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The *I'm so bored at work* thread (pg. 67)
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| euphoria |
| quote: | Originally posted by phoenixBEBE
I'm here at work today (my first tentative day), and so far my computer/email and phone have not been set up yet, and may not be until Thursday at the latest. So I'm basically here on my BB, chilling while trying to read up on procedures.
I'm SOOO tired today - slept at 11pm last night but I think the weekend totally wore me out. :crazy: :p. Looking out the window and seeing the treelined footpath and sunny skies def makes me in a good mood tho. Just trying not to fall asleep... |
Congrats on the new job. Where are ya working now? |
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| phoenixBEBE |
| quote: | Originally posted by euphoria
Congrats on the new job. Where are ya working now? |
I'm at a company called MMC/Marsh & McLennan in Hoboken...I'm here on contract until at least December
Things are somewhat tentative right now cuz I just sent in my background info to the temp agency, and I also have to announce my leave from a prev temp job I was working at.
I'm told its a really good company so I might as well STAY as long as I can and see what happens...they have offices in NYC also, so an eventual transfer is def not out of the question...
So yeah, bored rite now but about to go to lunch, weee |
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| euphoria |
| quote: | Originally posted by phoenixBEBE
I'm at a company called MMC/Marsh & McLennan in Hoboken...I'm here on contract until at least December
Things are somewhat tentative right now cuz I just sent in my background info to the temp agency, and I also have to announce my leave from a prev temp job I was working at.
I'm told its a really good company so I might as well STAY as long as I can and see what happens...they have offices in NYC also, so an eventual transfer is def not out of the question...
So yeah, bored rite now but about to go to lunch, weee |
Hoboken, damn how long does your commute take? Do you like it there? Well I guess it is a lil change of pace from the city, at least you can transfer later tho so that's good. |
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| phoenixBEBE |
| quote: | Originally posted by euphoria
Hoboken, damn how long does your commute take? Do you like it there? Well I guess it is a lil change of pace from the city, at least you can transfer later tho so that's good. |
oh actually its about 40ish minutes from 74th street. Believe me, a commute to downtown Manhattan takes even LONGER from where i am, not to mention having to navigate the subways ughs. Now...its the first 20 minutes crowded, the latter half I get a seat and a calm ride...not to mention the sight of a gorgeous/noncrowded walk thru a cute town when I come out of the PATH station.
it is a change, and a good one at that. i so need that now...the building is right by the waterfront...there is also a huge park/bike path/treelined walk that goes along the Hudson on my side.
i feel like ASS today even tho i tried to sleep well, i had to stay home today :(. i felt so bad, i left a vmail AND email to the person who is training me...she was really understanding. but damns my SECOND day!!! =(
even my throat is stuffed i dunno why :( it almost feels like a food allergy but im not KNOWN to be allergic to any sort of foods... |
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| euphoria |
| quote: | Originally posted by phoenixBEBE
oh actually its about 40ish minutes from 74th street. Believe me, a commute to downtown Manhattan takes even LONGER from where i am, not to mention having to navigate the subways ughs. Now...its the first 20 minutes crowded, the latter half I get a seat and a calm ride...not to mention the sight of a gorgeous/noncrowded walk thru a cute town when I come out of the PATH station.
it is a change, and a good one at that. i so need that now...the building is right by the waterfront...there is also a huge park/bike path/treelined walk that goes along the Hudson on my side.
i feel like ASS today even tho i tried to sleep well, i had to stay home today :(. i felt so bad, i left a vmail AND email to the person who is training me...she was really understanding. but damns my SECOND day!!! =(
even my throat is stuffed i dunno why :( it almost feels like a food allergy but im not KNOWN to be allergic to any sort of foods... |
Wow, the place and its surroundings sound awesome! oooh calling sick on the second day is really not good but at least they sounded understanding, most places would not be at all. We have had temps here get fired over that LOL but my department is the type of place that desperately needs to be staffed at all times so being in everyday is pretty crucial to the overall workflow.
Did you eat anything new recently around the new area where you are working? That might be it, or you can always go to the doctor and they can run a series of tests to determine the allergy. It is probably best you stayed home today anyway with the heat and the bad air quality today. |
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| jennifera |
| Hoboken.. yay! That's my town and it's the best! Hehe |
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| phoenixBEBE |
| quote: | Originally posted by euphoria
Wow, the place and its surroundings sound awesome! oooh calling sick on the second day is really not good but at least they sounded understanding, most places would not be at all. We have had temps here get fired over that LOL but my department is the type of place that desperately needs to be staffed at all times so being in everyday is pretty crucial to the overall workflow.
Did you eat anything new recently around the new area where you are working? That might be it, or you can always go to the doctor and they can run a series of tests to determine the allergy. It is probably best you stayed home today anyway with the heat and the bad air quality today. |
yes the Hoboken waterfront is very pretty and serene. lots of new developments around...
in terms of food, i really don't know. Yesterday I had a pastrami/cole slaw sandwich with split pea soup from their cafeteria but it tasted fine to me.
i told the lady I would touch base later today to let her know if I would be coming in tomorrow. A resounding yes no doubt, no matter how im feeling. I am sooo taking meds soon, try to eat some lunch/fruits, take vitamins, then sleeping around 9:30pm this evening. |
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| euphoria |
| quote: | Originally posted by phoenixBEBE
yes the Hoboken waterfront is very pretty and serene. lots of new developments around...
in terms of food, i really don't know. Yesterday I had a pastrami/cole slaw sandwich with split pea soup from their cafeteria but it tasted fine to me.
i told the lady I would touch base later today to let her know if I would be coming in tomorrow. A resounding yes no doubt, no matter how im feeling. I am sooo taking meds soon, try to eat some lunch/fruits, take vitamins, then sleeping around 9:30pm this evening. |
Vitamin C + Echinacea work wonders, and drink lots of fluids. Hope you feel better soon! Don't eat anything too heavy either. |
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| phoenixBEBE |
| quote: | Originally posted by euphoria
Vitamin C + Echinacea work wonders, and drink lots of fluids. Hope you feel better soon! Don't eat anything too heavy either. |
thanks babe :) im going to eat lotsa fruits and veggies and theres specific vitamins i am going to take with those essentials in it. :)
anyway hope work is going well for you as well...<3 |
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| trancinchink |
| someone near me started blasting sandstorm from their office.... lol. |
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| dizzydy |
Went on a bike ride with my boss before work today for the first time around 6.
He had an ipod and I asked what he is listening to. His response??
"Oh you would not know it, it's just a mix by this DJ Johnathan Peters" :eyes: That was crazy.
I went to my car gave him my ipod and we rode for 20 miles and he listened to Infected Mushrooms the whole time, holy s****! |
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| phoenixBEBE |
| quote: | Originally posted by dizzydy
Went on a bike ride with my boss before work today for the first time around 6.
He had an ipod and I asked what he is listening to. His response??
"Oh you would not know it, it's just a mix by this DJ Johnathan Peters" :eyes: That was crazy.
I went to my car gave him my ipod and we rode for 20 miles and he listened to Infected Mushrooms the whole time, holy s****! |
Wow interesting...well at least u exposed him to some good stuff (I.M.) !!! Nice that he's open to that.
I'm like hiding out in a distant hallway right now, bathroom break...been in 4 long staff/conf calls since the morning..where I've been called in to participate/take dictation cuz an exec called out and he needs minutes. An asst is out so its up to da temp (me). Been on my blackberry all day...its been timing out too dammit :(
I'm serious, the VP has calls every hour according to his calendar today and all of them involve me participating in them to some extent... |
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