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    #2416
    Re: What Are You Thinking About?

    Originally posted by Medusa View Post
    So we had fireworks go off a bit ago. And now the helicopter was out and about circling with the spotlight. I love my city.

    (closes curtains)
    That wasn't fireworks, that was people shooting it out over an Xbox at a Black Friday sale...
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      #2417
      Re: What Are You Thinking About?

      One hell shift complete, now for an inadequate supply of sleep and free time before hell shift 2.

      Also, the best possible way to thank me for losing my holiday evening so that you can take advantage of sales that we run multiple times a year and that will be in play through Sunday. Stop shopping on Thanksgiving. Stop shopping on Black Friday. Don't get out of bed before 11 AM on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Contribute to the utter destruction of the abomination called Black Friday.
      life itself was a lightsaber in his hands; even in the face of treachery and death and hopes gone cold, he burned like a candle in the darkness. Like a star shining in the black eternity of space.

      Yoda: Dark Rendezvous

      "But those men who know anything at all about the Light also know that there is a fierceness to its power, like the bare sword of the law, or the white burning of the sun." Suddenly his voice sounded to Will very strong, and very Welsh. "At the very heart, that is. Other things, like humanity, and mercy, and charity, that most good men hold more precious than all else, they do not come first for the Light. Oh, sometimes they are there; often, indeed. But in the very long run the concern of you people is with the absolute good, ahead of all else..."

      John Rowlands, The Grey King by Susan Cooper

      "You come from the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve", said Aslan. "And that is both honour enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, and shame enough to bow the shoulders of the greatest emperor on earth; be content."

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        #2418
        Re: What Are You Thinking About?

        Originally posted by MaskedOne View Post
        One hell shift complete, now for an inadequate supply of sleep and free time before hell shift 2.

        Also, the best possible way to thank me for losing my holiday evening so that you can take advantage of sales that we run multiple times a year and that will be in play through Sunday. Stop shopping on Thanksgiving. Stop shopping on Black Friday. Don't get out of bed before 11 AM on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Contribute to the utter destruction of the abomination called Black Friday.
        You just need to come live in Australia, MO. We don't have Black Friday. It doesn't even exist here. You'd never have to work a Black Friday again.

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          #2419
          Re: What Are You Thinking About?

          Originally posted by Rae'ya View Post
          You just need to come live in Australia, MO. We don't have Black Friday. It doesn't even exist here. You'd never have to work a Black Friday again.
          If I weren't intending to escape Black Friday via escaping retail, that would be a very good way to get an Eldritch Horror looking seriously at Australian real estate (I can't guarantee success because other countries might catch my interest).
          life itself was a lightsaber in his hands; even in the face of treachery and death and hopes gone cold, he burned like a candle in the darkness. Like a star shining in the black eternity of space.

          Yoda: Dark Rendezvous

          "But those men who know anything at all about the Light also know that there is a fierceness to its power, like the bare sword of the law, or the white burning of the sun." Suddenly his voice sounded to Will very strong, and very Welsh. "At the very heart, that is. Other things, like humanity, and mercy, and charity, that most good men hold more precious than all else, they do not come first for the Light. Oh, sometimes they are there; often, indeed. But in the very long run the concern of you people is with the absolute good, ahead of all else..."

          John Rowlands, The Grey King by Susan Cooper

          "You come from the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve", said Aslan. "And that is both honour enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, and shame enough to bow the shoulders of the greatest emperor on earth; be content."

          Aslan, Prince Caspian by CS Lewis


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            #2420
            Re: What Are You Thinking About?

            Originally posted by MaskedOne View Post
            If I weren't intending to escape Black Friday via escaping retail, that would be a very good way to get an Eldritch Horror looking seriously at Australian real estate (I can't guarantee success because other countries might catch my interest).
            Black Friday seems to be a thing in Denmark now. My inbox is littered with "save *crazy amount* today! Black Friday!" it mostly seems to be internet based,fortunately. But I'm rethinking going Christmas shopping today.
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            What babe?
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            What power?
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            Who do?
            You do!
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              #2421
              Re: What Are You Thinking About?

