What's your secret?
by Giant among Angels on Jan 5, 2009 8:43 PM PST
155 comments
Q: What is everyone's secret to be on this site during the workday?
I have to assume that many of McCoven post while at work. My jobs computer network gives most managers the capability of being able to see your screen from their screen. That being said, there are plenty of times throughout the day (especially during the winter (aftermarket motorcycle industry)) where there is not much to do and could get onto McCoven, but I am scared shitless of getting caught.
So what is the secret? Or are most of you that post during the workday either students, unemployed, or work for a company that doesn't have a computer network like mine? Or are you my manager that gets to go onto McCoven and laugh at me b/c I dont? Please Help.
/disgruntled employee
This FanPost is reader-generated, and it does not necessarily reflect the views of McCovey Chronicles. If the author uses filler to achieve the minimum word requirement, a moderator may edit the FanPost for his or her own amusement.
1 recs |
155 comments
Email
Print
Comments
This touches on an interesting question: How much personal Web browsing do you feel comfortable doing at work?
My personal standards have eroded over time. I used to look at baseball sites only on my lunch break. Then only on my lunch break or at the very end of the day.
My latest rule of thumb is basically whether the baseball reading would interfere with the work I’m being paid to do. But that’s kind of flexible …
P.S. I’m posting this from a City Council meeting. I’ve already written my story for the newspaper and handled pretty much all the work I have to do — I’m just babysitting the meeting now in case a fight breaks out.
by Dan from NM on Jan 5, 2009 8:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My company does stuff for the internet, so I’m always online anyway. As long as I get my work done, I don’t think they care about my browsing habits, as long as I’m not on NSFW sites.
by Natto on Jan 5, 2009 9:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Same.
Also, I’m a total stud at what I do and my production is still higher than most of those around me. So they’re happy with me.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jan 5, 2009 9:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yup
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Jan 5, 2009 10:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Of course..
That’s what YOU think.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Jan 6, 2009 10:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well if it isn’t the Superfriends all coming together!
Billy Ripken is not a fuck face
by Karlifornia on Jan 6, 2009 12:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to McCovey Chronicles...
…where everyone is above average!
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Jan 6, 2009 5:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
/Ctrl C + Ctrl V
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
by ResDog on Jan 6, 2009 1:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
THIS COMMENT RESEMBLES MY OWN SITUATION.
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Jan 7, 2009 1:35 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
just kidding
I tell my roommate it’s porn because he hates baseball.
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Jan 7, 2009 1:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
aftermarket motorcycle parts? you got any openings? My buddy is a huge motorcycle nut (more than me at least). That would be a dream job for him.
by Giant Voodoo on Jan 5, 2009 9:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not currently. Though I am sure we will by spring time. It is an exhaust company that specializes in H-D, metric cruiser, Sportbike, and recently offroad(bike, ATV, UTV, Enduro).
Dirtbag GIants: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 5, 2009 9:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Vance and Hines?
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Jan 6, 2009 2:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yes
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 6, 2009 6:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
If you get a spot open send an email to psiler@gmail.com and i will give shoot it to my roommate. He’s pretty dynamite with bikes and i love his 600RR wit ha LeoVince exhaust, mmmmm speed
by Giant Voodoo on Jan 6, 2009 7:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Noted. He can also check for openings Here. Also, I was wrong, apparently they are hiring. I am not sure if you realize that we are in LA.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 6, 2009 7:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
he wants to move back, he’s from LA.
by Giant Voodoo on Jan 6, 2009 9:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
For mechanics they usually want MMI grads. If he is then he should inquire.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 6, 2009 10:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Also
’00 Carbureted FLSTF Fatboy w/ V&H Big Shots Staggered
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 6, 2009 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
94 FLHR V&H Slip-ons (kind of a diagonal slash cut look—not sure the model)
They say some players get out of bed hitting; Pablo Sandoval doesn't wait that long
by bgunn on Jan 6, 2009 9:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Probably These. Though the pre-95 version has been discontinued for sometime now.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 6, 2009 10:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 7, 2009 12:11 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sit at home.
