What REALLY grinds your gears?

BaltimoreSkins · 05-20-2014, 02:34 PM

People that park their cars in the drive way so that part of the car blocks the sidewalk. I hate that when I am running and then I am forced off of public property and into the road or worse when I am pushing my child in the jogger or biking with my elder kid. I usually just run or bike through their yard if they are that inconsiderate.

Giantone · 05-20-2014, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by over the mountain

I agree to some degree that hipster facial hair has ran its course. but i think an exception should be made for bald guys.

Always wish I could grow a Kenny Rogers beard .

Giantone · 05-20-2014, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by over the mountain

I agree to some degree that hipster facial hair has ran its course. but i think an exception should be made for bald guys.

....and then there is ....

RobH4413 · 05-20-2014, 11:33 PM

I play in a pick up basketball league once a week. There is this one dude, who calls EVERYTHING a foul. You breathe on him, its a foul. God forbid you actually foul him, he loses his shit.

Then as I'm going up for a lay-up, he just hacks the shit out of me.

It was bearable the first few weeks, but I'm reaching my breaking point. Time to start throwing some bows.

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-21-2014, 01:53 PM

Rob, was this guy actually any good? In our lunch-time group, we have seem to ALWAYS have someone like that and it's usually the worst player.

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-21-2014, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

I have to be honest - if you're tailgating me for no reason (ie there is a car directly in front of me or it's impossible for me to get over) you're probably going to get as much of my windshield wiper fluid as possible.
I know it's really petty, but I swear it makes people realize how big of an ass they're being on the highway. And it's definitely safer than a break check.

Ahh, excellent. Without getting into it further, you know that I (and probably Schneed).

dmek25 · 05-21-2014, 02:24 PM

and with that, good afternoon malcolm

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-21-2014, 02:44 PM

Good afternoon sir.

In keeping with the thread, another thing that grinds my gears is having employees that finish an advanced degree and instantly come into my office asking for a raise.

Am I being a douche or being reasonable? This particular employee's resume hasn't exactly been stellar. He went today to meet with our CTO because he is "unhappy with his career trajectory". Just because you suddenly have a Master's entitles you to nothing.

mredskins · 05-21-2014, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Good afternoon sir.

In keeping with the thread, another thing that grinds my gears is having employees that finish an advanced degree and instantly come into my office asking for a raise.

Am I being a douche or being reasonable? This particular employee's resume hasn't exactly been stellar. He went today to meet with our CTO because he is "unhappy with his career trajectory". Just because you suddenly have a Master's entitles you to nothing.

Work Experience > Paper on Wall

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-21-2014, 03:02 PM

OK, thanks. I thought I was being rational, but sometimes I need other opinions.

This particular guy is someone who should be really careful considering he NEEDS this job if he wants to continue to have a relationship with his son. Just went through a rough divorce and I've been more than reasonable with his time. The other day he straight up just said "no" to something I asked him to do. I'm like, "I need to take a break from you because I am not going to speak to you irrationality because I am extremely angry at you."

Giantone · 05-21-2014, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Good afternoon sir.

In keeping with the thread, another thing that grinds my gears is having employees that finish an advanced degree and instantly come into my office asking for a raise.

Am I being a douche or being reasonable? This particular employee's resume hasn't exactly been stellar. He went today to meet with our CTO because he is "unhappy with his career trajectory". Just because you suddenly have a Master's entitles you to nothing.

We have a idiot working for us ,finish 4th in his class at Penn State ,can't find his way out of a paper bag!

TheMalcolmConnection · 05-21-2014, 04:23 PM

Know tons of book smart people that can't survive in the real world.

I mean it's amazing that he got his Master's, but there is ZERO on paper proving to anyone in my department why he deserves a raise. He's like, "Here's a diploma. Give me $$$".

CRedskinsRule · 05-21-2014, 06:40 PM

Set up gotomypc, for 2 quickbook computers that our remote people use (remote people = owner, owner's wife, owners daughter in 3 different states LOL). In order to have any type of effective account management and access control you have to get a corporate account, not the "pro" account that lets you have 2 computers with unlimited users all using one account login. Stupid...

over the mountain · 06-20-2014, 02:06 PM

farts.

you cant trust them.

i let one go in my office and it stunk.

CRedskinsRule · 06-23-2014, 08:31 PM

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05-20-2014, 02:34 PM	#1591
BaltimoreSkins Pro Bowl Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Parkton, MD Posts: 5,533	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? People that park their cars in the drive way so that part of the car blocks the sidewalk. I hate that when I am running and then I am forced off of public property and into the road or worse when I am pushing my child in the jogger or biking with my elder kid. I usually just run or bike through their yard if they are that inconsiderate.

05-20-2014, 11:33 PM	#1594
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 39 Posts: 2,636	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? I play in a pick up basketball league once a week. There is this one dude, who calls EVERYTHING a foul. You breathe on him, its a foul. God forbid you actually foul him, he loses his shit. Then as I'm going up for a lay-up, he just hacks the shit out of me. It was bearable the first few weeks, but I'm reaching my breaking point. Time to start throwing some bows. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

05-21-2014, 01:53 PM	#1595
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 19,218	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? Rob, was this guy actually any good? In our lunch-time group, we have seem to ALWAYS have someone like that and it's usually the worst player. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-21-2014, 02:24 PM	#1597
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 62 Posts: 10,672	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? and with that, good afternoon malcolm __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

05-21-2014, 02:44 PM	#1598
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 19,218	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? Good afternoon sir. In keeping with the thread, another thing that grinds my gears is having employees that finish an advanced degree and instantly come into my office asking for a raise. Am I being a douche or being reasonable? This particular employee's resume hasn't exactly been stellar. He went today to meet with our CTO because he is "unhappy with his career trajectory". Just because you suddenly have a Master's entitles you to nothing. __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-21-2014, 03:02 PM	#1600
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 19,218	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? OK, thanks. I thought I was being rational, but sometimes I need other opinions. This particular guy is someone who should be really careful considering he NEEDS this job if he wants to continue to have a relationship with his son. Just went through a rough divorce and I've been more than reasonable with his time. The other day he straight up just said "no" to something I asked him to do. I'm like, "I need to take a break from you because I am not going to speak to you irrationality because I am extremely angry at you." __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-21-2014, 04:23 PM	#1602
TheMalcolmConnection I like big (_\|_)s. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lexington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 19,218	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? Know tons of book smart people that can't survive in the real world. I mean it's amazing that he got his Master's, but there is ZERO on paper proving to anyone in my department why he deserves a raise. He's like, "Here's a diploma. Give me $$$". __________________ Regret nothing. At one time it was exactly what you wanted.

05-21-2014, 06:40 PM	#1603
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,202	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? Set up gotomypc, for 2 quickbook computers that our remote people use (remote people = owner, owner's wife, owners daughter in 3 different states LOL). In order to have any type of effective account management and access control you have to get a corporate account, not the "pro" account that lets you have 2 computers with unlimited users all using one account login. Stupid...

06-20-2014, 02:06 PM	#1604
over the mountain Playmaker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: close to the edge Posts: 4,926	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? farts. you cant trust them. i let one go in my office and it stunk.

06-23-2014, 08:31 PM	#1605
CRedskinsRule Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2008 Age: 57 Posts: 21,202	Re: What REALLY grinds your gears? Magical Office Worker Able To Turn Everything He Touches Into More Work For Colleagues \| The Onion - America's Finest News Source

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