              I didn't mind Black Friday working retail (granted, I worked at a book store), it made the day go by faster than normal.

              My high school job at McD's, right next to the mall (before the mall got a food court)--now, that sucked (and Black Friday wasn't as huge then either)
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                #2422
                Re: What Are You Thinking About?

                Originally posted by iris View Post
                well, everything being in german could be a problem for someone who doesn't speak german But really, isn't it like that in any country with a language that's not your own?... German isn't that hard to learn ^^
                Yeah, definitely the same in any country. It was just kind of an epiphany that everything is so much easier now. I always made an effort to speak German, but now that I really speak German, life is easier.

                It also makes me kind of snarky at my friends who don't even try. Like, how do they even live here? Also, I now totally get why Berliners resent English speakers who don't learn German.

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                Originally posted by iris View Post
                Black Friday seems to be a thing in Denmark now. My inbox is littered with "save *crazy amount* today! Black Friday!" it mostly seems to be internet based,fortunately. But I'm rethinking going Christmas shopping today.
                Yeah, Germany too. I'm like "go away...we didn't even get a turkey dinner!" It's mostly online here too, but I've seen some real stores advertise their "black friday" sale. Luckily, I don't think anyone here really cares, so it won't be madness for the employees.

                EDIT: apparently the UK has fully embraced the madness: http://www.theguardian.com/business/...fles?CMP=fb_gu

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                  #2423
                  Re: What Are You Thinking About?

                  I've spent a fair bit of time in Germany, i always find if you at least try speaking german, they won't mind having to use english as well

                  I don't think it's catching on here, too close to christmas. But I must admit my favourite online bookstore has 50% off, I'm not saying no to that. black friday sale or not
                  You remind me of the babe
                  What babe?
                  The babe with the power
                  What power?
                  The Power of voodoo
                  Who do?
                  You do!
                  Do what?
                  Remind me of the babe!

                  Army of Darkness: Guardians of the Chat

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                    #2424
                    Re: What Are You Thinking About?

                    Originally posted by thalassa View Post
                    I didn't mind Black Friday working retail (granted, I worked at a book store), it made the day go by faster than normal.
                    You're crazy?

                    More seriously, Black Friday wouldn't irk me quite so much if it were treated as just a busy Friday. It's running campaign to stretch it out as long as possible + the fact that our culture is wholeheartedly embracing the idiotic behavior that gets random customers stampeded that moves it from annoyance to "Cleanse! Purge! Kill!"

                    That and this years 6-3 followed by 1-10 doesn't make me any more forgiving.
                    life itself was a lightsaber in his hands; even in the face of treachery and death and hopes gone cold, he burned like a candle in the darkness. Like a star shining in the black eternity of space.

                    Yoda: Dark Rendezvous

                    "But those men who know anything at all about the Light also know that there is a fierceness to its power, like the bare sword of the law, or the white burning of the sun." Suddenly his voice sounded to Will very strong, and very Welsh. "At the very heart, that is. Other things, like humanity, and mercy, and charity, that most good men hold more precious than all else, they do not come first for the Light. Oh, sometimes they are there; often, indeed. But in the very long run the concern of you people is with the absolute good, ahead of all else..."

                    John Rowlands, The Grey King by Susan Cooper

                    "You come from the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve", said Aslan. "And that is both honour enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, and shame enough to bow the shoulders of the greatest emperor on earth; be content."

                    Aslan, Prince Caspian by CS Lewis


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                      #2425
                      Re: What Are You Thinking About?

                      Originally posted by iris View Post
                      Black Friday seems to be a thing in Denmark now. My inbox is littered with "save *crazy amount* today! Black Friday!" it mostly seems to be internet based,fortunately. But I'm rethinking going Christmas shopping today.
                      Do. Not. Remind. Me. I've been grouching about this all week. All because stores wants us to buy more. I giving homemade gifts to everyone for Christmas this year out of pure contrariness.

