What type of work do you do and what do you have to deal wit
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prison guard..............
use your imagination...........0 -
I'm a nanny during the week and work at a church nursery on the weekends.
I clean up a lot of pee... Somehow the boys manage to get it all over the floor at least once a week. I make lunches and then get yelled at by the kids for putting the "wrong" thing in there. (it's the same lunch every day, not sure how it's okay one day, wrong the next). Drive them all over the place and don't get compensation for gas.
Then, at my other job, I hold crying babies and change lots of diapers.0 -
I'm a human resources manager.
Store Manager: Help! All my employees have quit and I need to replace them!
Me: Well, I can post the jobs right now? What hours and skills do you need?
Store Manager: I want someone willing to work for no benefits, available 24 hours a day at a moment's notice, with a college education, to work retail for minimum wage.
Me: Good luck with that....0 -
I work for a Division I FBS Football team at a University. I deal with student-athlete eligibility, classes, graduation rates, NCAA compliance etc. I LOOOOVEEE my job but sometimes things are out of my control and I have to remember my athletes are still only 18-23.0
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I work in a histology lab in the cardiology department of the University of MN and if you ever watch Big Bang Theory, Sheldons exist and they walk among us...0
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prison guard..............
use your imagination...........
I work in a prison too. Yep, use your imagination0 -
I was a court reporter for 18 years. Attorneys and Judges = enough said! :explode: :grumble: :devil: :mad: :noway:0
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LOL dude this is so perfect for today...
I assist students in computer labs and also am an assistant manager so I am the go to person when crap goes out the window.
You probably think, Oh... you just sit and surf the internet all day and do homework! Which is true... but when **** hits the fan it's not the case at all haha.
Today...
1. Someone calls in sick so I get thrown into a lab I really haven't been brushed up on yet as other obligations have gotten in the way.
2. All is well until the damn printer server goes down in our lab. Try troubleshooting to no avail. The guy who runs the printer server calls me up and gets down my throat about the issue. All because he's late to a meeting... Thankfully my boss deals with this so we can force him to fix the issue.
3. Have Mr. "OMG I NEED MY HAND HELD" expecting me to sit down with him and ignore everything else to be walked through Microsoft Word issues. It was fine and dandy at first until I realized he literally wants you to do the homework for him... and omg... repeating yourself... over and over and over and over. He even has the gall to ask if you don't mind hanging around after work for free to tutor him. HELL NO!
4. A random computer comes off the server... must log this... and deal with everyone letting me know it's down...
5. A scanner breaks down... have student reset computer.
6. Must babysit other lab assistance and make sure they are at their designated spot when scheduled.
7. Help with students who forget their cards... can't print without being told every step...
Haha it's nutty sometimes. I LOVE my job and love helping people but when I get dumped on with every single possible issue fathomable it is VERY crazy. :P0 -
Accounts Administrator - so account receivable, monthly reporting, purchasing and anything else they want to throw at me.
Me: You're account is overdue by 15 days. You're account has been put on hold and you won't be receiving goods until the account is paid up.
Account: But its only $100! How can you hold me for that?!
Me: Because its overdue.
Why don't they ever understand? I don't care if it's $2 or $5,000. Overdue is overdue!
Me: It looks like you're account is overdue and you haven't paid an invoice from last November.
Account: Oh no I paid that invoice
Me: How do you pay it? as we haven't received any payment
Account: Well I definitely paid it.
Me: No, no you didn't. We have no record of receiving a payment for you for this amount.
Account: Well I did! I work all the accounts here without using a computer you know, I do it all in my head
So wouldn't logic say, my computer probably works a bit more accurately then you're mind?
Not being horrible to people who have mental disabilities - but this lady actually has dementia and for some reason her daughter who owns the company left her in charge of reconciling the account.....ugh...really?
Me: You're account is overdue and we've tried faxing you overdue letters notifying you that you won't be receiving any goods
Account: That's ridiculous! Well I didn't receive any letter. I want you to release my goods right now!
Me: Ugh no. You're account is 30 days, so you're account is automatically due the same time every month which is in our trading terms.
Account: Well I want to speak to your manager!
Sure, why not, because that's really going to change the amount you haven't paid on your account!
*let's out a big breath*
Feels nice to vent a bit lol0 -
I'm a construction safety officer for oil/gas energy and mining operations all over North America. I also manage HSE operations on industrial construction sites for compliance with safety standards established by corporate, local and regional agencies to protect workers, equipment and the environment. I also conduct training sessions to educate workers and supervisors on safe workplace procedures and ways to protect themselves and their environment from harm. My job normally requires I regularly visit all types of locations where blasting, mining, equipment relocation etc etc is taking place.
