Ice bowl 67 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I have to vent. I really shouldn't let this stuff bother me but does anyone else get people that are jealous of you after you go on vacation somewhere? I just went to Arizona on vacation and my first day back at work I had a few coworkers that didn't ask about my vacation or would give me the cold shoulder. One in particular said where do you get all the money to go there. She asked me did your parents pay for it and I responded I haven't had someone pay my way since 2009 going on vacation. I know she is in debt and has to work 2 jobs because of it so I responded I cant help it that your in debt lol and walked away. She tells me you must live at home then and I was like nope its called saving your money from working! I just hate Jealous people that try to diminish your accomplishments. This is the exact reason I got off of Facebook is it seems like people are in competiton with each other trying to brag about their accomplishments. I went to the gym yesterday too and people are real quiet toward you after you go on vacation. This behavior makes me want to get back on a plane and go back on vacation and I wouldn't miss any of these people one bit. You guys have any Jealous coworkers or friends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unbillievable Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Did you bring back souvenirs for everyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) It sounds like you need a new place to work and/or new friends. Can't really relate to those kind of people. Edited March 18, 2017 by KD in CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 It sounds like you need a new place to work and/or new friends. Can't really relate to those kind of people. Yup. So you went on vacation. What does it have to do with them? Hope you had fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 it's a big world. Nothing wrong with exploring it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOKIE Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) Nearly every one of my closest coworkers are way better of than me. Like, a lot. Hot cars, nice homes, investment properties, personal airplanes, million dollar retirement funds, lasting marriages, successful children... it's hard not to feel a little envy, but I have never held any of that against them. I am inspired by them. At 43, I am the youngest guy in our engineering depth, and most of these guys will be retiring soon. I'll miss them. Edited March 18, 2017 by BUFFALOKIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beef Jerky Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 That is when you smack them in the face and tell them "That is how I get my !@#$ing money, I B word slap dirtbags and make them pay me." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain_Quint Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I think you might be looking at it the wrong way, ice. Its probably just your horrible personality, and has nothing to do with Arizona. Youve changed since you got back from the dessert, man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Move to Buffalo. Big thing I see at work (40years of service at GE) the young people want what I have in vacation time now that took me 30 years to get We have a 2 week shutdown every year. This year the company is allowing everyone to take it with out pay. They can use one weeks time before shutdown and they have to save one week for after shutdown. They can use it by the day. We have people that have already missed over 40 hours this year. 70% of them turn down overtime and B word they don't make enough money. The best workers are the young immigrants that have moved to Schenectady . Strange time we live in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I have to vent. I really shouldn't let this stuff bother me but does anyone else get people that are jealous of you after you go on vacation somewhere? I just went to Arizona on vacation and my first day back at work I had a few coworkers that didn't ask about my vacation or would give me the cold shoulder. One in particular said where do you get all the money to go there. She asked me did your parents pay for it and I responded I haven't had someone pay my way since 2009 going on vacation. I know she is in debt and has to work 2 jobs because of it so I responded I cant help it that your in debt lol and walked away. She tells me you must live at home then and I was like nope its called saving your money from working! I just hate Jealous people that try to diminish your accomplishments. This is the exact reason I got off of Facebook is it seems like people are in competiton with each other trying to brag about their accomplishments. I went to the gym yesterday too and people are real quiet toward you after you go on vacation. This behavior makes me want to get back on a plane and go back on vacation and I wouldn't miss any of these people one bit. You guys have any Jealous coworkers or friends?So you have a job, go on vacation, save money and work out at the gym??? I hate you. Just kidding - people will inevitably compare what they have to others. Some people aspire to improve their lot in life...others want overnight success or get angry when things aren't given to them. Facebook is nothing but one big collection of LAMPs. You're doing it the right way. Keep working and aspiring to succeed and live your life. Surround yourself with people who take an interest in you so long as you show interest in them...it's a two way street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 They probably are tired of you wearing that gold plated cheesehead to work everyday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
