1234-5678 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 I had a job interview at 9:30 today, and now I can't make it, because we are supposed to get 4-8 inches of snow around here. Can I get a "Fuck Mother Nature?" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Can I get a "Fuck Mother Nature?" Even if Mother Nature agrees, wouldn't that upset Father Nature? I don't mind Snow, but with snow comes along its drunken party-crashing friend Ice, who I hate with a passion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Agent of Oblivion Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Put my car in a ditch at 6:30 this morning, driving home from work. Good times. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Wow, I had an interview with Pepsi, and they totally aren't going to reschedule. They were so ignorant on the phone, like I was a moron somehow cause my street isn't plowed. "Pepsi is NEVER closed, unless it's a state of emergency! EVERYONE ELSE MADE IT IN TODAY!" Holy shit, excuuuuuuse me............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Yeah, fuck snow! I'm getting up to 12 inches here over the weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Jimbo Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Eh, snow ain't that bad here in DC where the school officils are pussies. Snow day today after barely an inch of snow (and most of it is gone already at 9 am) and lots of reezing rain. Sure it's nasty out, but it souldn't keep us from finishing up the school week....not that I mind. Last year they cancelled school the night before a snow storm hit. THe snow the next was pretty good (5 inches i think), but the fact that they were so scared they called it before it was close is crazy. Atleast Mother Nature didn't skimp on us that time and giv us hrdly anything, the school board people were all happy abotu their predictions and it set the tone for school being cosed A LOT during the year. I suppose there's supposed to be another bigger storm coming later today, but still, most people should be able to get to and from work.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Wow, I had an interview with Pepsi, and they totally aren't going to reschedule. They were so ignorant on the phone, like I was a moron somehow cause my street isn't plowed. "Pepsi is NEVER closed, unless it's a state of emergency! EVERYONE ELSE MADE IT IN TODAY!" Holy shit, excuuuuuuse me............. Man, that's funny. Nice to know when the Apocalypse arrives, we'll still get our mail and be able to drink pop. Look at it this way -- would you really want to work for assholes like that? (They probably think you're lying, btw) If the snow falling really bad, take a picture of it, send it to Pepsi's corporate office and complain like a mo' fo' about how unprofessional you were treated. You might get a free Cube or something... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Look at it this way -- would you really want to work for assholes like that? (They probably think you're lying, btw) If the snow falling really bad, take a picture of it, send it to Pepsi's corporate and complain like a mo' fo' about how unprofessional you were treated... If I actually worked for them, I'd be there too, cause there's that whole "getting paid" issue. This is just a stupid interview that's gonna take twenty minutes, if that, and I live like 25-30 minutes away from the plant (which I would never have to go to again if I was hired, I'd be merchandising in supermarkets.) And 25-30 minutes of drive time turns into an hour or more in heavy snow like this. Fuckin jackoffs............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Snow lost it's appeal when it could no longer get me a day off from school. I can kind of see their side of the story but on the same note you're not getting a pay check so why should you brave wrecking your car for a chance to get a job? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 I can kind of see their side of the story but on the same note you're not getting a pay check so why should you brave wrecking your car for a chance to get a job? Yeah, but where's the reasoning for being a rude bitch on the phone? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Because she's a rude bitch normally? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Because she's a rude bitch normally? I just called and yelled at her. "Do you know what a fucking winter storm warning is? I don't exactly live around the corner!" "Well, I had to take a bus for an hour and a half to get here!" "If I was employed by Pepsi, I would be at work, but this was just a horseshit interview that could be easily rescheduled without you being such a bitch! Is there someone else I can talk to!" "No, my supervisor isn't here." "Well, where is he?" "Stuck in traffic." I of course proceeded to laugh at her, hang up, call back and leave a message for someone who is halfway competant and not an evil bitch straight from hell to call me back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 You're SO getting that job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 My n*gga. Give us updates. And no matter what, do NOT accept an interview now if they give you one. It will just be a token interview, and if you do get a job there your advancement opportunities are GONE. (My opinion) One thing you should not have done was scream and swear, but it was funny nevertheless. Hmmm, Fear Havoc and I have conflicting opinions on this... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 You're SO getting that job. I still could. I bitched out some lowly secretary, unless she's giving out head at lunch break, no one will care. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haVoc 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 I would never have luck like that. With my luck the secretary would be the boss' wife. