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Rant Thread - What really grinds your gears?
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No I don't do that. IMO life's too short to be unhappy for a big salary.
Gmash
Extreme Android User
Are you Dilbert?
From what I've seen, it's realtors, bride grooms, presidents and TV newsreaders wear ties, and that's about it.
I have one tie, came free with some shirts I had made in Hong Kong 7 years ago, it's still sealed in its wrapper.
Teachers used to wear ties, and did when I was at school.
I have one tie, came free with some shirts I had made in Hong Kong 7 years ago, it's still sealed in its wrapper.
Teachers used to wear ties, and did when I was at school.
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AZgl1500
Extreme Android User
I think there might be a tie hanging in my closet somewhere.
the only time I can remember wearing one, was for some special howdy do, and where or what that was is not even in my memory....
I wear T-shirts and cut off blue jeans and flip flops, if they don't like it, tough shit....
I am retired now, and I intend to be comfortable....
the only time that I really "dress up" is when I am going to ride my Honda GL1800....
that requires 'ATGATT', or in the vernacular,
All
The
Gear
All
The
Time
and that is how we do it on our motorcycle forum.... my forum heavily suggests that all of our members use the ATGATT rule, but if they choose to go bare headed, well, they can ride with someone else.... or ride by themselves...
I'm retired Fire Dept, as a computer specialist installing/maintaining their dispatch gear in the stations, 911 center, and the "apparatus" as their trucks and ambos are called.....
I have rode in the big fire trucks repairing their equipment while they are running lights and sirens.... and the bloody pulp that is evidenced when a motorcycle meets up with a truck/car/bike is not a pleasant thing to see.
I am still hitting the keyboards, and only because of the ATGATT rule...
here is my '94SE Honda Goldwing just before it became a basket case.
Accident Slideshow by Dryheat2012 | Photobucket
I now ride a 2002 Honda GL1800 in "Hot Rod Yellow" and my pull behind trailer is also painted in Hot Rod Yellow. I intend to be seen.
here is my new ride, it replaced the one you saw above.... yep, it is 14 years old, but it looks and runs like a new Singer Sewing Machine.
https://www.facebook.com/JohnTcraigJr
the only time I can remember wearing one, was for some special howdy do, and where or what that was is not even in my memory....
I wear T-shirts and cut off blue jeans and flip flops, if they don't like it, tough shit....
I am retired now, and I intend to be comfortable....
the only time that I really "dress up" is when I am going to ride my Honda GL1800....
that requires 'ATGATT', or in the vernacular,
All
The
Gear
All
The
Time
and that is how we do it on our motorcycle forum.... my forum heavily suggests that all of our members use the ATGATT rule, but if they choose to go bare headed, well, they can ride with someone else.... or ride by themselves...
I'm retired Fire Dept, as a computer specialist installing/maintaining their dispatch gear in the stations, 911 center, and the "apparatus" as their trucks and ambos are called.....
I have rode in the big fire trucks repairing their equipment while they are running lights and sirens.... and the bloody pulp that is evidenced when a motorcycle meets up with a truck/car/bike is not a pleasant thing to see.
I am still hitting the keyboards, and only because of the ATGATT rule...
here is my '94SE Honda Goldwing just before it became a basket case.
Accident Slideshow by Dryheat2012 | Photobucket
I now ride a 2002 Honda GL1800 in "Hot Rod Yellow" and my pull behind trailer is also painted in Hot Rod Yellow. I intend to be seen.
here is my new ride, it replaced the one you saw above.... yep, it is 14 years old, but it looks and runs like a new Singer Sewing Machine.
https://www.facebook.com/JohnTcraigJr
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Deleted User
Guest
You must have the obligatory interview suit and tie. That's about the only time those two items come out of my wardrobe.
I'm sure you'd love China then, on two wheels it often is "T-shirts and cut off blue jeans and flip flops"
BTW the Android smart-phone is our national pastime when on two wheels...
Other favourite activity, is how many toddlers and babies you can carry on an electric scooter.
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Nope...I left them in the UK when I moved to China eight years ago. My current job, I walked into it. The middle school does have some rules on foreign teacher's attire, basically it's NO cut off jeans and flip-flops, or "weird clothing", quote from job handbook.
