Re: The Complaints Thread >:(

by Chindi Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:20 am

Heh, yeah. I understand the picky factor. Maybe I'll try to throw up an interest check. If I get some ideas anyway. Far as the OOC goes, I might try it, but I've always prefered real-time conversation.

by **Gadreille** Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:24 am

Yea, I understand you there. Unfortunately, I just don't have time for it, and I know a few other people on here are the same way. Also, it's hard - nigh, impossible - to idle in that stupid chat box.

by Chindi Sat Mar 10, 2012 1:31 am

Yeah, it really is. Have to constantly refresh. So annoying.

The other bad factor I'm having when it comes to finding an rp is that I'm a hardcore sci-fi fan....and there ain't much sci-fi around these days. Not that sci-fi has ever been easy to find, but...From what I can tell there's only fantasy rps that are currently active.

by **Kalon Ordona II** Sun Mar 11, 2012 3:52 am

Well said. If nobody posts, nobody posts. It takes somebody to post for somebody to respond. Very Happy

I see that Chindi already has some interest, so that's awesome. Thumbs Up

It's the same with OOC. People chat, people join. Don't like anything? Make something up. It's fun. Very Happy

It's sort of like if you stay invisible in a chat room, how will anyone know you're looking for someone to chat with? Gotta stay in there for a bit so someone can see you're in there and join you. If nobody did that, it'd be really hard to catch someone looking in a chat room the same second as you are.

Be the change you want to see in the ~~-world--~~ forum. Clap

by Chindi Mon Mar 12, 2012 2:08 am

I know how its supposed to work, but even before I left it didn't. The OOC has never been super active, nor a great way to get to know people for me; and it doesn't help that both Icipher and I have felt ignored for the most part when we do post in anything. But that's beside the point I suppose.

And before this gets flagged for becoming off topic, I complain that I have a severe case of the munchies.

by **Fate Flyer** Mon Mar 12, 2012 7:24 am

I'm sorry you feel ignored, Chindi. I'm not really sure what can be done about that situation. Sad

I do wish activity here was a bit more like how it used to be, but I also blame myself for that, since I just have so much less free time these days.

I just wanted to complain about daylight savings time screwing me up. My alarm went off this morning, and it felt way more like 3:45 AM than it did 4:45.

by **Kathryn Lacey** Mon Mar 12, 2012 12:26 pm

Chindi, I'm honestly sorry you feel that way. Sometimes, patience is the only option, and this is one of those times. I remember when I first joined this forum, the only role-play in which I'd been interested in months was full, so I couldn't even participate in it. It was another month until I found another game in which I was interested, but it was worth the wait.

However, as Kalon said, it looks like some have shown interest in one of your ideas, so don't fret!

Fayt, daylight savings time totally does suck! Last night when I went to bed, it felt way too early to be doing so!

by Chindi Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:24 am

Mass Effect 3. This is my big middle finger to bioware, EA, and any further content from them.

by **Kalon Ordona II** Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:26 am

So you played it? It's really that bad? Sad

by Chindi Thu Mar 15, 2012 2:36 am

I didn't play it, Icipher did. But I was there every second of it. And while parts of the game are good, there are large issues with plot holes. The combat is terrible and I'm worried that because of it I won't be able to play it myself...I doubt I actually will, with how upset I am over everything. The game was glitchy, and there were lots of game breaking bugs. However, the largest issue is the ending. I won't go into it for respect of those that haven't seen/played it yet but, to say it was disappointing is an understatement. I can now see why the bioware forums are flooded with angry topics about it. It wasn't a conclusion. It left more new questions than it answered old ones. And I can say I have never been more dissatisfied with an ending to a series. Ever.

I could go on, but it would get lengthy and I'd start threatening to hurl semi trucks through EA/Bioware headquarters again.

by **Kalon Ordona II** Thu Mar 15, 2012 6:42 am

I guess since I don't own an Xbox or PS3 or good enough computer and already watched the ME2 story via YouTube, it's okay if I spoil myself.

*spoils self*

Ohhhhhhhh. .... :/

Well, there are signs that... the end is.... Smile

I wouldn't give up hope.

by Chindi Thu Mar 15, 2012 4:32 pm

Too late. Hope given up. Universe ruined. Won't be playing again likely. Ah well.

by Guest Thu Mar 15, 2012 10:14 pm

by **Kathryn Lacey** Fri Mar 16, 2012 1:29 pm

Ysopet, it may be a good idea to buy one of those splint things for wrists and maybe go to a doctor to see what's up if it continues.

