Gripe thread

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 12:49 pm

Just be honest Retzie

everyone has to start somewhere

retzie · Post by **retzie** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:06 pm

deviant wrote:Just be honest Retzie everyone has to start somewhere

I s'pose. I've just got this horrible image of college students going "We are paying good money. Why are we being taught by a degenerate Australian, who looks like a scruff* and is babbling uselessly?"

*May need to do something about this

At least my attitude to public speaking is much like my attitude to dancing

witty_pseudonym · Post by **witty_pseudonym** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 1:09 pm

big ups to you for taking the plunge retz! sounds scary as fark, and i don't think i'd be able to do it.
you'll be fine, and babbling can often be mistaken for eccentricity.

just wear mismatched clothes and looked as disheveled as possible for a rounded effect.

but seriously lady...you'll smash it. do us proud!

nic · Post by **nic** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 7:55 pm

Akubra?

retzie · Post by **retzie** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:20 pm

Thanks Witty!

Hmm, I hadn't thought of working the preconceptions of Australians angle. Could be noice... Akubra teamed with cammo shorts and wifebeater singlet (my usual

) and I reckon I'm set

. I just need to work a bowie knife into my lecturing and they'll know they've got their money's worth.

Alternatively, could get an 80s Commonwealth Games tracksuit and some Air Stabs (

). Sadly, I think this one would be lost on them

nic · Post by **nic** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:19 pm

carn sawrn it
dang nab it

quick · Post by **quick** » Thu Jul 10, 2008 9:24 pm

nic wrote:carn sawrn it
dang nab it

C.I.A. · Post by **C.I.A.** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:56 am

Dude sitting next to me on tram pumping phone-hold music, complete with synth sax FAIL. I didn't actually know that there were people who listened to the shit that qantas play when taxiing on the runway 'still call australia home' WTF???????

Post by **fooishbar** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 10:19 am

C.I.A. wrote:Dude sitting next to me on tram pumping phone-hold music, complete with synth sax FAIL. I didn't actually know that there were people who listened to the shit that qantas play when taxiing on the runway 'still call australia home' WTF???????

i swear if i hear that again i'm going to fucking smash someone.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:57 pm

amending legislation. fuckin tedious! driving me crazy. but kinda crazy to see the change in laws and how they will affect people.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 2:58 pm

fooishbar wrote:
C.I.A. wrote:Dude sitting next to me on tram pumping phone-hold music, complete with synth sax FAIL. I didn't actually know that there were people who listened to the shit that qantas play when taxiing on the runway 'still call australia home' WTF???????
i swear if i hear that again i'm going to fucking smash someone.

Australiana makes me want to smoke crack.

FoundationStepper · Post by **FoundationStepper** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:00 pm

Lizkins wrote:amending legislation. fuckin tedious! driving me crazy. but kinda crazy to see the change in laws and how they will affect people.

yeah i think its great stuff, when you can keep an eye on the outcomes rather than process...

Post by **lynt** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:00 pm

Hardy wrote:
fooishbar wrote:
C.I.A. wrote:Dude sitting next to me on tram pumping phone-hold music, complete with synth sax FAIL. I didn't actually know that there were people who listened to the shit that qantas play when taxiing on the runway 'still call australia home' WTF???????
i swear if i hear that again i'm going to fucking smash someone.

Australiana makes me want to smoke crack.

Un-Australian.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:02 pm

lynt wrote:
Hardy wrote:
fooishbar wrote: i swear if i hear that again i'm going to fucking smash someone.

Australiana makes me want to smoke crack.

Un-Australian.

And proud of it.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:07 pm

FoundationStepper wrote:
Lizkins wrote:amending legislation. fuckin tedious! driving me crazy. but kinda crazy to see the change in laws and how they will affect people.
yeah i think its great stuff, when you can keep an eye on the outcomes rather than process...

yeah for sure. even when its down to particulars of a person's job etc. crazy

mrj · Post by **mrj** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:08 pm

Beck wrote: MTV
whoa makes me wanna smoke crack.
fly out the window,
and I'm never comin' back.
MTV makes me want to get high, as the moon,
like a rubber balloon.
ow get that squeegee.
everything's wonderful,
everything's grand,
everything's swingin',
all across the land, you know it.
bust out the biscuits
strike up the band,
play those videos everyone woman and man
because
MTV, whoa makes me wanna smoke crack.
hey
fall out the window,
and I'm never coming back.
MTV, makes me want to get high
as a kite,
gettin all uptight
take it

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:18 pm

retzie wrote:So, I knew my new job would involve teaching, but fuuuuuuuuuck....

Arrive in country Wednesday, start work Friday, Monday start lecturing two subjects from scratch (no pre-done notes/slides)

I've never even lectured before! I'm going to die. Seriously

Hi! I did my first lecture this year and was super nervous. Before I started stressing though I emailed the guy who used to do the lectures and got his old slides to modify. Can you ask your boss if he has any for your course?

