Random Rants
-
@Cole I think the same thing every time I go into a Barney's or the like. So much of it is total garbage. A lot of those brands I see as too big to fail. It seems like virtually all inspiration was lost when they "made it" and they now know the amount of effort they need to put into a collection is limited because as long as the logo is on it or the tag is stitched into it the item is going to sell. Just blows my mind that people happily spend hundreds of dollars on a plain t-shirt that was made in China.
-
When I started my first contract in Australia I was placed through a payroll company. They asked me whether I had a superannuation company set up, and I replied I didn't but I'd arrange one. They said that they'd send details of their fund, but I heard nothing back.
So I set my own up, and at about the same time I received notification that I'd been set up with an account in the payroll firm's fund.
I've just been going through the bits and pieces now, and checked my online statement. Nearly $900 was invested into the payroll company's fund. Of that, around $600 disappeared in fees, taxes, and a life insurance policy! :o
I'd heard that the charges on Australian pension schemes were high, but I didn't realise that they were that high…
-
September 3rd was the hottest day of the year. 96F. July in September. Wtf.
-
September 3rd was the hottest day of the year. 96F. July in September. Wtf.
We are experiencing the same heat wave in Missouri. We had nearly two weeks of upper 70's in August only to bake in September. Our temps are supposed to break mid-week though, and I can't wait for it.
-
Just came back from a few days in the sun. Deep freezer bust, USD300 worth of meat gently bubbling away - EEEEEK
May be able to claim on home insurance?
-
The following is a full and complete quote of a PM that was sent to me by another IH forum member who I do not know and who I have not seen post anything on the forum before. This user shall remain nameless:
"What size is your short sleeve flat head indigo cotton/linen shirt? How much for you to part with it if it's a size 38?"
No introduction, no polite questions and definitely no manners.
Needless to say, I have not bothered responding.
-
Manners will take you far in life.
-
The following is a full and complete quote of a PM that was sent to me by another IH forum member who I do not know and who I have not seen post anything on the forum before. This user shall remain nameless:
"What size is your short sleeve flat head indigo cotton/linen shirt? How much for you to part with it if it's a size 38?"
No introduction, no polite questions and definitely no manners.
Needless to say, I have not bothered responding.
I routinely get messages like that at work.
Sometimes I respond with "good morning"
Sometimes I respond with just a random word like "armadillo"
I figure if people are going to be rude, I can return the favor by confusing the hell out of them.
Most of the time I don't get a response.
-
The following is a full and complete quote of a PM that was sent to me by another IH forum member who I do not know and who I have not seen post anything on the forum before. This user shall remain nameless:
"What size is your short sleeve flat head indigo cotton/linen shirt? How much for you to part with it if it's a size 38?"
No introduction, no polite questions and definitely no manners.
Needless to say, I have not bothered responding.
I routinely get messages like that at work.
Sometimes I respond with "good morning"
Sometimes I respond with just a random word like "armadillo"
I figure if people are going to be rude, I can return the favor by confusing the hell out of them.
Most of the time I don't get a response.
I like this idea! I'm now busy thinking what my magic word will be…
-
Since there seems to be various comments about mental health on Iron Heart.
-
I suffer from depression.
-
I possibly have Asperger's syndrome, or am a high functioning autistic.
I've been having a conversation with a friend via SMS. She's telling me, "just pull out of it" for the depression. And that I can just learn social skills to deal with the latter.
She really doesn't get it…
Sure, other people have way more serious problems than me, but I've got issues that are real, I can't just get over them, and there are no easy fixes. It's annoying when someone can't accept that.
-
:o