Random Thought Thread

[brandymac27]

I have just watched some horrible videos on youtube of actual abortions. As liberal as I am, I think I may have to rethink my staunch pro choice stance. I feel TERRIBLE!

ETA: I don't feel terrible about rethinking the whole pro choice thing, I feel horrible after watching those videos. I don't know if I'll be able to sleep after that.

[ixcuincle]

Also, it sickens me what people did to other people back in the day. I heard a story on Kornheiser's show yesterday about human experimentation. It's just sickening and it makes me glad that we have research ethics nowadays

[Mr. Sinister]

Big Bang Theory is one of the worst shows I've ever seen. Hands down. I don't know what people find appealing about that show enough for it to remain on television

[S.T.real,lights,out]

Anyone here work or know someone who works for UPS? Might be trying to get a job there.

[skinsmarydu]

We have to dress up for Halloween at work today. Today. Not on Halloween.
At my age, to make this mandatory is ridiculous.

[Mr. Sinister]

Anyone here work or know someone who works for UPS? Might be trying to get a job there.

As a driver? I applied to the one that was down the street from me a couple years back, and they were loaded. Now is a good time to get hired as a peak season driver, but full time isn't happening down here in SoMD. Not sure about NY. To drive those package cars around you just need to know how to drive a stick, but to drive the trailers, you need a CDL obviously. A buddy of mine drives for them. The money is very good. They start at 70k (the package car drivers do). Heard it can be pretty stressful though, depending how good management is, and how good the mechanics are, as you are bound to occasionally run into trouble logging all of those miles.

[skinsmarydu]

As a driver?

This was many years ago...my roommate's bf was a small-sort manager, back then it took years to be promoted to driver. That may have changed, though.

[Mr. Sinister]

This was many years ago...my roommate's bf was a small-sort manager, back then it took years to be promoted to driver. That may have changed, though.

Yeah it's pretty difficult there, unless your resume is impeccable. They normally like to promote from within, and even then it takes time. It's pretty tough to beat that $$ and those benefits (medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, etc). You get very few holidays off though, but for that kind of money, especially for a single guy living with 2 other dudes, making over 30K less, I'd sell my soul to the devil.

[skinsmarydu]

Yeah it's pretty difficult there, unless your resume is impeccable. They normally like to promote from within, and even then it takes time. It's pretty tough to beat that $$ and those benefits (medical, dental, tuition reimbursement, etc). You get very few holidays off though, but for that kind of money, especially for a single guy living with 2 other dudes, making over 30K less, I'd sell my soul to the devil.

I hear ya. I'd love union protection. (No sarcasm, there.)
Another random thought...we don't get ESPNU at work, and that means I'm gonna miss the Duke/VATech game tomorrow. That blows.

[thebluefood]

Big Bang Theory is one of the worst shows I've ever seen. Hands down. I don't what people find appealing about that show enough for it to remain on television

THANK YOU! Ugh! That show annoys me to no end. I don't understand why this has become such a cultural icon.

[The Evil Genius]

I really like Jim Caviezel's character, "Mr. Reese" in Person of Interest.

The last scene in tonight's episode was great.

It's funny, that show has quickly become a favorite of mind. Probably for the exact same reason - although I hope they don't drag out his backstory with his former partner for too long.

Plus, we need more Root this year.

[Koolblue13]

Life can get so ****ing irritating some times. Time for me to dig back in and hold fast.

[S.T.real,lights,out]

As a driver? I applied to the one that was down the street from me a couple years back, and they were loaded. Now is a good time to get hired as a peak season driver, but full time isn't happening down here in SoMD. Not sure about NY. To drive those package cars around you just need to know how to drive a stick, but to drive the trailers, you need a CDL obviously. A buddy of mine drives for them. The money is very good. They start at 70k (the package car drivers do). Heard it can be pretty stressful though, depending how good management is, and how good the mechanics are, as you are bound to occasionally run into trouble logging all of those miles.

Yea they have a few seasonal positions open around me. I put in an app today. Would love to be able to get in there for good.

[DarrellsMyHero28]

I hear ya. I'd love union protection. (No sarcasm, there.)
Another random thought...we don't get ESPNU at work, and that means I'm gonna miss the Duke/VATech game tomorrow. That blows.

Men's Soccer?

Not on ESPNU, its on ACC All Access.

[Warhead36]

Big Bang Theory is okay, not as good as it used to be.

It's Always Sunny and The League blow it out of the water though. I think 30 Rock is funnier too personally.