Quote from: sixtieshappy on July 13, 2016, 08:24:23 amQuote from: orionchocopie on July 13, 2016, 08:00:13 amQuote from: Loki88 on July 13, 2016, 07:48:39 amQuote from: sixtieshappy on July 13, 2016, 07:45:10 amSeriously. Sometimes when i get to work my computer won't turn on because one of the power strips is turned off for some reason or one of the cords is unplugged. Today my computer started up but my monitor wouldn't turn on. I checked all the cords which were all fine, though I burned myself on the electric kettle in the process. So I had to tell my ct and she suggested I pull out the computer tower and unplug and replug everything back in. We both tried and the keyboard plug would absolutely not go back in. So she gets some other office lady involved who puts my keyboard in the recycle bin and gives me a brand new one. I'm pretty sure mine was fine but okay... Then she dicked around some more and got the monitor working. It's just annoying to come in and not have my computer turn on immediately. I don't know why they have to mess with all the cords around my desk. What if I would've come in early to work on stuff as I frequently do?My wife (used to) do this with the power chord for my TV and Xbox combo. It's to save power. I understand your frustration.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_chordReal glad you were here to contribute to the conversation.I aim to please. Thank you, too, for your contribution.Besides, there's nothing like injecting a little humour into a thread that is generally baseless whining.
Quote from: orionchocopie on July 13, 2016, 08:00:13 amQuote from: Loki88 on July 13, 2016, 07:48:39 amQuote from: sixtieshappy on July 13, 2016, 07:45:10 amSeriously. Sometimes when i get to work my computer won't turn on because one of the power strips is turned off for some reason or one of the cords is unplugged. Today my computer started up but my monitor wouldn't turn on. I checked all the cords which were all fine, though I burned myself on the electric kettle in the process. So I had to tell my ct and she suggested I pull out the computer tower and unplug and replug everything back in. We both tried and the keyboard plug would absolutely not go back in. So she gets some other office lady involved who puts my keyboard in the recycle bin and gives me a brand new one. I'm pretty sure mine was fine but okay... Then she dicked around some more and got the monitor working. It's just annoying to come in and not have my computer turn on immediately. I don't know why they have to mess with all the cords around my desk. What if I would've come in early to work on stuff as I frequently do?My wife (used to) do this with the power chord for my TV and Xbox combo. It's to save power. I understand your frustration.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_chordReal glad you were here to contribute to the conversation.
Quote from: Loki88 on July 13, 2016, 07:48:39 amQuote from: sixtieshappy on July 13, 2016, 07:45:10 amSeriously. Sometimes when i get to work my computer won't turn on because one of the power strips is turned off for some reason or one of the cords is unplugged. Today my computer started up but my monitor wouldn't turn on. I checked all the cords which were all fine, though I burned myself on the electric kettle in the process. So I had to tell my ct and she suggested I pull out the computer tower and unplug and replug everything back in. We both tried and the keyboard plug would absolutely not go back in. So she gets some other office lady involved who puts my keyboard in the recycle bin and gives me a brand new one. I'm pretty sure mine was fine but okay... Then she dicked around some more and got the monitor working. It's just annoying to come in and not have my computer turn on immediately. I don't know why they have to mess with all the cords around my desk. What if I would've come in early to work on stuff as I frequently do?My wife (used to) do this with the power chord for my TV and Xbox combo. It's to save power. I understand your frustration.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_chord
Quote from: sixtieshappy on July 13, 2016, 07:45:10 amSeriously. Sometimes when i get to work my computer won't turn on because one of the power strips is turned off for some reason or one of the cords is unplugged. Today my computer started up but my monitor wouldn't turn on. I checked all the cords which were all fine, though I burned myself on the electric kettle in the process. So I had to tell my ct and she suggested I pull out the computer tower and unplug and replug everything back in. We both tried and the keyboard plug would absolutely not go back in. So she gets some other office lady involved who puts my keyboard in the recycle bin and gives me a brand new one. I'm pretty sure mine was fine but okay... Then she dicked around some more and got the monitor working. It's just annoying to come in and not have my computer turn on immediately. I don't know why they have to mess with all the cords around my desk. What if I would've come in early to work on stuff as I frequently do?My wife (used to) do this with the power chord for my TV and Xbox combo. It's to save power. I understand your frustration.
Seriously. Sometimes when i get to work my computer won't turn on because one of the power strips is turned off for some reason or one of the cords is unplugged. Today my computer started up but my monitor wouldn't turn on. I checked all the cords which were all fine, though I burned myself on the electric kettle in the process. So I had to tell my ct and she suggested I pull out the computer tower and unplug and replug everything back in. We both tried and the keyboard plug would absolutely not go back in. So she gets some other office lady involved who puts my keyboard in the recycle bin and gives me a brand new one. I'm pretty sure mine was fine but okay... Then she dicked around some more and got the monitor working. It's just annoying to come in and not have my computer turn on immediately. I don't know why they have to mess with all the cords around my desk. What if I would've come in early to work on stuff as I frequently do?
