The UO Thread

[PirateCat]

Feb 11, 2016 11:01:54 GMT -5 ****** said:

#popular
try again.

Man, tough crowd here. 

[ohinvrtedworld]

Feb 11, 2016 11:06:43 GMT -5 starbuck27 said:

I guess my UO is that I find keeping a running wish list for people to buy you things more than a little off-putting.

I know someone who keeps a link to her wish list in her facebook profile, just in case anyone wants to buy her sumshit.

It's too much for me.

Oh, if it's on Facebook, that is obnoxious.

[icedtea]

@wallflwr926, that is super annoying. You get points for not already throwing something.

starbuck27, I want to meet this person. I need to know the thought process of such a human.

I had a wishlist on Amazon that I used as a bookmark page for things I might want, and didn't know it was public. Until, that is, we bought a new cat tree and my MIL asked why we bought ourselves things we were asking for. Yup, she'd gotten one (along with a couple other things, which I thankfully hadn't purchased yet).

[rooskie]

Feb 11, 2016 11:06:43 GMT -5 starbuck27 said:

I guess my UO is that I find keeping a running wish list for people to buy you things more than a little off-putting.

I know someone who keeps a link to her wish list in her facebook profile, just in case anyone wants to buy her sumshit.

It's too much for me.

Uhhh I have an Amazon wish list of things I would like but only H has access to it. Basically anytime he wants to buy me a gift he looks there first instead of asking me what I want. It makes Christmas a lot easier.

I would never post it to Facebook and be all "hey everyone, buy me things".

[ceejay]

Feb 11, 2016 10:10:17 GMT -5 sleepymonkey said:

Feb 11, 2016 9:59:34 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

Basically, i'm pissed off that my much younger coworkers (like almost 10 years) try to talk down to me because I don't have a Master's and they do. I've been in the field for about 10 years and constantly provide them with information on programs that they have never heard of or would even think to explore.

So I guess my UO is that I feel like the emphasis on education over experience, in certain fields, is the main cause for fast burn out and high turnover.

I completely agree. College degrees just show that you have the ability to learn and complete something. On the job training accounts for 99% of your ability to actually do the job for many jobs. Where I work, it's the engineers who talk down to the non-engineers because so many of them think they're so much smarter just because they have that STEM degree. I didn't want a STEM degree because I don't want to work in that field, not because I was too "stupid" to get a STEM degree.

I actually have a Master's degree but I am looked down on in my department because I'm the only one without a PhD. (also because I'm the only woman, but that's a different story...)  In science, you can't complete a PhD part time, so it's not like I could "go back to school" to finish a PhD unless I also wanted to quit working for 5+ years which is not going to happen. So I feel like I will never be considered for big promotions or as a possible manager someday because those are traditionally only given to PhD scientists at my company. I could have gotten a PhD if I wanted to but chose to "only" get a Masters so I could start working sooner, not because I'm not smart enough.

At some point, years of on the job training and work should make up for the lack of certain degrees, but in many places of employment that unfortunately doesn't always happen.

[thelittleredm]

Feb 11, 2016 9:59:34 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

Basically, i'm pissed off that my much younger coworkers (like almost 10 years) try to talk down to me because I don't have a Master's and they do. I've been in the field for about 10 years and constantly provide them with information on programs that they have never heard of or would even think to explore.

So I guess my UO is that I feel like the emphasis on education over experience, in certain fields, is the main cause for fast burn out and high turnover.

I have the opposite problem I have two degrees and can't find an entry level job outside of customer service and retail. Everyone here states they want education and can train a hire with no or little experience but I have yet to see that happen. I know my work gaps weren't great because of all the almost constant moving around after graduating so there's that.

[ThankfulSnail]

Experience trumps education for sure. Jewelry for V-day is a no go. Too expensive and not practical. I've never even given patterned leggings a second thought because I have thunder thighs and that stuff is not helping.

My UO is that I think sometimes, when people seem to be bragging on social media about weight loss, they're not bragging but are keeping themselves accountable. I've never posted anything like that because I know it annoys people, but I've thought that if I put something for the world to see like, "working out tonight!" then I would actually do it for fear of not accomplishing it.

A few years ago, back in the days when FB Notes were a thing, DH posted a note talking about how he was going to make some serious changes to lose weight and needed support from the people around him to accomplish it. He ended up falling off the wagon and my MIL said to me a few months later, "I just don't understand why anybody needs to put on Facebook that you're doing that. It's embarrassing because people are asking me now how he's doing and I know he's not doing it anymore." It was icky.

[ohinvrtedworld]

UO: I don't like the look of french manicures.

