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  • R raju_ng

    Hi Its Monday today. After spending two days going around and enjoying.. I did not want to come to office today. I am not able to cope to the change. I am feeling depressed today and do not want to speak to anyone around. And its 4 O clock in the afternoon. Is it monday blues. How to enlighten own mood? Nothing is working today.? Not able to concentrate on work just spending time on Net. My Team leader is going to give me hard time at 6 O clock when he will ask me the status. This happens to me every Monday. regards Naga

    nagaraju

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    How about sucking it up, or looking for a different employer?

    __________________ Bob is my homeboy.

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      brianwelsch wrote:

      It's pretty much a matter of just being an adult

      Dang! Now I have to find a new career! :-D

      Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes www.PracticalStrategyConsulting.com

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      hehe... Well, seeing as you've got the smiley going on, I'd surmise you're not moping about, Chris. So you're in the clear. ;) I'd also bet, if I was that sort of fellow, that you've forged your way in career(s) doing things you enjoy, even on Mondays.

      BW


      Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand.
      Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand.
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        hehe... Well, seeing as you've got the smiley going on, I'd surmise you're not moping about, Chris. So you're in the clear. ;) I'd also bet, if I was that sort of fellow, that you've forged your way in career(s) doing things you enjoy, even on Mondays.

        BW


        Quick to judge, quick to anger, slow to understand.
        Ignorance and prejudice and fear walk hand in hand.
        -- Neil Peart

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        brianwelsch wrote:

        I'd also bet, if I was that sort of fellow, that you've forged your way in career(s) doing things you enjoy, even on Mondays.

        Because I refuse to grow up, it's the only kind of careers I'm interested in. :-D

        Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes www.PracticalStrategyConsulting.com

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          How about sucking it up, or looking for a different employer?

          __________________ Bob is my homeboy.

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          You do realize you're talking to Ragu - the semi-literate Indian malcontent who couldn't form a cohesive insult if it was written down for him in his own language (if he can indeed read - he certainly has no talent where writing is concerned). By this time tomorrow, this thread will probably have been moved to the soapbox. In fact, I'd like to lobby that this post be moved to the soapbox where it can be properly milked for all it's worth.

          "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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          "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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            How about sucking it up, or looking for a different employer?

            __________________ Bob is my homeboy.

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            leckey wrote:

            How about sucking it up, or l

            Hey, he's a guy + also not a g*y.:rolleyes:

            :beer:

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              You do realize you're talking to Ragu - the semi-literate Indian malcontent who couldn't form a cohesive insult if it was written down for him in his own language (if he can indeed read - he certainly has no talent where writing is concerned). By this time tomorrow, this thread will probably have been moved to the soapbox. In fact, I'd like to lobby that this post be moved to the soapbox where it can be properly milked for all it's worth.

              "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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              "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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              John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

              the semi-literate Indian malcontent who couldn't form a cohesive insult if it was written down for him in his own language (if he can indeed read - he certainly has no talent where writing is concerned).

              Okay...I've missed something here.

              __________________ Bob is my homeboy.

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                So not only do you cheat on your wife, but you're lazy too. Are you new at this day-to-day living stuff? I'm tellin' ya Ragu, you're definitely not presenting a shining example of Indian manhood.

                "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
                -----
                "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                LOL! :) John, you need to publish a self help book, something like "How to be a Man in 21 days." :)

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                • realJSOPR realJSOP

                  You do realize you're talking to Ragu - the semi-literate Indian malcontent who couldn't form a cohesive insult if it was written down for him in his own language (if he can indeed read - he certainly has no talent where writing is concerned). By this time tomorrow, this thread will probably have been moved to the soapbox. In fact, I'd like to lobby that this post be moved to the soapbox where it can be properly milked for all it's worth.

                  "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
                  -----
                  "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                  John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                  In fact, I'd like to lobby that this post be moved to the soapbox where it can be properly milked for all it's worth.

                  I second that!


                  CleaKO

                  "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                  "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                    John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                    In fact, I'd like to lobby that this post be moved to the soapbox where it can be properly milked for all it's worth.

                    I second that!


                    CleaKO

                    "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                    "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                    Read my response to lecky.

                    "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                    "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                      John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                      the semi-literate Indian malcontent who couldn't form a cohesive insult if it was written down for him in his own language (if he can indeed read - he certainly has no talent where writing is concerned).

                      Okay...I've missed something here.

                      __________________ Bob is my homeboy.

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                      Ragu posted a message in the soapbox (I think it was last week) in whcih he was roundly chastised, and he responded by posted some illiterate scrawl in Hindi that offended the majority of the Indian population here. Of course, his most serious error was getting my attention. Now, he's toast - just like Link2006 is. They're both permanently on my radar, and if I'm feeling even the slightest bit annoyed when I read their inane crap, they will become a target with every post they make here. Of course, there is the possibility that I'll become bored with them after a while... Unfortunately, when I trawl like that I might net some hapless individual, but hey - I know the job is dangerous, and besides, someone's gotta do it.