One difference I found between lecturing and giving a seminar was that you need to give them a breather sometimes (i lectured a double period from 12-2!), and to encourage them to ask questions during the lecture. You'll be able to handle the speaking no probs!

Also, for a 45-50 min lecture I was told to have about 25 slides. Much less than if you were giving a seminar. I was nervous about that but used the extra time on context for the slide info. Not sure how it will work for maths, but you could ask your current Uni contacts what they do.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:30 pm

FoundationStepper wrote:
Hardy wrote:Australiana makes me want to smoke crack.
yeah i think its great stuff, when you can keep an eye on the outcomes rather than process...

hmmmm

retzie · Post by **retzie** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 3:41 pm

Polecat wrote:Before I started stressing though I emailed the guy who used to do the lectures and got his old slides to modify. Can you ask your boss if he has any for your course?

See, I was trying to make myself feel better, so I did this. That was when I discovered that no such thing exists.... Mercifully, one of the courses (the more advanced one) is pretty much what I've been tutoring here for the last 5 years, so hopefully I'm on top of the material.

Polecat wrote:One difference I found between lecturing and giving a seminar was that you need to give them a breather sometimes (i lectured a double period from 12-2!), and to encourage them to ask questions during the lecture. You'll be able to handle the speaking no probs!

Hmm, hadn't thought of that

. Too used to giving 'ardcore talks to professionals with high pain thresholds.

Polecat wrote:Also, for a 45-50 min lecture I was told to have about 25 slides. Much less than if you were giving a seminar. I was nervous about that but used the extra time on context for the slide info. Not sure how it will work for maths, but you could ask your current Uni contacts what they do.

As far as I can tell, each subject has two 90 min lectures per week. Their classes seem to be much smaller than ours, so I don't think people do slides at all - they just use blackboards. I'm used to doing this for my talks, though, so that shouldn't be too traumatic. I'll just look like a dickhead covered in chalk

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:17 pm

Sounds like you have it all under control except for the chalk board.
that sounds like such an archaic (sp?) way of teaching but then the maths nerd I used to have a crush on, did all his work with a pencil and paper, and only used his computer to read about himself on music forums.

mixtress · Post by **mixtress** » Sun Jul 13, 2008 3:20 pm

Sad day

Mum's off to Greece for 3 months today. BYE MUM!!! Be safe, kali taxithi!!

On the flipside, party central at the White Arches

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:16 am

I forgot to put my shirts in the wash over the weekend, now i have to stay up 45 mins whilst the wash, fuck!

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:29 am

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:38 am

LOL but WTF?

mecka · Post by **mecka** » Mon Jul 14, 2008 12:43 am

ghetto kitty · Post by **ghetto kitty** » Tue Jul 15, 2008 2:10 pm

Being asked if i was in town for the catholic world youth forum today.

not only that, but am kinda dressed up kitty style > tattooes showing, baby blue leather jacket etc

wtf?

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:45 am

ghetto kitty wrote:Being asked if i was in town for the catholic world youth forum today.

not only that, but am kinda dressed up kitty style > tattooes showing, baby blue leather jacket etc

wtf?

it'scoz you look like a clown, just like them.

I have to audit 25 high schools. I so cant be fucked

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:31 am

bad night. hope today is better.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:34 am

kronz wrote:
ghetto kitty wrote:Being asked if i was in town for the catholic world youth forum today.

not only that, but am kinda dressed up kitty style > tattooes showing, baby blue leather jacket etc

wtf?
it'scoz you look like a clown, just like them.

I have to audit 25 high schools. I so cant be fucked

what do you guys do from your end? i just completed the audit for one of our big clients here which was pretty much and litigious or pending litigious matters, total costs, break down costs etc etc . i even got to charge my time lol i am worth $120 an hour, no wait, did that sound bad lol

C.I.A. · Post by **C.I.A.** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:39 pm

Stupid Eco Risk conference call at 6am tomorrow 4pm EST USA FAIL.

Waiting for news. Waiting waiting waiting. Was supposed to find out on the 4th. Then the 11th. Then the 16th. JUST TELL ME ALREADY faaaaaaarkkkkkkkkk.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 12:44 pm

oh yeh they called me cia- they said sorry, try again when i'm old and demented or dead

looks like you guys are staying in melbs

thnxbye

C.I.A. · Post by **C.I.A.** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:24 pm

gnat wrote:oh yeh they called me cia- they said sorry, try again when i'm old and demented or dead

looks like you guys are staying in melbs

thnxbye

Smartarse.

