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Originally posted by Colin View PostMy biggest irk today is finding out I’ll probably have to continue working in Bristol for another 12 months. It’s reasonably counterbalanced by having been in the pub since two and drinking for free on full pay. But you know, still ****ing annoyed.
Still, at least I found out what melting human flesh smells like.
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Originally posted by dataDave View PostSent a €30 donation to a Malaysian charity that's trying to rack up the funds to save a dying three month old baby only to get slapped with a €27 transfer fee from the bank. Cheers.
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Parents who smirk and say "must be nice having time to waste" as an input when I discuss what I did on my weekend which usually involves me and the bloke curling up together to play video games or watch a movie at some point.
I've had many colleagues say this comment to me recently about practically any interest that I mention in polite conversation. It almost feels like a shut down of my allowance of input in the conversation and try and make me feel guilty that I chose not to have kids.
I understand you guys live your life for your kids and that's great, I respect that. But I'm still allowed to enjoy myself and comment about it without someone making some comment about what I do outside of work not being "worth" anything.
Seriously its starting to nark me, I like these people but this strange attitude a few of them have, especially as many think I'm immature liking gaming more than prosecco nights (even the ones younger than me), is getting a bit tiring and I find myself not wanting to talk to them.
Not all who are parents are like this, just had a handful of workmates and visitors make unhelpful and in a way quite rude comments how I live my life. It rubs me the wrong way (they are the same who say I'll change my mind about kids in the end.)
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Originally posted by Blobcat View PostParents who smirk and say "must be nice having time to waste" as an input when I discuss what I did on my weekend which usually involves me and the bloke curling up together to play video games or watch a movie at some point.
I've had many colleagues say this comment to me recently about practically any interest that I mention in polite conversation. It almost feels like a shut down of my allowance of input in the conversation and try and make me feel guilty that I chose not to have kids.
I understand you guys live your life for your kids and that's great, I respect that. But I'm still allowed to enjoy myself and comment about it without someone making some comment about what I do outside of work not being "worth" anything.
Seriously its starting to nark me, I like these people but this strange attitude a few of them have, especially as many think I'm immature liking gaming more than prosecco nights (even the ones younger than me), is getting a bit tiring and I find myself not wanting to talk to them.
Not all who are parents are like this, just had a handful of workmates and visitors make unhelpful and in a way quite rude comments how I live my life. It rubs me the wrong way (they are the same who say I'll change my mind about kids in the end.)
"On a cool, clear night (typical to Southern California) Warren G travels through his neighborhood, searching for women with whom he might initiate sexual intercourse. He has chosen to engage in this pursuit alone. Nate Dogg, having just arrived in Long Beach, seeks Warren. Ironically, Nate passes a car full of women who are excited to see him. He insists to the women that there is no cause for excitement.
Warren makes a left at 21st Street and Lewis Ave, where he sees a group of young men enjoying a game of dice together. He parks his car and greets them. He is excited to find people to play with, but to his chagrin, he discovers they intend to relieve him of his material possessions. Once the hopeful thieves reveal their firearms, Warren realizes he is in a considerable predicament...."
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Originally posted by Blobcat View PostParents who smirk and say "must be nice having time to waste" as an input when I discuss what I did on my weekend which usually involves me and the bloke curling up together to play video games or watch a movie at some point.
I've had many colleagues say this comment to me recently about practically any interest that I mention in polite conversation. It almost feels like a shut down of my allowance of input in the conversation and try and make me feel guilty that I chose not to have kids.
I understand you guys live your life for your kids and that's great, I respect that. But I'm still allowed to enjoy myself and comment about it without someone making some comment about what I do outside of work not being "worth" anything.
Seriously its starting to nark me, I like these people but this strange attitude a few of them have, especially as many think I'm immature liking gaming more than prosecco nights (even the ones younger than me), is getting a bit tiring and I find myself not wanting to talk to them.
Not all who are parents are like this, just had a handful of workmates and visitors make unhelpful and in a way quite rude comments how I live my life. It rubs me the wrong way (they are the same who say I'll change my mind about kids in the end.)Last edited by fishbowlhead; 16-03-2018, 05:22.
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I do recommend having kids though. It's the best. It's like the love you had for your favouritist teddy bear as a kid combined with that of your pets x100. I'm doing 60-hour weeks right now but I still get plenty of time to myself for games. Today I'm taking a day off, driving up to Amsterdam for a Carpenter Brut gig this evening, and likely getting very high in the process. I'll be checking into the Oedipus brewery for some bottles of fancy hipster beer too as long as I can find the place. I work from home but most days during busy periods I hardly get time to see Jimbo, I see him less than a 9-5 person. I'm actually sick with a cold right now so the wife won't let me near him, making my Amsterdam excursion entirely guilt-free.
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