Bell Cheeses at work

[jakarta]

I'm not prepared to accept that label in this instance, as it was my first attendance at the ANNUAL event since 2013, and even this year was under heavy duress.

On the wine pilfering - maybe - but there were people in the room, on other tables, who would have been glad to drink it, rather than have to resort to the (no longer free) bar. If she was snaffling it to take home, that's poor form. If she was snaffling it to keep drinking in her room, she paid a heavy price!

From my (thankfully far off) memories of these types of dos, the table wine is not Chateauneuf du Pape by any stretch of the imagination, why on earth would you do it?

 

[hans kraay fan club]

From my (thankfully far off) memories of these types of dos, the table wine is not Chateauneuf du Pape by any stretch of the imagination, why on earth would you do it?

I didn't pay much attention, as I wasn't drinking it. I know it all had screw tops though, which doesn't generally mark it out as something [MENTION=27447]Goldstone1976[/MENTION] would suffer.

 

[happypig]

I'm not prepared to accept that label in this instance, as it was my first attendance at the ANNUAL event since 2013, and even this year was under heavy duress.

You don't get to decide, that falls upon others to judge. Bearing in mind I work for a mob that loves a corporate bull-fest, I think my avoiding ALL such events since the 1990s is what you should aspire to.

There was one event that we were told that "there is absolutely no way anyone on duty is allowed to miss it" so a colleague and I booked annual leave, then came in anyway and cancelled it on the system. The boss (a prize bell-cheese himself was livid).

 

[Iggle Piggle]

The bloke opposite me at work deserves a mention on this thread

- He has the same dinner at the same time every night of the week such as Monday, chicken stir fry, Tuesday Salmon, Saturday Chippy. Every week. No changes.
- He was listening to music the other day. After an hour he admitted that he'd been listening to the same song on repeat the whole time. Whilst I have nothing against 'The automatic - Monster' I'd never want to hear it again after 5 times in a row, let alone 10. The next day he did the same thing with the same song. It was like the end of the Black mirror xmas special.

In fairness to him, He doesn't seem to mind when I accuse him of 'not being right in the head' albeit not sure what HR would make of my comments if they heard.

 

[Goldstone1976]

I didn't pay much attention, as I wasn't drinking it. I know it all had screw tops though, which doesn't generally mark it out as something [MENTION=27447]Goldstone1976[/MENTION] would suffer.

There are some very decent wineries turning out stuff with screw tops these days. Not in France though.

Your conference report was v amusing though. Trebles all round.

 

[strings]

The bloke opposite me at work deserves a mention on this thread

- He has the same dinner at the same time every night of the week such as Monday, chicken stir fry, Tuesday Salmon, Saturday Chippy. Every week. No changes.
- He was listening to music the other day. After an hour he admitted that he'd been listening to the same song on repeat the whole time. Whilst I have nothing against 'The automatic - Monster' I'd never want to hear it again after 5 times in a row, let alone 10. The next day he did the same thing with the same song. It was like the end of the Black mirror xmas special.

In fairness to him, He doesn't seem to mind when I accuse him of 'not being right in the head' albeit not sure what HR would make of my comments if they heard.

I find that strange too, however I did read somewhere recently that this type of behaviour can often be a trait of geniuses and high achievers. By doing the same thing every day, it supposedly leaves their mind clear to occupy the 'important' decisions. I used to work with somebody that had a similar trait - she wore the same clothes each day of the week (i.e. she had a 'Monday' outfit, a 'Tuesday' outfit, etc). She was a very clever lady.

Still a bit strange, though.

 

[Iggle Piggle]

I find that strange too, however I did read somewhere recently that this type of behaviour can often be a trait of geniuses and high achievers. By doing the same thing every day, it supposedly leaves their mind clear to occupy the 'important' decisions. I used to work with somebody that had a similar trait - she wore the same clothes each day of the week (i.e. she had a 'Monday' outfit, a 'Tuesday' outfit, etc). She was a very clever lady.

Still a bit strange, though.

Probably true. He is very intelligent and gets a bit frustrated with the rest of us who don't have the same attention to detail. My 'That'll do' approach and his cover every corner actually works quite well as a team. Which sounds quite bellcheesey. Sorry.

 

[BNthree]

I find that strange too, however I did read somewhere recently that this type of behaviour can often be a trait of geniuses and high achievers. By doing the same thing every day, it supposedly leaves their mind clear to occupy the 'important' decisions. I used to work with somebody that had a similar trait - she wore the same clothes each day of the week (i.e. she had a 'Monday' outfit, a 'Tuesday' outfit, etc). She was a very clever lady.

Still a bit strange, though.