[spicysalmonroll]

Feb 11, 2016 9:05:46 GMT -5 pinkcat said:

I don't mind when people do the monthly baby pictures with the stickers, or the bump update pictures on Facebook saying things like "Baby is the size of a melon." I see a lot of people on other boards disliking these kinds of posts and saying they are too cheesy/overdone, but they don't bother me. I mean, it's getting harder to see the bump ones just because it makes me sad, but who knows what they went through to get that bump/baby? If they are that excited and want to post bump updates or the month to month pictures, good for them. If I get pregnant someday I am sure I will be just as excited and taking the same kind of pictures!

Apparently it's an UO that I don't post about mine on FB. Friends and family keep asking me when I'm going to and I'm like no, I will if and when I feel like it in a few months, but for now I said no! Don't know why that seems so crazy to them.

[bex15]

Feb 11, 2016 10:51:39 GMT -5 ugaqueencity said:

Feb 11, 2016 10:28:13 GMT -5 bex15 said:

DNW H to buy jewelry for me, he did amazing on my engagement ring without us having looked at rings together but then a few things after that, not so much. The things he picks out are what his mom would wear, she and I have very different taste to say the least.

This is why you need a running wish list at a local jewelry store

So smart, why haven't I thought of this?!?

[amparo1981]

Feb 11, 2016 10:10:47 GMT -5 @irish said:

My UO:

90% of the patterns on Lularoe leggings are hideous.

I do own a pair of solids though and will admit that they are the most comfortable pair of pants that I have ever worn.

agree! I want to buy a pair but man, those patterns....

[Deleted]

Feb 11, 2016 11:01:54 GMT -5 ****** said:

Feb 11, 2016 9:59:34 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

Basically, i'm pissed off that my much younger coworkers (like almost 10 years) try to talk down to me because I don't have a Master's and they do. I've been in the field for about 10 years and constantly provide them with information on programs that they have never heard of or would even think to explore.

So I guess my UO is that I feel like the emphasis on education over experience, in certain fields, is the main cause for fast burn out and high turnover.

#popular
try again.

Dude, I don't know. I guess i'm just so amazing that I can't be wrong.

[ThankfulSnail]

Feb 11, 2016 9:16:38 GMT -5 ironbaby said:

Feb 11, 2016 9:14:04 GMT -5 starbuck27 said:

A once-monthly bump photo annoys people? Seriously, some people just need to calm their tits.

The only "bump" photo that ever really bothered me was the one posted at 5 weeks. Wut?

I wish I would have done this when I first found out I was KU with DD so I had a "before" picture but I never would have shared it on FB.

I also wish I would have done a weekly or monthly bump pic when I was KU so I could go back and see the progression but I was so unhappy about my weight (pre-pregnancy) and worried that I just looked fat, not pregnant, that I chickened out. When I hopefully get KU with #2, I will absolutely do this but probably won't share all of them on FB.

[Deleted]

Ugh, I just realized when I finally finish training that i'm going to have the same schedule as the know-it-all girl, 4 out of 5 days a week.

ETA: I have about a week left of training.

[badwolf]

Feb 11, 2016 9:59:34 GMT -5 @wallflwr926 said:

Basically, i'm pissed off that my much younger coworkers (like almost 10 years) try to talk down to me because I don't have a Master's and they do. I've been in the field for about 10 years and constantly provide them with information on programs that they have never heard of or would even think to explore.

So I guess my UO is that I feel like the emphasis on education over experience, in certain fields, is the main cause for fast burn out and high turnover.

[samanthasays]

My degree is in one of my file drawers. I have no desire to display it. Sure it was an accomplishment, and yah I am proud of myself for doing it, but I do not need to see the piece of paper framed in my office. I do have a picture of myself at graduation holding my diploma displayed on a bookshelf, that is more my style.

H's is framed and displayed prominently at his parents house. Nothing wrong with that, just not my style.

[nemomof2]

I have a hard time being sympathetic towards adults with colds/flu. Take some medicine lay down and don't whine to me. This is all because DH has one and has been hiding downstairs since Monday doing nothing.

ETF spelling.

[ladytiffany24]

Feb 11, 2016 12:45:38 GMT -5 nemomof2 said:

I have a hard time being sympathetic towards adults with colds/flu. Take some medicine lay down and don't whine to me. This is all because DH has one and has been hiding downstairs since Monday doing nothing.

ETF spelling.

Man Colds/flus are the worst.

[samanthasays]

Feb 11, 2016 12:45:38 GMT -5 nemomof2 said:

I have a hard time being sympathetic towards adults with colds/flu. Take some medicine lay down and don't whine to me. This is all because DH has one and has been hiding downstairs since Monday doing nothing.

ETF spelling.

Seriously! Yah, the flu can be absolutely miserable, but we have all had it and will all get it again. Knock yourself out with Theraflu PM for a few days and get on with life. 

