Things That Are Bothering You, Got You All Hibbeldy-Jibbeldy, or just downright pissed, RIGHT NOW!

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by Connemara

Former and possibly future boss is throwing a Christmas party the day before we leave for Turks and Caicos. I really should go but the location of the party is a three hour drive from here.

Xmas in Europe? You're such a man of the people.

 

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by Piobaire

Xmas in Europe? You're such a man of the people.

T&C is in the West Indies you rube!

 

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by Connemara

T&C is in the West Indies you rube!

See? I'm just a plebe and you're a baller.

 

[Connemara]

I'm not paying for any of it but yes, I'm still a baller.

 

[Piobaire]

Originally Posted by Connemara

I'm not paying for any of it but yes, I'm still a baller.

That's the ultimate baller. OPM.

 

[Dakota rube]

Originally Posted by Connemara

Former and possibly future boss is throwing a Christmas party the day before we leave for Turks and Caicos. I really should go but the location of the party is a three hour drive from here.

I've bolded the operative phrase for you, conne.
You have to make the drive.

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by Dakota rube

I've bolded the operative phrase for you, conne.
You have to make the drive.

Agree with the Rubester. If he's your lifeline to your next job - you've got to at least turn up for a couple of hours. Pack the day before or something.

 

[Connemara]

Well, he didn't invite me personally. He is (at least until January 1st!) an elected official and one of his aides is doing the invitations. But I see your point guys.

I would like to go but I don't want to risk missing the flight. Ugh. I planned on sending him a thoughtful Christmas note, which I will still do.

 

[Dakota rube]

Originally Posted by Connemara

Well, he didn't invite me personally. He is (at least until January 1st!) an elected official and one of his aides is doing the invitations. But I see your point guys.

I would like to go but I don't want to risk missing the flight. Ugh. I planned on sending him a thoughtful Christmas note, which I will still do.

You like it, the unemployment?

 

[StephenHero]

It's "funemployment."

 

[Connemara]

Originally Posted by Dakota rube

You like it, the unemployment?
I worked harder than I ever have for five months straight, on his behalf, and he's aware of that. Missing a Christmas party that will be packed with ass-kissers and sycophants (my people

) won't sink my chances when/if the opportunity for a job arises. And it's unenjoyment!

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by Connemara

Well, he didn't invite me personally. He is (at least until January 1st!) an elected official and one of his aides is doing the invitations. But I see your point guys.

I would like to go but I don't want to risk missing the flight. Ugh. I planned on sending him a thoughtful Christmas note, which I will still do.

Yeah, like he doesn't get a ton of thoughtful Christmas notes from a ton of other people who want his assistance or what-have-you. Good luck standing out in that metier.

...

So, what's pissing me off? Energy gels, particularly the fact that I either buy them one at a time, or en masse - all the same damn flavor. I can't find an assortment of what I want (Clif Blox) anywhere. and, I hate to say it, but 24 double-servings of margarita with extra salt just is not doing it for me.

 

[Douglas]

My wife's ******* job. We host our annual Christmas party next Saturday night. She and I have both already taken vacation time next Thursday and Friday to prepare. Wife's boss' boss just decided they need to have a f*cking meeting in Dallas next week and she must go next Wed, Thurs, and Friday, leaving me home alone with the baby to clean and decorate in addition to my usual food responsibilities. ****

 

[Douglas]

Originally Posted by Thomas

Yeah, like he doesn't get a ton of thoughtful Christmas notes from a ton of other people who want his assistance or what-have-you. Good luck standing out in that metier.

one word: dictures

 

[Thomas]

Originally Posted by Douglas

one word: dictures

Hmmm, considering that this is Conne we're talking about, I wouldn't think 'standing out' would really apply here.