Polecat · Post by **Polecat** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 1:39 pm

C.I.A. wrote:

Stupid Eco Risk conference call at 6am tomorrow 4pm EST USA FAIL.

that is nasty! LOL. I get to do mine at 8am at home in my Pjs when I have to do US conference calls

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 2:27 pm

C.I.A. wrote:
gnat wrote:oh yeh they called me cia- they said sorry, try again when i'm old and demented or dead

looks like you guys are staying in melbs

thnxbye

Smartarse.

Fa1L

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:10 pm

Lizkins wrote:
kronz wrote:
ghetto kitty wrote:Being asked if i was in town for the catholic world youth forum today.

not only that, but am kinda dressed up kitty style > tattooes showing, baby blue leather jacket etc

wtf?
it'scoz you look like a clown, just like them.

I have to audit 25 high schools. I so cant be fucked

what do you guys do from your end? i just completed the audit for one of our big clients here which was pretty much and litigious or pending litigious matters, total costs, break down costs etc etc . i even got to charge my time lol i am worth $120 an hour, no wait, did that sound bad lol

These are compliance audit, so i sit down and interview the pricipal and assess thier compliance with the relevant legislation. I loook at their policies and procedures, review files, ask a fucking shit load of question etc. It suck coz i have to sit there at talk all fucking day, non stop.

Yeah i charge all my time as well, LOL suckers.

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:16 pm

Lizkins wrote: i am worth $120 an hour, no wait, did that sound bad lol

Do you have any free appointments next Tuesday? Around 3pm is preferable. Also, do I need to bring my own baby costume?

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:04 am

Hardy wrote:
Lizkins wrote: i am worth $120 an hour, no wait, did that sound bad lol
Do you have any free appointments next Tuesday? Around 3pm is preferable. Also, do I need to bring my own baby costume?

Well i am more expensive than her, but i am an Internal Auditor if that is what you are looking for.

<--just for you Hardy

Hardy · Post by **Hardy** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:04 am

kronz wrote:
Hardy wrote:
Lizkins wrote: i am worth $120 an hour, no wait, did that sound bad lol
Do you have any free appointments next Tuesday? Around 3pm is preferable. Also, do I need to bring my own baby costume?
Well i am more expensive than her, but i am an Internal Auditor if that is what you are looking for.

<--just for you Hardy

You can audit my internals any day

Post by **JAMESSSS** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:59 am

I love exhorbatant charge out rates.

Lizkins · Post by **Lizkins** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 2:53 pm

kronz wrote:
Hardy wrote:
Lizkins wrote: i am worth $120 an hour, no wait, did that sound bad lol
Do you have any free appointments next Tuesday? Around 3pm is preferable. Also, do I need to bring my own baby costume?
Well i am more expensive than her, but i am an Internal Auditor if that is what you are looking for.

<--just for you Hardy

stop stealing my customers Kronz

ADD_Boy · Post by **ADD_Boy** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 3:20 pm

LOL at charge out rates.

What makes me cry is looking at the ACTUAL charge out rate (what the customer pays) vs what i get paid

Post by **huge** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:45 pm

ghetto kitty wrote:Being asked if i was in town for the catholic world youth forum today.

not only that, but am kinda dressed up kitty style > tattooes showing, baby blue leather jacket etc

wtf?

how bonkers are the catholics. that crazy american chick they kept on showing on the news was a pisser.

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:48 pm

huge wrote:
ghetto kitty wrote:Being asked if i was in town for the catholic world youth forum today.

not only that, but am kinda dressed up kitty style > tattooes showing, baby blue leather jacket etc

wtf?
how bonkers are the catholics. that crazy american chick they kept on showing on the news was a pisser.

was it Bo?

Post by **breaksRbest** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:52 pm

GOTD: incompetent fucktards

I don't want a fuckin' apology, I just want you to do your fucking job and stop costing me fucking money

FUCK

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 8:36 pm

ADD_Boy wrote:LOL at charge out rates.

What makes me cry is looking at the ACTUAL charge out rate (what the customer pays) vs what i get paid

Jinx · Post by **Jinx** » Thu Jul 17, 2008 9:45 pm

ok my gripe is fucking skinny leg jeans. Dam emo tight fitting jeans being in fashion. All I want is a decent cut jean none of this spandex camel toe ball grasping shits

kronz · Post by **kronz** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:31 am

BammBamm wrote:ok my gripe is fucking skinny leg jeans. Dam emo tight fitting jeans being in fashion. All I want is a decent cut jean none of this spandex camel toe ball grasping shits

Jeans West loose fit.

Sounds wak but they are pretty fucking good. only $45 bucks to.

C.I.A. · Post by **C.I.A.** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 9:48 am

Scarlett Johannsen covering The Cure FA1L

bitch needs to be put down.

gnat · Post by **gnat** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:25 am

real? what track?

i can't wake up, so tired.

and the goths got eliminated on amazing race. booo!

deviant · Post by **deviant** » Fri Jul 18, 2008 10:28 am

BammBamm wrote:spandex camel toe ball grasping shits

lol