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9 years ago
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Can I just say I love my job sometimes? I put up with my fair share of crap: physicians and nurses who can save a life yet can’t use the internet. Managers and supervisors who can’t do the simplest functions in Excel or Powerpoint. Or employees that whine about not doing something that was assigned to them months ago but they were “too busy” to complete it on time. Or just nonsensical, asinine questions people ask me each day that make me wish workplace violence didn't result in instant termination…wait, where was I going with this rant? Oh, right…
Anyway, I had something funny happen to me this morning. My boss comes in my office with a big smile and says, “Can I ask you something? I would like to get your input on something.” Apparently one of the bigwigs did not do their mandatory training I assigned to them. You see here we have yearly training that everyone has to do- regardless of how important you think you are or how long you’ve been working here; it has to be completed or you get wrote up. And said bigwig “forgot” to do it and told my boss in a meeting they had this morning. And he in turn came to me asking how said person should approach getting it done.
My response: they had plenty of time to complete it and I’m not reopening the training just because they don’t know how to balance their time and priorities. NO exceptions.
I handle online training for over 750+ employees, when their training is opened and closed, along with reporting who’s done the training to all the managers in the facility. If said employee does not do their training, it can affect their end of the year evaluations and cause them to be wrote up. So needless to say, people know not to push my buttons or get on my bad side. Anyway, so I ask my boss who is the idiot that was too lazy to complete their training?
…his wife, aka, the DoN (director of nursing). I swear it took all my strength not to burst out laughing- I take that back, I DID laugh, a lot, and so did my boss. She’s been so busy being, well the big boss and running the hospital, apparently the training slipped her mind. He asked me had she approached me about it yet and I said nope. It’s sad yet funny when even someone with that much power is afraid to confront you because they know I’m not going to let them live down! For example, last year someone in HR forgot to do their training. She came to me asking was there anyway she could make it up- which I did. But oh, did it cost her *evil laugh, clears throat* But I digress-
So I’m waiting on the call or email from “the DoN” with her request andthink of much of a raise I want next year how we can come to a nice compromise. Afterall, how would it look if I opened it for her but not for the others that didn’t complete it? What kind of example would that set…haha. I promise I’m not enjoying this situation (too much).
In other news, hello there! Quiet wolfcat has been really quiet lately and for that I apologize. But between work, fitness, and the new WoW expansion, I really haven’t had much free time like I used to. Which reminds me, after 5-6 years, over 60 pounds lost, and lots of running, jogging, and milestones, I broke my treadmill this past Saturday…it was a very sad day indeed. For those of you wondering, “Whisper, how the hell do you break a treadmill?! I can barely find the motivation to even get on a piece of exercise equipment!” Well funny story-
I was running up a 10 percent incline @ 6 mph, next thing I know the belt stopped moving and I went flying into the control panel! But no, my poor Nordictrack broke due to wear and tear from me using it 3-5 days a week from walking, jogging, and running on it for 5+ years. Plus, I got it used so who knows how old it actually was when I purchased it. Needless to say, I definitely got my use out of it. Not to mention accomplished several goals: it helped me to become a runner, enjoy fitness, and push my body and myself just to name a few things. And while there were days I hated that evil treadmill…pretty sure I swore at it, kicked it, and came close to breaking it due to rage and fatigue, it helped me get to where I am today. So what’s next? Well after days of research, reading reviews, and even asking some of my coworkers their expertise, I went with an exercise bike. I’ll spare you all the details on model and stuff but it does everything I want and more. It even comes with a “competition mode” so I can race and push myself. And unlike my treadmill it takes up way less space so I can roll out of bed or put it near my computer and exercise while watching tv or a movie! Hopefully I can lose a bit more weight before the holidays get here.
