Jables Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Spent 20 minutes talking to a customer just now hailing from Montana, querying his wife's cover. After explaining the whole dealy and the way Australian private health insurance works in conjunction with our Medicare, and he explained the cut-throat insurance industry Stateside and then how the level of cover Australian residents get blows his mind but then, I pointed out they ge the dollar menu so it's a fair trade-off, he told me about his wife(who's in hospital) and the hows and whys they came over to live and all that. It was a great conversation and I learned a lot from this hard-as-nails guy in his eighties, and then at the very end of the call he just broke down sobbing, worried about his wife, and I'm the goofy cunt telling him what she's covered for insurance-wise. I fucking hate this job and am getting the fuck out. Days like this remind me how little amount of good if any I'm really contributing to the world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 I wanted to post something funny or witty but Meh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaterpillarScheme Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 Sneezing while driving can be incredibly dangerous... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier of fortune Posted October 8, 2008 Share Posted October 8, 2008 post number 7000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtype Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm going to a member for close to 5 years in this place and I still have yet to hit 3000. Having a life can be hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 WipEout HD is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaterpillarScheme Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm sure there's a thread for this somewhere ("this" being things that annoy you) but I am way too lazy and in too bad a mood to look it up right now... You know what's really annoying? When people preface things with "Is it bad..." ex. "Is it bad that I ate at Taco Bell twice today?" "Is it bad that I know all the words to this song?" "Is it bad that I know all the movies he's ever done?" In the first instance, if it's bad to eat Taco Bell twice in one day, you already know it, and why it's bad, you're just looking for me to tell you it's not bad so you'll feel better about it. It's the last two that really bug me... why would it be bad to have interests? If you like a song, a director, a piece of art or anything like that and are knowledgeable about it that's something to be proud of. Not overly proud, but don't pretend to wear it as a badge of shame when you're really just boasting. ...that feels much better... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HypnotizinChikns Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 I'm sure there's a thread for this somewhere ("this" being things that annoy you) but I am way too lazy and in too bad a mood to look it up right now... You know what's really annoying? When people preface things with "Is it bad..." ex. "Is it bad that I ate at Taco Bell twice today?" "Is it bad that I know all the words to this song?" "Is it bad that I know all the movies he's ever done?" In the first instance, if it's bad to eat Taco Bell twice in one day, you already know it, and why it's bad, you're just looking for me to tell you it's not bad so you'll feel better about it. It's the last two that really bug me... why would it be bad to have interests? If you like a song, a director, a piece of art or anything like that and are knowledgeable about it that's something to be proud of. Not overly proud, but don't pretend to wear it as a badge of shame when you're really just boasting. I hate it when people say, "does this taste bad ?", and then they try to get you to eat it. Or smell it, or whatever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaterpillarScheme Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 Worse when they go into detail about how bad it really is and won't rest until you've tasted or smelled it or whatever... It's annoying, but it's funny Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaterpillarScheme Posted October 9, 2008 Share Posted October 9, 2008 State Fair of Texas, mates! And we're gonna get some corny dogs, and some funnel cake, and some turkey legs, and some fresh corn, and some fried oreos, and some fried ice cream, and some fried bacon, and some fried truffles! BYAAAAAARGH!! (I refuse to let that joke get old) I'm really excited :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aartemys Posted October 10, 2008 Share Posted October 10, 2008 I just burnt a bag of popcorn. The house stinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HypnotizinChikns Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 Imma WTF FTW FRLZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaterpillarScheme Posted October 11, 2008 Share Posted October 11, 2008 I want a gif of her face as she's closing the door at 1:34... I would use the shit out of that in AIM conversations :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 11, 2008 Author Share Posted October 11, 2008 aw, man. i used to have this on cassette as a kid, and would just sing-a-long on loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 You've been talking in your sleep I can't seem to understand it All the dreams that I chase I can't seem to put my hand on All the poison that you speak Running through me like a river So you keep talking in your sleep I can't seem to understand it I am a victim you are the vanquished I am a victim you are the vanquished I keep roaring You keep chasing I am a victim you are the vanquished If I feel nothing Then why is my heart on my sleeve? I work for money It goes out faster than it comes You call this living? To me it's just about getting by I'll take my chances If you don't know, come ask me why Well you've been talking in your sleep I can't seem to understand it All the dreams that I chase I can't seem to put my hand on I am a victim you are the vanquished I am a victim you are the vanquished I keep roaring You keep chasing I am a victim you are the vanquished If I feel nothing Then why is my heart on my sleeve? I work for money It goes out faster than it comes You call this living? To me it's just about getting by I'll take my chances If you don't know, come ask me why (I can't seem to understand it) Is that why is my heart on my sleeve? I work for money It goes out faster than it comes You call this living? To me it's just about getting by I'll take my chances If you don't know, come ask me why If I feel nothing Then why is my heart on my sleeve? I work for money It goes out faster than it comes You call this living? To me it's just about getting by I'll take my chances You work all your life then you die Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soldier of fortune Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 popcorn and butter with chilli powder is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HypnotizinChikns Posted October 12, 2008 Share Posted October 12, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signal08 Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 George W Bush crayons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaterpillarScheme Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I am so tired of politics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 I am so tired of politics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 13, 2008 Author Share Posted October 13, 2008 haha, there was like a dozen such posts in '04, lamenting politics. i said it then, ill say it now: less than a month, and its an afterthought again, dont worry. unless there's recounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the division of joy Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 you make it seem like a month is such a short time.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archangel Posted October 13, 2008 Share Posted October 13, 2008 no one wants this to end more than I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.