It takes me an extra moment to step onto escalators due to an irrational fear of being injured on an escalator (I did have an incident that was the escalator fault not my being klutzy, so assume that is where it comes from). MH will intentionally turn and face me while we are headed down by he is amused by the anxiety is causes me.
I used to love escalators...
Then when I was little my parents were watching a Rescue 911 episode where a kid was sitting on an escalator and his pants got stuck and it was horrific and traumatizing to me.
I was then scared of escalators and still need to psych myself up to get on/off. Even though rationally I know I'm not sitting on it so the chances of getting hurt are minimal...
Ohmygosh, same thing! I so vividly remember that episode of Rescue 911, and that's why escalators freak me out!
I'm also scared to stand on chairs to reach high things because of a Rescue 911 episode... I do it, don't get me wrong, but I'm nervous as hell and always picture myself falling through a window like in this episode. Even if I'm trying to get something off the top of the fridge. I'm not proud of my irrational fears, y'all.
Post by requiressnacks on Jan 15, 2016 11:36:36 GMT -5
::Puts on my professional PR hat:: Escalators and Elevators are actually really dangerous so you should always be cautious when operating them. Especially escalators and people movers! You'd be amazing how many parents let their children play on them and then their child ends up losing a limb. Happens ALL. THE. TIME.
Also, never put your arm in an elevator door that is closing. Sensors can malfunction. You don't want to lose a limb. ::Takes off hat::
::Puts on my professional PR hat:: Escalators and Elevators are actually really dangerous so you should always be cautious when operating them. Especially escalators and people movers! You'd be amazing how many parents let their children play on them and then their child ends up losing a limb. Happens ALL. THE. TIME.
Also, never put your arm in an elevator door that is closing. Sensors can malfunction. You don't want to lose a limb. ::Takes off hat::
FFFC: I was selected for jury duty last week and got a call yesterday saying the case I was chosen for is getting continued so they won't need me anymore. I was all "phew!" but I'm actually kind of bummed. I was looking forward to performing my civic duty.
I'm 30 and I have been a citizen for 10 years. I've never been called to jury duty. I know it's a pain in the ass, but I think it would be so interesting, too. I wonder if I've been accidentally left off the list b/c of the naturalization process.
Depending on where you are living and what rolls they use to select the pool, you might be right - if they haven't updated information you may still be listed as ineligible. But I'm sure that will eventually get corrected and you'll get your chance!
I've been called twice and struck in three different cases. Fun times.
Then when I was little my parents were watching a Rescue 911 episode where a kid was sitting on an escalator and his pants got stuck and it was horrific and traumatizing to me.
I was then scared of escalators and still need to psych myself up to get on/off. Even though rationally I know I'm not sitting on it so the chances of getting hurt are minimal...
Ohmygosh, same thing! I so vividly remember that episode of Rescue 911, and that's why escalators freak me out!
I'm also scared to stand on chairs to reach high things because of a Rescue 911 episode... I do it, don't get me wrong, but I'm nervous as hell and always picture myself falling through a window like in this episode. Even if I'm trying to get something off the top of the fridge. I'm not proud of my irrational fears, y'all.
Rescue 911 = Contributing to irrational fears and traumatizing children
I also remember an episode where a farmer was trying to move one of those huge round haybale things (I'm sure there is an official name for them but whatever) and it rolled and crushed him. Eeek.
::Puts on my professional PR hat:: Escalators and Elevators are actually really dangerous so you should always be cautious when operating them. Especially escalators and people movers! You'd be amazing how many parents let their children play on them and then their child ends up losing a limb. Happens ALL. THE. TIME.
Also, never put your arm in an elevator door that is closing. Sensors can malfunction. You don't want to lose a limb. ::Takes off hat::
OMFG. Officially terrified. Why did this never occur to me as a possibility?!
::Puts on my professional PR hat:: Escalators and Elevators are actually really dangerous so you should always be cautious when operating them. Especially escalators and people movers! You'd be amazing how many parents let their children play on them and then their child ends up losing a limb. Happens ALL. THE. TIME.
Also, never put your arm in an elevator door that is closing. Sensors can malfunction. You don't want to lose a limb. ::Takes off hat::
We had a 12 and 13 year old JUMPING in our elevator last week and running into the door (from the inside).