On a side rant? It really irks me when someone acts ditzy, dumb, or airheaded just to try and be cute or get attention. Seriously, stop it. It’s not cute, funny, and you’re not accomplishing anything other than making yourself look like an immature child. Not to mention when said person finally tries to be serious about something, no one will take them seriously because people are not used to that sort of behavior. For example, I raid on WoW with a girl that acts like an absolutely airhead. Hearing her on headset literally gives me a headache- she’s THAT annoying to me. There are days I just want to reach through the internet and smack her until she has sense. However, last night I had to pm her regarding something…much to my disdain. But when I spoke to her one on one? She not only has sense, but is quite smart! As in book sense AND common sense. I’m thinking to myself, “Holy hell, why do you act like such a dense twit half the time if you have some gray mass in your head?” Apparently she just acts dumb and silly around our raid team, yet when she talks to people one on one or privately, she’s quite serious and intelligent- which makes me wonder why someone would devalue his or herself in such a way?
I know on the internet you can be whoever or whatever you want to be…so why fake naivety and ignorance just for a cheap laugh or attention from people you will probably never meet or are probably not your real “friends?” Remember when being yourself instead of being someone you’re not was a GOOD thing and people respected you for it? There’s enough people in the world that are that stupid and silly that without having people pretending to be that way-
Such a waste indeed.
“Common sense isn’t a gift, it’s a punishment. Because you still have to deal with everyone that doesn’t have it…”
Anyway, I had something funny happen to me this morning. My boss comes in my office with a big smile and says, “Can I ask you something? I would like to get your input on something.” Apparently one of the bigwigs did not do their mandatory training I assigned to them. You see here we have yearly training that everyone has to do- regardless of how important you think you are or how long you’ve been working here; it has to be completed or you get wrote up. And said bigwig “forgot” to do it and told my boss in a meeting they had this morning. And he in turn came to me asking how said person should approach getting it done.
My response: they had plenty of time to complete it and I’m not reopening the training just because they don’t know how to balance their time and priorities. NO exceptions.
I handle online training for over 750+ employees, when their training is opened and closed, along with reporting who’s done the training to all the managers in the facility. If said employee does not do their training, it can affect their end of the year evaluations and cause them to be wrote up. So needless to say, people know not to push my buttons or get on my bad side. Anyway, so I ask my boss who is the idiot that was too lazy to complete their training?
…his wife, aka, the DoN (director of nursing). I swear it took all my strength not to burst out laughing- I take that back, I DID laugh, a lot, and so did my boss. She’s been so busy being, well the big boss and running the hospital, apparently the training slipped her mind. He asked me had she approached me about it yet and I said nope. It’s sad yet funny when even someone with that much power is afraid to confront you because they know I’m not going to let them live down! For example, last year someone in HR forgot to do their training. She came to me asking was there anyway she could make it up- which I did. But oh, did it cost her *evil laugh, clears throat* But I digress-
So I’m waiting on the call or email from “the DoN” with her request and
In other news, hello there! Quiet wolfcat has been really quiet lately and for that I apologize. But between work, fitness, and the new WoW expansion, I really haven’t had much free time like I used to. Which reminds me, after 5-6 years, over 60 pounds lost, and lots of running, jogging, and milestones, I broke my treadmill this past Saturday…it was a very sad day indeed. For those of you wondering, “Whisper, how the hell do you break a treadmill?! I can barely find the motivation to even get on a piece of exercise equipment!” Well funny story-
I was running up a 10 percent incline @ 6 mph, next thing I know the belt stopped moving and I went flying into the control panel! But no, my poor Nordictrack broke due to wear and tear from me using it 3-5 days a week from walking, jogging, and running on it for 5+ years. Plus, I got it used so who knows how old it actually was when I purchased it. Needless to say, I definitely got my use out of it. Not to mention accomplished several goals: it helped me to become a runner, enjoy fitness, and push my body and myself just to name a few things. And while there were days I hated that evil treadmill…pretty sure I swore at it, kicked it, and came close to breaking it due to rage and fatigue, it helped me get to where I am today. So what’s next? Well after days of research, reading reviews, and even asking some of my coworkers their expertise, I went with an exercise bike. I’ll spare you all the details on model and stuff but it does everything I want and more. It even comes with a “competition mode” so I can race and push myself. And unlike my treadmill it takes up way less space so I can roll out of bed or put it near my computer and exercise while watching tv or a movie! Hopefully I can lose a bit more weight before the holidays get here.
