I Called In Sick Today

[Napa Lite 3,281]

Yeah, but two months of Shakes salary is probably 2-3 weeks pay for you at most. I would spend 2-3 weeks of my pay to fix my 6 year old dog. I think the most I would pay is 1-2 months pay. Probably more if I was more financially secure than I am.Edit: I would definitely spend like six+ months of shakes salary though. He's just going to spend it in the boys section of Brooks Brothers anyways.

[brvheart 1,768]

I'm employed through a child company of RH right now. kind of re-thinking my interest in finance at the moment, to be honest.

JP Morgan is probably hiring credit default derivative traders right now.

[brvheart 1,768]

I know we have had the discussion in here before, but I'm interested to hear what others would say. I just spent a sizable amount on my dog for back surgery. It cost about 2 months of Shake's salary, and I wonder how many would've done the same thing. He is 6 years old and has been otherwise a very healthy dog...Edit: The new site is killing me with how slow it is...

I would have put him to sleep, even though I risk Speedz' disapproval. I'm just too engrained in the farm culture to ever imagine spending more than a couple hundred bucks on a pet.Although, I have to admit, I have changed my stance on taking barn cats to the vet. Screw natural selection.The real question though is what kind of dog do you have? If it's a punt dog, then you definitely should have put him to sleep. If it's a big dog like Napa's or Speedz' then the decision becomes harder.

[DJ Vu 176]

not sure why you guys think it matters what the temp agency thinks of me now. they profit as long as I stay in the job. their opinion of me is pretty much irrelevant now.

It doesn't matter until this temp job ends, you go back to the agency looking for a new one, and they're all like, "You were such a pain in the ass to get a hold of that we don't want to bother dealing with you again."

never too early to start burning bridges is what I always say!

I'm not sure why you think you'll never use another temp agency again. I've been at my current job for several years now and I still respond to e-mails from everyone who helped me get a job in the past. They still contact me with job opportunities that they think might be even better than my current situation. Besides, the people who do the hiring and the people providing the hirees talk to each other all the time. Might as well stay off the naughty list.

I'm with Sal on this one. I feel like everyone was talking about Cane's pay when he got out of school.

Pretty sure we weren't talking specific numbers. I didn't know it was a rule or anything though; just thought it was being polite and stuff.

[The Ocho 972]

I know we have had the discussion in here before, but I'm interested to hear what others would say. I just spent a sizable amount on my dog for back surgery. It cost about 2 months of Shake's salary, and I wonder how many would've done the same thing. He is 6 years old and has been otherwise a very healthy dog...Edit: The new site is killing me with how slow it is...

I really wouldn't want to, but unless it was so much that I just could not afford it, I would probably do it. I would personally have to weigh how much work the rehab would be and the likelihood the surgery would make him markedly better.

Pretty sure we weren't talking specific numbers. I didn't know it was a rule or anything though; just thought it was being polite and stuff.

I think Speedz is just trying to make sure Shake doesn't leave again.

[Tiltinagain 977]

houses with roofs and bathroom floors? which mississippi are you thinking of?

Heh, well played shake.

I know we have had the discussion in here before, but I'm interested to hear what others would say. I just spent a sizable amount on my dog for back surgery. It cost about 2 months of Shake's salary, and I wonder how many would've done the same thing. He is 6 years old and has been otherwise a very healthy dog...Edit: The new site is killing me with how slow it is...

I'd need more info to make a definitive decision but I'd probably do it. 6 yrs is about mid life for most dogs so assuming there was a good prognosis for recovery, it would be worth it to me. Don't know much about back surgery in dogs though which makes me nervous considering all the people I've known with bad results from back surgeries.And the site loads quickly for me it's this thead that takes forever to load. Thought it would be better by now.

I'm not sure why you think you'll never use another temp agency again. I've been at my current job for several years now and I still respond to e-mails from everyone who helped me get a job in the past. They still contact me with job opportunities that they think might be even better than my current situation. Besides, the people who do the hiring and the people providing the hirees talk to each other all the time. Might as well stay off the naughty list.

Agree whole heartedly. When it comes to recruiters, employers and the like you never want to burn bridges and the more connnections you have the better. You never know when you'll need to be looking for a new a job and having good relationships can be the difference between getting a new job quickly and having to move in with shake.

[iZuma 766]

oh I'll be fine. I've come to terms with being paid mcdonalds assistant managers wages as long as I can blow those wages on fancy things I don't need and will never use. and plus, the active search is looking at little better. applied fir a position this morning that I liked so much that I even wrote a cover letter for it!

[brvheart 1,768]

Pretty sure we weren't talking specific numbers. I didn't know it was a rule or anything though; just thought it was being polite and stuff.

I don't disagree that it's general politeness.

[Napa Lite 3,281]

Hey Shake, maybe check out those recruitment firms I posted for that idiot head Strat. Have you tried working with a headhunter at all?