                      "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                      "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                        John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                        the semi-literate Indian malcontent who couldn't form a cohesive insult if it was written down for him in his own language (if he can indeed read - he certainly has no talent where writing is concerned).

                        Okay...I've missed something here.

                        __________________ Bob is my homeboy.

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                        A week or so ago this guy posted some weird thread in the SB about sexual fantasies or something like that, with other women besides his wife, and wanting advice on what to do (?? gack, why on earth you'd go on the Internot looking for help on this is beyond me??). John, as always, provided both helpful and entertaining advice, that was not received well. This led to a rather lengthy discussion that largely devolved down to allegations about the origins and species of John's birth mother, as well as questions about the OP's sexual preferences and preferred mating species. All in all, an absolutely entertaining thread, I know I walked away refreshed and ultimately vindicated in my optimistic beliefs for the greater intelligence of the average man.

                        ¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! Real Mentats use only 100% pure, unfooled around with Sapho Juice(tm)! SELECT * FROM User WHERE Clue > 0 0 rows returned Save an Orange - Use the VCF! VCF Blog

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                          There are, essentially, two kinds of programmers. The first type went to college and chose software development because they thought it would be a good way to make a living. The second type, whether they went to school or learned on their own, are addicts. They somehow discovered programming, played around with it for a bit, and soon found themselves sitting at the compiler for hours or days on end, not even wanting to get up to go to the bathroom. Their most frequently uttered phrase is, "I'll get right to that. Just one more compile..." It's been my experience that after a few years years, the first type is almost always miserable at worst, dulled, lifeless and unhappy at best. If programming isn't an addictive form of escapism for you (similar to drinking, drugs, playing music, etc.) that you do for fun even when you're not at work, then you should really consider getting out of this business before you ruin your life.

                          Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes www.PracticalStrategyConsulting.com

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                          You pretty much summed up perfectly how I spent most of my 2 years of grad school at the conservatory! :)

                          ¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! Real Mentats use only 100% pure, unfooled around with Sapho Juice(tm)! SELECT * FROM User WHERE Clue > 0 0 rows returned Save an Orange - Use the VCF! VCF Blog

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                            A week or so ago this guy posted some weird thread in the SB about sexual fantasies or something like that, with other women besides his wife, and wanting advice on what to do (?? gack, why on earth you'd go on the Internot looking for help on this is beyond me??). John, as always, provided both helpful and entertaining advice, that was not received well. This led to a rather lengthy discussion that largely devolved down to allegations about the origins and species of John's birth mother, as well as questions about the OP's sexual preferences and preferred mating species. All in all, an absolutely entertaining thread, I know I walked away refreshed and ultimately vindicated in my optimistic beliefs for the greater intelligence of the average man.

                            ¡El diablo está en mis pantalones! ¡Mire, mire! Real Mentats use only 100% pure, unfooled around with Sapho Juice(tm)! SELECT * FROM User WHERE Clue > 0 0 rows returned Save an Orange - Use the VCF! VCF Blog

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                            Jim Crafton wrote:

                            origins and species of John's birth mother

                            Did I ever mention that my mom claims to be a reincarnated bubble entity from Jupiter?

                            "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
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                            "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                              So not only do you cheat on your wife, but you're lazy too. Are you new at this day-to-day living stuff? I'm tellin' ya Ragu, you're definitely not presenting a shining example of Indian manhood.

                              "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
                              -----
                              "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                              "After spending two days going around and enjoying.."

                              John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                              So not only do you cheat on your wife,

                              ROFL, 5


                              "Throughout human history, we have been dependent on machines to survive. Fate, it seems, is not without a sense of irony. " - Morpheus "Real men use mspaint for writing code and notepad for designing graphics." - Anna-Jayne Metcalfe

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                              • realJSOPR realJSOP

                                Ragu posted a message in the soapbox (I think it was last week) in whcih he was roundly chastised, and he responded by posted some illiterate scrawl in Hindi that offended the majority of the Indian population here. Of course, his most serious error was getting my attention. Now, he's toast - just like Link2006 is. They're both permanently on my radar, and if I'm feeling even the slightest bit annoyed when I read their inane crap, they will become a target with every post they make here. Of course, there is the possibility that I'll become bored with them after a while... Unfortunately, when I trawl like that I might net some hapless individual, but hey - I know the job is dangerous, and besides, someone's gotta do it.

                                "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
                                -----
                                "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                                John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                                ow, he's toast - just like Link2006 is.

