What Grinds My Gears - Version 3

[d-generation Y]

^ In my experiences, employers didn't care about our personal lives. If there was a potential buyer who entered 5 minutes before closing time I had to wait and serve him/her after closing time if necessary. Bosses were keen to make money but not keen to pay overtime. That's how the cookie crumbles....

I remember that. It would frustrate me so much.

You'd close up at 5.30pm but you'd have to hang around cashing up, cleaning & what not. However, they'd only pay you up until the store closed. Sometimes I wouldn't get out until 6 - 6.30pm... I have no idea how that works? Seems to be a retail thing.

Edit: All is well.

[talie]

^ I remember that. It would frustrate me so much.

You'd close up at 5.30pm but you'd have to hang around cashing up, cleaning & what not. However, they'd only pay you up until the store closed. Sometimes I wouldn't get out until 6 - 6.30pm... I have no idea how that works? Seems to be a retail thing.

A great example of why quoting is a good thing...

[Mr G]

Just a helpful hint for those who are for/against quoting. every 25th post on each thread is the start of a new page.

Example, d-geny's post was 11875 (new page), so the next new page will be post number 11900,then 11925 etc... so I hope that helps some.

[jericholic84]

However, they'd only pay you up until the store closed. Sometimes I wouldn't get out until 6 - 6.30pm... I have no idea how that works? Seems to be a retail thing.

Nah, just a Sh*thouse boss thing. In all my time, I would have never had someone stay back 30 mins without being paid for it or compensated (ie come in 30 mins later the next day/night)

[koberulz]

A friend's family has kicked her out of the house for the second time in six months, leaving me stuck wasting a tremendous amount of time trying to convince her that she's not completely worthless and killing herself isn't the best idea in the world. Which, given my limited empathetic skillset, is absurdly difficult and incredibly draining. And since she's leaning on me and I have nobody to lean on myself, I'm starting to tip over. And extend metaphors long beyond the point at which they cease to make sense.

In short, people suck.

[Mel10]

A friend's family has kicked her out of the house for the second time in six months, leaving me stuck wasting a tremendous amount of time trying to convince her that she's not completely worthless and killing herself isn't the best idea in the world. Which, given my limited empathetic skillset, is absurdly difficult and incredibly draining. And since she's leaning on me and I have nobody to lean on myself, I'm starting to tip over. And extend metaphors long beyond the point at which they cease to make sense.

In short, people suck.

Sounds like she needs more than your help.  Most likely depression or some sort of anxiety... 
Or maybe she just needs someone to talk to.  If it's too much for you, tell her to seek councilling or something like that.

[SugarShane]

In short, people suck.

I'd imagine someone posting such a horrible generalisation as that would have no trouble backing it up with evidence as to why all people suck?

[Mister Fist]

A friend's family has kicked her out of the house for the second time in six months, leaving me stuck wasting a tremendous amount of time trying to convince her that she's not completely worthless and killing herself isn't the best idea in the world. Which, given my limited empathetic skillset, is absurdly difficult and incredibly draining. And since she's leaning on me and I have nobody to lean on myself, I'm starting to tip over. And extend metaphors long beyond the point at which they cease to make sense.

In short, people suck.

She could sleep on the couch?...

[koberulz]

Sounds like she needs more than your help.  Most likely depression or some sort of anxiety...

She's been previously diagnosed with both.

Or maybe she just needs someone to talk to.  If it's too much for you, tell her to seek councilling or something like that.

That requires money, which she doesn't really have right now.

[The_Woodridge_fridge]

Kober this is your chance to get an end away! (fixed for kober)

[koberulz]

Kober this your chances to get an end away!

Are you drunk already? You're missing an 'is' after 'this', 'chances' should be 'chance', and what the F*ck does 'get an end away' mean?

[The_Woodridge_fridge]

I'm on an iPad, still getting used to the keyboard. Also it's after midday nothing wrong with a day time buz.

[koberulz]

what the F*ck does 'get an end away' mean?

[The_Woodridge_fridge]

Now mate, think about it...

[Cityboy]

what the F*ck does 'get an end away' mean?

Seriously Kobe?

[Danny]

Google it...

[Mr G]

Sounds like she needs more than your help.  Most likely depression or some sort of anxiety...

She's been previously diagnosed with both.

Or maybe she just needs someone to talk to.  If it's too much for you, tell her to seek councilling or something like that.

