These are situations where I think it is OK to ask (and would if I wasn't worried about being employed), "Are you a grownup?"
1. I remind everyone two months after our event that we are closing the books now, so please send in your final donations. Someone comes in from a company team and brings more than $2,000 in cash - and $20 of it in coins.
Him: "I didn't know what to do."
Me: "We did send out emails and put on our website to please turn cash into checks."
Him: "The emails were sent to the wrong person."
Me: "Oh, you weren't registered?"
Him: "Um. I actually didn't read them."
2. We get an email from someone inquiring if our mental health advocacy organization "has classes where a parent can learn when it's unsafe for the kid to be around the other parent." Because you know, us crazy people beat the shit out of everyone and everything. My volunteer had a very diplomatic version of "no, we fucking don't," and I sat there, popping bubble wrap.
For those of you who may be dealing with similar people and don't have any bubble wrap handy, here's some virtual bubble wrap. (It's fun.)
22 comments:
OMG, virtual bubblewrap! I love how the voice says "must have MORE" when you click for a fresh sheet. I'm sending this link to everyone I know, LOL! Thanks so much for posting it.
How did I not know about this bubble wrap!? I work in the hospitality industry and deal with multiple idiots as well, so I can relate to your need for bubble wrap. Thanks for the link!
Item 2. sounds like a child is about to be used as a weapon in divorce wars. Poor dear.
Loving the bubbles! LOVING THEM!
I done popped them all and will go back and pop some more.
And those are the reasons why there is a "mental health advocacy organization"!!!
oh come on $20.00 in change??! And they admitted they didn't even bother to read the email?
As to number 3. That's an odd situation. I would have responded too just to see how she found me. I can't believe her response was just that she lives in Vegas.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE that Bubble Wrap. Very satisfying, Indeed!
I tell you the world and people are going to Hell In A Hand Basket!! Idiots Abound, everywhere and I think it is like a contagious disease! Hang in there, my dear, and keep "popping"....
I wonder why that person felt the need to track you down with such persistence? It doesn't sound as if she was a particular friend of yours. Odd, that.
I like to pop actual bubble wrap, so I have bookmarked this virtual variety here at work. :) Thanks!
Does your organization offer classes in "you need to be intelligent enough to figure that out yourself"?
The high school ghost sounds fishy.
I was happily popping virtual bubble wrap - so environmentally friendly! - when my son walked in and I had to go to another page so my son wouldn't see me popping virtual bubble wrap.
Sounds like duct tape might be better. :)
And I thought today was going to be boring. Thank you for the virtual bubble wrap! And it's a pretty good rule of thumb that it's unsafe to be around a parent or anyone who is holding a weapon.
Oh yep I discovered that online bubble wrap awhile ago, but I prefer the real stuff so I can stuff it into the mouth of someone who is seriously pissing me off!
Remember, bubble wrap should only be used on the upper portion of the body for maximum efficiency.
Dealing with stupid is such a heavy burden that we have to deal with on daily basis that it's a wonder that we don't go normal on someone.
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I freaking love bubble wrap. I'm sorry you're needing it so much recently!
Never heard of that virtual bubble wrap before. Everyone here seems to be crazy about it, so I'll check it out.
Bubble wrap is the best stress reliever!! I used to save all my bubble wrap to give to the accountant I work with. She can't get enough of it, hehe
Wow, your life is never dull is it?
Virtual bubble wrap - what an amazing concept - who says the web has nothing good on it?
I had to give up bubble wrap for Ron. It effected his nerves when he heard it. I loved to pop it. Thanks for the virtual site. Now I can satisfy the tension release.
I had to give up bubble wrap for Ron. It effected his nerves when he heard it. I loved to pop it. Thanks for the virtual site. Now I can satisfy the tension release.
I don't have any experience with this, and hopefully I can have a more aloof attitude and shun said irresponsible individuals.
Oh, the sweet irony. I wonder if the guy who brought in $20 in coins knows that his donation is only contributing to the decline in your mental health.
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