Twisted knickers...

There was this blog that everyone got their knickers in a knot over yesterday. What was it about? Well, it was to do with a lady called Zelda who had an opinion on e-books. As expected all the e-book writers flocked over there to tell her she was wrong. Some were quite emotional, others scathing and some defensive. Well done Zelda. You can’t buy publicity like that. Did I put a comment? Sure. I said Good blog, excellent opinion. Why? Because I love people who nail their colours to the mast head and say what they believe without fear or favour. Sure, Zelda has an agenda as everyone in blogland does. I am hardly going to get upset if she says something about e-book writing. Why would I? It’s an opinion and it can only upset you if you let it. What is Zelda’s blog address you ask? http://rantingsbyzelda.blogspot.com/ No, I don’t know Zelda but she’s stirred up debate and angst and that’s always interesting. Love her, hate her – whatever – it’s up to you.

Funny stuff…

The company I have been working for is odd beyond all belief. I thought Promptel was odd but this one is closing in rapidly to take the mantle of ridiculousness from them. Yes, I didn’t think it was possible but there it is. Everyday I drive into work at…let’s call it, er, the Acme Dance Shoe Emporium, and I know that another person will announce their resignation. It’s been happening on a daily basis for the last month. It’s quite amusing really. This is a massive company with massive profits but Acme cannot keep staff. Now this is not unique to Acme. It’s a global trend. People want more and they’re not going to stick around in a job they perceive as crap – that’s understandable. I’ve done that many a time. But honestly I have not seen this many resignations before. What am I going to do? Well, I skilfully managed to jump into one of the vacant jobs that was a lot better than the one I was doing. I have been with the company a month. It’s not something that you are supposed to do. You’re technically supposed to wait 3 months - but I thought – fuck it – if I don’t charm my way into that job some other bugger will take it - and it would piss me off. There was a moment there when management was quite stunned at my move. I do that to people – stun ‘em. So will I stay with this company? Yes, I think I will for the moment as it may work in my favour -they have no idea what they are doing and therefore are less inclined to know what the staff are doing at any given moment. Get my drift? My father said to me – ‘How do you pick these weird jobs?’ Yes, it’s quite a skill.

Breaking the glass…

I was talking to a female manager today about glass ceilings. She was saying how hard they are to break. Do I believe these ceilings exist? Yes but I have no interest in breaking them as my ambitions do not lie in management. I like people too much. I cannot tell staff that everything is great when it’s crap. Staff aren’t stupid, My management style is the truth and that’s inconvenient if you’re a manager so I don’t bother trying to be one. But I understand why women want to break the glass ceiling and they should be allowed to. Unfortunately it’s not that simple. Regardless how far we have come – in my experience, men still dominate in the work force and they still get paid more unless you bung on a turn and demand the same amount. Of course if you do this there is no way you are going to get near the ceiling – let alone break it – trust me, been there done that. So, I admire women who want to do it but it all comes down to one thing they lack – a penis. Am I being unfair to men? Probably but that would be a bloody change wouldn’t it?

Drip drop….

Why is it not one tap but three all need to have washers changed in them at the same time when you don’t have the time to do it? Bastard things. Yes, I know, if that’s the worst that happens to me I am doing okay – but honestly add up all these pissy little jobs and it’s enough to drive you to drink…speaking of which – I stopped to buy a bottle of the fermented grape at the bottlo (liquor store) on the way home from work and this man saw what I was buying and said “That’s a girl’s drink.” Why yes, I said, I’m a girl hence the reason I picked up a regulation girl’s drink as I know my place in society. He looked kind of sheepish. Why? Well apparently that’s one of his pick up lines, so he told me. Yes, it sucks and I told him it did. He asked what did
I consider a good pick up line? Gee – how about hello and a nice smile? Seriously he asked? Why yes – you men complicate things. Basic sincerity often beats smart lines. And no, I don’t accept invitations in grog shops…maybe twenty years ago… but not now and especially not after work. So what is the dumbest pick up line you have ever heard?

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