Actually I got on the old bike today. Then I got off it and pumped up the tires. Then I got on it again. Then I got off it and oiled the chain. Then I got on it again. Then promptly made it about 3/4 of a mile away and decided the seat was too hard and I should go home.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Jan 7, 2009 10:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well , at least now you aren't typing "Got off and shoveled another five feet of destination."
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 7, 2009 11:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice. You’re on a roll lately here.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Jan 8, 2009 9:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
-rimshot-
Which is why the brakes rub.
– clank –
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 8, 2009 12:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
as long as you get your work done
who can complain?
"ever so cynical yet whimsical giants related signature"
by The Gene Hackman on Jan 5, 2009 9:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I wish management had your same feelings on the subject
Dirtbag GIants: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 5, 2009 9:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
but, you could do MORE…
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 6, 2009 1:46 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m reminded of the scene in Office Space where Peter is talking with the Bob’s.
It’s a problem of motivation, all right? Now if I work my ass off and Initech ships a few extra units, I don’t see another dime; so where’s the motivation?
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Jan 6, 2009 10:17 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Then they’d EXPECT more.
Don't think, it could only hurt the ballclub.
by ResDog on Jan 6, 2009 1:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto that
I have a little timer at the bottom of my screen to keep me careful not to be online too much. Generally though, I’m online too much.
The 2008-2009 offseason is driving me sane!
by hairball on Jan 6, 2009 1:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Confessions of an unemployed administrative assistant
I have a hundred windows up on a typical work day. I use IE for a lot of stuff at most of my jobs anyway, but I make sure to keep Outlook, Excel, and whatever applications open. I usually keep my not-work-related IE window minimized and I splice my reading in with work. Do 20 minutes of work, read/post on a website. I have it down cold, really.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jan 5, 2009 9:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
my secret
is that I am the computer manager ;)
by fwoty oz on Jan 5, 2009 9:37 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
As is my secret
Although, I wear a few other hats so I am pretty busy at work and don’t really have much time to browse. I do what I can and am not too afraid of being caught because whatever policy is implemented to limit employees personal internet use, I am implementing it.
Although I don’t post much, I am able to read 2 – 3 times during a normal workday.
Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way, when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
by WilliamVanLandingham on Jan 6, 2009 10:36 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If I remember correctly...
On MLB.TV there’s a button that’s an “X” and it’s called “Boss” and when you press it, it brings up a fake word document that is an essay about “The best boss in the world…” or something along those lines. It’s pretty funny.
I watch all Giants games on MLB.TV because I live in the far east. And that also means that nobody really cares/understands what I’m doing on my computer at work. I get away with a lot because I’m white. Sad but true…
by Jon Dowd on Jan 5, 2009 9:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Finally the white man catches a break.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Jan 5, 2009 10:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m the one who cancelled Star Trek!
GROUGTHINK ALERT
by groug on Jan 5, 2009 9:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My Secret is
I’m self employed. Which technically means I work for an idiot.
My two favorite teams are the Giants, and whomever is playing the Dodgers!
by World Series or Bust on Jan 5, 2009 9:53 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I'm in college
It’s called “Sociology 101”
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
by Useful_Idiot on Jan 5, 2009 9:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sit in the back of the class by the windows, where I can bask in the sun and partake in conversation with the McCoven
Wall-E for Best Picture 2008
by Useful_Idiot on Jan 5, 2009 9:56 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or sit on the side of the room with the outlet and/or best Wi-Fi reception.
"Well, um, actually a pretty nice little Saturday, we're going to go to Home Depot. Yeah, buy some wallpaper, maybe get some flooring, stuff like that. Maybe Bed, Bath, & Beyond, I don't know, I don't know if we'll have enough time."
by Azantor on Jan 6, 2009 1:07 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just graduated
but when I had a job where I was at a computer, I just had a window open for my company e-mail. Didn’t really work though
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all.
by baetown415 on Jan 5, 2009 10:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
What's a workday?
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 5, 2009 10:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Most companies have come to the realization that the effort it takes to monitor employees web activities is not worth the minimal increase in production. Either your employees are performing or they’re not, and if their manager can’t tell the difference then they’re the ones that need replaced.