Quote from: MataHari on July 13, 2016, 09:06:43 amMy CT is sitting next to me chewing and slurping ice cubes. I keep putting my ear buds in, and turning on music full ball. EVERY time I manage to get the them in, she taps me to ask me something then proceeds to chew and slurp as I answer her. I don't know if this is just really annoying and would irritate anybody or if I have just reached the point of no return with this woman, and soon her breathing will annoy me. I would probably stare at her mouth the whole time and hope she notices me passive aggressively telling her to stop it. That's so rude (your CT). Another thing I really hate is when people (I've only experienced this a few times in Korea but it happens frequently back home) snap their gum. I don't know if that's the right term for it but it sounds like constant clicking or like tiny bugs tapping against a light bulb in an abandoned warehouse. This ajumma was doing that in a crowded subway and I stared at her until she stopped and moved away. SO FUCKING ANNOYING.
My CT is sitting next to me chewing and slurping ice cubes. I keep putting my ear buds in, and turning on music full ball. EVERY time I manage to get the them in, she taps me to ask me something then proceeds to chew and slurp as I answer her. I don't know if this is just really annoying and would irritate anybody or if I have just reached the point of no return with this woman, and soon her breathing will annoy me.
Quote from: yirgacheffe on July 13, 2016, 10:09:20 amQuote from: MataHari on July 13, 2016, 09:06:43 amMy CT is sitting next to me chewing and slurping ice cubes. I keep putting my ear buds in, and turning on music full ball. EVERY time I manage to get the them in, she taps me to ask me something then proceeds to chew and slurp as I answer her. I don't know if this is just really annoying and would irritate anybody or if I have just reached the point of no return with this woman, and soon her breathing will annoy me. I would probably stare at her mouth the whole time and hope she notices me passive aggressively telling her to stop it. That's so rude (your CT). Another thing I really hate is when people (I've only experienced this a few times in Korea but it happens frequently back home) snap their gum. I don't know if that's the right term for it but it sounds like constant clicking or like tiny bugs tapping against a light bulb in an abandoned warehouse. This ajumma was doing that in a crowded subway and I stared at her until she stopped and moved away. SO FUCKING ANNOYING.Oh God yes! that gum smacking is horrible!! HORRIBLE.
Quote from: MataHari on July 13, 2016, 10:19:29 amQuote from: yirgacheffe on July 13, 2016, 10:09:20 amQuote from: MataHari on July 13, 2016, 09:06:43 amMy CT is sitting next to me chewing and slurping ice cubes. I keep putting my ear buds in, and turning on music full ball. EVERY time I manage to get the them in, she taps me to ask me something then proceeds to chew and slurp as I answer her. I don't know if this is just really annoying and would irritate anybody or if I have just reached the point of no return with this woman, and soon her breathing will annoy me. I would probably stare at her mouth the whole time and hope she notices me passive aggressively telling her to stop it. That's so rude (your CT). Another thing I really hate is when people (I've only experienced this a few times in Korea but it happens frequently back home) snap their gum. I don't know if that's the right term for it but it sounds like constant clicking or like tiny bugs tapping against a light bulb in an abandoned warehouse. This ajumma was doing that in a crowded subway and I stared at her until she stopped and moved away. SO FUCKING ANNOYING.Oh God yes! that gum smacking is horrible!! HORRIBLE.Also, am I the only one who thinks the smell of gum is disgusting? And it's so much stronger when people are masticating it loudly with their mouths wide open.
They made me eat a stupid unripe sour plum. And everyone was standing around crunching and smacking saying mashisayooooo. Also, I don't know why my co-teacher feels the need to tear up every piece of paper into 100 pieces before throwing it away. We have a shredder, but also I doubt anyone gives a shit to dig through the garbage and read your bs.#minorannoyances
I wish I could just heavily sedate myself on meds for the rest of the year.
