Trivial Grumblings

[peypea]

Bought my mates playstation off her, to sign in I need to update it, to update it I need to sign in. What.
Fully formatting it and it's going to take over 9 hours

[henryburch]

alice in chains ticket arrived, must have clicked balcony instead of stalls and wondering if i am able to go to the box office and ask if they can swap it ,probs not though.

[Katesyl]

The thought of facing the chaos of uni this morning is making me want to cry. Not ready at all.

[Bisset]

Trying to write a song and keep getting flashes of inspiration when in work dammit!

[Beardy]

So bored in work that I'm mooching around on here! Bad times.

[CrappyMike]

Bought my mates playstation off her, to sign in I need to update it, to update it I need to sign in. What.
Fully formatting it and it's going to take over 9 hours

This is why I never thought about buying one

[Nantha]

So, I was working sound for a Labour conference/gig with this guy last night, who spent the first half of the day bragging about how long he'd been in the industry, what big bands and venue's he'd worked for, slagging off our employer, generally being a obnoxious and egotistical arse.

He was operating, and proceeded to drink no less than 6+ beers and two glasses of wine (plus whatever else) and was basically wasted before the show even started. The sound was too loud, and terrible, he had tracks muted all over the shop, feedback coming through.
I also witnessed him pick up a glass of wine that someone had put on the flight case next to the desk and literally throw it on the floor (remembering, this is a conference room full of press and MPs, not to mention our client)

After the show finished he just started whinging again, and when I was trying to pack down he was there sitting on the stage fucking about, playing with the drums so we didn't get out tl 3am. I'm not gonna go slag him off to my boss as I think it'll come back to me in a bad way, but I really needed to rant!

[Fjar]

Wtf? Is he trying to get fired?! Sounds like a right dick. Personally, I'd say something to the boss..

[Nantha]

Wtf? Is he trying to get fired?! Sounds like a right dick. Personally, I'd say something to the boss..

Well he's freelance like me so he aint gonna get fired, just maybe won't be asked to work for them again. But he's worked for them for long enough (has 15+ years on me at least) and other companies in the area. I don't know, maybe that sort of thing is totally acceptable?! No one seemed to bat an eyelid.

I'm a newbie I dont quite know all the politics yet, I don't want to start stirring anything that might impact badly on me and any work I get (if he finds out i've dobbed him in), I might mention it casually to a colleague and see what he thinks.

[Bisset]

Wtf? Is he trying to get fired?! Sounds like a right dick. Personally, I'd say something to the boss..

I agree, don't go off on one but just say you were concerned about his work ethic.

Plus if your job is anything like most jobs there is a minimal to zero tolerance policy on alcohol during work hours.

[Fjar]

Wtf? Is he trying to get fired?! Sounds like a right dick. Personally, I'd say something to the boss..

Well he's freelance like me so he aint gonna get fired, just maybe won't be asked to work for them again. But he's worked for them for long enough (has 15+ years on me at least) and other companies in the area. I don't know, maybe that sort of thing is totally acceptable?! No one seemed to bat an eyelid.

I'm a newbie I dont quite know all the politics yet, I don't want to start stirring anything that might impact badly on me and any work I get (if he finds out i've dobbed him in), I might mention it casually to a colleague and see what he thinks.

He must be someone's relative or something, I can't see how else he'd manage to be in the business so long yet be so bad at his job.

Fair enough, you're new and don't want to stir anything up. I guess you're only working with him for this one job anyway?

TG: All bunged up and making horrible noises from my nose and mouth when I breathe. Grim.

[Nantha]

Wtf? Is he trying to get fired?! Sounds like a right dick. Personally, I'd say something to the boss..

I agree, don't go off on one but just say you were concerned about his work ethic.

Plus if your job is anything like most jobs there is a minimal to zero tolerance policy on alcohol during work hours.

Nah, drinking on the job is pretty standard, t's the entertainment industry remember! Artists and punters are all getting wasted. Join in for a few as you can still do your job seems like the official rule.

And nah Fjar he isn't, he's just an old hat at the industry. I've noticed the freelancers who have done the most/are highest in demand get away with pretty much anything and still get booked.
Personally I don't think I could ever be content with not doing a job properly though.

[Bisset]

Well if he's being a dick and drinking is allowed then a swift kick to the happy sack might help matters

[peypea]

Bought my mates playstation off her, to sign in I need to update it, to update it I need to sign in. What.
Fully formatting it and it's going to take over 9 hours

This is why I never thought about buying one

Left it formatting overnight, it's working fine now :3

[Danroush]

Want to give blood but no decent gaps in exercise plans atm. Meh.