Open Bar: Fake News, Fake Bar

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Hung out with my labmate last night, she needed company and drinks.

Am unpleasantly reminded this morning why I don't normally do that. Hangovers suck.

[Cainad (dec.)]

In case folks missed the other thread, I am in the market for test readers. Requirements include a working printer, 72 sheets of paper, and time to go through 285 pages of nonsense (which does sound like a lot, but remember one of the pages literally just has the word "booger" on it).

I could probably bogart my work printer for that purpose, but the earliest opportunity would be Monday evening.

[Freeky]

sorry that was a bad 40k joke, didn't occur to me people would think its actually someone.

I know, man. I was playing along. Although I can see how it might not come across that way, I'm so out of it.

[Freeky]

Yeah, if codeine's not helping, that sounds like it needs to be looked at, soon as possible 

Tooth stuff is the worst, and if the codeine isn't working sounds like a dentist is waiting for you.

I have to wait for the infection to die down and then I will probably be able to function and handle leaving the house. that's on my to do list for the next week or so, though.

[Q. G. Pennyworth]

In case folks missed the other thread, I am in the market for test readers. Requirements include a working printer, 72 sheets of paper, and time to go through 285 pages of nonsense (which does sound like a lot, but remember one of the pages literally just has the word "booger" on it).

I could probably bogart my work printer for that purpose, but the earliest opportunity would be Monday evening.

PM for the google drive link if you're interested. I'm not on any deadline.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Yeah, if codeine's not helping, that sounds like it needs to be looked at, soon as possible 

Tooth stuff is the worst, and if the codeine isn't working sounds like a dentist is waiting for you.

I have to wait for the infection to die down and then I will probably be able to function and handle leaving the house. that's on my to do list for the next week or so, though.

Keep an eye on your temperature. If you run any fever at all, you need antibiotics immediately. I don't mean "in the morning" immediately, but get your ass to an ER immediately even if it means calling an ambulance -- infected teeth can turn into meningitis shockingly rapidly.

[POFP]

So, apparently people in the company I support are so used to me telling them how to do their jobs, they've started asking for it. I am a Level 1.5 Service Desk agent, without any sort of degree, and only mildly relevant certifications, and System Administrators are asking me how to do their jobs.

I've found that the key is to write professionally, and as if you are the boss, or someone higher up. When you do, it's like they blatantly ignore your Position/Title noted in your Email signature. 

Although, this is likely only as effective as I make it sound because most of their IT department is incompetent. And the other part of their IT department is based in India, and doesn't have English as a first language, so they aren't nearly as confident in what they're saying and couldn't get anything done even if they tried.

Pro tip: If you want to work your way up in IT, look for a job for a Financial Firm. Their workers are all impatient, impulsive, and aggressive, and will let you do whatever you want in order to avoid talking about things they don't understand. All you have to do is sound confident and say technical jargon constantly.

[The Wizard Joseph]

Yeah, if codeine's not helping, that sounds like it needs to be looked at, soon as possible 

Tooth stuff is the worst, and if the codeine isn't working sounds like a dentist is waiting for you.

I have to wait for the infection to die down and then I will probably be able to function and handle leaving the house. that's on my to do list for the next week or so, though.

Keep an eye on your temperature. If you run any fever at all, you need antibiotics immediately. I don't mean "in the morning" immediately, but get your ass to an ER immediately even if it means calling an ambulance -- infected teeth can turn into meningitis shockingly rapidly.

This.

[LMNO]

So, apparently people in the company I support are so used to me telling them how to do their jobs, they've started asking for it. I am a Level 1.5 Service Desk agent, without any sort of degree, and only mildly relevant certifications, and System Administrators are asking me how to do their jobs.

I've found that the key is to write professionally, and as if you are the boss, or someone higher up. When you do, it's like they blatantly ignore your Position/Title noted in your Email signature. 

Although, this is likely only as effective as I make it sound because most of their IT department is incompetent. And the other part of their IT department is based in India, and doesn't have English as a first language, so they aren't nearly as confident in what they're saying and couldn't get anything done even if they tried.

Pro tip: If you want to work your way up in IT, look for a job for a Financial Firm. Their workers are all impatient, impulsive, and aggressive, and will let you do whatever you want in order to avoid talking about things they don't understand. All you have to do is sound confident and say technical jargon constantly.

This is one of the core secrets in business.  And a huge disadvantage to anyone who was unable to learn "traditional" (i.e. "white middle/upper class") communication skills.  Privilege - it's sneaky.

[POFP]

So, apparently people in the company I support are so used to me telling them how to do their jobs, they've started asking for it. I am a Level 1.5 Service Desk agent, without any sort of degree, and only mildly relevant certifications, and System Administrators are asking me how to do their jobs.

I've found that the key is to write professionally, and as if you are the boss, or someone higher up. When you do, it's like they blatantly ignore your Position/Title noted in your Email signature. 

Although, this is likely only as effective as I make it sound because most of their IT department is incompetent. And the other part of their IT department is based in India, and doesn't have English as a first language, so they aren't nearly as confident in what they're saying and couldn't get anything done even if they tried.

Pro tip: If you want to work your way up in IT, look for a job for a Financial Firm. Their workers are all impatient, impulsive, and aggressive, and will let you do whatever you want in order to avoid talking about things they don't understand. All you have to do is sound confident and say technical jargon constantly.