So usually what you get is your basic firewall like WebSense that filters the most common things (porn, social networking, etc), and the rest is up to the individual managers to keep track of their employees performance.
by mxmob33 on Jan 5, 2009 10:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My company’s firewall blocks Athletics Nation but not MCC. Weird.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Jan 6, 2009 9:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds appropriate.
by FairweatherFan on Jan 6, 2009 10:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Your firewall notices spam when it sees it
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Jan 6, 2009 10:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or maybe SF Pete’s last name is Magowan!
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Jan 6, 2009 1:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I forced Brian to sign Zito. We needed a big name to put butts in the seats.
We're all basically Pedro Feliz.
by SF Pete on Jan 6, 2009 2:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Big secret
I clean, so I basically just go to work whenever and have no real “boss” cracking the whip. Production is key.
Soo, yeah I’m of no help
by bondslegend on Jan 5, 2009 11:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Also, alt + tab = your friend
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jan 5, 2009 11:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
does that work on a Mac?
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 5, 2009 11:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh… I don’t know.
I assume there must be a function that is just like it, at least. Lyle must know.
Where’s Lyle when you need him?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jan 5, 2009 11:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, I was busy at another site. I just command/tabbed over. What’s the question?
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Jan 6, 2009 1:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 6, 2009 6:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Also CMD+` will cycle through your open windows and CMD+(n) will open the nth tab of the current window (n being a number). I often keep a work related browser window open behind my time-wasting one for a quick escape.
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 7, 2009 8:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
cmd + (number)
that is effing awesome. Ive had a mac for like a year and didn’t know that one. Thank you, sir
by bondslegend on Jan 7, 2009 10:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is this referring to “spaces”? When i do Command+(n) it toggles through the for different desktops(spaces)
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 7, 2009 10:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Natto is right, those are browser specific – in my case Firefox. In Safari it seems to call up the pages on the bookmark bar (cmd+1 loads the first bookmark etc.).
I think it’s pretty universal that cmd+` will cycle through the open windows of whatever application is active though.
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 8, 2009 12:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I use FF too. Safari sux imho
by bondslegend on Jan 8, 2009 3:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Firefox all the way
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Jan 10, 2009 9:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
im not a big fan of FF. I use Safari or Opera
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 10, 2009 9:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Whoo hoo! A fellow Opera user! High five!
I don’t like Safari though.
by Natto on Jan 10, 2009 10:44 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I did not really like it at first, but over time it has grown on me. The wife uses it because it works better with her online College website.
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 10, 2009 11:47 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I also use Opera because it is good.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jan 10, 2009 1:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Work for an accounting firm and don’t have shit else to do four hours a day for nine months of the year. Nobody really cares what the hell i do as long as the four hours of actual work I have gets done and I bill 60 hours a week.
by W8ingForATitle on Jan 5, 2009 11:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I wasn’t a math major, but if you work for 4 hours a day, how do you bill for 60 hours a week? Heck, if you work for 8 hours a day, how do you bill for 60?
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Jan 6, 2009 1:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My guess
You tell the client it will take 60 hours a week, they say ok, and then you bill them that regardless of how long it takes.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Jan 6, 2009 1:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to government contracting!
You sure you haven’t done this before?
Best part is, if you tell them 60 hours a week, and it takes 70 – You bill them for 140! You really can’t lose.
by FairweatherFan on Jan 6, 2009 1:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dang
I missed the key part regarding when it ends up taking longer then anticipated.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Jan 6, 2009 2:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
college student
this quarter i only have class mon-thurs 1-2 and 4-6, ill have much time for mc cov and mlbtraderumors
"But if he's swinging at real flies, well, in that case there are two definite solutions: 1) Fresno 2) Ritalin." - howtheyscored
by CPGiant756 on Jan 6, 2009 12:53 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I have my own office and only I can see my screen. I have this site open for most of the day. If I’m on a “conference call” that is boring, I’ll post. If I’m at “meetings” where the subject matter turns to something unrelated to the reason I’m there, I’ll read and/or post. If I have something interesting and time consuming to do, I won’t visit so often and this can be quasi-seasonal. I can go weeks without talking to my boss(es), though my real superior is my boss’s secretary, so if I’m not busy or productive, it might not be noticeable.
Also, I have the best boss(es) in the world. ;)
Proud adopted parent of future big league slugger Thomas Neal
by nostocksjustbonds on Jan 6, 2009 1:56 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’m a full time Daddy. When the boy’s asleep, I can surf.