The training and educational and instructional topics vary according to the nature of the work being performed at the job sites. Common topics include keeping accurate incident records, methods to prevent accidents and how to train employees to implement safe practices into their daily work routines. Other subjects for discussion typically include safe equipment operation, ergonomics, safe lifting procedures and choosing appropriate protective gear and clothing. And thats just the tip of the iceberg.
In addition to lecturing on safety and inspecting the general appearance of construction/mining sites for potential safety hazards, I normally examines tools, equipment and machinery at the sites. I'm required to document and report to head office and the authorities any infractions I discover and advise the person in charge of the site to correct the hazards. If the violation poses an immediate threat, I have the authority to issue A STOP WORK ORDER on multi-billion dollar projects. Checking safety equipment such as fire extinguishers and alarms for current certifications is also a typical part of my job.... That's just a small glimpse of wht i do daily, this doesn't even touch on fatality investigations, equipment loss investigations, ..... for me to list everything would take way too long... Long story short... I LOVE MY JOB0 -
I am an ultrasound technologist in an OB/GYN office. I love my job, but I am so sick of hearing "look at that big head!" or "can you check again (for the 5th time) and make sure it's a girl/boy". Most pregnant patients are awesome, but some are just plain pesty!!
OH YES>>>>>and the late night trip to the ER!
Lets call in the ultrasound tech...hmmmmm, can you tell me the sex...NOPE....not tonight! Why are you here?!!!!!:noway: :devil: :mad:
I'm an RN in a Level 2 trauma center No level 1 in the area). We get used as a clinic all the effing time!!!!! It is so annoying! It is infuriating knowing that the patient wont pay for this visit (because they cant afford it...) and that the staff will be paying for them getting knocked up for the 15th time... If you need us, please, by all means, come in and be seen. BUT please, see your primary doctor or a walk in clinic first!!! And why is it, when we are running our *kitten* off, people get demanding about getting pain meds or waiting to be discharged when the doctor literally has just walked out of the room?0 -
I'm an editor at a local newspaper, and I love getting calls and emails like this...
Resident: I just wanted to tell you how biased and liberal your opinion page is, and I think you should all be ashamed of yourselves for not offering fair and balanced coverage to your community.
Me: Well the opinion page is a space for opinion only, we're not reporting news coverage, so we can share our views and generate discussion...
Resident: I don't care. It's biased and I don't agree with it, so I'm canceling my subscription.
All. The. Time.0 -
I'm an Aerospace Engineer. My job (before maternity leave) was designing electrical routing in a large aircraft. During the developmental stages they designed the structure and we route the cables around it. Then they built the first aircraft (test aircraft) they loaded the wings with fuel and the fuselage deformed around the doors so that they couldn't open or shut when the aircraft was fully loaded with fuel. *slaps forehead* so they redesigned the structure around the doors so they wouldn't deform when the aircraft was fueled. We get a call "umm, your cables are routed through our structure, did you not check your work before you released the drawings" "yes and the released drawings were fine yesterday" So we check the digital mock-up, yup our wires are phasing through solid aluminum structure. Doh! No one ever told us they were changing the structure or why or when until after it was changed. Communication - not something industry does well.
This kind of thing is so beyond normal though. We want something, for free, yesterday. But we're not going to tell you what, that's your job to figure it out.0 -
I design/create wedding cakes..BRIDE-ZILLAS!
Omg how do you handle it? What's the worst bride-zilla you've ever had?
The ones that want to question the price of everything..I really don't like that..they want beautiful hand made sugar flowers..hundreds of hand made flowers..they take hours to do..you want them..you have to pay for them..no discounts..I don't care how big a fit you can throw..I excuse myself and let my director/partner/good cop.. show them the door. Bye Bye
Omg. Yeah I can imagine. I get people who want their waist dropped, legs tapered, crotch shortened on pants that are triple stitched and then have a cow when I quote them the price...they don't understand the work one puts into making them look good.
I've had people literally stamp their feet, yell loudly at me in order to get the other customers riled up or pull the " I'm Captain so and so's friend/butt buddy etc".0 -
Guess. LOL And watch the news. You will see.
This. Except I get to wear plain clothes. The idiot parade is endless...0 -
IT Sales. And I don't deal with anything
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I work with people who have disabilities.
le me: "Oh, it's 3am and everyone is asleep".
client: *is a ninja, sneaks up behind staff (that's me) and goes "MRRRuuuhhhh ga!!!"
le me: *screams
client: *takes staff by the neck and tries to stick her in the refridgerator, maybe because wants a snack. maybe just to mess with staff.
Sounds like you have fun!!0 -
I get paid to drink whiskey and kill rats...no that's not true...I'm the lead singer in a rock and roll band....nope not that either...Ok I'm an astronaut...nope.