MH is the worlds biggest baby when he is sick, so I feel you. Although I am a bitch and quarantine him in the guest room. It has a TV and I bring him food, drinks, and medicine, so he's fine, despite what he claims  

[ldubhawksfan]

Feb 11, 2016 10:40:37 GMT -5 goldenlove3 said:

I have an engineering degree and can tell you that I don't use anything from college in my job today. I have always said that people would be better off taking a year of classes just to get the basics but the rest should be on the job training. I don't GAF what level of education you have, just do your job and do it well.

Ditto. Everything I use today is from design experience and not from the classroom.

[nemomof2]

Feb 11, 2016 12:52:06 GMT -5 samanthasays said:

Feb 11, 2016 12:45:38 GMT -5 nemomof2 said:

I have a hard time being sympathetic towards adults with colds/flu. Take some medicine lay down and don't whine to me. This is all because DH has one and has been hiding downstairs since Monday doing nothing.

ETF spelling.

Seriously! Yah, the flu can be absolutely miserable, but we have all had it and will all get it again. Knock yourself out with Theraflu PM for a few days and get on with life. 

MH is the worlds biggest baby when he is sick, so I feel you. Although I am a bitch and quarantine him in the guest room. It has a TV and I bring him food, drinks, and medicine, so he's fine, despite what he claims  

I also make him stay in the guest room downstairs which has a tv and bathroom. I just can't stand the whining! Your sick, take the shit I bought you drink fluids and shut up! Also we have 2 kids I don't need to take care of a giant one too.

[risscaboobs]

Feb 11, 2016 12:20:34 GMT -5 samanthasays said:

My degree is in one of my file drawers. I have no desire to display it. Sure it was an accomplishment, and yah I am proud of myself for doing it, but I do not need to see the piece of paper framed in my office. I do have a picture of myself at graduation holding my diploma displayed on a bookshelf, that is more my style.

H's is framed and displayed prominently at his parents house. Nothing wrong with that, just not my style.

I never took my degree out of the envelope. I think it's in our filing cabinet at home. Maybe?

I had to get that stupid piece of paper in order to be promoted at my job so that someone new out of college wouldn't get hired over my 5 years' experience. It's a common problem.

[rablissful]

I have my Master's. But I'm also relatively new to the field. No school wants to hire me since I have my Master's because that means they have to automatically pay me more than a newbie with no degree.

But I couldn't find a job BEFORE I got my Master's, so I got it hoping I could find a job. Newp.

It fucking blows.

I do agree though that experience > degrees.

[ladytiffany24]

I only have a Bachelor's degree. But I have no idea where the silly piece of paper is. If I still have it, it's probably a crumpled up mess by now.

[jubilantsquirrel]

Neither MH or I have any type of college degree. He works in a field that requires at least a Bachelors but was able to get hired because of his experience and special skill set. He gets all the clients no one else wants to work with.

[samanthasays]

Feb 11, 2016 13:11:47 GMT -5 ladytiffany24 said:

I only have a Bachelor's degree. But I have no idea where the silly piece of paper is. If I still have it, it's probably a crumpled up mess by now.

Me too, and mine has absolutely nothing to do with my career. I doubled in Communications and Literature (can you get any more of a BS degree than that?) and I work in CRE. It did teach me how to cram for presentations, which comes in handy more than my boss would like (if he knew )

[icaughtfire]

Feb 11, 2016 11:27:08 GMT -5 ThankfulSnail said:

My UO is that I think sometimes, when people seem to be bragging on social media about weight loss, they're not bragging but are keeping themselves accountable. I've never posted anything like that because I know it annoys people, but I've thought that if I put something for the world to see like, "working out tonight!" then I would actually do it for fear of not accomplishing it.

UO: I don't care if anyone brags about anything on facebook. The whole point of facebook is basically to be an AW, so who currrs if you want to brag? ESPECIALLY about an accomplishment like weight loss or buying a house or finishing a degree or landing a new job..all the kind of things you worked hard for. I'll be there to give you a thumbs up.

[icaughtfire]

Feb 11, 2016 12:45:38 GMT -5 nemomof2 said:

I have a hard time being sympathetic towards adults with colds/flu. Take some medicine lay down and don't whine to me. This is all because DH has one and has been hiding downstairs since Monday doing nothing.

ETF spelling.

I'm an adult with a job that I basically must be dead to call out of, no sick days, and a kid that kind of needs me to function. LOL at take some medicine & pass out.


Okay.

[Hooper88]

Chocolate is disgusting and I would almost eat anything before attempting to gag down an Oreo.

I am pretty boring, thats the best UO of I can come up with at the moment.

[ThankfulSnail]

Feb 11, 2016 13:22:00 GMT -5 Hooper88 said:

Chocolate is disgusting and I would almost eat anything before attempting to gag down an Oreo.

I am pretty boring, thats the best UO of I can come up with at the moment.

But oreos don't even really taste like chocolate, just crumbly cookie and creamy goodness!