Random Rants
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Usually work 8:30-5 with 140 stops as ups driver, now during Christmas it's like 7:30-9pm 240 stops out in the sticks.(home after 10pm, 2 little kids) and they want you to be safe but expect you to be superman. So pissed and stressed. Merry Christmas to me.
I always figure this is a ridiculously hectic time for shippers. Mail guy showed up at 5:30 PM last week. That almost never happens. Plus, I will always get one package on a Sunday this time a year.
At least know that the people you are delivering to appreciate it!
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Usually work 8:30-5 with 140 stops as ups driver, now during Christmas it's like 7:30-9pm 240 stops out in the sticks.(home after 10pm, 2 little kids) and they want you to be safe but expect you to be superman. So pissed and stressed. Merry Christmas to me.
That sounds like a tough gig. Please stay safe out there. It's a crazy time on the roads.
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Usually work 8:30-5 with 140 stops as ups driver, now during Christmas it's like 7:30-9pm 240 stops out in the sticks.(home after 10pm, 2 little kids) and they want you to be safe but expect you to be superman. So pissed and stressed. Merry Christmas to me.
We get through it ever year. 3 more weeks.
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Was 72 today, 74 tomorrow. It's December right?
82 yesterday, 83 today, 81 tomorrow. Yeah, it's December…
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Was gross today, gross tomorrow. It's December right?
Gross yesterday, gross today, gross tomorrow. Yeah, it's Texas…
Fixed
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Was gross today, gross tomorrow. It's December right?
Gross yesterday, gross today, gross tomorrow. Yeah, it's Texas…
Fixed
You're right, that is more accurate.
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Looking to add a couple of people to my studio in the new year. First CV received has a typo and a client's name spelled incorrectly. This part of my job drives me fekking crazy!
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I love those- makes the process dead simple. If you can't even care enough to check your resume/CV for correct spelling and grammar, then you are too lazy and sloppy to hire. Straight to the rubbish bin with that one.
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Truth, Chris… But to be honest the best people working with me wouldn't be able to draft up a perfect CV... Luckily we get to meet all new people face to face and have them do a test... We're on to our 6th candidate in 5 weeks as we speak... Her first day today... Have a good feeling about this'un though...
Crossing fingers and toes Giles only dreams about...
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I understand your point, Seul, but the job they're applying for requires strong attention to detail. If you can't get the first paragraph of your CV right then you aren't the type of person that can meet my expectations.
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Fair enough, Seul. Back in the old days, when I was hiring people for non-desk jobs like selling shoes or making copies, I paid a lot less attention to that sort of thing. However, the last few years have been spent in fields that place an emphasis on attention to detail, effective and concise communication and the general ability to read and write well. For positions that require those skills, a typo or grammatical error basically looks like this: Don't hire me. I'm incompetent.
EDIT: Like zwer said.
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This seems an appropriate time to thank Chris.
When we launched the new website just over 2 years ago, he sent in an unsolicited 2 page tome pointing out all the typos, inconsistencies, inaccuracies etc. within a day of the launch.
I was dumfounded, his attention to detail was and still is amazing.
Thanks Chris.
Oh and by the way, what are you doing mid Jan? Ironheart.co.uk V3 is launching….....
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If Chris isn't available or wants assistance, I'd be happy to help. I have extensive proof reading experience, mostly pharmaceutical and automotive (including legal copy), but I can get by in just plain old English (UK) or English (American).
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Just opened a La Trappe Oak Aged Quadrupel (8 € bottle), and it has expired… Foul tasting stuff... So pissed off... On the other hand: I (luckily) only bought one bottle at the store... Stinks though, cause I probs won't be able to visit my regular beer store aka Beer Paradise cause it's gonna snow 4"es during the night...
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If Chris isn't available or wants assistance, I'd be happy to help. I have extensive proof reading experience, mostly pharmaceutical and automotive (including legal copy), but I can get by in just plain old English (UK) or English (American).
Thanks zwer. Chris did it out of the blue and I have no expectations of anyone doing it again. We eventually find the cock-ups (well we do when they are pointed out)…..