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 I would never have luck like that. With my luck the secretary would be the boss' wife. I thought about that. But if she was the boss's wife, she wouldn't be taking an hour and a half bus ride to work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 You're SO getting that job. I still could. I bitched out some lowly secretary, unless she's giving out head at lunch break, no one will care. I don't think so. All that lady has to do is tell her boss what you said to her. She will probably embelish a bit, too. Her word > Your word If it makes you feel any better, I spent 80 minutes the other week trying to find this place for an interview (they gave me faulty directions but I still got there on time because I give myself 30 minutes extra when driving somewhere for the first time), and I only spent 15 minutes speaking with the bitch about a job I was more than qualified for. Never heard back. Hopefully the Cancer Fairy has paid a visit to her left breast by now... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 You're SO getting that job. I still could. I bitched out some lowly secretary, unless she's giving out head at lunch break, no one will care. I don't think so. All that lady has to do is tell her boss what you said to her. She will probably embelish a bit, too. Her word > Your word Oh well, you win some, you lose some. At least I feel better, I can't stand rude people, especially on the phone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 What would piss me off is that SHE has a job, but yet YOU don't. Another interview story to make you feel better. Had an interview scheduled so I spent an hour or two reseaching the company, then some more time getting my portfolio in order, etc. I woke up early, got dressed, drove there -- all of this took a few hours, too. Meet with the bitch. She looks at my resume for a few seconds, says "You're over-qualified," giggles and wishes me a nice day. Paging Ms. Fairy... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Overqualified............I cannot stress enough how that makes my blood boil. "In the old days, you know how you got to the top? Huh? By being better than the guy ahead of you. How do you people get to the top? By being so fucking incompetent, that the guy ahead of you can't do his job, so he falls on his ass and congratulations, you are now on top."------from the movie "Go" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted December 5, 2003 What's the Dilbert philosophy on the incapable getting promotions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Tom 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 The Dilbert Principle: the most incompetent workers are promoted to where they can do the least harm: management. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted December 5, 2003 The Dilbert Principle: the most incompetent workers are promoted to where they can do the least harm: management. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OldSchoolWrestling 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 Jaxl, go to a payphone and call in a bomb threat. See if that qualifies as a State of Emergency. Then you can call and say you came but the building was evacuated. And KKK, cancer, left breast. You are so going to hell for that one. Save me a spot at your table. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Joseph 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 hey wait...who else is in the DC area on this board that's enjoying the snow This is the most snow I've ever seen, course I am from the South...I'm quite amazed with how well the road crews are handling it all. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest stardust Report post Posted December 5, 2003 I remember when I lived in Virginia and I was amazed at the amount of snow, how well it was handled, and the fact that everything didn't shut down. Here in Texas, we don't really get snow, we get ice, and lots of black ice at that. EVERYTHING closes down--schools, businesses, government offices stay open, but only for necessary employees who have to be there. Half an inch of ice and everyone panics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sfaJack 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 I remember when I lived in Virginia and I was amazed at the amount of snow, how well it was handled, and the fact that everything didn't shut down. Here in Texas, we don't really get snow, we get ice, and lots of black ice at that. EVERYTHING closes down--schools, businesses, government offices stay open, but only for necessary employees who have to be there. Half an inch of ice and everyone panics. Try Houston. Ice gets us pretty good as well (snow? what's that??), but the really annoying thing is how everyone flips out now every time we get even a hint of heavy rain. All the news stations run constant "flood alerts" and I've seen people actually leave work early "so they can get home" before the rain. Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 has made people absolutely paranoid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest The Winter Of My Discontent Report post Posted December 5, 2003 You are all such pussies. Come live in Canada for a winter. You can't drive in 4-8 inches of snow? I wouldn't hire you either. There are ways of getting to that job interview like the bus or other means - you are simply using the snow as an excuse for not going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted December 5, 2003 And KKK, cancer, left breast. You are so going to hell for that one. Save me a spot at your table. I know. I got a great little house picked out already by this nice lava pond. It's such a shame in this world that the wrong people get these diseases... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
