The General Chat Thread (2016-2022)

[Morning Glory]

I’m actually in the office today, all of us are. Just the third time in two years for me. We have some coworkers (including my new manager) in town from out of state, so we all came in to meet in person, go to lunch, etc.

Must seem odd after so much home-working.

 

[TastyReuben]

Must seem odd after so much home-working.

Very, very much so. The first half of the morning was everyone just saying hello and visiting and hugging each other, then we went for a two-hour lunch, and now, everyone is sleepy and people are starting to leave.

I wouldn’t want to come back to my old schedule (three days home, two days office), but I wouldn’t argue too much over one day every other week.

 

[kaneohegirlinaz]

When I was a working stiff, I lobbied long and hard for work at home, and gave them all of the whys and hows, but it was a hard no.

I never understood that.

 

[caseydog]

Golf season is upon us in Ontario, can't wait.

I'm with you on the motorcycles, but the few years I played golf were NOT enjoyable, and definitely not relaxing.

CD

 

[garlichead]

I'm with you on the motorcycles, but the few years I played golf were NOT enjoyable, and definitely not relaxing.

CD

Yeah, people tend to beat themselves up when they don't play well even though they might not have been playing long. For me I started playing golf with my father at around 8 years old, took decent lessons for a few years, played well for most of my life except the last decade where I play 2 or 3 times a year and my game is not great now, but it's still a sport where I can have fun with a bunch of friends, drink beer and think of nothing else for a few hours except putting that white ball in a hole. And the hamburger at the end or maybe a hot dog with another beer. Cheers.

 

[Lullabelle]

Lesson I learned today: it is difficult to chew a hard toffee when you cannot breath properly through your nose.

 

[Lullabelle]

Dreadful weather again today, very strong wind and rain, won't be going out for a walk this morning

 

[Morning Glory]

Very, very much so. The first half of the morning was everyone just saying hello and visiting and hugging each other, then we went for a two-hour lunch, and now, everyone is sleepy and people are starting to leave.

I wouldn’t want to come back to my old schedule (three days home, two days office), but I wouldn’t argue too much over one day every other week.

Doesn't sound like very much work was done. It reminds me of ghastly 'away days' which my University used to have. And I do mean ghastly. All sorts of stupid role playing and bonding activities in the name of producing a more cohesive corporate senior work team. It didn't work and was a total waste of money.

 

[Yorky]

Doesn't sound like very much work was done. It reminds me of ghastly 'away days' which my University used to have. And I do mean ghastly. All sorts of stupid role playing and bonding activities in the name of producing a more cohesive corporate senior work team. It didn't work and was a total waste of money.

I was lucky that I never became involved in all that. As I was 10,000km away and there was just me and my secretary, I was excused (and became infamous as the only employee who was).

 

[Lullabelle]

Doesn't sound like very much work was done. It reminds me of ghastly 'away days' which my University used to have. And I do mean ghastly. All sorts of stupid role playing and bonding activities in the name of producing a more cohesive corporate senior work team. It didn't work and was a total waste of money.

That strikes fear into my heart

 

[Yorky]

That strikes fear into my heart

I've always found that a few evenings in the pub with the lads and lasses are far more productive.

 

[TastyReuben]

Doesn't sound like very much work was done.

Just the minimum, but it was understood the entire purpose of coming in was to meet each other in person.

The two IT teams that work here, we’ve both had management changes in the last six months, and our new managers are spread far and wide, so it really was just a get-to-know-the-new-bosses sort of thing, and a chance for them to take us out to lunch, bring in doughnuts, buy us a beer after work (I missed that part, sadly).

 

[Lullabelle]

I've always found that a few evenings in the pub with the lads and lasses are far more productive.

Agreed, more relaxed atmosphere.

 

[Lullabelle]

I have decided to go back into work next Monday, getting a bit bored.

 

[caseydog]

Just the minimum, but it was understood the entire purpose of coming in was to meet each other in person.

The two IT teams that work here, we’ve both had management changes in the last six months, and our new managers are spread far and wide, so it really was just a get-to-know-the-new-bosses sort of thing, and a chance for them to take us out to lunch, bring in doughnuts, buy us a beer after work (I missed that part, sadly).

The CFO at a software company I worked for used to have Friday "staff meetings" from time time. His assistant would come around to our offices, and say, "staff meeting in Lee's office at five." Those of us asked to attend would arrive at his office, and find ice cold beers. A little business might get discussed, but not much.

CD