It made the elevator misfunction. It stopped between floors and then opened the door. The girls were going to try to climb out and my boss was like "OMG STOP" because it was still technically 'on' what if it fired up and started moving/the sensors malfunctioned.
Ohmygosh, same thing! I so vividly remember that episode of Rescue 911, and that's why escalators freak me out!
I'm also scared to stand on chairs to reach high things because of a Rescue 911 episode... I do it, don't get me wrong, but I'm nervous as hell and always picture myself falling through a window like in this episode. Even if I'm trying to get something off the top of the fridge. I'm not proud of my irrational fears, y'all.
Rescue 911 = Contributing to irrational fears and traumatizing children
I also remember an episode where a farmer was trying to move one of those huge round haybale things (I'm sure there is an official name for them but whatever) and it rolled and crushed him. Eeek.
My high school health teacher would play Rescue 911 videos sometimes (in retrospect, he was probably hungover and didn't want to deal with us). There was one episode where a power line falls down and a guy walked into it and got electrocuted - the actor looked just like our health teacher, so we always laughed at that episode way more than anyone should laugh about an accidental electrocution.
Confession: I got up at 5:00 AM this morning to make homemade cinnamon rolls to take to work. Mainly because my boss was in a not so good mood yesterday & we share an office. Thought maybe this would make her in a better mood today thus making my day better. It's worked so far. No shame in my brown nose game.
May I hire you, or just share an office with you?
Of course. I'm one of the weird one's who likes to share my office with others. The more the merrier.
::Puts on my professional PR hat:: Escalators and Elevators are actually really dangerous so you should always be cautious when operating them. Especially escalators and people movers! You'd be amazing how many parents let their children play on them and then their child ends up losing a limb. Happens ALL. THE. TIME.
Also, never put your arm in an elevator door that is closing. Sensors can malfunction. You don't want to lose a limb. ::Takes off hat::
OMFG. Officially terrified. Why did this never occur to me as a possibility?!
It happens quite a bit in countries were elevators and escalators are not properly maintained. For the most part, in the U.S. elevators and escalators are maintained by legitimate service companies.
FFFC: I was selected for jury duty last week and got a call yesterday saying the case I was chosen for is getting continued so they won't need me anymore. I was all "phew!" but I'm actually kind of bummed. I was looking forward to performing my civic duty.
I would love to serve on a jury for a criminal trial. Sadly, it will never happen bc of my job.
Me too! I could get picked, maybe...but I always get canceled before I even go in. I want to sit on a jury someday.
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FFFC: I was selected for jury duty last week and got a call yesterday saying the case I was chosen for is getting continued so they won't need me anymore. I was all "phew!" but I'm actually kind of bummed. I was looking forward to performing my civic duty.
I would love to serve on a jury for a criminal trial. Sadly, it will never happen bc of my job.
It will be a very interesting trial. I won't say too much but it's a pretty serious criminal charge and there may or may not be a prostituition ring involved. #scandalous
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FFFC: I was selected for jury duty last week and got a call yesterday saying the case I was chosen for is getting continued so they won't need me anymore. I was all "phew!" but I'm actually kind of bummed. I was looking forward to performing my civic duty.
I LOVED when I had to do jury duty. I wasn't selected for a trial, so all I had to do was hang out in the juror room for the day. My week happened to be during the summer Olympics a few years ago, so basically I got to skip work to watch the Olympics and read a book. Plus they gave us a 2 hour lunch break. I was "on call" the rest of the week in case other trials came up, but I never got called and didn't have to go back in.
I'm sure my opinion on jury duty would be very different if I had actually been selected for a case.
OMFG. Officially terrified. Why did this never occur to me as a possibility?!
It happens quite a bit in countries were elevators and escalators are not properly maintained. For the most part, in the U.S. elevators and escalators are maintained by legitimate service companies.
In Asia/Africa....not so much.
Never using an elevator/escalator on vacation again lol.
I would love to serve on a jury for a criminal trial. Sadly, it will never happen bc of my job.
It will be a very interesting trial. I won't say too much but it's a pretty serious criminal charge and there may or may not be a prostituition ring involved. #scandalous
Wait... they empaneled and swore in a jury and then it was continued? That's... not how it works.
