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Offline demik

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Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:17:19 »
Luckily it's only a few hours for me.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #1 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:18:44 »
Are you a mailman?

If so, get your ass back out there and deliver my stuff.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #2 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:20:00 »
At work now. I think we get to leave at noon.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #3 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:22:01 »
Quote from: riotonthebay on Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:18:44
Are you a mailman?

If so, get your ass back out there and deliver my stuff.
Hell no. But I know people that work at usps and I'll let them know to take extra time delivering your stuff!

Quote from: jdcarpe on Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:20:00
At work now. I think we get to leave at noon.


Me too. But I still had to wake up at 5am ;_;
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #4 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:23:10 »
If work didn't make us take this week off I'd be working today, on my birthday.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #5 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:37:13 »
I'm at work =\
Not much going on though, and should be out of here a couple hours early.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #6 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:42:21 »
i won't be working on january the 7th :p
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #7 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:44:55 »
Shouldn't Xmas Eve be tomorrow anyway? Why do we call today Xmas eve? And why is the whole day referred as Xmas Eve when it's still morning? Makes no damn sense.

And why can't I experience snow for once!
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Offline hcry4

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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #8 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:53:58 »
Xmas and New Year's Day on Wednesdays suck...
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #9 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 10:02:09 »
Sysadmin checking in - what's a holiday?
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #10 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 10:08:07 »
Quote from: thadood on Tue, 24 December 2013, 10:02:09
Sysadmin checking in - what's a holiday?

+1

Hang in there fellas -- we're almost to the big day!!
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #11 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 10:11:31 »
Lucky bastards who have a job ...
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #12 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 10:35:23 »
been at work since 9, stuck here for at least another 3 hours.
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Offline ComradeSniper

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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #13 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 12:18:21 »
Quote from: demik on Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:44:55
And why can't I experience snow for once!

We got 6 inches yesterday, I'll trade you  :))
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #14 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 12:21:00 »
Well, I'm off work until Monday. Merry Newtonmas, everyone! Happy Saturnalia!!
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #15 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 12:22:41 »
Do you guys get time and a half or is it not a real holiday?

I may do some designing today if I have the extra time between family get togethers and getting ready for tomorrow.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #16 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 14:00:44 »
I did a full time job and it's 9PM here and I'm still working...I have nothing else to do anyway, nobody to spend xmas eve with, nobody to give a gift. I do it completely voluntarily because I might as well work, it will at least pass the time faster.

I'm not whining or anything, just to let you guys know that even if you do have to work on xmas eve, if you've got anybody waiting for you at home you have no reason to be unhappy. :thumb:
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #17 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 15:53:33 »
I have to work Xmas day :(
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #18 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 15:59:21 »
Been here since nine, I got another 3 hours as well. You wouldnt think that someone who works for a University would have to work till 5 on Christmas eve....
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #19 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:06:51 »
"Working from home" today. Glad to have a job. Glad to have a job that lets me telecommute.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #20 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:14:51 »
Quote from: demik on Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:44:55
And why can't I experience snow for once!

Come visit!  We've got about a foot right now.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #21 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:34:37 »
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:14:51
Quote from: demik on Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:44:55
And why can't I experience snow for once!

Come visit!  We've got about a foot right now.

Edit: only 2" of snow tonight now..
« Last Edit: Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:38:17 by dustinhxc »
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #22 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:35:57 »
Quote from: dustinhxc on Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:34:37
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:14:51
Quote from: demik on Tue, 24 December 2013, 09:44:55
And why can't I experience snow for once!

Come visit!  We've got about a foot right now.

Up to 4" tonight :)

We might get that here, but I'm back in WI right now so I'm not sure.  I'll have plenty of snow to go back to in January though, I'm sure!  And even more bitter cold than here...   :p
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #23 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:59:24 »
I just starting working on a bottle of single malt scotch (The Balvenie Doublewood 12 yo). 

I wish I had a man like demik to help with this job.  But I'll muddle through as best I can.


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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #24 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 17:04:44 »
Quote from: ricercar on Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:06:51
"Working from home" today. Glad to have a job. Glad to have a job that lets me telecommute.


What kind of job do you have?
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #25 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 17:07:13 »
reporting for duty*


*today that means drinking beer at my desk
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #26 on: Tue, 24 December 2013, 17:30:51 »
Worked 1-6 today. At least we get a free case of beer today, though, I got a discounted case since the one I wanted was a bit expensive.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #27 on: Wed, 25 December 2013, 01:32:13 »
Looking forward to some Chinese food tomorrow.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #28 on: Wed, 25 December 2013, 06:05:43 »
Quote from: ideus on Tue, 24 December 2013, 17:04:44
Quote from: ricercar on Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:06:51
"Working from home" today. Glad to have a job. Glad to have a job that lets me telecommute.


What kind of job do you have?

I write documentation for Sony Computer Entertainment (i.e. PlayStation stuff). Writing manuals & packaging, and onscreen language are all part of my job. Any English that appears on a PS Vita or PS4™ screen that's not part of a game went across my desk. Much of the PS4™ packaging & manuals, and all of the PS Vita packaging & manuals went across my desk. Often I'm all that stands in between the consumer and badly-translated Japanese. Been with Sony 2.5 years now. Love it. I telecommute at least once a week.