I complain that I had this awesome dream one night, and I want to write a story about it. I just have idea where to start, and even if I did, I have no time to do so. :: sighs ::

by Icipher Sat Mar 17, 2012 12:37 am

Going to a doctor right away is a much better option than just buying a splint. Numerous people buy a splint and it helps relieve symptoms, but doesn't actually fix anything and can often lead into much worse conditions. I've learned a lot about this since fracturing my wrist once and, more so recently, being in physical therapy with a hand specialist. Mind you it takes seeing a good doctor too, of course.

And I know all too well about dreams I wish I could turn into stories... :/

My current complaint is trying to find a good vehicle right now. It really sucks.

by **Kalon Ordona II** Wed Mar 21, 2012 2:09 am

Kathryn, what's the dream? Maybe we can help find you a starting point. Very Happy

by **Kathryn Lacey** Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:27 pm

Well, I don't want to say. I suck at explaining it, and it sounds really stupid when I try. However, I think if I could write it, it could sound way cooler and interesting. It's a bit odd, I know. :: sighs :: The main problem is just the lack of time I have available to figure out where to begin.

I complain that I am on a diet that allows me 1690 calories a day. Yesterday, it gave me a headache, but today seems to be going a little better, so I'm not losing hope. It's been forcing me to eat healthier, and that's the overall goal. That, and losing a few pounds.

by DracoMalfoy Wed Mar 21, 2012 1:55 pm

As a teenager with little to no will power, I have to say I hate diets. I attempted one for my New Years resolution, like lots of people, and gave up halfway through February. So I admire you, Kathryn. They're annoying and hard to stick to, but good for you, in the end. I don't even keep track of my calories, so I assume I eat way more than that. But you have my support, if that doesn't sound weird, and eating healthy for a diet can become habit after doing it for so long. I hope you can keep at it and that no more headaches come from it!

Now, I complain that my Psychology teacher and I are on bad terms. It probably isn't even worth complaining about, but I hate that I studied all weekend and for two hours the night before the test we took and still failed. Biology plus memorization will forever be the most disgusting combination. Going in, I more or less knew my grade wasn't going to be satisfying, but what bugs me the most is that my teacher felt the need to tell me, in front of the class, that my grade was "scary." He laughed about it, told me that my grade and a few others dropped the entire class average and claimed I didn't study. I did study; I made a poster diagram on my own time to study, the information just didn't stick.

And what bugs me the most is that, after class, when I kindly asked him to keep from saying anything like that again, he snapped at me, claiming I talked with him on Monday and said I told him I had no intention of studying. I don't recall that. I never stay after class and I always study for tests. Perhaps he's confusing me with another student, but both cases of how he acted today were hurtful and disrespectful. Maybe I'm too self conscious regarding grades, but, I feel like it was inappropriate to make a joke out of my grade when class began. Isn't there such a thing as student-teacher confidentiality or something along those lines? I dunno. I feel humiliated and, to top it all off, I had my ear yelled off by my mother for now having a D- in the class. I deserve the grade, but I'm already at the end of my rope with this class. Grr.

by **Kathryn Lacey** Mon Mar 26, 2012 8:47 am

Well, on the bright side, you won't have to deal with him for much longer. The year is almost done. =3

I hate my job with a fiery passion. Even though I like my manager as a friend, she's not a great manager. My district manager is an idiot, too.

If my manager had started looking for new people when Nick was about to leave, I wouldn't have had to work six days a week for the past month or so, and I wouldn't have to work so much for the next few weeks. I also wouldn't have this issue where I - at least once every two weeks - have to be at work from open to close.

Today, I have to be there from 9:50am to 9:15pm. The best parts are that Jonathan has to take me early because he has to be to work early, and I can't leave because I don't have a car. With the way the bus systems run, I would basically have to turn right around and walk back to the bus stop and trax stations as soon as I got home when I finally get what's "supposed to be" a four hour break. However, any time I've done open to closing shifts, and my manager informs me that I'll have something like a two to four hour break, it usually ends up being half or less than that.