I work in IT. I have worked in IT for almost 30 years now. I carved my first floppy disk out of wood. My job, and the jobs of about a billion IT workers worldwide, didn't even exist 40 years ago. My main job is to design and implement storage arrays, mostly for a company called EMC. It's a great job, never a dull moment, all my customers are brilliant.0 -
lol. people are not too sharp0
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I service 400 + students every week. I teach. songs, dance, words, behavior, how to walk in a straight line... lol!!!
I am the music director and work with students from Pre-K to 8th grade, so I get the "I want my mommy!!!!!" to "Whatevers..." to deal with...
I love my position where God has placed me, because honestly, I wasn't looking for a job. it basically landed in my lap and I love it! I sing, I dance, I choreograph, and I still get to teach!!!! Love it!!!
Oh, and I get hugs every morning from the Pre-schoolers!!!!
and the jr. high likes me too... I think because I listen to them complain about the other teachers, but I try to help them see what their teachers could be thinking and I go ask the teachers what's going on ... I don't hide info from them (the students...).... hmmmmm maybe that's why the teachers don't tell me anything... lol!!!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
I report directly to the principals... yes, 's'. there are 3 of them on campus!0 -
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I work for our lovely County Counsel.
1.I get to deal with Irrate parents coming in to see the CPS attorney about thier children.
2, I get to deal with irrate ppl coming to wanting to sue the county
3. I get to deal with our CRAZY auditor who is so contradicting on the way she wants things done.
4. I get to deal with our IT who always OVER charges us for everything and I gotta complain and fix it.
5. I get to deal with an OVERLY quiet office that drives me nuts!!0 -
I work overnights in the dairy and frozen coolers at a superstore.
#1
Manager: We have 94 thousand pallets of dairy coming in tonight. Your coworker called out. IT NEEDS TO BE ALL STOCKED AND BINNED BY 7!
Me: FML.
#2 (THE WORST)
Customer: Oh, lalala, it's getting late, I think maybe I don't want these 34 items anymore. I'll just leave them here on this shelf even though half of them are frozen and there are some eggs and cheese. Whatevs!
Me, finding it two hours later: WTF?! WHY!?
i snotted on this one....haha0 -
I'm the head cake decorator in a supermarket bakery. Really the most annoying thing I have to deal with is some of my customers assume they can get "Cake Boss" level product for supermarket price. Erm, No. Its not that I don't possess the skills, I just don't possess the time necessary for cakes of that nature.0
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I am a receptionist/executive assistant (for now). I get to deal with the **** that trickles down from everywhere
Sales person: I need to book travel from X to Y to Z
Me: Okay, fill out the form and email it to me and your manager for approval
Sales person: I already got approval
Me: Awesome, I just need something for my records
Sales person: *emails form that despite being basic is missing crucial information*
Me: You left out your birth date, I need that to book flights. You also didn't say what city you need the hotel in.
Sales person: Oh, it's -
Me: No. It needs to be on the form.
Sales person: Why are you so mean to everyone?
Me: *answering phone* ________ this is Emily
Customer: Are you HP?
Me: ... No. We're ______
Customer: Do you do tech support?
Me: We do support for companies that have contracts with us.
Customer: Well I just have a quick issue with my desktop, can you help me with that?
Me: Our support costs start at $X per hour with a two hour minimum
Customer: What?! It's under warranty though!
Me: Then you need to contact HP directly.
Customer: So you guys don't work with HP?
*sigh* It's odd how many people expect free tech support - how do they think we stay in business?0 -
caller "i'd like to get my pee tested"
me "i'm sorry sir, we're a land surveying company"
happens at least 4 times a week0 -
Customer Service for one of the most magical places on early. I get to deal with you lovely Americans. Sometimes the accents make life difficult. I also get to do online moderation, which involves reading a lot of filthy cyber.0
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I'm a nurse who works in an aged care facility. I won't go into too much detail of what I have to deal with ;-) But lets just say that 'I've had a ****ty day" had taken on a whole new meaning!!!!!0
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I build the V22 Osprey for Boeing0
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Type of work: Insurance
I verify insurance coverage for patients coming in for outpatient services at a hospital.
I call United Healthcare... a lot! They are the worst for customer service. Their phones are answered by overseas / middle east employees. They are very nice, but they read from a script and don't really know the information they are giving out. They have long names that are difficult to understand so they always say.."my name is woeiflsnfa;jdfj, but you can call me_______" and they give me a more American name. I have spoken to Denzel and Fabio. They must get their names from People magazine or something.
They transfer me.... a lot. No one knows anything and they waste my time all day!! Soooo annoying!!!
Haha - I have spent hours and hours on the the phone with United Healthcare. I too have talked to a Sally and a Debbie! REALLY! Total waste of everyones time and now Aetna has also moved service to middle east......I really need a new job!0
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