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Post by Zee on Jul 26, 2023 5:33:29 GMT
Feel free to chime in and/or tell me I'm ridiculous, I can handle it. But I arrived ALL MAD to work because:
a. I applied as a vendor for a 2 day festival in my home town, in early May. This is a small town. I hold a business license. I have attended several events but none hosted by the city so far, bc there haven't been any since I've been selling. I get an email TODAY telling me they are full for this October event. It is now too late to find another comparable event, and I think I should have gotten priority, and if I go attend this event and see as many MLM booths as I saw last time I'm going to set off a bomb. All my plans for this, all my work, now I have to find another outlet. I will live--but I feel VERY PUT UPON AND IF I SEE PINK ZEBRA AND NAIL STRIP BOOTHS I'M GONNA LOSE MY SHIT ON CITY HALL.
b. On the way to work I stopped to get my customary Large Diet Coke from McDs. My usual crew must have had the day off. I sit, and sit, and sit, and now I'm trapped in the line bc of the landscaping, and couldn't leave until a couple people in front of me left in disgust. No orders were taken in a 10 minute time frame, nor was the head of the line moving. WHAT IN THE FUCK DID THE TERMINIX MAN ORDER AND WHY DIDN'T THEY TELL HIM TO PULL UP. Nobody knows, but out of curiosity I pulled out of line and went inside and asked the young man at the register if there was an emergency and this floppy haired lad confessed he had no idea, but he thought the drive thru kid was "freaking out in a panic" over having to work two lines. OK, he made me laugh. I got my own drink and left.
c. On the way to work some more, now I'm on the highway when traffic comes to a dead stop. We sit. We crawl. Eventually it opens up. And...there was NO DISCERNIBLE REASON for this delay. No cop, no accident, no nothing. Now I'm fuming and ready to dick-punch everyone.
d. I get into my office and it's I swear to god 60 degrees in there IF THAT and the broom closet we call an office has no thermostat. I stalk back to the nurses station and begin picking up shit other people should have and I find, and I shit you not, BLOODY USED IVs ON A BEDSIDE TABLE, SUCTION RUNNING TO THE AIR, OXYGEN JUST OXYGENATING THE ROOM, FULL COMMODES WITH URINE, EQUIPMENT SCATTERED EVERYWHERE NOT PLUGGED IN, LITERAL TRASH EVERYWHERE. I went on a rampage cleaning. Everyone got quiet and got up to help. At least I got warm.
And multiple rage-inducing emails including rescheduled meetings that as per the usual only suit day shift staff. I left early (to avoid overtime) and here I sit, with my cat, fuming again because I have to get up to attend a 45 minute zoom meeting at 7am and now I'm stuck with trying to either go to bed now or stay awake. I really, really wish I was my cat right now.
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Post by gillyp on Jul 26, 2023 8:13:20 GMT
Oh I love having a good rant and this is a GOOD rant! I’m sorry you had such a rubbish day. This was how I was last week and I was so wound up I was bouncing off the walls like a pinball while MY cats just slept through it all. So you are not ridiculous. I hope you find somewhere bigger and better to sell and it all works out for the best for you. Had that not happened possibly the journey to work might have not been any more than a meh, these things happen but the room at work would have sent me over the edge. I bet you won’t find one in that condition for a long time, if ever again. My bad day didn’t improve till yesterday when 3 official things I had had to apply for came to fruition, my monthly subscription for fresh flowers arrived and yarn came in the post! Treat yourself to something nice.
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Jul 26, 2023 10:17:05 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 26, 2023 10:17:05 GMT
As for the event, the really big ones and good ones fill up fast and often have to secure your spot 6-12 months in advance. A cousin does a lot of these and has said she has to apply for the next show the day after this year's show is over. Attend, find the coordinator, and ask about mailing list, wait list, or even the application for next year.
The rest, I get it. Each annoyance compounds on the previous and then the whole day is shot to hell. The mess at work is just unacceptable.
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Post by Zee on Jul 26, 2023 10:54:44 GMT
Thank you for your kind words!
I applied almost the minute the event sign up opened so I don't think I could have been late.
But, nothing to do about it but complain. 🥴
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Post by Merge on Jul 26, 2023 10:59:06 GMT
I’ll validate you. That sounds like a super rage-inducing day. I hope today is better.
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Post by lesserknownpea on Jul 26, 2023 11:01:28 GMT
I don’t blame you for rage cleaning that disaster. I can envision the whole thing, including the hiss of the suction on. And then it’s so maddening that they schedule the meeting so you can’t sleep when you want. I’d like to see how they’d like it if the meeting were scheduled for 11 or 12 at night!
I used to be so tired after my night shift at the care home I worked at that I’d fall asleep on the bus on my way home. Once, I slept right through not just my stop, but all the way to the end of the bus’s route, ended up in downtown Portland, had to get on a different bus and head back out to the suburbs.
Anyway, that was a right proper rant!
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Post by mollycoddle on Jul 26, 2023 11:47:55 GMT
This is a fine, fully justified rant. 👍🏻
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Post by cakediva on Jul 26, 2023 12:05:45 GMT
Why is it that the shit all piles up on one day??
Rant away!!
Here's mine - DH took this week off. I have 4 weddings this week, and am working all day every day. He knew this, but had plans to do all this stuff at the house for the week. Stuff that needs doing. Stuff like move 3 light boxes in the ceiling so we can call the drywall guy to fix the textured ceiling and hang the new fixtures that are sitting in the dining room. Fix up the backyard area where the dog has dug holes - sod, block it off so dog can't get there, put stone along the fence line so he doesn't dig there. Possibly sand & stain the deck.
So far? He's laid on the couch for 2 days watching videos on his phone. UGH
Now - he did drain the hot tub Sunday and refill it Monday after giving it a good scrub. But that's it......