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Deleted User
Guest
Why do people say "Oh let me know when you're free and we'll meet up" when you see them in passing? Because they have no bloody intention or desire to see you socially.
zuben el genub
Extreme Android User
Check on your wifi router itself. Then the laptop. Roll back to an older version
Our router just messed up. Got "connected, no internet"
Dngrsone
Android Expert
Looks like I downloaded a new version of the dhcp client three days ago. After a lot of fiddling, I got connected to one of the routers, but I'm still having trouble getting the other one to go.
I might have to delete the profile and start fresh, though the password to that particular router is like 128 bits or something equally ridiculous.
I might have to delete the profile and start fresh, though the password to that particular router is like 128 bits or something equally ridiculous.
AZgl1500
Extreme Android User
There is a society, that is predominantly south of my border here, that when you ask them if they can meet you at a certain time, or if they will do a job for you, there is only one stock answer every single time. " Si Amigo" and that is he last time I have ever seen them.
This was extremely aggravating for me when I lived in Mesa, Arizona and was need 'day workers' to help with around the house.... it took me a while, being just good natured and wanting to believe everyone is honest....
but, I finally quit asking, just pay them their wages at the end of the day, and say 'see yah'....
and then when I need more help, just drive around the "watering hole" where they congregate hoping to see a face that I know who will do a good job...
Also learned very fast, if they can't speak English, ignore them.... my language skills are just about non-existent.
and the phrase "do you speak English?" always gets the same answer "Si Senor".....
so, I quit that, changed over to "who is the president of the United States?"
if they can't answer that, they did not understand a word you said.
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Deleted User
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Morons who leave stupid mindless app reviews. Especially for free apps.
Probably the same crowd who write those silly Youtube comments. Here's an example of a 1 star review for a game (actually a very good game, and completely FREE)
"This game can go to hell"
Honestly, is that comment useful to anybody? Did they need to make it, and give a 1 star review to drag down the app's score?
If I give a bad review (which is very rare), I justify it with constructive feedback.
Probably the same crowd who write those silly Youtube comments. Here's an example of a 1 star review for a game (actually a very good game, and completely FREE)
"This game can go to hell"
Honestly, is that comment useful to anybody? Did they need to make it, and give a 1 star review to drag down the app's score?
If I give a bad review (which is very rare), I justify it with constructive feedback.
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no one
Android Expert
These morons have always existed. The internet just gives the rest of us access unprecedented to their unique perspective. And we should be grateful.
basic 101 user
Android Enthusiast
Generally agree wholeheartedly.
I have granted myself scores of mindless, stupid, enraged exemptions, however; All when offering feedback to Microsoft for W10.
I hate when I see people knock an app because they don't like it versus not a good app. There are whole genre's of games that are of zero interest in me. I don't go around panning the apps and leaving 1 star reviews because of it.
zuben el genub
Extreme Android User
I try not to. But if I bother to review, I will usually say if the app MOSTLY performs as it should. If I find something I really dislike, I'll say so, but will try to keep things balanced as for information. Forewarned is forearmed. If the app is so damn bad that it's unspeakable, I'll post that first.
I've caught hell for trying to be fair. Just because I don't like something doesn't mean someone else can't like it.
I've caught hell for trying to be fair. Just because I don't like something doesn't mean someone else can't like it.
basic 101 user
Android Enthusiast
Ask any brother......You gotta' dress for success.
(Seriously), I can't say I'm doing enough to uphold the standards I admire; But I'll be the first to complain that something has indeed been lost with the passage of time. I have a war era machinists manual; (Paraphrasing) one of the basic pieces of advice regarding shop discipline / professional conduct: "Before approaching the lathe, tuck your tie into your shirt, or remove it altogether, for your safety."
kct1975
Android Expert
I hear ya...Ask any brother......You gotta' dress for success.
(Seriously), I can't say I'm doing enough to uphold the standards I admire; But I'll be the first to complain that something has indeed been lost with the passage of time. I have a war era machinists manual; (Paraphrasing) one of the basic pieces of advice regarding shop discipline / professional conduct: "Before approaching the lathe, tuck your tie into your shirt, or remove it altogether, for your safety."
I work in a headquarters office of a Federal Gov't IT Services Contractor. I started working for the company back in 2006, and I started working in the headquarters office in 2008, and all men were expected to wear ties. Everyone eventually stopped wearing ties in about 2013, and now nobody wears ties.
I have to say that it is kind of nice not having to wear a tie every day, but it does sort of erode the professionalism of the office.