On a side rant? It really irks me when someone acts ditzy, dumb, or airheaded just to try and be cute or get attention. Seriously, stop it. It’s not cute, funny, and you’re not accomplishing anything other than making yourself look like an immature child. Not to mention when said person finally tries to be serious about something, no one will take them seriously because people are not used to that sort of behavior. For example, I raid on WoW with a girl that acts like an absolutely airhead. Hearing her on headset literally gives me a headache- she’s THAT annoying to me. There are days I just want to reach through the internet and smack her until she has sense. However, last night I had to pm her regarding something…much to my disdain. But when I spoke to her one on one? She not only has sense, but is quite smart! As in book sense AND common sense. I’m thinking to myself, “Holy hell, why do you act like such a dense twit half the time if you have some gray mass in your head?” Apparently she just acts dumb and silly around our raid team, yet when she talks to people one on one or privately, she’s quite serious and intelligent- which makes me wonder why someone would devalue his or herself in such a way?
I know on the internet you can be whoever or whatever you want to be…so why fake naivety and ignorance just for a cheap laugh or attention from people you will probably never meet or are probably not your real “friends?” Remember when being yourself instead of being someone you’re not was a GOOD thing and people respected you for it? There’s enough people in the world that are that stupid and silly that without having people pretending to be that way-
Such a waste indeed.
“Common sense isn’t a gift, it’s a punishment. Because you still have to deal with everyone that doesn’t have it…”
Glad to see you are doing well.
Ive been very busy as well. Between working and taking care of Isa, with his appointments at both hospitals in Monroe and Shreveport, its draining.
Yeah, I really can't complain, sounds like you've been busy yourself; be sure to take some time to rest and take care of yourself (easier said than done I know).
you iz the fit wolfcat running, and i'm the little fat round wolfcat who had a chocolate peanutbutter smoothie for breakfast. pwp *hides ashamed*
best wishes to you. i'm envious of your life! pwp
...and if it makes you feel any better, I still eat pizza, cookies, ice cream, stuff I probably shouldn't be BUT! I just eat less of them, just in smaller portions now- that and lots of exercise to burn it off, haha. You should come run or jog with me sometime!
Also chocolate peanut smoothie sounds so good right now *sighs and eats an apple instead so I won't get fat*
pwp *poof*
get powdered peanut butter and semi sweet chocolate and %1 milk. low fat, low sugar. that what i did.
Only you can wear out a treadmill hahaha. The bike things are lot more versatile ~
Catbert is my idol- he makes work more...interesting for Dilbert, lol.
Well, in my defense it was an old treadmill! Not my fault it couldn't handle me running on it so much. I'm excited to get my bike though! I got it tuesday but the store is assembling it for me. Just wish they would hurry up, I feel myself getting fat from the lack of cardio the last few days...
You just got a whole bunch of awesome points, Dilbert <3
When do you expect to get it ?
Pfft, I swear I read dilbert comics at work...that probably explains my snarky attitude towards my coworkers, lol. As for my bike, the guys at the store said it should be ready anyway from a few days (which it's been) to a week..I'm hoping not the latter because if that's the case, I could have just assembled it myself in less time!
Thankfully I do have weights and I've been doing workouts on youtube so it's not like I'm not exercising. I just miss having an exercise machine to really push myself on.
I think a lot of people who work with others in a semi large place can resonate with the comic haha. I actually have one of the comicbooks too. I need to get the others too some day.
It shouldn't take more than an evening to get one set up... At lesat you can do something meanwhile but yeah, you could have probably put one together without much trouble.
I totally agree with you about the whole "valley girl" "ditzy" thing, it's SO obvious when people are TRYING too hard to look cute and get attention, it's sad, cringy, and annoying, all three of those rolled into one feeling of nauseating aversion.
Seriously though, 3 weeks not using the same muscles every day will be heck when I go back lol.
I'd say I pity you but...since you had three weeks to be a lazy wolf while I was working? Nope, no pity for you! *laughs* You'll be okay. Did you enjoy your time off and lazing about?