# The going to work early MMP **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Tags:** mmp\ **Created:** [August 19, 2013, 9:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625 "2013-08-19T09:15:02Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/101 "2013-08-20T13:11:52Z")
> [@EmilyG](#): > > Damn it. > > I know we’re not supposed to talk shit about other dopers outside of the pit, but there’s this one person who keeps bugging the fuck out of me, attacking me in the mini-rant threads, and it’s already in the pit so there’s little I can do. I really don’t need this on top of everything else that’s going on in my life. (Am I going to receive a mod warning for this?) > > My main supervisor’s back at work today. How the heck am I going to admit to her that I got so little accomplished while she was gone? Damn me. Don’t worry, the last line of my .sig is being borne out in the thread in question. Caffienating, about to go run a few errands. Today is the last day I’m spending all of the money. I put off purchasing several things too long, so I gave myself the freedom to ignore my budget during vacation to get them purchased. Like new jeans, which are very comfortable btw. ---
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 1:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/102 "2013-08-20T13:15:29Z")
Blurf. Back still hurts, but a little less. I actually got a good night’s sleep thanks to the muscle relaxers I was prescribed. Doctor thinks it’s just a really bad muscle spasm, so it’s your basic “suck it up and deal” diagnosis, but it came with some drugs, so I’m happy. Still have to reschedule my PT for the knees, but I’m just going to wait until my back is mostly normal again. Stupid body. _Stop getting old!_ ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 1:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/103 "2013-08-20T13:29:30Z")
Whew - temporary withdrawal! My ISP got all wonky and nothing was updating, so I decided to take a shower and trim my bangs. Now I’m back. Yay! I still need to iron the shirt I’m wearing for my interview. I should look at my black loafers also and make sure they’re presentable. And chew some mint gum on my way there so I have minty breath. And remember not to scratch or belch or snurfle too much. See? I know how this interview stuff goes! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 2:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/104 "2013-08-20T14:14:39Z")
> [@SpazCat](#): > > Previously on the MMP… > Yep, I like how it’s turning out.[I’m using this pattern](http://amandashappyhearth.blogspot.com/2011/07/tarnation-rectangle-rug.html). The one you linked is cool, but I has not a sewing machine nor the knowledge of how to use one. And I can’t crochet Someone should start a thread we do a craft exchange or something ---
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/105 "2013-08-20T14:32:27Z")
> [@April\_R](#): > > And I can’t crochet > Someone should start a thread we do a craft exchange or something The problem I have with t-shirt yarn is that I just don’t have the patience to make it–although I have about a million t-shirts I could easily part with. I once made a messenger bag out of old plastic bags threaded into yarn–I will never do that again. Making the plastic yarn was way more effort than it was worth, and crocheting it was possibly a bigger pain in the ass. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Vorlon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/d07c76/32.png) [@The\_Vorlon](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Vorlon)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/106 "2013-08-20T14:44:57Z")
> [@ScareyFaerie](#): > > My idiot neighbour was playing music loud enough to keep me awake again last night. I could hear it at 10pm so knew I would need earplugs when I went to bed…woke up in the night and took my earplugs out thinking she must have turned it off by then, but it was still going. I shut the windows but I could still hear it, not loudly but enough that I was aware of it. I went to work this morning and left Metallica’s “Kill 'em All” on volume 55. You need to make a special cd and leave it on repeat. Think Devo, ABBA, Slim Whitman, Wagners Ride of the Valkyries, things like that. Yes, I am evil.😃 ---
**Author:** ![scareyfaerie](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scareyfaerie/32/3135_2.png) [@scareyfaerie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scareyfaerie)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 2:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/107 "2013-08-20T14:52:22Z")
One of my friends suggested Bronski Beat but even I am not quite that evil unless I am out of the house while it’s playing. ---
**Author:** ![Catamount](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/catamount/32/2840_2.png) [@Catamount](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Catamount)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 3:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/108 "2013-08-20T15:09:12Z")
> [@The\_Vorlon](#): > > You need to make a special cd and leave it on repeat. Think Devo, ABBA, Slim Whitman, Wagners Ride of the Valkyries, things like that. > Yes, I am evil.😃 “Hey Mickey” on repeat all. day. long. You think \*you \*know evil? 😃 > [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I still need to iron the shirt I’m wearing for my interview. I thought for a second you said you had to iron your skirt and I was confused. You don’t strike me as a skirt person. > [@Draelin](#): > > The problem I have with t-shirt yarn is that I just don’t have the patience to make it–although I have about a million t-shirts I could easily part with. I once made a messenger bag out of old plastic bags threaded into yarn–I will never do that again. Making the plastic yarn was way more effort than it was worth, and crocheting it was possibly a bigger pain in the ass. I have two bags I made like that. I loved it. Tying the plastic yarn together was fun. I gave the pattern to my sister for use as a Girl Scout project. But yes, t-shirt yarn making sucks. When I do it again I’m going to have two…no three…things I don’t have now: tailor’s chalk, a rotary cutter, and a cutting mat with measurements marked off on it. I can’t eyeball or cut a straight line with scissors to save my life. ---