This is one of the core secrets in business.  And a huge disadvantage to anyone who was unable to learn "traditional" (i.e. "white middle/upper class") communication skills.  Privilege - it's sneaky.

Yeah, I feel really bad for the India-based teams. They have the best manners and are incredibly knowledge-hungry, but that language barrier makes it impossible for the rest of the advantage to work itself out.

I never actually realized how important English class was to success until I started working in a professional environment. I'm considering going back to some of the schools I went to and giving talks that emphasize that fact. Especially to the underprivileged schools.

I know that when we had speakers come in and tell us about what made them successful in the real world, it was always influential and eye-opening. We all loved it and learned from it. I would hope that if the kids learned anything, it would be that Language Arts is the most effective way to hold people's attention and convince people of your worth in a professional environment. If you can bullshit with confidence, you can run the world. And the cool part is, you can use current politics as an example, and most of the kids, regardless of age, would know what you're talking about.

[The Good Reverend Roger]

Now I have to make a choice.

Start the robotics job on Monday, or go to work full-time for the NGO for whom I've been doing bits and pieces?  They have just taken over the running of a research facility on the other side of town, and they want me running the facilities.

I'm leaning toward the NGO, for multiple reasons, not least of which is I can see my old job from there, and I can watch it rot away due to Lilly's abject failure.

[The Wizard Joseph]

Now I have to make a choice.

Start the robotics job on Monday, or go to work full-time for the NGO for whom I've been doing bits and pieces?  They have just taken over the running of a research facility on the other side of town, and they want me running the facilities.

I'm leaning toward the NGO, for multiple reasons, not least of which is I can see my old job from there, and I can watch it rot away due to Lilly's abject failure.

If both are sufficient and equivalent in compensation then I guess the question is which will be most tolerable to you day after day? All thoughts of wat hing others rot aside because that's only a temporary joy which is in and of itself something that you want to be doing?

[The Good Reverend Roger]

Now I have to make a choice.

Start the robotics job on Monday, or go to work full-time for the NGO for whom I've been doing bits and pieces?  They have just taken over the running of a research facility on the other side of town, and they want me running the facilities.

I'm leaning toward the NGO, for multiple reasons, not least of which is I can see my old job from there, and I can watch it rot away due to Lilly's abject failure.

If both are sufficient and equivalent in compensation then I guess the question is which will be most tolerable to you day after day? All thoughts of wat hing others rot aside because that's only a temporary joy which is in and of itself something that you want to be doing?

The NGO is more money, but nothing new to learn.  But it is going to be a rolling disaster for a while, as the previous owners cheaped out on the water plant and other infrastructure.

And watching Lilly's epic monument to failure will never get old.

Thanks, you have helped me reach a decision.   

[The Wizard Joseph]

Now I have to make a choice.

Start the robotics job on Monday, or go to work full-time for the NGO for whom I've been doing bits and pieces?  They have just taken over the running of a research facility on the other side of town, and they want me running the facilities.

I'm leaning toward the NGO, for multiple reasons, not least of which is I can see my old job from there, and I can watch it rot away due to Lilly's abject failure.

If both are sufficient and equivalent in compensation then I guess the question is which will be most tolerable to you day after day? All thoughts of wat hing others rot aside because that's only a temporary joy which is in and of itself something that you want to be doing?

The NGO is more money, but nothing new to learn.  But it is going to be a rolling disaster for a while, as the previous owners cheaped out on the water plant and other infrastructure.

And watching Lilly's epic monument to failure will never get old.

Thanks, you have helped me reach a decision.   

Just doing the Socratic thing. Happy to be of assistance.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

So, apparently people in the company I support are so used to me telling them how to do their jobs, they've started asking for it. I am a Level 1.5 Service Desk agent, without any sort of degree, and only mildly relevant certifications, and System Administrators are asking me how to do their jobs.

I've found that the key is to write professionally, and as if you are the boss, or someone higher up. When you do, it's like they blatantly ignore your Position/Title noted in your Email signature. 

Although, this is likely only as effective as I make it sound because most of their IT department is incompetent. And the other part of their IT department is based in India, and doesn't have English as a first language, so they aren't nearly as confident in what they're saying and couldn't get anything done even if they tried.

Pro tip: If you want to work your way up in IT, look for a job for a Financial Firm. Their workers are all impatient, impulsive, and aggressive, and will let you do whatever you want in order to avoid talking about things they don't understand. All you have to do is sound confident and say technical jargon constantly.

This is one of the core secrets in business.  And a huge disadvantage to anyone who was unable to learn "traditional" (i.e. "white middle/upper class") communication skills.  Privilege - it's sneaky.

Yeah, I feel really bad for the India-based teams. They have the best manners and are incredibly knowledge-hungry, but that language barrier makes it impossible for the rest of the advantage to work itself out.

I never actually realized how important English class was to success until I started working in a professional environment. I'm considering going back to some of the schools I went to and giving talks that emphasize that fact. Especially to the underprivileged schools.

I know that when we had speakers come in and tell us about what made them successful in the real world, it was always influential and eye-opening. We all loved it and learned from it. I would hope that if the kids learned anything, it would be that Language Arts is the most effective way to hold people's attention and convince people of your worth in a professional environment. If you can bullshit with confidence, you can run the world. And the cool part is, you can use current politics as an example, and most of the kids, regardless of age, would know what you're talking about.

Very true. I think this is one of the reasons you so often find English majors in management positions.