Starting my Big Boy Job
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by Sam's Drunk Dog on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:05 pm
Then bake it into a jello mold.
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by Tico Rick on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:17 pm
Between this thread and the Chipotle thread, I'm in tears!
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by meow on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:28 pm
Bring donuts. (This is in case you are starting at my company)
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by FreeCandy44 on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:38 pm
Always befriend the craziest person in your office. What could go wrong?
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by npv708 on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:43 pm
ALWAYS PUT A COVER ON YOUR TPS REPORT
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by npv708 on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:43 pm
FreeCandy44 wrote:Always befriend the craziest person in your office. What could go wrong?
This is terrible advice. I'm already friends with myself.
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by npv708 on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:44 pm
Eismann wrote:Don't have sex with cleaning lady on your desk.
I mean, it just makes more work for her afterwards, and that's just rude.
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by Lt. Dish on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:50 pm
npv708 wrote:ALWAYS PUT A COVER ON YOUR TPS REPORT
Keep an eye out for a memo on this.
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by Eismann on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:52 pm
Sam's Drunk Dog wrote:Then bake it into a jello mold.
Ask a female exec if the carpet matches the drapes.
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by ulf on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:54 pm
We have a new guy starting tomorrow..
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by FreeCandy44 on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:55 pm
Always make sexual advances to your boss be it man or woman.
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by Lt. Dish on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:56 pm
ulf wrote:We have a new guy starting tomorrow..
What is your workplace's policy on hazing?
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by FreeCandy44 on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:57 pm
I've been at my office for almost 2 weeks now, and im willing to bet maybe 5 people know my name or that I can talk.
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by ulf on Thu Jan 10, 2013 10:59 pm
Lt. Dish wrote:ulf wrote:We have a new guy starting tomorrow..
What is your workplace's policy on hazing?
Are you saying normal offices have policies for that kind of stuff?
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by mac5155 on Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:13 pm
FreeCandy44 wrote:I've been at my office for almost 2 weeks now, and im willing to bet maybe 5 people know my name or that I can talk.
I know, I'm still in the introductory period in my job where I'm not sure if I can join their conversations or not yet.
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by Lt. Dish on Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:14 pm
ulf wrote:Lt. Dish wrote:ulf wrote:We have a new guy starting tomorrow..
What is your workplace's policy on hazing?
Are you saying normal offices have policies for that kind of stuff?
Ostensibly, yes.
Ideally, yes.(Seriously, there had better be.)
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by FreeCandy44 on Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:15 pm
I eat lunch in my car everyday. So I guess im not putting forth much of an effort to get noticed.
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by Lt. Dish on Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:20 pm
Pitt87 wrote:Be proactive with the people that are respected in your company and figure out what makes them tick. Find a mentor fast.
On a serious note, this is must-follow advice. Didn't want it to go unnoticed.
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by ExPatriatePen on Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:24 pm
This is my new favorite thread....
Be on the lookout for the red stapler
Be on the lookout for the red stapler
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by FreeCandy44 on Thu Jan 10, 2013 11:29 pm
Introduce yourself to all your coworkers while doing your best BANE impression.
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by Kaizer on Fri Jan 11, 2013 12:45 am
FreeCandy44 wrote:Introduce yourself to all your coworkers while doing your best BANE impression.
do this.
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by Mr. Colby on Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:18 am
I just want everybody to know that I couldn't have dreamed this thread going any better than it has so far...
my stress level has lowered due to some of these comments
my stress level has lowered due to some of these comments
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by Mr. Colby on Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:19 am
npv708 wrote:Eismann wrote:Don't have sex with cleaning lady on your desk.
I mean, it just makes more work for her afterwards, and that's just rude.
This post wins so far
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Re: Starting my Big Boy Job
by Mr. Colby on Fri Jan 11, 2013 2:20 am
One thing i did that no one suggested - get absolutely rocked on a Thursday night - something I probably won't be able to do for a few months or longer
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