Also, I have no life because I work six days a week. I can't role-play because there's no time for me to even do that much when I have to leave for the bus at 11:30am to be to work by 1:30pm. I don't even get more than two hours with my love because I have to go to bed at midnight to make sure I'm up in time to get my shower and get ready to leave for the bus again.

I basically have to stay there because there's nowhere I can just sit and hang out for four hours, and I can guarantee that if I stay in the back room, May will ask me to stand on the floor for a few minutes at least twice so she can go smoke her stupid cigarettes.

Oh, did I mention that I'm constantly being informed that my numbers suck and that I'm not meeting the insane sales goals for the store that I "should" be making? It's fucking awesome having the black hole that is RadioShack not only suck away my life but also make me feel like shit while it does so.

I can't really leave until April, either. Becoming friends with my manager has complicated things. We have two people in training right now, and they can't handle being alone on the floor yet, so I can't just quit and leave my boss to pick up the pieces. Besides, no one would hire me when I'm going to be leaving for a week at the end of April to go out of state. Also, my manager wants to take a short - probably week-long - vacation before I leave. However, as soon as I get back from Iowa, I'm putting in my two weeks. I don't care if May hasn't had her vacation. I don't care if Ashleigh and Terry aren't fully trained. That won't be my fault because May gets unhappy with me if I try to help her train my co-workers, but after May 15th, I'm leaving, and I'm not looking back. I don't care if they mark me down as "not rehireable" because I would never, ever want to work for those assholes again.

The only consolation I've had during this time is that my overtime has given me better paychecks than selling a ton of phones ever has, but it doesn't change the fact that I dread going to work because it's just more time I'm spending being reminded that I'm not good enough to work for a fucking retail establishment that deals with sales, and that I have over a month left to feel that way and to have no time for myself, my love, or for my home.

by **Gadreille** Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:48 am

Wow, that's really rough Kathryn. I can see why you would dread that job.

When I worked retail, I also felt that way. It was hard, thankless work...yet there were some people who seemed like they worked half as hard and were never harrassed about their sales. I guess some people are natural salesmen?

I thought you had bought a car? Is it still being worked on?

by **Kathryn Lacey** Mon Mar 26, 2012 9:59 am

Yes. This is why college is important...

I do have a car, but when I was taking it to get safety and emissions tested, I rearended someone. No one was hurt, and the other car want even damaged, but my little car want so lucky. It's in the shop getting fixed still.

by **Gadreille** Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:45 pm

Oh man! That sucks...

And while college is important, these days it doesn't even guarantee you a retail job. I was turned down from several retail jobs because of my degree...and the job I'm in certainly doesn't need my degree.

Not that I'm telling you not to pursue a degree, because I can't say I haven't benefited from a college education. It just didn't help me get a job...yet.

by Icipher Mon Mar 26, 2012 3:56 pm

I've seen far too many people with varying levels of college getting nowhere. It is... depressing really. The best thing my friend Sonja has been able to find is receptionist-level work, and she has a degree in psychology. Makes it hard to actually bring one's self to go to college. Well, for my anyway. Especially considering I don't do well in classroom situations.

Although, on a side note, I can say that you could have things much worse in terms of work conditions. I remember times when I was younger where my old man would be working six days a week out of town, working fourteen hour days each day. Or when I was even younger (I don't remember these though) he was working on a pipe-line getting in around twelve hour days, seven days a week. That was back when he was just a laborer in construction, and even now as a the construction manager or something (at a very hazardous place, it is in the top five for the most hazardous water in the world) he has been getting several days of fourteen hours and remains on call throughout the entire weekend because of issues at work. There was one night he got home at around 4:00 (after being at work since 5:30-6:00) and was called up onto the hill at around 10:00 or 11:00, got home at about 2:30 and had to go back to work again (on saturday) at 4:30.

Now, I'm not trying to say you have no reason to complain, Kathryn. Honestly, I'm not. Just trying to a give you something to feel a little better about, you know? That is could be much worse.

by **Kathryn Lacey** Tue Mar 27, 2012 11:35 am

While I understand it could be much worse, I want more for myself than the way I currently work. I honestly would never allow myself to become involved in a job where I have to work as often as your father, no offense to him of course. Some people are fine with it. I'm not. I need time for my personal life, and I'm just not getting it. It's been taking a toll, and my manager pretty much told me yesterday that I probably wouldn't be getting a normal work week until after I get back from my vacation.