"Don't trust anyone under the age of 30" - Brian Sabean
by Smotheredinhugs on Jan 6, 2009 5:57 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
a) Get promoted. Easier said than done.
b) Get a job that let’s you surf the web constantly. Easier said than done.
or
c) Bring a laptop/iPhone with wi-fi access.
Sergio Romo will gladly hand you a bench to sit on / GIANTSPACE™ / Adopted brother of the AnVil
by SoFa King Mike on Jan 6, 2009 6:00 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I’m in my classroom from 7am to noonish – no internet during those hours for me. After that it just depends on what prep work I need to do, and where I need to do it.
by Merope on Jan 6, 2009 6:23 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yep
Lunch and prep period (5th for me) is when I can post during work.
Catcher are base running. Hitters are offense.
Only [hella] games left until the end of Zito's contract.
by thehavenot on Jan 6, 2009 11:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that's why I went to 8 yrs of grad school
So I could have a job where I didn’t have to be in the office 8 to 5.
And when I’m teaching, I can just ask one of my laptop-wielding students to check the McCoven for me. Oh, SUUUURRRE you’re taking notes on your laptop. OF COURSE you’d NEVER be surfing while I’m teaching.
Bengie: Like an Aurilia kidney stone, slow-moving and tough to get out.
by juanboy on Jan 6, 2009 7:45 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I sit in front of a computer most days
And no one can see my screen. Also, we go really hot/cold here, and as long as I get my work done I don’t think anyone cares.
I have McC open just about all day.
Everyone else is playing games on facebook anyway.
by FairweatherFan on Jan 6, 2009 8:54 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I work in the web space. Particularly in the social media marketing industry so I’m supposed to be on blogs and facebook all day anyway. So I just keep McC open all day and take a look around every once in a while. Plus I’m a salaried employee so if I’m not getting my work done I’m only shooting myself in the foot by having to stay later.
Giants! Giants! HELP US GOD!
by j14 on Jan 6, 2009 8:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I am retired ...
I can do what I want, when I want, as much as I want. Here is a middle finger for all the past bosses in my life. The last boss laughed when he offered me early retirement. To bad, so sad… I was out of there with the cash… so fast that he hadn’t finished smiling. I read this site often …just don’t post much. I usually have two or three windows open at the same time just surfing my life away.
"It hurts sooooooo... good!"
by Baybear on Jan 6, 2009 10:15 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Baybear, that have anything to do w/ this? ;)
by FairweatherFan on Jan 6, 2009 10:21 AM PST up reply actions 1 recs
Everybody back up , give these two some room...
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 6, 2009 11:38 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Auuuuugggghhhhhhh why did I click that link?
by Natto on Jan 6, 2009 11:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Bear-Rolled!
by FairweatherFan on Jan 7, 2009 1:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My secret?
I’ve found that being extraordinarily handsome and really good in bed makes up for my lack of humility.
My adopted Giant: "Raptor Jesus" Guzman
by Goofus on Jan 6, 2009 10:32 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
You are really good in bed!
How come you never call?
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 6, 2009 10:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Back off
I saw him first!
Aaron King is still my homeboy... iffy mechanics and all.
by baetown415 on Jan 6, 2009 1:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Don't get him started
Once he starts talking about all the snoring championships he’s won, he never shuts up.
Adoptive father to the All-Father. Does that make me the All-Grandfather?
by EliminateMe on Jan 6, 2009 5:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You are really good in bed!
Doing what?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jan 6, 2009 10:57 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I am great in bed
I can sleep for days.
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jan 6, 2009 9:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Like a group home , only more structured.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 6, 2009 11:40 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
heh…exactly.
All of these forms take lots of time!
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 6, 2009 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Well..
I’m going to be a student and working, but my work schedule varies weekly. I’ll have some night classes where I’ll be able to post here but most of my posting will be done during the day when I’m not working.
