Author Topic: DTF Chat Thread v. Kinginese (Read 323873 times)

Podaar · « **Reply #4725 on:** February 23, 2016, 03:18:14 PM »

Jay,

I'm not certain, but It's likely that, unless you are appointed, there is a "merit system" in your local government that essentially gives you property rights to your job once you've passed the probationary period. Yes, it can be a bit of a nail biting experience getting through probation, but due to the nature of government (top level management being voted in or out every four years) there are protections to keep the system running by making it impossible to "be let go with no reason given." Essential public services would come to a complete halt if all the experienced people were let go whenever a new regime was put into place.

Of course that doesn't mean you can't be fired, especially if a law has been broken, but it does mean there are a great deal of steps that must be followed. (1)Verbal warning (2)1st Written Warning with corrective action plan, (3) 2nd Written Warning with new probationary period. Etc.

Do a good job, serve the public proudly and kiss the correct ass and you should do fine!

Best of luck.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4726 on:** February 23, 2016, 04:12:30 PM »

Evening gents

Podaar · « **Reply #4727 on:** February 23, 2016, 04:59:44 PM »

Hey, Prog. Still mad at me?

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4728 on:** February 23, 2016, 05:02:11 PM »

Mad? Did I miss something?

Podaar · « **Reply #4729 on:** February 23, 2016, 05:30:54 PM »

Nah, the whole "cliche" exchange had me wondering if the teasing went to far, but no, I didn't really think you were mad. I still think your stealing the cannolis comment was the funniest thing you've ever said.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #4730 on:** February 23, 2016, 05:32:30 PM »

Hello bitches.

Podaar · « **Reply #4731 on:** February 23, 2016, 05:33:24 PM »

Hey, King!

King Postwhore · « **Reply #4732 on:** February 23, 2016, 05:35:17 PM »

What's happening? I just finished making a mac and cheese with smoked gouda, sautéed mushrooms and onions and panko breadcrumbs.

Now sipping on Caskmates on the rocks.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4733 on:** February 23, 2016, 05:47:29 PM »

Quote from: Podaar on February 23, 2016, 05:30:54 PM

Nah, the whole "cliche" exchange had me wondering if the teasing went to far, but no, I didn't really think you were mad. I still think your stealing the cannolis comment was the funniest thing you've ever said.

I have pretty broad shoulders, so it would take a lot for someone to offend me.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #4734 on:** February 23, 2016, 05:57:07 PM »

Let me mistype then. Lol.

Going with my boss and wife tomorrow night to the Smuttynose restaurant next to the brewery. Love that place.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4735 on:** February 23, 2016, 06:17:33 PM »

Wait...Smuttynose... They make beers right?

King Postwhore · « **Reply #4736 on:** February 23, 2016, 06:22:36 PM »

Yup. Their restaurant is killer and we'll hell, the beers are dynamite as well.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4737 on:** February 23, 2016, 06:44:39 PM »

It's their pumpkin ale I was specifically thinking of. They have it at the beer distributor here.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #4738 on:** February 23, 2016, 06:49:04 PM »

They make a big beers series and another called Smuttlabs for experimental beers. I can't get enough.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4739 on:** February 23, 2016, 06:52:43 PM »

god, that sounds too much like big boobs and slut labs.

King Postwhore · « **Reply #4740 on:** February 23, 2016, 06:58:38 PM »

Exactly. *Looks at wife*

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4741 on:** February 23, 2016, 07:04:38 PM »

She's dealt with enough. Lever her be. lol

King Postwhore · « **Reply #4742 on:** February 23, 2016, 07:07:45 PM »

Once you go Joe, you've had enough for the year.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #4743 on:** February 24, 2016, 01:26:31 AM »

Good (very late) evening peeps. Came home to a cold dinner because I wound up staying a half hour late at work. Had to send someone home tonight. Had to do the same thing last Tues... and this was his first shift back after that. Can't go into much but... some people are just fucking morons.

Hyperplex · « **Reply #4744 on:** February 24, 2016, 04:39:44 AM »

Morning. Another grey, wet day. I hope I get some energy soon, because right now I feel like I'm dragging again.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #4745 on:** February 24, 2016, 05:11:11 AM »

Yeah for some reason it's easier to deal with bad news when it's a lovely sunny day.

I get so miserable in the winter it's unreal.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4746 on:** February 24, 2016, 05:31:06 AM »

Morning, guys. It's a bit chilly outside but the temperature is going to gradually increase until it hits the upper 50s later tonight.

Kotowboy · « **Reply #4747 on:** February 24, 2016, 05:33:37 AM »

So recently i've bought my motorbike a new Battery, A new on/off switch and starter button c-c-c-c-ombo and now a new chain.

back to playing the " what will break next ? " game

But at least it's a lot cheaper than owning a car.

I ran out of petrol yesterday so i had to put it on reserve to get to a station. Cost £4.50 to fill up !

Hyperplex · « **Reply #4748 on:** February 24, 2016, 06:33:52 AM »

Supposed to reach 60 today. I suppose that offsets the nearly constant percolation from the heavens.
I came in to zero relevant emails in my inbox, so that is a good start to the day. Maybe I'll be able to get the creativity back flowing today. Here's to hoping.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4749 on:** February 24, 2016, 06:39:47 AM »

I didn't realize you were on the east coast. The warmer weather is a welcome wonderment. Yes, that alliteration was intentional.

Hyperplex · « **Reply #4750 on:** February 24, 2016, 06:45:58 AM »

Yeah definitely on the East Coast...we were both at the 4/1 meetup, remember? (Not that that specifically means anything, but yeah.)

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4751 on:** February 24, 2016, 06:49:55 AM »

Vaguely. I was so high on pain meds that I don't remember all of the details. If I hadn't taken those meds, I would have never been able to sit or stand for the entire time.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #4752 on:** February 24, 2016, 07:06:20 AM »

Good morning! Tornado warning here and we have some intense rain right now. It's a really nice change of pace.

Prog Snob · « **Reply #4753 on:** February 24, 2016, 07:48:59 AM »

Morning, Reap. Be careful out there.

Hyperplex · « **Reply #4754 on:** February 24, 2016, 07:50:06 AM »

So far today has been okay, but utterly unproductive. Have to get my ass in gear.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #4755 on:** February 24, 2016, 07:50:20 AM »

Quote from: Hyperplex on February 24, 2016, 06:45:58 AM

Yeah definitely on the East Coast...we were both at the 4/1 meetup, remember? (Not that that specifically means anything, but yeah.)

I was there too, but didn't meet all that many people.

Hyperplex · « **Reply #4756 on:** February 24, 2016, 08:59:58 AM »

Well I specifically remember seeing him and nodding hello. And I remember you breaking the hat. That day was such a whirlwind but I tried to make a point to go everywhere in that room.
I even remember spending a good 45 minutes faking a Scots accent with Gil for no apparent reason other than it sounded cool to my inebriated mind.

Chino · « **Reply #4757 on:** February 24, 2016, 09:09:18 AM »

I've listened to the Lion King soundtrack at least a dozen times in the last three days. So good.

Hyperplex · « **Reply #4758 on:** February 24, 2016, 09:10:40 AM »

I've been listening to a Google Play radio station based on God Is An Astronaut - loooooooooove.

hefdaddy42 · « **Reply #4759 on:** February 24, 2016, 09:59:05 AM »

Quote from: Hyperplex on February 24, 2016, 08:59:58 AM

I remember you breaking the hat.

That photo was taken mere seconds before the breaking of the hat.

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Author Topic: DTF Chat Thread v. Kinginese (Read 323873 times)