                                Thanks alot John, now I have to go and read up on all the Link2006 posts that I either never saw or forgot about...:sigh: -- modified at 10:40 Monday 7th May, 2007 What a loser. :laugh:


                                CleaKO

                                "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                                "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                                  There are, essentially, two kinds of programmers. The first type went to college and chose software development because they thought it would be a good way to make a living. The second type, whether they went to school or learned on their own, are addicts. They somehow discovered programming, played around with it for a bit, and soon found themselves sitting at the compiler for hours or days on end, not even wanting to get up to go to the bathroom. Their most frequently uttered phrase is, "I'll get right to that. Just one more compile..." It's been my experience that after a few years years, the first type is almost always miserable at worst, dulled, lifeless and unhappy at best. If programming isn't an addictive form of escapism for you (similar to drinking, drugs, playing music, etc.) that you do for fun even when you're not at work, then you should really consider getting out of this business before you ruin your life.

                                  Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes www.PracticalStrategyConsulting.com

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                                  Christopher Duncan wrote:

                                  There are, essentially, two kinds of programmers. The first type went to college and chose software development because they thought it would be a good way to make a living. The second type, whether they went to school or learned on their own, are addicts.

                                  So True!

                                  Christopher Duncan wrote:

                                  It's been my experience that after a few years years, the first type is almost always miserable at worst, dulled, lifeless and unhappy at best.

                                  The only except to this rule is if the second type (enthusiastic programmer), is give a programming job that isn't challenging enough. That can be a career killer that makes it hard to get to work each morning. I'm unfortunately stuck in such a position where I applied as a programmer, got the great pay plus benefits (wanted this so I can build on my future). Now however I'm doing support work (not as in bug fixes but tech support aka password resets). Right now I'm covering for a tech support individual who is on mat leave and I hope it changes. I find myself reading more and more on the codeproject, looking at articles and saying... I can't wait to get home and try that! (Haven't touched a .NET complier in a LONG WHILE):sigh:

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                                    John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote:

                                    ow, he's toast - just like Link2006 is.

                                    Thanks alot John, now I have to go and read up on all the Link2006 posts that I either never saw or forgot about...:sigh: -- modified at 10:40 Monday 7th May, 2007 What a loser. :laugh:


                                    CleaKO

                                    "I think you'll be okay here, they have a thin candy shell. 'Surprised you didn't know that.'" - Tommy (Tommy Boy)
                                    "Fill it up again! Fill it up again! Once it hits your lips, it's so good!" - Frank the Tank (Old School)

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                                    CleaKO wrote:

                                    read up on all the Link2006 posts

                                    Right. same here


                                    God Bless, Jason

                                    DavidCrow wrote:

                                    It would not affect me or my family one iota. My wife and I are in charge of when the tv is on, and what it displays. I do not need any external input for that.

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                                      Christopher Duncan wrote:

                                      There are, essentially, two kinds of programmers. The first type went to college and chose software development because they thought it would be a good way to make a living. The second type, whether they went to school or learned on their own, are addicts.

                                      So True!

                                      Christopher Duncan wrote:

                                      It's been my experience that after a few years years, the first type is almost always miserable at worst, dulled, lifeless and unhappy at best.

                                      The only except to this rule is if the second type (enthusiastic programmer), is give a programming job that isn't challenging enough. That can be a career killer that makes it hard to get to work each morning. I'm unfortunately stuck in such a position where I applied as a programmer, got the great pay plus benefits (wanted this so I can build on my future). Now however I'm doing support work (not as in bug fixes but tech support aka password resets). Right now I'm covering for a tech support individual who is on mat leave and I hope it changes. I find myself reading more and more on the codeproject, looking at articles and saying... I can't wait to get home and try that! (Haven't touched a .NET complier in a LONG WHILE):sigh:

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                                      www.Dice.com[^] www.DevBistro.com[^] www.Monster.com[^] www.ComputerJobs.com[^] :-D

                                      Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes www.PracticalStrategyConsulting.com

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                                        So not only do you cheat on your wife, but you're lazy too. Are you new at this day-to-day living stuff? I'm tellin' ya Ragu, you're definitely not presenting a shining example of Indian manhood.

                                        "Why don't you tie a kerosene-soaked rag around your ankles so the ants won't climb up and eat your candy ass..." - Dale Earnhardt, 1997
                                        -----
                                        "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001

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                                        Stop...my sides are hurting!:laugh:


                                        God Bless, Jason

                                        DavidCrow wrote:

                                        It would not affect me or my family one iota. My wife and I are in charge of when the tv is on, and what it displays. I do not need any external input for that.

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                                          www.Dice.com[^] www.DevBistro.com[^] www.Monster.com[^] www.ComputerJobs.com[^] :-D

                                          Author of The Career Programmer and Unite the Tribes www.PracticalStrategyConsulting.com

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                                          Nice! Thanks, have been checking around actually. Whats making hard to leave is the group of developers and my manager that are here are a great bunch of people to be around. Plus the employees of the company are great aswell! :-D On the other hand, we don't have an intranet or a server I can mess around with...:omg: In any case Christopher, thank you for the urls and by the way loved the book. :laugh: Got the "The Career Programmer" few months after I graduated and it was a great read! Not only useful but loved the fact it had a humor note that kept the readers interest (and me giggling like a dumb*** on transit :doh:)!

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