New associate fuck up thread (and tips for slacking) Forum

[Anonymous User]

God, of course the ONE DAY THAT I'M OUT OF THE OFFICE for a professional event, and the other associates in the group get work. Which means they'll all be busy tomorrow, and I'll be sitting on my ass wondering why the hell I don't have anything to do.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I have no work. Haven't really had any all week except for one short thing. Yet I can't leave. So I'm just sitting here jerking off every day because that's how things are done. Everyone says enjoy the downtime, but how exactly am I supposed to do that? Can't even stream the Raiders Chiefs game because the stupid web filter. Smh

[Anonymous User]

I have no work. Haven't really had any all week except for one short thing. Yet I can't leave. So I'm just sitting here jerking off every day because that's how things are done. Everyone says enjoy the downtime, but how exactly am I supposed to do that? Can't even stream the Raiders Chiefs game because the stupid web filter. Smh

I hear ya. It used to be just boring, and now it's depressing. I feel like there's something wrong with me.

[Mr. Peanutbutter]

I have no work. Haven't really had any all week except for one short thing. Yet I can't leave. So I'm just sitting here jerking off every day because that's how things are done. Everyone says enjoy the downtime, but how exactly am I supposed to do that? Can't even stream the Raiders Chiefs game because the stupid web filter. Smh

I hear ya. It used to be just boring, and now it's depressing. I feel like there's something wrong with me.

There is.

[Anonymous User]

I have no work. Haven't really had any all week except for one short thing. Yet I can't leave. So I'm just sitting here jerking off every day because that's how things are done. Everyone says enjoy the downtime, but how exactly am I supposed to do that? Can't even stream the Raiders Chiefs game because the stupid web filter. Smh

I hear ya. It used to be just boring, and now it's depressing. I feel like there's something wrong with me.

There is.

Say what.

[Mr. Peanutbutter]

1) using anon to bitch about a generic work problem that is in no way identifying means you're probably neurotic and weird

2) being anxious because you're not busy in a job that explicitly tells you "things come in waves don't worry about it" also means you're probably neurotic and weird

[jbagelboy]

I don't agree with that. I think it's appropriate to use anon here for generic complaints, especially when some of your coworkers know your handle.

[First Offense]

1) using anon to bitch about a generic work problem that is in no way identifying means you're probably neurotic and weird

2) being anxious because you're not busy in a job that explicitly tells you "things come in waves don't worry about it" also means you're probably neurotic and weird

Eh - object to 2). Seems pretty normal early on especially considering what you hear from others about how busy everyone is. It's neurotic, but I think it is probably par for the course on the type of neuroses lawyers have.

Agree on 1) though.

[First Offense]

I don't agree with that. I think it's appropriate to use anon here for generic complaints, especially when some of your coworkers know your handle.

anon outed as jbagelboy.

[Mr. Peanutbutter]

I don't agree with that. I think it's appropriate to use anon here for generic complaints, especially when some of your coworkers know your handle.

anon outed as jbagelboy.

[LaLiLuLeLo]

Yeah bud you shouldn't be anxious. It's all good, especially as a stubbie. It's just annoying to have to fulfill "FaceTime" requirements when no one can see you and there's only so much ESPN and Reddit you can do in a day on your phone.

[jbagelboy]

I don't agree with that. I think it's appropriate to use anon here for generic complaints, especially when some of your coworkers know your handle.

anon outed as jbagelboy.

I am not the anon above to whom M&C is responding, but I have commented anonymously earlier ITT

[Mr. Peanutbutter]

Also I find it incredibly hard to believe that someone at work would know your TLS name and the thing they'd judge you over is your asinine bitching about the keurig machine or whatever you anonned about.

[SplitMyPants]

I have no work. Haven't really had any all week except for one short thing. Yet I can't leave. So I'm just sitting here jerking off every day because that's how things are done. Everyone says enjoy the downtime, but how exactly am I supposed to do that? Can't even stream the Raiders Chiefs game because the stupid web filter. Smh

Plz tell me you're on the west coast...

[First Offense]

Also I find it incredibly hard to believe that someone at work would know your TLS name and the thing they'd judge you over is your asinine bitching about the keurig machine or whatever you anonned about.

Seriously. I get anon-ing about anything that could reflect on you. I fucked up an assignment, partner is a dick, tyrannical mid-level, etc.

My workflow hasn't been great as a stub year? SCANDAL!

[LaLiLuLeLo]

I have no work. Haven't really had any all week except for one short thing. Yet I can't leave. So I'm just sitting here jerking off every day because that's how things are done. Everyone says enjoy the downtime, but how exactly am I supposed to do that? Can't even stream the Raiders Chiefs game because the stupid web filter. Smh

Plz tell me you're on the west coast...

Haha yeah. No way in fuck I'd stay til 9.

[First Offense]

I have no work. Haven't really had any all week except for one short thing. Yet I can't leave. So I'm just sitting here jerking off every day because that's how things are done. Everyone says enjoy the downtime, but how exactly am I supposed to do that? Can't even stream the Raiders Chiefs game because the stupid web filter. Smh

Plz tell me you're on the west coast...

Haha yeah. No way in fuck I'd stay til 9.

[jbagelboy]

Also I find it incredibly hard to believe that someone at work would know your TLS name and the thing they'd judge you over is your asinine bitching about the keurig machine or whatever you anonned about.

I actually complained/discussed how I fucked something up and the response of persons in my office, but whatever.

I have no dog in this fight really. I just think that if someone only feels comfortable commiserating anonymously, and they aren't trying to pass off content that's insulting/inappropriate/misleading as anon, I don't have a problem with it.

[Anonymous User]

Does anybody have tips for reducing typos. I can read something several times but ESP in a time crunch and I have been in the same doc for hours, it doesn't seem to help.

[First Offense]

Does anybody have tips for reducing typos. I can read something several times but ESP in a time crunch and I have been in the same doc for hours, it doesn't seem to help.

Can you get a secretary to read over it? Also - read it aloud.

[First Offense]

Also - if you have typical mistakes (their/there, than/then, affect/effect or anything like that), ctrl+f for the common fuck up after you finish to make sure you catch them.

[Anonymous User]

Does anybody have tips for reducing typos. I can read something several times but ESP in a time crunch and I have been in the same doc for hours, it doesn't seem to help.

Can you get a secretary to read over it? Also - read it aloud.

Yea, and I have access to a proofreading department. The issue was turning an assignment around that night where none of those resources were available.

And thanks. I may try reading out loud and I have also heard of reading it backwards.

I also feel like I don't have the grammar and syntax base I I should.

ETA. ESP when I'm on like hour 13 in the office. How do ppl focus at all for that type of work.

[Anonymous User]

Also - if you have typical mistakes (their/there, than/then, affect/effect or anything like that), ctrl+f for the common fuck up after you finish to make sure you catch them.

Thanks I'm solid with that, but have used that for proper nouns I tend to fuck up.

[First Offense]

Yeah - I have similar issues. Turn in your best work product, but I wouldn't take it personally if your shit is barely recognizable after edits.

[Anonymous User]

Yeah - I have similar issues. Turn in your best work product, but I wouldn't take it personally if your shit is barely recognizable after edits.

Eh. I got bitched out by a mid level over it. Although he was eventually helpful and encouraging. But still. Can't afford another fuck up like that.

Thanks btw for the responses.