FFFC: I was selected for jury duty last week and got a call yesterday saying the case I was chosen for is getting continued so they won't need me anymore. I was all "phew!" but I'm actually kind of bummed. I was looking forward to performing my civic duty.
I'm 30 and I have been a citizen for 10 years. I've never been called to jury duty. I know it's a pain in the ass, but I think it would be so interesting, too. I wonder if I've been accidentally left off the list b/c of the naturalization process.
I feel like I have to do a confession now (unless the fact that I spent hours researching constitutional and immigration laws last night counts). So...lets see...
I have slept in the bathroom at work...more than once.
Of all the places to choose? A bathroom? Not even a conference room?
I've never slept at work before.
Yeah...it's not ideal, I'll admit. One office we didn't have any conference rooms and my boss was always up in my business and there was no door on my office. Others (yes plural) were just bc I went in there and decided to snooze quickly. I used to work a lot of hours and was still in my wild younger days...many cocktails, little sleep, long hours at work = nap where you can. I can't nap in this office at all...but I have gone to park bench for a quick snooze in nice weather. I am a super power napper...anytime anyplace for any amount if time and emerge fresh as a daisy (usually).
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Of all the places to choose? A bathroom? Not even a conference room?
I've never slept at work before.
Yeah...it's not ideal, I'll admit. One office we didn't have any conference rooms and my boss was always up in my business and there was no door on my office. Others (yes plural) were just bc I went in there and decided to snooze quickly. I used to work a lot of hours and was still in my wild younger days...many cocktails, little sleep, long hours at work = nap where you can. I can't nap in this office at all...but I have gone to park bench for a quick snooze in nice weather. I am a super power napper...anytime anyplace for any amount if time and emerge fresh as a daisy (usually).
You go girl. I'm a terrible sleeper and jealous of those that can sleep as well as you!
Post by macaronmama on Jan 15, 2016 12:15:01 GMT -5
My boss is retiring next Friday and she was thinking about taking Friday off and making Thursday her last day. I told her to do it because, "she deserves it," but really it's cause I want her gone.
FFFC update: I am still really frigging bored in this training. I am required to take the training as a new employee, but it's all information I have been using for years. I wish they did pre-tests which would allow you to go home early if you passed.
It will be a very interesting trial. I won't say too much but it's a pretty serious criminal charge and there may or may not be a prostituition ring involved. #scandalous
Wait... they empaneled and swore in a jury and then it was continued? That's... not how it works.
Admit it lilsneezy, you were kicked off the jury huh?
Me: 31 Wife: 30. Legally married 2008, thanks CA! TTC #1 since 11/14 using donor sperm. IUIs Jan-Aug 2015 BFN Sept & OCT 2015 added Femara. BFN Saw RE December 2015. IUI with Clomid & Trigger Jan 2016 BFN IUI #13 with Follistim April 2016 BFFN IVF #1 July 2016. 14R, 10F, 6 Day 5 embryos. 4 PGS normal embabies!
My boss is retiring next Friday and she was thinking about taking Friday off and making Thursday her last day. I told her to do it because, "she deserves it," but really it's cause I want her gone.
Me: 31 Wife: 30. Legally married 2008, thanks CA! TTC #1 since 11/14 using donor sperm. IUIs Jan-Aug 2015 BFN Sept & OCT 2015 added Femara. BFN Saw RE December 2015. IUI with Clomid & Trigger Jan 2016 BFN IUI #13 with Follistim April 2016 BFFN IVF #1 July 2016. 14R, 10F, 6 Day 5 embryos. 4 PGS normal embabies!
Me: 31 Wife: 30. Legally married 2008, thanks CA! TTC #1 since 11/14 using donor sperm. IUIs Jan-Aug 2015 BFN Sept & OCT 2015 added Femara. BFN Saw RE December 2015. IUI with Clomid & Trigger Jan 2016 BFN IUI #13 with Follistim April 2016 BFFN IVF #1 July 2016. 14R, 10F, 6 Day 5 embryos. 4 PGS normal embabies!
Post by PepperPottsJ on Jan 15, 2016 12:39:27 GMT -5
FFFC: (#3 I am on a roll today). I detest performance reviews and 360s, in my current line of work they are completely irrelevant after your first year. Fuck the year end noise... However
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