee here...oh man. It's supposed to rain every day this week. I swear this happens every time."

nachobro · « **Reply #6098 on:** September 24, 2018, 01:58:53 PM »

bork deleted all the titty pics i posted $:-\$

TVC15 · « **Reply #6099 on:** September 24, 2018, 02:09:21 PM »

Quote from: nachobro on September 24, 2018, 01:58:53 PM

bork deleted all the titty pics i posted $:-\$

I just posted one in the NSFW sticky, just for you.

nachobro · « **Reply #6100 on:** September 24, 2018, 02:38:59 PM »

xxxtra spicy

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #6101 on:** September 26, 2018, 07:43:19 PM »

Wife got rear ended when taking the kid to school. Thankfully, no one was injured. But now I have to deal with insurance and all that crap.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #6102 on:** September 26, 2018, 09:35:50 PM »

Quote from: Stro on September 26, 2018, 08:59:05 PM

Like in the butt?

Night's still young

Brehvolution · « **Reply #6103 on:** September 27, 2018, 09:03:58 AM »

Glad her and the kid are ok.

brawndolicious · « **Reply #6104 on:** September 27, 2018, 10:33:31 AM »

Tell them to monitor for whiplash, even if it was a low-speed hit. For an adult, they might feel the pain the next day but it can take a few days longer before a kid feels it (something to do with growth/development).

Tasty · « **Reply #6105 on:** September 27, 2018, 06:31:06 PM »

Was all set to push my first project ever to NPM but my brilliant name was taken. :'(

Didn't show up in Google searches for two pages. I bought the domain for nothing.

Yeti · « **Reply #6106 on:** September 27, 2018, 09:28:07 PM »

When taking some trash to the dumpster I actually jumpscared a chubby little kid who was also taking trash out to the dumpster.

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #6107 on:** September 27, 2018, 09:33:31 PM »

Garbage day!

Madrun Badrun · « **Reply #6108 on:** September 27, 2018, 10:24:17 PM »

Bunch of new papers at the conference that I missed doing my thing but doing it better than me.

TVC15 · « **Reply #6109 on:** September 28, 2018, 09:31:16 AM »

My favorite go-go boy is dancing at the bar by my apartment tonight, but I can’t be there due to prior commitments. Oh, Emiliano, how I wish to be stuffing dollars down your jock.

TVC15 · « **Reply #6110 on:** September 28, 2018, 11:37:31 AM »

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Mmmm Emiliano.

team filler · « **Reply #6111 on:** September 28, 2018, 04:11:30 PM »

that's my brother's name $:-\$

I'm a Puppy! · « **Reply #6112 on:** September 28, 2018, 06:09:10 PM »

Quote from: filler on September 28, 2018, 04:11:30 PM

that's my brother's name $:-\$

You know Emiliano? Can you hook a brother up?!

Raist · « **Reply #6113 on:** September 28, 2018, 06:58:19 PM »

Quote from: Shostakovich on September 28, 2018, 04:43:46 PM

Someone in the Netherlands stole money from my bank account so between him and Nintex I'm starting to form a nasty prejudice.

Get your bank to check if they bought a bunch of roses.

TVC15 · « **Reply #6114 on:** September 28, 2018, 07:00:23 PM »

Oh come on, bork! That pic was from a flyer in a coffee shop!

Kara · « **Reply #6115 on:** September 28, 2018, 07:51:21 PM »

If it was some dumb pantsu shite you would have been fine.

TVC15 · « **Reply #6116 on:** September 28, 2018, 08:38:40 PM »

Well, don’t worry. I walk by a gay bar and a gay club on my way to BART every morning. Bork is going to be seeing a lot more go-go boys. God help him if I go to the Castro this weekend. The flyers there are pretty much actual pornography.

Yeti · « **Reply #6117 on:** September 28, 2018, 09:05:00 PM »

Today during my lunch break I was browsing the internet on my phone. Some coworkers came by so I put my phone on the table to chat with them. After they left I picked up my phone to discover the page I loaded was displaying a picture of a nearly naked gogo boy that filled most of my phone's screen.

TVC15 · « **Reply #6118 on:** September 28, 2018, 09:52:37 PM »

Looking at the flyer on my phone, it’s for a “Hip Hop Harness Party.” I’m really missing out

TVC15 · « **Reply #6119 on:** September 28, 2018, 09:54:16 PM »

Also keep in mind this was my avatar for months with no problem.

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