row_33 Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Some people are curious and like learning things, and some weeks they can't because they are tired and/or busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Even I can't relate to that level of craziness/jealousy, and I work with a bunch of women. What do you do for a living? Is it a work environment where people are just miserable in general? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 (edited) I think you might be looking at it the wrong way, ice. Its probably just your horrible personality, and has nothing to do with Arizona. Youve changed since you got back from the dessert, man. I mean, he does sound a little schmucky in this story too. I'm not sure it's jealousy as much as none of them liking each other and in turn being passive aggressive (Not to be offensive to our packer friend, he seems a good guy normally but this sounds like a toxic situation all around) Edited March 18, 2017 by NoSaint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maury Ballstein Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 I mean, he does sound a little schmucky in this story too. I'm not sure it's jealousy as much as none of them liking each other and in turn being passive aggressive I wonder what type of place it is. I have always gotten along with 97% of my coworkers as we all bond over our hatred of the employer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice bowl 67 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 Even I can't relate to that level of craziness/jealousy, and I work with a bunch of women. What do you do for a living? Is it a work environment where people are just miserable in general?It is. Everybody is stressed out and hates their job. I think you might be looking at it the wrong way, ice. Its probably just your horrible personality, and has nothing to do with Arizona. Sorry for venting or if it came off the wrong way. Youve changed since you got back from the dessert, man. I apologize for venting guys. I know I shouldn't let it bother me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 It is. Everybody is stressed out and hates their job. Pick the one who is the biggest pain in your a$&, and furthest away from your work space (this is important). Buy a quarter pound of raw shrimp, and hide it somewhere in their work area. Make sure to leave it in an open plastic bag. Sit back and enjoy sweet, sweet revenge. In about 24 hours their work space will have a pungent odor, and they will go mad trying to find the source of the stench. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice bowl 67 Posted March 18, 2017 Author Share Posted March 18, 2017 I couldn't do that. I guess I'm too nice of a guy lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Pick the one who is the biggest pain in your a$&, and furthest away from your work space (this is important). Buy a quarter pound of raw shrimp, and hide it somewhere in their work area. Make sure to leave it in an open plastic bag. Sit back and enjoy sweet, sweet revenge. In about 24 hours their work space will have a pungent odor, and they will go mad trying to find the source of the stench. Flawless plan unless he works next to: Then IceBowl is doomed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted March 18, 2017 Share Posted March 18, 2017 Move to Buffalo. Big thing I see at work (40years of service at GE) the young people want what I have in vacation time now that took me 30 years to get We have a 2 week shutdown every year. This year the company is allowing everyone to take it with out pay. They can use one weeks time before shutdown and they have to save one week for after shutdown. They can use it by the day. We have people that have already missed over 40 hours this year. 70% of them turn down overtime and B word they don't make enough money. The best workers are the young immigrants that have moved to Schenectady . Strange time we live in now. Exactly. Caution: Old Guy rant ahead... I have been going @ it for almost 30 years (on swing shift too) and have another good 20 left. We all pissed and moaned when we were young and they abused us for our labor... Every generation complains about the previous/next... But pay Your dues! We have the younger 30/20 year old crowd that doesn't want to... Or they seem not to want to. They want it all now and burn their leave as fast as they get it. Then they wonder why they have no leave in "the bank"... No "insurance policy" when they get old. Everybody gets old. I keep the max 240 hours vacation leave on books carry-over every year and have almost 2,000 hours sick leave. 2,080 is one full year. I only burn my what I earn now, 208 hours is "use or lose." It took 15 years to get to max leave earned and it took many years of not using leave. The Youngins burn it as fast as they get it... Then complain. Some know that they can ask for sick leave donations too! WTF! I understand everybody has bad luck... Legit cases for leave donations, which I routinely give my odd vacation hours at end of year away (can only donate annual/vacation leave, NOT sick leave). Some don't understand that it takes a lifetime of not so pleasant choices... For 3 decades I have been working shift work, missing holidays, Christmas mornings, family events with closest friends and family over 500 miles away. Everybody makes choices... Simply don't begrudge and live your own life as best as you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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