Rhonda Huntress 22,822 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 We don't do "team building" but we do have a few non-working events. Things like a United Way hotdog lunch fund raiser, Super Bowl chili cookoff and a few other charity events. I go to these because they are held during office hours. There is also a company picnic and the obligatory Christmas party but I have yet to attend any of those. Quite frankly I don't want the people I work with to be to familiar with what I do outside of working hours. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Elora Lunasea 7,257 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 2 hours ago, LittleMe Jewell said: Just as I was reading this an email came in for our dept: "Let's do a Scavenger Hunt to learn about the new and improved department web hub" I truly laughed out loud. Response: Let's not and say we did 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Clover Jinx 13,842 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 *schedules team building exercises for next forum gathering* 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Skell Dagger 20,406 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Well my first day at the RL new job went brilliantly. I think I've landed on my feet here. Already been invited to the company BBQ in an idyllic nearby picnic spot, and we get a massive fruit box delivery every week, so everyone gets free fruit whenever they feel like a snack. And then, Skell's trying out "Bad Romance" dances at the very moment he finds out he's landed his first official modelling gig. Kind of apt, for him 8 Link to post Share on other sites
Clover Jinx 13,842 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Me this week: You get the idea. 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda Crisp 2,625 Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 My observation that from the 1970's until now, many companies wanted the label "Team" or "Team Based" but didn't want to actually -do- teams because then you have to hire specific (expensive) workers who can function in that kind of environment :-) They want technical ability with social skills - and that costs $$$. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Rioko Bamaisin 306 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 On 7/30/2017 at 1:30 PM, Rhonda Huntress said: I could be wrong but I have a feeling there are a few geeks and nerds in here. Let's see if this "would you rather" questions has any particular biases. Would you rather never be able to use a touchscreen or never be able to use a keyboard and mouse? I can live without a touchscreen. They actually annoy me,but I'm old and crotchety. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda Crisp 2,625 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 I really hate it when rah-rah junior management types confuse slogans for leadership :-) They usually resist being trained out of that behavior, but enough "tell me how treating people like pre-schoolers helps us build a grown-up team?" Counseling sessions and they finally get the idea :-) Demings Point #10 "Eliminate slogans, exhortations, and targets for the work force asking for zero defects and new levels of productivity. Such exhortations only create adversarial relationships, as the bulk of the causes of low quality and low productivity belong to the -system- and thus lie beyond the power of the work force." 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Clover Jinx 13,842 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Why am I still awake? 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda Crisp 2,625 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 26 minutes ago, Clover Jinx said: Why am I still awake? Because people of Extreme Awesomness never sleep well at night :-) 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Rhonda Huntress 22,822 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, Clover Jinx said: Why am I still awake? Because I was up? Jax had some bad dreams last night. I was up talking with him around midnight to 1:00 [eta] But I like Amanda's version better Edited August 1, 2017 by Rhonda Huntress 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Clover Jinx 13,842 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 First day in my new office. Chair is weird, monitors are tiny, I'll get used to it eventually but good grief. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Amanda Crisp 2,625 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Rhonda Huntress said: Because I was up? Jax had some bad dreams last night. I was up talking with him around midnight to 1:00 [eta] But I like Amanda's version better I have no acceptable excuse....I was up because I'm crazy enough to work those hours..... 5 Link to post Share on other sites
LittleMe Jewell 36,687 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Pleasant surprise today - I logged in to find that I had won the July raffle at MOoH and thus now have a 500L gift card to spend. YAY !!! 8 Link to post Share on other sites
Clover Jinx 13,842 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 11 hours ago, LittleMe Jewell said: Pleasant surprise today - I logged in to find that I had won the July raffle at MOoH and thus now have a 500L gift card to spend. YAY !!! I see a new dress in your future. 4 Link to post Share on other sites
LittleMe Jewell 36,687 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 1 hour ago, Clover Jinx said: I see a new dress in your future. And as soon as I get my skin figured out, I'll post a pic. (now I remember why I only ever changed skins once in the last decade) 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Rioko Bamaisin 306 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I've only had one skin change too over the years. I don't really log in anymore though so I guess it's like a new skin every time I do.:p 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Rhonda Huntress 22,822 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 My husband has been getting close the magic number of age + years of experience for maximum retirement. He wasn't sure if it was the end of this year or if it was next May on his official start date anniversary. Anyway, I just got this from him. "So...I called HR today to see what my options are? Turns out I can retire today. yesterday actually. if I sit out a month I can earn my retirement in full PLUS what I make if I work part time. Or sit out a year and I can rehire full time WITH my same pay. I told them they better be VERY nice to me this year" I know he really wants to retire and work contract for a few more years just to avoid the office politics and headaches. When I retire I may do something else but I want an entirely different sort of headache. 7 Link to post Share on other sites
Rhonda Huntress 22,822 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Apparently I am being aunty again, only it is spelled with a c. So ... new goal to not post tacky or spiteful posts and to encourage new posters at least once per week for the rest of the month. 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Ivanova Shostakovich 4,631 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 6 minutes ago, Rhonda Huntress said: Apparently I am being aunty again, only it is spelled with a c. So ... new goal to not post tacky or spiteful posts and to encourage new posters at least once per week for the rest of the month. I'll be watching you....you. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
LittleMe Jewell 36,687 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Rhonda Huntress said: Apparently I am being aunty again, only it is spelled with a c. So ... new goal to not post tacky or spiteful posts and to encourage new posters at least once per week for the rest of the month. I have seen nothing wrong with any of your posts. Too many people just have sticks up their butt. Edited August 3, 2017 by LittleMe Jewell 5 Link to post Share on other sites
Ivanova Shostakovich 4,631 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Edited August 3, 2017 by Ivanova Shostakovich Gif! 6 Link to post Share on other sites
Rhonda Huntress 22,822 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 (edited) Maybe I should just stay out of the Sansar Forums General Discussions. Well, that didn't last long ... No one has said anything, it's just my own perception. Edited August 3, 2017 by Rhonda Huntress 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Ivanova Shostakovich 4,631 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 1 minute ago, Rhonda Huntress said: Maybe I should just stay out of the Sansar Forums General Discussions. Well, that didn't last long ... Wait... what didn't last long? I think I missed something. Did it zip over my head like a supersonic metaphor? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rhonda Huntress 22,822 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 20 minutes ago, Ivanova Shostakovich said: Wait... what didn't last long? Me not being tacky. But then I guess it wasn't really tacky. Maybe just a little. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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