Reminds me of this article I saw posted elsewhere online about someone that only ever eats peanut butter sandwiches for lunch and margarita pizza for dinner :

https://eu.northjersey.com/story/li...ten-pizza-every-day-over-30-years/1603730002/

 

[Mellotron]

The bloke opposite me at work deserves a mention on this thread

- He has the same dinner at the same time every night of the week such as Monday, chicken stir fry, Tuesday Salmon, Saturday Chippy. Every week. No changes.
- He was listening to music the other day. After an hour he admitted that he'd been listening to the same song on repeat the whole time. Whilst I have nothing against 'The automatic - Monster' I'd never want to hear it again after 5 times in a row, let alone 10. The next day he did the same thing with the same song. It was like the end of the Black mirror xmas special.

In fairness to him, He doesn't seem to mind when I accuse him of 'not being right in the head' albeit not sure what HR would make of my comments if they heard.

Sounds genuinely a bit mentally unstable.

 

[Badger]

The bloke opposite me at work deserves a mention on this thread

- He has the same dinner at the same time every night of the week such as Monday, chicken stir fry, Tuesday Salmon, Saturday Chippy. Every week. No changes.
- He was listening to music the other day. After an hour he admitted that he'd been listening to the same song on repeat the whole time. Whilst I have nothing against 'The automatic - Monster' I'd never want to hear it again after 5 times in a row, let alone 10. The next day he did the same thing with the same song. It was like the end of the Black mirror xmas special.

In fairness to him, He doesn't seem to mind when I accuse him of 'not being right in the head' albeit not sure what HR would make of my comments if they heard.

It sounds like he's just listening to "The Automatic - Greatest Hits" album.

 

[TheJasperCo]

I don't understand why my work feels compelled to put a toilet brush next to the urinals. It's like having fabric softener in the cupboard next to the dishwasher.

 

[Lyndhurst 14]

Reminds me of this article I saw posted elsewhere online about someone that only ever eats peanut butter sandwiches for lunch and margarita pizza for dinner :

https://eu.northjersey.com/story/li...ten-pizza-every-day-over-30-years/1603730002/

This sort of behaviour from a New Jerseyite does not surprise me in the least.

New Jersey should only be experienced from a plane or high speed train. I will only ever venture over there in extreme circumstances (or to watch Red Bulls play soccer)

It's a bit like Crawley or Gillingham, but bigger

 

[bhanutz]

Sounds genuinely a bit mentally unstable.

I would say he’s probably on the autistic spectrum.

 

[jonnyrovers]

Just been informed that on 28th November I am to attend a senior management team building event. Drinks, food, clay pigeon shooting.

Do I wriggle out of it or take it as an opportunity to ‘accidentally’ shoot my ‘crazy cat lady’ boss??

 

[Lankyseagull]

Just been informed that on 28th November I am to attend a senior management team building event. Drinks, food, clay pigeon shooting.

Do I wriggle out of it or take it as an opportunity to ‘accidentally’ shoot my ‘crazy cat lady’ boss??

Now that you've mentioned it on here, it can no longer be considered to be accidental.

In my eyes, that leaves you with only one sensible option....

 

[dazzer6666]

Just been informed that on 28th November I am to attend a senior management team building event. Drinks, food, clay pigeon shooting.

Do I wriggle out of it or take it as an opportunity to ‘accidentally’ shoot my ‘crazy cat lady’ boss??

If it's purely drinking, eating and clay shooting, surely that's preferable to a day in the office ? (Unless it's a weekend, in which case tell them to do one)

 

[Easy 10]

Just been informed that on 28th November I am to attend a senior management team building event. Drinks, food, clay pigeon shooting.

Do I wriggle out of it or take it as an opportunity to ‘accidentally’ shoot my ‘crazy cat lady’ boss??

If you can put up with the other attendees, that actually sounds like a decent day out. Clay pigeon shooting is EXCELLENT fun. Take wellies, and perhaps take care if the shooting is after the drinks.

In other news, a sign has recently appeared on the door to the gents. Big yellow hazard sign, with "DANGER - VERY HOT WATER !" written on it. The same sticker has been stuck over the top of the cisterns. The water, when flushed, did not appear to be of the boiling variety and the tapwater was standard.

What gives ?

 

[Jimmehh]

It's like having fabric softener in the cupboard next to the dishwasher.

I don't mean to be pedantic - but that's exactly where i keep my fabric softener... in the cupboard next to the dishwasher, which is also next to the washing machine, and under the sink.......

 

[jonnyrovers]

Now that you've mentioned it on here, it can no longer be considered to be accidental.

In my eyes, that leaves you with only one sensible option....

Wasn’t thinking there was I...

 

[jonnyrovers]

If it's purely drinking, eating and clay shooting, surely that's preferable to a day in the office ? (Unless it's a weekend, in which case tell them to do one)

Yeah fair point. My problem is that I don’t share office space with any of the other attendees. We all have different locations, departments & teams. Some of them are total dicks and I have absolutely no desire to spend time with them. Except maybe the total fox head of HR. I’m probably a dick too as far as they’re concerned. If I don’t cap some ass I’m sure someone else will. I’ll go as a witness...