There is a guy in our office. Lets call him Dave. He always seem to have whatever cold or bug is going around and coughing. The thing that really bothers me is that he never puts his hand over his mouth when he coughs.
Even my 5yr old can do it, so why can't he. Now I don't mind the odd out in the open cough - but I'll always put my hand over my mouth when close to people, but Dave won't even do it when standing next to you.
Poos me to tears. I am blaming him for making me sick.
Showing posts with label Gen Y. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gen Y. Show all posts
Friday, July 25, 2008
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Oh the irony
So I had to pop down to Coles for some bread (no really...)
I was perusing the Soy and Linseed section when a couple of young things wandered past and stopped at the health and alternative stuff section which happened to be opposite the bread section.
"Oh my god they only have two types" I heard, so I turned round to see them looking at the weight loss pack things as they both stuffed their faces with take away chips.
I was so tempted to say something, but let it go...
I was perusing the Soy and Linseed section when a couple of young things wandered past and stopped at the health and alternative stuff section which happened to be opposite the bread section.
"Oh my god they only have two types" I heard, so I turned round to see them looking at the weight loss pack things as they both stuffed their faces with take away chips.
I was so tempted to say something, but let it go...
Thursday, January 3, 2008
More Gen Y trashing
Whilst still trauling Wikipedia I found this re Gen Ys
Business owners in Australia feel that members of Generation Y were found to be "demanding, impatient and bad at communicating," according to a 2007 survey.
The survey found that almost 70% of those surveyed found their Generation Y workers to be dissatisfying, with poor spelling and grammar and no understanding of appropriate corporate behaviors.
However, the survey also showed most employers praised the energy and charisma of their Generation Y workers.
Everyones a winner... except when they are not
One thing I have noticed is that the US based Kids TV channels have this annoying habit of making out that no one is a looser any more and everyone is special and a winner.
Even in the website games on Disney you dont have the Wrong answer, you are told that thats a great choice, but try again.
Is that why we have the Gen Y brat 'I want it now' generation ?? Its my right etc. No its bloody not !!! Sit down and shut up. And turn that stupid freaking phone off before I ram it up your arse......
Moving on we had a dance show for my daughter before Christmas where her group was 2nd on stage. its all very cute etc, except when its 42degrees in a tin shed in bumble-f**k nowhere and the kids are running amuck. Thing is we were told to stay to the end as everyone gets a prize. Cool we thought, she'll love that.
Problem was three hours later I had to explain the Child number 1 why she didn't get anything. And I wasn't the only one. Sure for the older agegroups there were skill based prizes but for the three years olds there was nothing. Not even a token bag 'o' lollies or a $1 Well Done badge.
I met another mother the next day whose daughter is in the same class and she said the same thing - unconsolable sobbing on the car drive home.
So maybe the kids as so whipped up to thinking they are going to get everything and be winners that they can't cope when they get nothing. Or maybe its just cruel to promise and not deliver...
Even in the website games on Disney you dont have the Wrong answer, you are told that thats a great choice, but try again.
Is that why we have the Gen Y brat 'I want it now' generation ?? Its my right etc. No its bloody not !!! Sit down and shut up. And turn that stupid freaking phone off before I ram it up your arse......
Moving on we had a dance show for my daughter before Christmas where her group was 2nd on stage. its all very cute etc, except when its 42degrees in a tin shed in bumble-f**k nowhere and the kids are running amuck. Thing is we were told to stay to the end as everyone gets a prize. Cool we thought, she'll love that.
Problem was three hours later I had to explain the Child number 1 why she didn't get anything. And I wasn't the only one. Sure for the older agegroups there were skill based prizes but for the three years olds there was nothing. Not even a token bag 'o' lollies or a $1 Well Done badge.
I met another mother the next day whose daughter is in the same class and she said the same thing - unconsolable sobbing on the car drive home.
So maybe the kids as so whipped up to thinking they are going to get everything and be winners that they can't cope when they get nothing. Or maybe its just cruel to promise and not deliver...
Spoilt little girl put in her place
I was at Westfields shopping mall in Bondi with the family on the thursay after Christmas (I don't know why I did it either.. seemed like a good idea at the time).
Anyhoo we were waiting for a lift with a bunch of other pram pushers and lazy bastards when this young girl wandered past. She looked about 19 and was dressed up in the Hollywood prima donna slut way with the big sunnys and a 'up yours' attitude. She had token emo boyfriend in tow with a selection of big keychains and saggy arsed jeans. She had a dirnk from the food coart and proceded to produce a wrapped straw for it. She then ripped the wrapper and just let it fall to the ground.
So what did I do ? I went - 'scuse me - I think you dropped your wrapper...'. She looked all embarassed as she had to bend over and pick it up in front of a gaggle of people. I could feel a smug ha-ha from all the non - Gen Ys who were waiting for the lift and though to myself its another victory for us old bastards !!!
So word up all you young Gen Ys !! We see what you do and we keep score. So you want to sprint up the corporate ladder, start by being good people and cleaning up after yourselves...
Anyhoo we were waiting for a lift with a bunch of other pram pushers and lazy bastards when this young girl wandered past. She looked about 19 and was dressed up in the Hollywood prima donna slut way with the big sunnys and a 'up yours' attitude. She had token emo boyfriend in tow with a selection of big keychains and saggy arsed jeans. She had a dirnk from the food coart and proceded to produce a wrapped straw for it. She then ripped the wrapper and just let it fall to the ground.
So what did I do ? I went - 'scuse me - I think you dropped your wrapper...'. She looked all embarassed as she had to bend over and pick it up in front of a gaggle of people. I could feel a smug ha-ha from all the non - Gen Ys who were waiting for the lift and though to myself its another victory for us old bastards !!!
So word up all you young Gen Ys !! We see what you do and we keep score. So you want to sprint up the corporate ladder, start by being good people and cleaning up after yourselves...
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