Quote from: Chinguetti on July 13, 2016, 10:23:30 amQuote from: MataHari on July 13, 2016, 10:19:29 amQuote from: yirgacheffe on July 13, 2016, 10:09:20 amQuote from: MataHari on July 13, 2016, 09:06:43 amMy CT is sitting next to me chewing and slurping ice cubes. I keep putting my ear buds in, and turning on music full ball. EVERY time I manage to get the them in, she taps me to ask me something then proceeds to chew and slurp as I answer her. I don't know if this is just really annoying and would irritate anybody or if I have just reached the point of no return with this woman, and soon her breathing will annoy me. I would probably stare at her mouth the whole time and hope she notices me passive aggressively telling her to stop it. That's so rude (your CT). Another thing I really hate is when people (I've only experienced this a few times in Korea but it happens frequently back home) snap their gum. I don't know if that's the right term for it but it sounds like constant clicking or like tiny bugs tapping against a light bulb in an abandoned warehouse. This ajumma was doing that in a crowded subway and I stared at her until she stopped and moved away. SO FUCKING ANNOYING.Oh God yes! that gum smacking is horrible!! HORRIBLE.Also, am I the only one who thinks the smell of gum is disgusting? And it's so much stronger when people are masticating it loudly with their mouths wide open.Once the flavor of the gum fades I find it actually leaves a wierder smell in your mouth, so yeah, I agree. I don't like gum, anyway. Ugh, and when people chew gum it makes this squishy, sloshy, hair-raising sound that makes me want to punch every living creature on the planet.
Quote from: yirgacheffe on July 13, 2016, 11:26:01 amI wish I could just heavily sedate myself on meds for the rest of the year.Oh god yes.
Quote from: kimchi_mandu on July 13, 2016, 11:36:27 amQuote from: yirgacheffe on July 13, 2016, 11:26:01 amI wish I could just heavily sedate myself on meds for the rest of the year.Oh god yes.This is weird. I've been here a while, but I have never felt like this. The occasional annoyance, but nothing major.Now I feel exactly like this, and I have noticed a few other people saying the same thing.I feel like it's the beginning of the end and nobody cares anymore, so everything's going downhill (like working conditions). It's very strange.
Quote from: orionchocopie on July 13, 2016, 11:42:57 amQuote from: kimchi_mandu on July 13, 2016, 11:36:27 amQuote from: yirgacheffe on July 13, 2016, 11:26:01 amI wish I could just heavily sedate myself on meds for the rest of the year.Oh god yes.This is weird. I've been here a while, but I have never felt like this. The occasional annoyance, but nothing major.Now I feel exactly like this, and I have noticed a few other people saying the same thing.I feel like it's the beginning of the end and nobody cares anymore, so everything's going downhill (like working conditions). It's very strange.I'm halfway through my third contract, which I know is not as long as some of the veterans on this site, but I've started feeling like this a few months ago. Waking up in the morning has become the worst part of the day. It always was, but now more than ever.Just counting down the days... months...
I relate so much to all of this. It's my second year and it is much harder for me this year than it was last year (and last year was a challenge). Getting up in the morning is so hard. I practise positive thinking, go out of my way to do things I like/keep up with my hobbies, plan things for weekends etc, write words of affirmation all over the place, but I'm still drowning in this depressive episode right now. (Didn't help that I was super sick last week and I reacted poorly to the meds, getting a skin rash. Plus I think I have a tummy bug at the moment. *whinge whinge*)I feel less alone. I'm counting the months too
You know what's the worst? Gentrification.I've been here for six years, and if you went to Hongdae, Itaewon, or any of the other places popular with people in their 20s (aside from Gangnam, gross) the ratio of independent restaurants and stores to brand name franchises was pretty favourable. If you go to Hongdae or Itaewon, or even Hoegi, Jongno 3-ga, or basically any formerly fun area in Seoul, it's literally just like walking around an outdoor shopping mall or department store. Everything has been made shiny and bling bling, and is owned by some sort of large company or chaebol or brand.It's miserable. Everything that was neat about Hongdae has been pushed out to Sangsu and Hapjeong, while Hongdae proper is a miserable hell. Itaewon also used to be fantastic for being affordable, interesting, and unique. Now it's just a sterilized tourist trap for locals and visitors alike. Gross.
Quote from: #basedcowboyshirt on July 13, 2016, 02:09:26 pmYou know what's the worst? Gentrification.I've been here for six years, and if you went to Hongdae, Itaewon, or any of the other places popular with people in their 20s (aside from Gangnam, gross) the ratio of independent restaurants and stores to brand name franchises was pretty favourable. If you go to Hongdae or Itaewon, or even Hoegi, Jongno 3-ga, or basically any formerly fun area in Seoul, it's literally just like walking around an outdoor shopping mall or department store. Everything has been made shiny and bling bling, and is owned by some sort of large company or chaebol or brand.It's miserable. Everything that was neat about Hongdae has been pushed out to Sangsu and Hapjeong, while Hongdae proper is a miserable hell. Itaewon also used to be fantastic for being affordable, interesting, and unique. Now it's just a sterilized tourist trap for locals and visitors alike. Gross.When this guy moves in................. ...... God dammit. He has like, 7 (at least) different restaurant chains and when one comes in, you can be sure that there are 6 more coming in the next 18 months. They totally take over the neighbourhood around a subway stop and are always full. They ruin a lot of mom and pop restaurants, you know the people who've been cooking this dish for decades? Now, you get a bunch of 20 year old dipshits cooking from Baek's corporate playbook. Fck Mr. Baek.