runlikehell
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The rota arrives about 5pm today - will be on the look-out.
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UK/R.O.I GAF - Thread of geopolitical confusion
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The rota arrives about 5pm today - will be on the look-out.
I tried to sleep but in the end I couldn't because I'd drunk too much caffeine. Oh god I feel like shit and I feel the pressure of deadlines looming. Might have to request they hire some temporary help for next week.
I'm so green it's unreal. It's not even complicated shit; I've just never had to do it before so organising it and my own time isn't been done as efficiently as it should be. How do you already-been-working-for-ages people manage this? Were you all this rubbish and stressed when you first began your jobs?
I'm going to be a nervous, miserable wreck come Friday night. Won't exactly be the most attractive of partners for the lover.
I'm so green it's unreal. It's not even complicated shit; I've just never had to do it before so organising it and my own time isn't been done as efficiently as it should be. How do you already-been-working-for-ages people manage this? Were you all this rubbish and stressed when you first began your jobs?
I'm going to be a nervous, miserable wreck come Friday night. Won't exactly be the most attractive of partners for the lover.
Always and forever. I always grind through somehow. Why, just this morning somebody (not me) deleted my client notes. Fortunately, it was the start of the day, only a few people have called, and so not too many people will be pissed off.
Musha_Soturi
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Morning!
I thought I'd come back in and save you all from the continued sausage-fest. This place needs a woman's touch, I know Kill Bill pops in now and again but it's not enough!
So did everyone have a lovely long double bank holiday weekend?
It's my last day today, I don't have much to do so I'm just going to pretend to look busy. I hope I get a nice leaving present....
Really looking forward to going to Fort William tomorrow, even thought the weather is going to be awful.
I thought I'd come back in and save you all from the continued sausage-fest. This place needs a woman's touch, I know Kill Bill pops in now and again but it's not enough!
So did everyone have a lovely long double bank holiday weekend?
It's my last day today, I don't have much to do so I'm just going to pretend to look busy. I hope I get a nice leaving present....
Really looking forward to going to Fort William tomorrow, even thought the weather is going to be awful.
Dont forget to use the ski lifts at glencoe.
snoopeasystreet
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Got paid!!! Thinking of changing my cigarette brand. Anyone got recommendations? I'm currently a marlborough man.
Musha_Soturi
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Well we're going up for the UCI World Cup Downhill Mountain Biking so won't be much time for sightseeing! I doubt we'll be bored, but thanks for the tips anyway!
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
So wait, this is your first job? And yet you're all about the unpaid overtime and 5 am finishes? I hope you're getting paid a decent wage, otherwise you're being screwed hard. A media job does indeed sound nice, but I never realised how much piss-taking was involved in it.
Is it worth it?
Oh I see. Never been to a fest there, fantastic venue for outdoor sports though so it'll be a blast.
Suariyu, what's your position or grade? Junior? Temp? You're expected to ask for help if you need it, and report potential problems when you notice them. Carrying too much on your shoulders too soon shows great enthusiasm, but also sets you up for a massive fall.
Little Old Man
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Sure thing, just give me your sort code, account number, and the key will be transferred over shortly Sir.
Seriously though, just PM your Steam name, I'll send it tonight.
On campus atm, back in my old haunt in the library, feeling more calm now. Got nearly 4 hours to perfect my Econometrics knowledge.
Stayed in a hotel last night, and someone had nicked the TV remote.....wtf?
Jedeye Sniv
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It shows that you're a sucker that's for sure. The trouble is, if people expect that's your workload on 'normal' they will expect even more. Sounds like Suariyu is being taken advantage of for sure.
A good boss will reward you for going above and beyond, but it really depends on you, your work and your management. Being treated like a dogsbody isn't good for anyone, but I wouldn't discourage anyone from appearing to be too eager. Just be observant.
Suariyu is stacking piles of extreme cash sky high. He's working the hours an american would work that's his only problem.
Stop being american Suariyu and embrace the 32 hour British work week.
Musha_Soturi
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Isn't that like, part time hours? Most offices I've worked have been around 37, I'm currently contracted to do 37.5 but often do nearer 40. The bloke drives trucks for a timber merchant and normally does around 50.
blahblah...blah
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We've said this to him before: they'll think more, not less of someone that raises they're issues. Well, they might not think more of you, but you might think more of yourself if you maintain some dignity about it.
EDIT: Listen to Walt, he's the man!
Dudes I have no qualms asking for help. I do it daily. It's more I still stress like fuck because DEADLINES and shit.
It's not my first job, but it is my first 'professional' job if you understand.
I only do the unpaid overtime because I'm not using the hours I am paid for well enough. It probably adds up to five extra hours a week, and a lot of that is spent waiting for 6pm so I can call Americans.
Really I should get my work done each day on time I'm just trying to juggle three or four things. And I suddenly realise my note taking system is rubbish and really I need to spend a whole day going back to square one and re-making all the notes but I don't have a day.
