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The Nice People Thread, No.16: A Universe of Niceness.
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PasturesNew wrote: »That just sounds "so false" to me.... so "twee and false".
You are completely right that it is definitely twee, but the sentiment that I hope she gets better is not false at all. I doubt you'd lose a friend over saying it, and it definitely beats something cleverer that the recipient is not expecting.
Most of us talk in cliches a lot of the time. It fills in the time without being too taxing. It's not scintillating, I agree, but it's what people are used to.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
I took this as a joke and laughed out loud. As it dawned on me that they were not trying to be funny; I continued to laugh uncontrollably. I corpsed..full on.. the whole tears running down my face and doubling up and trying not to wet myself as I left the room.
My inappropriate response was non verbal, but spoke volumes. Sensibly they realised they should appoint someone else.
I'd do that
I've done that ... not in interview.
I'm laughing now at you/that situation.
It's hilarious ...
It's "good" when you do that and leave the way you did if you didn't want the job ..... a bl00dy nuisance if you really wanted it and had desperately waited for the interview ....0 -
That's what happens with youngest. He's found a way of dealing with it by phoning me and then concentrating on my voice as he is walking around, that way he is able to block out all the other sounds that is causing his overload.We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
I think I had previously only heard him drum. Guitar, vocals and confidence:beer:
Alas his drums have been sat gathering dust in my old room at my parent's house for a good year or so now. He still plays drums at university but has found himself more and more in demand as a guitarist/vocalist.
They were actually competing to get him in their band groups for this semester's groups as he is able to turn his hand to any instrument AND write the original music whilst at the same time doing the more complex drumming if/when needed.We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
Congratulations on taking the plunge, PN!
My daughter puts on headphones if the noise all becomes too much for her. These days, that's quite common in the workplace, especially amongst techie people such as programmers.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
PasturesNew wrote: »See, it IS funny isn't it
People seem to think I'm laughing at the injury/problem... when I'm just throwing in one liners appropriate (in my eyes) right then/there - and they'll probably be laughing like that too within 2-5 years about it
The pains of being ahead of the curve I guess
So "on trend" I have to wait 5 years for others to catch up.
If seen comedians do this in Twitter, following up with the comment “too soon?” So speedily making the joke but acknowledging that it may not be the right time.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
My daughter puts on headphones if the noise all becomes too much for her. These days, that's quite common in the workplace, especially amongst techie people such as programmers.
Not practical in most "common offices" where people are expected to answer phones when they ring. Quite often you have to listen if the phones ring more than X times and "all staff" are expected to spot that and answer it. So you can't be the one that doesn't, else the others will talk about you.....
If you're doing a specialist function, in a department of that thing, it is easier to make up rules that suit the department ... but, where firms are smaller, it just goes with the territory that "everybody" has an ultimate responsibility to make sure "all things" are done and to be aware of things such as phones ringing, or doorbells ringing.
Can't go into an interview like a Diva spouting "I don't answer telephones; it's not on the job description". You'd not be picked 0 -
Eldest's current company pulled him into a meeting yesterday asking "What can we do to make you stay?"
I'm not sure there is anything they can do, he needs more sociable hours (disability related) and they don't do them on a permanent basis but he's put the ball in their court.We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
Blimey, Sue!
Having two boys insuch great demand! :T:T
You really must write that book! :j(I just lurve spiders!)
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I'm in a clique! It's a clique of one! It's a unique clique!
I love :eek:0 -
New person starting at work, it appears that I am to be the trainer (in my new position as 2nd in command)...she'll probably run screaming from the building never to be seen again due to my weirdness and OCD.
On the bright side I get to write my procedures handbook, something I've been wanting to do ever since I started and was dropped right in it. Mind you, I'm wondering if I still have that patience buried deep inside me that was always very handy when I was the office trainer way back when....I'm not so sure it's still there!
Sue, I am very particular about how I want things done and 99% of the time people will adapt to that quickly, so don’t worry too much!
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