At work, most of the time I’m not in front of a computer but the times that I am suck because we are absolutely not allowed to go on personal websites, or we’re given a write up. Horrible policy so sometimes we get around it.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Jan 6, 2009 10:49 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sales. Numbers are God, everything else is meaningless…
by bisquik on Jan 6, 2009 11:17 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
this
i have my own office and anyone walking by only sees the back of my screen. i also (as i am right now) call a 1-800 number so if my boss walks by it looks like i’m on a sales call. i currently am listening to the Dale and Thomas Popcorn company recording, because it just keeps going all day without disconnecting. my sales numbers are 50% above projection because when i try i’m actually good at what i do, so i feel i don’t have to be working the entire time i’m here to earn my salary.
and yes, a robot will probably be doing my job in 20 years.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
by redhornet78 on Jan 6, 2009 11:50 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
because i’m obviously a pedophiliac clown.
Dodgers fans eat their young.
by redhornet78 on Jan 6, 2009 1:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is my secret
Mischievously implosive purple pitching staff.
by SloIsLonelyForTheOrange on Jan 7, 2009 1:37 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is my theecret
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 7, 2009 2:33 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Can’t you just use the door Secret Squirrel?
by Johnny Disaster on Jan 8, 2009 12:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My work requires I access a computer program to plan our newscasts. And we communicate internally with Outlook, so I have to have that. Plus, our personnel stuff is all web-based now, so I need internet access at work to be able to submit timesheets, request vacation days, choose health plan options, etc. It may be the perfect job for me. As long as the newscasts go well, and I don’t introduce viruses to my computer or check out NSFW stuff, it’s allowable.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Jan 6, 2009 1:26 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, that's pretty much my situation.
A good 50% of my job involves me sitting in front of the computer legitimately, so having McC open in the background isn’t ever an issue.
by FairweatherFan on Jan 6, 2009 1:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
My job (like most others nowadays) requires a computer
Our computers are not monitored by anyone.
Also, when we went through and received new terminals from dell 3 months ago (we have an agreement where every 2-3 years they send us new ones and we send the old back to them) I learned that no one in my office and parent office knows as much about computers as I do. Therefore I have free reign to do pretty much what I want.
I discovered no one monitors the computers by discovering a large cache of music on my former computer from its previous user.
by scout6 on Jan 6, 2009 1:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I learned that no one in my office and parent office knows as much about computers as I do.
Same here. It’s one of the perks of being a 26 year old in a company where the majority of people are 40-50+. Downsides? Not many people to relate to beyond what is required for work. Thankfully, all my college friends live in the area, so it’s not a big deal.
When I was a kid I used to pray every night for a new bicycle. Then I realized God doesn’t work that way, so I stole one and prayed for forgiveness. - Emo Philips
Neglectful father of David Quinowski
by marcello on Jan 6, 2009 2:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We may have the same job...
I am a 23 year old in the company of 40+. I think there are only 2 other guys that are within 15 years of me.
by scout6 on Jan 6, 2009 2:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
"...like most others nowadays..."
It is , as they say , to laugh.
Here’s what happens when you introduce computers (CAD) to what I do – commercial plumbing.
Computers don’t screw up jobs – PEOPLE with computers screw up jobs.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 7, 2009 2:58 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks familiar, I work with civil engineers. Job security. Gotta love ’em.
by timmeh on Jan 8, 2009 10:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately I work in a hospital that has super strict internet monitoring. I do all my internet surfing on my cell phone, however this website doesnt work quite right since I’m too cheap to buy an Iphone or another phone with a real web browser. I spend most of my day reading the comments on mlbtraderumors and trying not to laugh out loud.
Proud father of Eric Surkamp!!!
by The Thrill on Jan 6, 2009 9:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Have you tried http://mobile.mccoveychronicles.com ?
by Grant on Jan 7, 2009 11:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’ve tried this site on my (stupid) Voyager and I have never figured out how to log in with my account. Or is this just for viewing and not for posting?
Giant Dirtbags: Brian Anderson, Todd Jennings, Steve Hammond, John Bowker
Jeremy Affeldt Ready To Make His Father Proud
by Giant among Angels on Jan 7, 2009 11:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I've tried it on my new phone...
I seem to have to scroll through about 20 pages to get to any of your posts and then I can only read about 1/5 of it until I have to load another page.
Course I have a cheap phone.`
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Jan 8, 2009 9:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I work for a marketing company that specializes in online interaction, with a specific focus on inside jokes and Firefly references. They don’t mind when I’m on this site.
by Grant on Jan 7, 2009 11:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
You work?