**Author:** ![Draelin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ce73a5/32.png) [@Draelin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Draelin)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/109 "2013-08-20T15:20:52Z")
> [@SpazCat](#): > > But yes, t-shirt yarn making sucks. When I do it again I’m going to have two…no three…things I don’t have now: tailor’s chalk, a rotary cutter, and a cutting mat with measurements marked off on it. I can’t eyeball or cut a straight line with scissors to save my life. Ooh, I didn’t think of using my rotary cutter. If I just cut the t-shirt into strips and use the same method I did with the plarn … hmm. Still time-consuming, but less trouble than before. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 3:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/110 "2013-08-20T15:21:34Z")
> [@SpazCat](#): > > I thought for a second you said you had to iron your skirt and I was confused. You don’t strike me as a skirt person. Definitely not. I have some dresses that I bought last year, and they’re still just hanging in the closet, never worn. Maybe I’ll take them when I go on my cruise next year… ---
**Author:** ![Jynxster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/d07c76/32.png) [@Jynxster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jynxster)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 3:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/111 "2013-08-20T15:46:35Z")
Morning all _checks computer clock_ yep still got 18 minutes of morning left, Irk took over my morning but I am always happy when the day goes by fast. Talked myself into working all day Friday when I normally don’t work at all but have stuff that the boss lady needs done so work I must. Am disappointed as Mr. Jynxsters and I want to go see [this](http://www.thevlm.org/Bodies_Revealed.aspx) on Friday and I didnt want to go on a Saturday but time is running out and we may have brave the weekend crowds. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 4:02pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/112 "2013-08-20T16:02:09Z")
\*\*Jynx \*\*- I’ve been to a couple of those exhibits - really interesting! Maybe if you get there first thing Saturday, the crowds won’t be as bad? OK, I’m going to get away from the computer and get out my iron. Right now. I mean it!!! 😛 ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/113 "2013-08-20T16:30:01Z")
I just found out how I rate. Spousal unit arrived at his aunt’s place, called his dad, and didn’t call me. Luckily, his aunt had called here the other night and she was still on callerID - I wouldn’t have had her number otherwise. On the other hand, my ironing is done. I’ll need to get dressed eventually… ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/114 "2013-08-20T16:57:52Z")
Here’s a [picture](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v483/picunurse/tire2_zps35b64a30.jpg) of hubby’s tire that blew out. I’m amased the truck didn’t flip over. ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 5:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/115 "2013-08-20T17:04:25Z")
Holy crap, **picu**!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: That is terrifying!!! :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: Glad your hubby is OK. ---
**Author:** ![picunurse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/7bcc69/32.png) [@picunurse](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/picunurse)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 5:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/116 "2013-08-20T17:20:57Z")
I’m also amazed I can’t spell “amazed.” :smack: ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 5:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/117 "2013-08-20T17:36:27Z")
I’m all dressed up for my interview. I have a timer set so I leave on time. The house is closed and the a/c is on, dammit. Summer is back. Less than an hour till I meet my potential boss. Oh yes, and I’m chewing some doublemint gum so I won’t offend him with ham-n-swiss sammich breath! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![April\_R](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3da27b/32.png) [@April\_R](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/April_R)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 5:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/118 "2013-08-20T17:48:18Z")
> [@The\_Vorlon](#): > > You need to make a special cd and leave it on repeat. Think Devo, ABBA, Slim Whitman, Wagners Ride of the Valkyries, things like that. > Yes, I am evil.😃 That’s my kind of music. And I had never heard of Bronski Beat, but I looked them up on the youtubes, and I like them, hehe Off to listen to The Beloved now 😛 ---
**Author:** ![lieu](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c2a13f/32.png) [@lieu](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lieu)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 6:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/119 "2013-08-20T18:20:08Z")
> [@FairyChatMom](#): > > I just found out how I rate. Spousal unit arrived at his aunt’s place, called his dad, and didn’t call me. Luckily, his aunt had called here the other night and she was still on callerID - I wouldn’t have had her number otherwise. > > On the other hand, my ironing is done. Are you sure? Don’t you need to put a little more starch in someone’s drawers? ---
**Author:** ![FairyChatMom](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/fairychatmom/32/21906_2.png) [@FairyChatMom](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FairyChatMom)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2013, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625/120 "2013-08-20T20:11:30Z")
How did my interview go, you ask? First, let me remind you that I was interviewing for a temp (3-6 months) drafting job. They made it pretty clear that it’s a temp job - maaaaaaaaybe it might stretch out a little longer, but it’s a temp job. No problem - that’s what I was looking for. So, what is one of the questions I get? “Where do you see yourself in 5 years?” Seriously? I promise, I didn’t laugh, but I wanted to. I replied: “Retired.” I did tell them that I wasn’t looking for a career - I was looking for something to do because retirement got boring. All in all, it seemed to be a good interview. They wanted to be sure I knew where the job was (yes, I know it’s down in the boonier part of the boonies) and that it was just 3-6 months, probably (yes, I know, that’s why I applied.) They wanted to know what I knew about technical data packages and ECO/ECN/ECR, they wanted to know about checking drawings, they wanted to know how I dealt with difficult coworkers. We also talked about my crabber monitoring job. And they said they’d be in touch. So we shall see. Where do I want to be in 5 years… :rolleyes: 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625.md?page=5) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/the-going-to-work-early-mmp/666625.md?page=7)