Anyway, today I'm leaving on time. I have American to call but fuck it, too tired. Won't have my suave business phone voice. Going to go to a cocktail bar and have something to make me relax, maybe a dark cherry flip, then go to bed.
It's not my first job, but it is my first 'professional' job if you understand.
I only do the unpaid overtime because I'm not using the hours I am paid for well enough. It probably adds up to five extra hours a week, and a lot of that is spent waiting for 6pm so I can call Americans.
Really I should get my work done each day on time I'm just trying to juggle three or four things. And I suddenly realise my note taking system is rubbish and really I need to spend a whole day going back to square one and re-making all the notes but I don't have a day.
Anyway, today I'm leaving on time. I have American to call but fuck it, too tired. Won't have my suave business phone voice. Going to go to a cocktail bar and have something to make me relax, maybe a dark cherry flip, then go to bed.
Jedeye Sniv
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I'm making mad (for me) stacks of cash too, trick is not to bust a sweat while you do it
These are great points you make, for sure. The trick is definitely to work smarter rather than harder, using efficiencies and robust systems wherever you can. Good luck with it man
The key to life is the 4 day working week. Embrace and enjoy the extra the time off.
Shift work yo, don't you forget that now.
44 hours for 2 weeks, and 33 for the other 2 for my shifts. Nay too shabby.
Personally, I go for quirky and humorous. Easier to maintain. I just deal with plebs though - not none of them fancy Americans.
Rotations always work well.
Cooking with kentpaul 101 Merged milk,hashish and weed into one big milk mixture on the stove and added coco power, Drink that shit like a boss and got some great munches in from tesco.
Still 1.5 hours before it could start to kick in (can take hours to kick in but fuck its the best stone.)
killer_clank
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I got called to do jury service today. Feels weird
tell the judge you find guilty sexually attractive.
Don't suck the soul from your life.
blahblah...blah
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Side effect of 9-5 job: no longer liking Nintendo games, as you're an adult.
Okay, that was obviously a joke people, so don't go strangling me. Kentpaul, are you saying you'll never work full-time?
blahblah...blah
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I meant to say you'll not you're. I mean a bog-standard 9-to-5, 5 days a week, 48 weeks a year. Would you ever do that?
runlikehell
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Suairyu: I'm working 10-5:15 on the Ben & Jerry's stand on Saturday. Come say hi
Jedeye Sniv
Banned
I would hate the extremely random money. I like having the same money each month, regardless of how hard I work
Musha_Soturi
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I would hate the extremely random money. I like having the same money each month, regardless of how hard I work
I would just hate not being able to plan stuff way in advance because you won't know what you're working. Also working weekends. I've done it before and it's not fun. When everyone else you know works 9-5 everything gets planned for the weekend, to be the only one who can't go all the time must suck.
It's not as bad as you may think. It's not like I don't get to see the people I care about on a somewhat regular basis, and for me it just makes the times that we can get together that much better. Plus, all those midweek days off are pure bliss. The chance to do what I want whenever I want? Yes, please.
Plus, night shifts are absolutely awesome. Chilling out at "work", whilst killing zombies and getting paid for it, sleeping during the day (double bed all to myself) and chatting to people in different time zones beats the hum-drum routine of the 9-5 life for me every time.
Oh same. I was just being funny. I got for lighthearted and super polite. Americans love how polite us Brits are.
Funny, because every American I speak to is way more polite and friendly than any Brit I ever knew. Except new yorkers. They're the Londoners of America.
blahblah...blah
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Better than the rest of the country and they know it?
what do you look like?Suairyu: I'm working 10-5:15 on the Ben & Jerry's stand on Saturday. Come say hi
Little Old Man
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Fuck yeah, I'm done with econometrics! Exam went really well, there were only a few things which threw me. I'm actually confident of a first in that! Fucking lecturer never gave over the statistical tables to the invigilators though, so we didn't get them until 30 minutes in.
Now to do a late one for micro economics tomorrow. Feels good to be back on campus!
Now to do a late one for micro economics tomorrow. Feels good to be back on campus!
Little Old Man
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CHEEZMO;38610422 said:
Basically making mathematical/statistical models to allow you to predict a dependent variable. Like I could make a model for Neogaf which predicts how much a Gaffer spends on videogames a year based on their income, which consoles they own, if they have kids, if they have other hobbies, etc. Or how much Kentpaul will spend on weed this week.
The idea is to make an accurate model as possible, improve it, test it etc. Except a load of rules and shit gets in the way. And it goes from there getting much more complex.
Little Old Man
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Lol that is just the thing you are trying to work out. It depends on the other values in the equation.
Like if Y=2x + 4F
Then Y is the dependent variable, X and F are the independent ones.
Like if Y=2x + 4F
Then Y is the dependent variable, X and F are the independent ones.
blahblah...blah
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WHEN'S THE WEATHER GONNA SORT ITSELF OUT
This is what I do at work but it's the probability of missing a payment on some bank product rather than a amount of money or whatever.
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