Huh, then why did we ever give you money?
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Jan 8, 2009 9:41 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If you look in the mirror you'll see a pigeon! Try it!
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 8, 2009 12:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Grant imagines himself in the role of “Wash.” Pilots the ship, always ready with a joke, and enjoys sacktime with the lovely Gina Torres.
“Yeah, we’re pretty much just giving each other significant glances and laughing incessantly.”
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Jan 10, 2009 9:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I could be on here anytime because....
…I currently don’t work :-(. Fortunately I have enough savings to last a few years but I do want to get back to work soon for the long term future.
A McC newcomer but not outstanding.
by SFGuy on Jan 8, 2009 1:13 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
They have the internet on computers now?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jan 10, 2009 1:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This subject really makes me want to see some sort of Post-Secret style FanPost go up. Except it wouldn’t be anonymous at all. But let’s not get tripped up over the details.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jan 8, 2009 11:08 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die.
by Lars The Wanderer on Jan 8, 2009 12:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I’m pregnant.
The Basil Fawlty Moderating Strategy:
"We could run a nice blog here if we didn't have all these members getting in the way."
by WalrusMan on Jan 8, 2009 12:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
This is supposed to be secrets.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jan 8, 2009 12:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Those last two comments are somehow disturbingly related.
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 8, 2009 1:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We don't really have that much pitching depth. We don't really have that much pitching depth. FOR GOD SAKE, VERUCA, DON'T GO FAKE TRADING JONATHAN SANCHEZ. We don't really have that much pitching depth
by oldjacket on Jan 8, 2009 1:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You mean I’d have to come clean about the porn and stolen money in the attic?
"While conservatives tell you 'leave things alone and no one will lose,' and liberals tell you 'interfere a lot and no one will lose,' baseball says 'someone will lose.' Not only says it - but insists upon it! ... Democracy is lovely, but baseball's more mature." BVCE supports SF Dugout and Manny Burriss.
by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Jan 10, 2009 1:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa…
What’s this you say about porn?
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jan 10, 2009 1:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Porn Wants Money!
Using oral arguments to secure hard currency!
Who has the fun?
Is it always the man with the gun?
- The Stranglers
by victor frankenstein on Jan 10, 2009 9:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Would you believe my secret is I write about baseball for a mainstream newspaper?
It’s true. So you could try that.
Saving countless runs with my Brian Horwitz
by lyricalkiller on Jan 9, 2009 3:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I tried it, but apparently the SF Chron doesn’t pay you for pasting a copy of some article your wrote onto 30 of their newspapers outside of the Safeway in Vallejo.
It’s a cruel world.
My Dave Righetti is better than your Dave Righetti.
by howtheyscored on Jan 9, 2009 3:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
that's a good secret
We don't really have that much pitching depth. We don't really have that much pitching depth. FOR GOD SAKE, VERUCA, DON'T GO FAKE TRADING JONATHAN SANCHEZ. We don't really have that much pitching depth
by oldjacket on Jan 9, 2009 4:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A writer, eh? That explains the wonderful username. Nice.
All you nameless, faceless anonymous people. You need to be more trusting and open, like me. And Grant. And Roger. And Evan. And SFPete. And Dan in NM. And Goofus.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Jan 10, 2009 9:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And Grant. And Roger. And Evan. And SFPete. And Dan in NM. And Goofus.
Because “Goofus” is his real name :-)
"Just take the ball and throw it where you want to. Throw strikes. Home plate don't move."-Leroy "Satchel" Paige
My adopted son Matt Downs . Utility Infielder with a Bat !
by nvsfg on Jan 10, 2009 11:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah good. Someone got it. You and I are muy simpatico, nvsfg. And Matt Downs still rocks.
Sergio Romo: striking out professional hitters since 2005.
by Lyle on Jan 10, 2009 1:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- How a Chicago guy learned to love Albert Pujols of St. Louis
- Bud's All-Star tie tops our non-steroid controversies of decade
- D12: Revisiting the Twins decision of Mauer over Prior (again)
- After locking up of AL MVP, it's time for Twins to lock up Mauer
- November means R&R for Raiders fan CC Sabathia and others
Certain photos copyright © 2009 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