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                      Originally posted by MaskedOne View Post
                      That and this years 6-3 followed by 1-10 doesn't make me any more forgiving.
                      MO - or anyone really - could you explain what on Earth 6-3 and 1-10 is to a non-American who is utterly confused.
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                        #2426
                        Re: What Are You Thinking About?

                        Shift 1: 6pm Thanksgiving to 3 AM Black Friday
                        Shift 2: 1PM Black Friday to 10PM Black Friday

                        My store opened at 6 yesterday runs straight till 10 tonight (not counting closing time) but we don't have the personnel to do that without doubleshifting people.
                        life itself was a lightsaber in his hands; even in the face of treachery and death and hopes gone cold, he burned like a candle in the darkness. Like a star shining in the black eternity of space.

                        Yoda: Dark Rendezvous

                        "But those men who know anything at all about the Light also know that there is a fierceness to its power, like the bare sword of the law, or the white burning of the sun." Suddenly his voice sounded to Will very strong, and very Welsh. "At the very heart, that is. Other things, like humanity, and mercy, and charity, that most good men hold more precious than all else, they do not come first for the Light. Oh, sometimes they are there; often, indeed. But in the very long run the concern of you people is with the absolute good, ahead of all else..."

                        John Rowlands, The Grey King by Susan Cooper

                        "You come from the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve", said Aslan. "And that is both honour enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, and shame enough to bow the shoulders of the greatest emperor on earth; be content."

                        Aslan, Prince Caspian by CS Lewis


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                          #2427
                          Re: What Are You Thinking About?

                          Originally posted by MaskedOne View Post
                          Shift 1: 6pm Thanksgiving to 3 AM Black Friday
                          Shift 2: 1PM Black Friday to 10PM Black Friday

                          My store opened at 6 yesterday runs straight till 10 tonight (not counting closing time) but we don't have the personnel to do that without doubleshifting people.
                          I'm still not entirely convinced that this is a legal scheduling practice for a non full-time employee...
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                            #2428
                            Re: What Are You Thinking About?

                            I'm not even getting in the car today. Gonna finish putting up the tree and all that, and happily boycott shopping.
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                              #2429
                              Re: What Are You Thinking About?

                              Legal or not,unless you happen to have a copy of your state labor code,most will not question it to their boss. When I was working in California,I DID indeed have a copy of the labor code that I carried with me at all times. Picked it up at a labor board office that happened to reside in the same building I was working at. Best $10 bucks I ever spent,it was a pocket edition.
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                                #2430
                                Re: What Are You Thinking About?

                                Originally posted by Maria de Luna View Post
                                I'm still not entirely convinced that this is a legal scheduling practice for a non full-time employee...
                                Couldn't say. The company in general goes out of their way to be benign on scheduling 363 days out of the year so I'm not intending to track down ammunition to pound them with over a schedule that's only really in play because we're running at half our normal operating staff. Bitch about it? All day long. Try and complicate life further? Not unless this becomes a regular habit.
                                life itself was a lightsaber in his hands; even in the face of treachery and death and hopes gone cold, he burned like a candle in the darkness. Like a star shining in the black eternity of space.

                                Yoda: Dark Rendezvous

                                "But those men who know anything at all about the Light also know that there is a fierceness to its power, like the bare sword of the law, or the white burning of the sun." Suddenly his voice sounded to Will very strong, and very Welsh. "At the very heart, that is. Other things, like humanity, and mercy, and charity, that most good men hold more precious than all else, they do not come first for the Light. Oh, sometimes they are there; often, indeed. But in the very long run the concern of you people is with the absolute good, ahead of all else..."

                                John Rowlands, The Grey King by Susan Cooper

                                "You come from the Lord Adam and the Lady Eve", said Aslan. "And that is both honour enough to erect the head of the poorest beggar, and shame enough to bow the shoulders of the greatest emperor on earth; be content."

                                Aslan, Prince Caspian by CS Lewis


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