That requires money, which she doesn't really have right now.

I believe lifeline counselling is free..

http://www.lifeline.org.au/Find-Help/Crisis-Support/24-Hour-Crisis-Support/Lifeline-s-24-Hr-Telephone-Crisis-Support-Service---13-11-14

[Mel10]

Sounds like she needs more than your help.  Most likely depression or some sort of anxiety...

She's been previously diagnosed with both.

Or maybe she just needs someone to talk to.  If it's too much for you, tell her to seek councilling or something like that.

That requires money, which she doesn't really have right now.

I believe lifeline counselling is free..

http://www.lifeline.org.au/Find-Help/Crisis-Support/24-Hour-Crisis-Support/Lifeline-s-24-Hr-Telephone-Crisis-Support-Service---13-11-14

In addition to that if she goes to her GP she can get a referral to a psychologist. 12 visits (once a month for a year) is bulk billed and hence free to her.

[koberulz]

She's in the US. Australian law doesn't exactly apply over there.

[Paul.]

Here's a (not very) surprising development, i am going to start hunting for a new pair of shoes this weekend. Once again the current pair i wear, are falling apart. Basketball shoes used to be great to wear, but over the last couple of years they have lasted 12 months or less (over the last 2 years i have been lucky if they see me through 4 - 6 months).

I'll stop posting about it, like how i don't post regularly in the last dvd purchased/watched thread everntually... much like how it makes for boring reading posting about the same movies i watch 4+ times a year.... everyone is probably sick of my whinging about the shoes i wear begin to fall apart every couple of months 

[Gabriel]

Winding up in a "damned if you do, damned if you don't" situation once again..

[Mister Fist]

Here's a (not very) surprising development, i am going to start hunting for a new pair of shoes this weekend. Once again the current pair i wear, are falling apart. Basketball shoes used to be great to wear, but over the last couple of years they have lasted 12 months or less (over the last 2 years i have been lucky if they see me through 4 - 6 months).

I'll stop posting about it, like how i don't post regularly in the last dvd purchased/watched thread everntually... much like how it makes for boring reading posting about the same movies i watch 4+ times a year.... everyone is probably sick of my whinging about the shoes i wear begin to fall apart every couple of months 

I've been a long lover of sports footwear for many years.
Is it a certain brand that is problem?
Maybe some sneaks are just made cheaply now so you buy them more often?
I do think many makers of sneaks are more into fashion & looks than comfort & durability.
You can always look at review sites before making your next purchase.

[Paul.]

Have stuck with Nike for the last few years, i had a period where i had a pair of "new generation" Reebok pumps. As i've said previously i have been getting around in basketball shoes since 1994, between 1994 - 2004/5 i only had to change them every couple of years. The pairs i have worn since then have lasted 2 years or less, over the last couple of years i am lucky to get 12 months of use.... usually 3-6 if i am lucky.

What commonly happens is the stuffing inside one of the shoes is the first thing to go (mostly occurs on the back of the raised section). It's not pleasant when that happens, blisters occur when it continues to rub against that part of my foot.

I have noticed that they are not as well made as they used to be, you don't get as much support in them.

[The_Woodridge_fridge]

I am in a training program which is at its final stages and if you don't pass you don't get the job.

Currently I am feeling like I am pushing Sh*t up a hill. It's the same 4 issues each time and I just can't get to the level they want. I do not know what to do and I am starting to feel the pressure.

also It takes ten minutes for me to get home by car today the traffic was so f'ked that it took 1hour. Jesus christ there has to be more they can do about traffic, I know for a fact that all the main roads in brisbane are monitored but what exactly can they do, why can't they put the lights on green for longer on the main roads and shorten the connecting reds. its a joke.

[Mr G]

I am in a training program which is at its final stages and if you don't pass you don't get the job.

Currently I am feeling like I am pushing Sh*t up a hill. It's the same 4 issues each time and I just can't get to the level they want. I do not know what to do and I am starting to feel the pressure.

also It takes ten minutes for me to get home by car today the traffic was so f'ked that it took 1hour. Jesus christ there has to be more they can do about traffic, I know for a fact that all the main roads in brisbane are monitored but what exactly can they do, why can't they put the lights on green for longer on the main roads and shorten the connecting reds. its a joke.

Just try to relax the best you can, mate I reckon you Sh*t it in. Good luck mate!