I have to keep reminding myself that it's only a little less than two months that I have left. I'm so tempted to just leave right now. I can't stand my job. There's absolutely nothing rewarding about it. Even when I'm selling the things I'm supposed to be selling, I feel like shit because no matter how much I work and no matter how hard I try, I'm still not meeting their goals.

At least as a construction worker, your father is able to see proof that he's done something right and good in his job. Even when I do well I'm berated for not doing good enough. Not really by my boss per say, but my district manager has made it pretty clear that I'm essentially worthless to the company. I'm almost certain that if my boss had the store fully staffed, our DM would have made her fire me. As it is, I'm needed because I'm the only person who knows what to do because the other two aren't trained fully yet.

So, no. Telling me how bad it is for others doesn't make me feel better about my own situation. I know you're just trying to help, but when you do things like that, it actually makes things worse. It's like trying to create a competition about whose life sucks more. Sometimes, a person just needs to complain about what's bothering them. I'm not really looking for pity. I just need to get it out of me.

by Icipher Tue Mar 27, 2012 3:49 pm

Well, right now all I can tell you is you're going to need a lot of luck or some connections to get a job where things like that don't happen. At this current time, anyway. Pretty much everyone I know is having similiar situations, either because they are overworked and underappreciated, or because they are underappreciated and can't get enough work. It isn't just our age bracket either.

Believe me, I understand the need to complain. Honestly, if it is that bad then you should just quit in my opinion. If you happen to be out of work for a month because of it (which, would be likely if you quit at the time you're saying anyway due to the economical situation) then it is just something you'd have to deal with.

As for wanting more for yourself, all I can really say there is you are most definitely not alone. A lot of people who work as often as my father and others I know are not 'fine' with it either. They deal with it because they know it is what they have to do, because not everyone is cut out for a desk office job or an in-building-always-the-same-thing job either.

So, yeah.

by **Kathryn Lacey** Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:33 am

Well, I do plan to quit, but last time, it took me more than just one month to get a new job. It took me almost six months. I can't afford to be out of a job for that long. Plus, I need a cell phone while I'm in Iowa this April (the GPS and ability to contact people is crucial), and if I quit, my phone will be cut off since I have it through a dealer line at work. However, once I finally quit, I'll be setting up a line with my love's service. I just don't want to be paying for two services at the same time when I only need to pay for one at a time.

Anyway, I'm totally cut out for a desk job. In fact, I want one. I just have to go to school to enable me to get one first. I don't even care if I work in a cubicle (as long as it's not as a person who answers phones all day to help ungrateful people). I really just don't want to have to work closely with customers.

Anyway, I'm almost done. Just two more months.

by **Gadreille** Mon Apr 09, 2012 4:30 pm

May you hang on til then, Kathryn.

Today just...sucks. Everything is going wrong, I have no patience, I just want to curl up in a ball and cry...may this Manic Monday be over soon!

by **Kalon Ordona II** Tue Apr 10, 2012 1:51 am

Aww =(
Here. =)
Hug

by **Kathryn Lacey** Tue Apr 10, 2012 10:21 am

I'm sorry you had such a stressful day, Ryona. Hopefully today will prove to be better!

by **Gadreille** Thu Apr 12, 2012 8:06 pm

Thank you. The week has slowly turned around.

I've always thought that good childrearing involves nurturing with a good dose of letting the child struggle to achieve something. It's how you learn to crawl, walk, stand up for yourself, get a job, everything.

Seems that kids these days get to go without struggle. There's this ridiculous notion that an infant needs to be held 24/7 until they are two years old. That a two year old should never be allowed to fall down. That a four year old shouldn't have to try and read the words in the book themselves. That a thirteen year old should definitely have the newest iphone and unlimited data plan. That the 20 year old should have his car, insurance and gas paid for.

It's driving me nuts. I'm not saying that we shouldn't help our kids out. But let it be for something. Gonna give a kid a car? Make sure he's using it to go to college or a job or something. Gonna hold your baby all day? Make it on a day he's not feeling good, it will mean more. Have your daughter do her chores to earn that cell phone, and shut it off the moment she slacks.

Am I wrong here, or has parenting gotten crazy?

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