Merry Christmas.
« Last Edit: Wed, 25 December 2013, 06:09:45 by ricercar »
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #29 on: Wed, 25 December 2013, 06:52:59 »
Quote from: ricercar on Wed, 25 December 2013, 06:05:43
Quote from: ideus on Tue, 24 December 2013, 17:04:44
Quote from: ricercar on Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:06:51
"Working from home" today. Glad to have a job. Glad to have a job that lets me telecommute.


What kind of job do you have?

I write documentation for Sony Computer Entertainment (i.e. PlayStation stuff). Writing manuals & packaging, and onscreen language are all part of my job. Any English that appears on a PS Vita or PS4™ screen that's not part of a game went across my desk. Much of the PS4™ packaging & manuals, and all of the PS Vita packaging & manuals went across my desk. Often I'm all that stands in between the consumer and badly-translated Japanese. Been with Sony 2.5 years now. Love it. I telecommute at least once a week.

Merry Christmas.
what if you write ps4 without the ™ sign?
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I say to both bunches, Whether you're a majority or minority, bug off! To hell with anybody who wants to tell me what to write. Their society breaks down into subsections of minorities who then, in effect, burn books by banning them. All this political correctness that's rampant on campuses is b.s.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #30 on: Wed, 25 December 2013, 06:59:53 »
Quote from: iri on Wed, 25 December 2013, 06:52:59
what if you write ps4 without the ™ sign?

The world implodes at the speed of light, don't cha know?
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #31 on: Wed, 25 December 2013, 09:18:59 »

Quote from: ricercar on Wed, 25 December 2013, 06:59:53
Quote from: iri on Wed, 25 December 2013, 06:52:59
what if you write ps4 without the ™ sign?

The world implodes at the speed of light, don't cha know?



Did you at least get a ps4? 


Was at work Xmas eve from 8-3:30 and worked from home later that night for about 20min. 
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #32 on: Wed, 25 December 2013, 10:54:00 »
Yeah, I got a PS4 before the public release. Perks. :-)
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #33 on: Wed, 25 December 2013, 10:54:56 »
Quote from: ricercar on Wed, 25 December 2013, 06:05:43
Quote from: ideus on Tue, 24 December 2013, 17:04:44
Quote from: ricercar on Tue, 24 December 2013, 16:06:51
"Working from home" today. Glad to have a job. Glad to have a job that lets me telecommute.


What kind of job do you have?

I write documentation for Sony Computer Entertainment (i.e. PlayStation stuff). Writing manuals & packaging, and onscreen language are all part of my job. Any English that appears on a PS Vita or PS4™ screen that's not part of a game went across my desk. Much of the PS4™ packaging & manuals, and all of the PS Vita packaging & manuals went across my desk. Often I'm all that stands in between the consumer and badly-translated Japanese. Been with Sony 2.5 years now. Love it. I telecommute at least once a week.

Merry Christmas.

Is your degree in technical communication?  I had a class in that and it seemed kind of fun.  How did you end up landing that job?  Just curious, and sorry for off topic.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #34 on: Wed, 25 December 2013, 11:23:48 »
Quote from: ricercar on Wed, 25 December 2013, 10:54:00
Yeah, I got a PS4 before the public release. Perks. :-)

OH **** LOOK OUT EDIT THIS QUICK
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #35 on: Wed, 25 December 2013, 12:20:36 »
Quote from: HoffmanMyster on Wed, 25 December 2013, 10:54:56
Is your degree in technical communication?  I had a class in that and it seemed kind of fun.  How did you end up landing that job?  Just curious, and sorry for off topic.

Actually, my MA is in English (Creative Writing). However, I never had trouble "transitioning" from fiction to technical docs (some might say there is no difference, ha ha ha). A colleague I worked with previously recommended me for the Sony gig. Reputation and people-networking are the two biggest factors in scoring good work in Silicon Valley. I've rarely found a good job by blindly submitting a resume. YMMV.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #36 on: Wed, 25 December 2013, 12:30:41 »
luckily things are different here
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(...)Whereas back then I wrote about the tyranny of the majority, today I'd combine that with the tyranny of the minorities. These days, you have to be careful of both. They both want to control you. The first group, by making you do the same thing over and over again. The second group is indicated by the letters I get from the Vassar girls who want me to put more women's lib in The Martian Chronicles, or from blacks who want more black people in Dandelion Wine.
I say to both bunches, Whether you're a majority or minority, bug off! To hell with anybody who wants to tell me what to write. Their society breaks down into subsections of minorities who then, in effect, burn books by banning them. All this political correctness that's rampant on campuses is b.s.
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #37 on: Wed, 25 December 2013, 12:49:11 »
Quote from: noisyturtle on Wed, 25 December 2013, 01:32:13
Looking forward to some Chinese food tomorrow.

aint that the truth lol
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Re: Working Xmas Eve Unappreciation Thread
« Reply #38 on: Thu, 26 December 2013, 22:49:42 »
 I love "full-circle" discussions like these ^^^. This one was got a really sincere chuckle out of me. It wasn't just the trademark question either... this was a real ensemble thing for me. :))
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