[brvheart 1,768]

oh I'll be fine. I've come to terms with being paid mcdonalds assistant managers wages as long as I can blow those wages on fancy things I don't need and will never use. and plus, the active search is looking at little better. applied fir a position this morning that I liked so much that I even wrote a cover letter for it!

Good luck, buddy!

[Quacktastic 106]

The only rehab is 4 weeks of crate time followed by another month of working back to normal activities. The dog is a mutt but appears to be mostly German Shorthaired Pointer. I remember the other huge thread started a 2nd one because the site would load too slow. I wonder if that has something to do with the issues here...

[DJ Vu 176]

I remember the other huge thread started a 2nd one because the site would load too slow. I wonder if that has something to do with the issues here...

So should we start the thread naming contest now?I nominate: "I Called In Sick Today 2."

[JubilantLankyLad 1,960]

Edit: I would definitely spend like six+ months of shakes salary though. He's just going to spend it in the boys section of Brooks Brothers anyways.

I just want to note that I lolled at this.

[The Ocho 972]

So should we start the thread naming contest now?I nominate: "I Called In Sick Today 2."

It's probably fairly appropriate. It will be just like the Hangover 2. Exact same jokes, exact same people, different place.

[YonYonson 156]

i would never spend any money on any animal. but i don't like animals.

[JubilantLankyLad 1,960]

i would never spend any money on any animal. but i don't like animals.

Ironically, spending money on animals is what separates man from the animals. PPE: Actually, I suppose it's not ironic; your self-loathing is well documented.

[DJ Vu 176]

I thought weaseling out of things is what separates us from the animals.Except the weasel.

[Sickinfo2 291]

I've spent nice used car money on dogs.....Who wants a used car anyway?Red beers and fabricating awning mounts for a motorhome....how does life get any damn better?

[Sickinfo2 291]

Ooops... Might be getting the poops....

[Sickinfo2 291]

Slow ass thread but this quick reply thingy is pretty cool...TO THE TOILET BATMAN!

[DJ Vu 176]

Napa, I liked your story that you submitted to Grantland:So, I am an accountant. Accountants have a rep for being terribly socially awkward creatures. For the most part, this is an unfair stereotype, as the vast number of people I have ever worked with seem to be well-adapted, highly functioning members of society. I, however, fit the “ill-equipped to deal with people” generality to exquisite perfection. No exaggeration here, for real-zies. Personal motto of mine: Own the awkward.Well, my first job out of college was working for a fairly renowned public accounting firm in Birmingham, Alabama. Within my first month on the job, I had already been bestowed with the nickname “Creep-A-Saurus Rex” for my general out-of-the norm, off-putting social behavior. This seems like sufficient transition to state that "My Worst Workplace Embarassment” took place in the men’s restroom.I had just finished using the facilities, and washing my hands. As I was drying my digits, I somehow lost balance while standing in place. It was probably due to the transition of wearing flip-flops 90 percent of the time in college to wearing tasseled business shoes at my new job that caused the incident, but I digress. Suddenly, I find myself in one of those unnecessarily long slipping and falling motions (like when a cartoon character slips on a banana peel) and am heading headfirst into the entrance/exit door of the restroom.So you’re probably thinking the thrilling conclusion of this story is that I ran my noggin into a closed door and concussed myself alone in the bathroom during my first month on the job. Well, that would have been about 40 times more preferable to what actually happened.You see, at the exact same moment in time that I was stumbling face-first toward the door, the partner over our entire audit division opens the door to walk into the restroom. I can only imagine his sheer terror as all 6-feet of me is engaged in what would have had to have appeared to be a headbutt battering ram aimed directly at his crotch.So, I headbutt my boss’s, boss’s boss in the groin … cute story, right? If only I had been so lucky.Instead, I miraculously regain my balance centimeters away from his zipper. I have replayed this moment over in my head thousands of times since the incident, and still haven’t thought of a smooth way to have addressed the situation with my now-bracing for a shot to the junk superior. However, what I concocted to say ended up being without a doubt the worst possible combination of eight words in the English language to ever articulate in a men’s restroom. Looking up from his zipper, I stammer:“Sorry about that, got a little excited there.”His only response was an icy scowl. We never discussed the matter again.Needless to say, I no longer work at that accounting firm.

[Napa Lite 3,281]

I might as well just use that first paragraph for any about me section that I encounter in my life.

[ShakeZuma 586]

so! got an awesome phone call today. remember me talking about that health check that I did last thursday that I had to spend two weeks cutting weight to not be overweight for? well, turns out they screwed up one of the blood tests somehow so, lucky me, I get to retake it this coming up tuesday. best part? I've already gained back 8 of the 10 pounds I lost for it the first time, so I've got to do it all over again, in half the time. you ever eaten broccoli without salt? it fucking sucks.

[DJ Vu 176]

The good news is that at the rate you're going you'll probably be taking full advantage of your health insurance soon.I feel like a comma might've been useful somewhere in there.

[ShakeZuma 586]

nah I think the organ damage from anorexia takes several months to kick in. or maybe days. I don't know. I'm already hungry.