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Post by iluvpink on Jul 26, 2023 12:56:56 GMT
Just reading that made me angry, so I get it. I hope you have a better day!
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Post by lainey on Jul 26, 2023 13:23:06 GMT
I'm sorry you had such a crappy day but that did make me chuckle. Dick punching someone sounds like a good idea right now.
Sushi wonders if this pic might help you have a better day?
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Post by smartypants71 on Jul 26, 2023 14:15:14 GMT
Just one of those things would send me over the edge! Hope your day improves!
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Post by freecharlie on Jul 26, 2023 15:23:02 GMT
That's a lot at the beginning of your shift. Here is mine: xh, I've shown you the math. You are going to get less if you put the house on the market and I am going to get more. Also, there is a good chance I'll just buy the damn thing when it goes on the market.
Sign the damn stipulation already and let's get this done.
Oh and quit trying to blame the kids being pissed at you on me. That is 100% because of your decisions and actions
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Jul 26, 2023 15:24:31 GMT
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Post by scraplette on Jul 26, 2023 15:24:31 GMT
I hope you don’t feel like adding: e. I told my friends and they giggled.
If you do, know it’s because your great writing made us feel the rant. ETA the justified rant. Plus, I’m now stealing the word Ranty.
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Jul 26, 2023 15:26:46 GMT
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Post by cat2007 on Jul 26, 2023 15:26:46 GMT
Feel free to chime in and/or tell me I'm ridiculous, I can handle it. But I arrived ALL MAD to work because: a. I applied as a vendor for a 2 day festival in my home town, in early May. This is a small town. I hold a business license. I have attended several events but none hosted by the city so far, bc there haven't been any since I've been selling. I get an email TODAY telling me they are full for this October event. It is now too late to find another comparable event, and I think I should have gotten priority, and if I go attend this event and see as many MLM booths as I saw last time I'm going to set off a bomb. All my plans for this, all my work, now I have to find another outlet. I will live--but I feel VERY PUT UPON AND IF I SEE PINK ZEBRA AND NAIL STRIP BOOTHS I'M GONNA LOSE MY SHIT ON CITY HALL. b. On the way to work I stopped to get my customary Large Diet Coke from McDs. My usual crew must have had the day off. I sit, and sit, and sit, and now I'm trapped in the line bc of the landscaping, and couldn't leave until a couple people in front of me left in disgust. No orders were taken in a 10 minute time frame, nor was the head of the line moving. WHAT IN THE FUCK DID THE TERMINIX MAN ORDER AND WHY DIDN'T THEY TELL HIM TO PULL UP. Nobody knows, but out of curiosity I pulled out of line and went inside and asked the young man at the register if there was an emergency and this floppy haired lad confessed he had no idea, but he thought the drive thru kid was "freaking out in a panic" over having to work two lines. OK, he made me laugh. I got my own drink and left.c. On the way to work some more, now I'm on the highway when traffic comes to a dead stop. We sit. We crawl. Eventually it opens up. And...there was NO DISCERNIBLE REASON for this delay. No cop, no accident, no nothing. Now I'm fuming and ready to dick-punch everyone. d. I get into my office and it's I swear to god 60 degrees in there IF THAT and the broom closet we call an office has no thermostat. I stalk back to the nurses station and begin picking up shit other people should have and I find, and I shit you not, BLOODY USED IVs ON A BEDSIDE TABLE, SUCTION RUNNING TO THE AIR, OXYGEN JUST OXYGENATING THE ROOM, FULL COMMODES WITH URINE, EQUIPMENT SCATTERED EVERYWHERE NOT PLUGGED IN, LITERAL TRASH EVERYWHERE. I went on a rampage cleaning. Everyone got quiet and got up to help. At least I got warm. And multiple rage-inducing emails including rescheduled meetings that as per the usual only suit day shift staff. I left early (to avoid overtime) and here I sit, with my cat, fuming again because I have to get up to attend a 45 minute zoom meeting at 7am and now I'm stuck with trying to either go to bed now or stay awake. I really, really wish I was my cat right now. This! I feel your pain! I HATE WHEN MY REGULAR CREW IS NOT THERE! It's a complete and utter shit show. Ugh. I always make sure to tell them that I appreciate them and have even told the on-duty manager the same.
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Jul 26, 2023 15:38:59 GMT
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Post by quinmm14 on Jul 26, 2023 15:38:59 GMT
This may just very well be the best rant ever. I'm sorry you had a sucky day. Hope it improves.
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Post by quinmm14 on Jul 26, 2023 15:41:23 GMT
Why is it that the shit all piles up on one day?? Rant away!! Here's mine - DH took this week off. I have 4 weddings this week, and am working all day every day. He knew this, but had plans to do all this stuff at the house for the week. Stuff that needs doing. Stuff like move 3 light boxes in the ceiling so we can call the drywall guy to fix the textured ceiling and hang the new fixtures that are sitting in the dining room. Fix up the backyard area where the dog has dug holes - sod, block it off so dog can't get there, put stone along the fence line so he doesn't dig there. Possibly sand & stain the deck. So far? He's laid on the couch for 2 days watching videos on his phone. UGH Now - he did drain the hot tub Sunday and refill it Monday after giving it a good scrub. But that's it...... I hear you! Mine has been retired for several years now and wants to add on to our decks. He bought furniture at end of season three years ago. Guess where it is? If you guessed on the existing deck, piled up and still wrapped in the plastic you'd win. I am forever getting irritated at his not completing a project before starting on another, but he always has time for screen time. Grr.
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Post by Zee on Jul 26, 2023 18:33:31 GMT
Thank you all for your commiseration! I am in a slightly better mood today but I have to repeat the whole thing again in a couple hours...🙃
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