JCASHFAN All American 13916 Posts user info edit post |
I got called out by a co-worker today because I bike to work and drop my stuff off in the office and check my e-mail first thing in the morning before changing. This takes 10 - 15 min tops and almost no one is in yet. No one has complained but some woman who doesn't even work in my department made a side comment. Neither of my supervisors have mentioned it to me and have often held conversations with me about biking in and whatnot.
So am I the douche* or is the other guy?
*"the" douche in this particular case, I realize I'm a douchey asshole in general. 6/15/2010 6:27:56 PM |
dweedle All American 77386 Posts user info edit post |
most important thing was what was the woman's side comment and is she hot 6/15/2010 6:29:52 PM |
indy All American 3624 Posts user info edit post |
It's called speed stick -- it's not expensive 6/15/2010 6:30:16 PM |
khcadwal All American 35165 Posts user info edit post |
i want to know what the side comment is
but i'm going to say no you are not the douche in this situation. 6/15/2010 6:30:55 PM |
NyM410 J-E-T-S 50084 Posts user info edit post |
Yours in professionalism,
The Nard Dog 6/15/2010 6:32:42 PM |
JCASHFAN All American 13916 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "what was the woman's side comment" | "that isn't very professional"
Granted, it was 10:30 but I had just ridden my bike in after having been drilled on at the dentist for over an hour after they messed up my paperwork for another hour.
deargodjesusno. I work *sigh* as a contractor on a government site. I loathe the job for a slew of reasons and don't expect to stay in it very long.
Quote : | "It's called speed stick -- it's not expensive" | 1) it wasn't about my odor. 2) I can't speedstick my whole body 3) experiments, albeit informal ones, have been done and nothing will suppress my body's urge to regulate its temperature.6/15/2010 6:38:51 PM |
Talage All American 5091 Posts user info edit post |
I say as long as you're following the spirit of the rules (ie you're not doing this when customers could possibly see you/ during core business hours, that sort of thing) then I don't think it should matter.
But then you have the type of people that will walk around their community looking for HOA violations after they retire.
It'd probably be best just to change first thing and not have to worry about the bitchy people complaining and potentially making you look bad to the boss man.
^
Quote : | "Granted, it was 10:30 but I had just ridden my bike in" |
This, however, is a bit much.
[Edited on June 15, 2010 at 6:40 PM. Reason : .]6/15/2010 6:38:54 PM |
timbo All American 1003 Posts user info edit post |
Hacking and spitting in the trash can. Not cool. 6/15/2010 6:41:28 PM |
twoozles All American 20735 Posts user info edit post |
i care very little about what my co-workers consider to be professional. she is not your superior, so i would not stress over it.
[Edited on June 15, 2010 at 6:46 PM. Reason : ] 6/15/2010 6:43:20 PM |
humandrive All American 18286 Posts user info edit post |
wear the tight spandex pants and stuff a roll of tube socks down your pants and try talking to her when you get in. 6/15/2010 6:52:30 PM |
ThePeter TWW CHAMPION 37709 Posts user info edit post |
The other co-worker is the douche. You need to tell him to mind his own business about how you ride a bike, and ask why it is unprofessional. I might think it is bad to change before work, especially if you get there on time and then take 10-15 additional minutes once the "work day" has begun. Do you get there early to change? You say no one else is there.
Just go about it in a professional tone, but get the point across. 6/15/2010 6:52:34 PM |
HUR All American 17732 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I got called out by a co-worker today because I bike to work and drop my stuff off in the office and check my e-mail first thing in the morning before changing. This takes 10 - 15 min tops and almost no one is in yet. " |
I've had one of the older techs (local yokel) pop comments at me as i'm wearing workout clothes after biking to work. I at most get to my desk, check my e-mail, then go to the bathroom to change.6/15/2010 6:54:21 PM |
1985 All American 2175 Posts user info edit post |
Lol, I get to work, take a shower, brush my teeth, pour myself some granola, have a cup of coffee, check my email, post on TWW. Then I start working.
She is the douche. 6/15/2010 7:06:01 PM |
Optimum All American 13716 Posts user info edit post |
You shower at work? 6/15/2010 7:06:34 PM |
1985 All American 2175 Posts user info edit post |
yeah
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I also used to bike/shower as well 6/15/2010 7:46:26 PM |
wolfpackgrrr All American 39759 Posts user info edit post |
I wish my work had showers. 6/15/2010 7:51:24 PM |
JCASHFAN All American 13916 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "This, however, is a bit much." | If I hadn't had a dental appointment, it wouldn't be an issue.
Quote : | "ie you're not doing this when customers could possibly see you" | administrative office, we don't have "customers"6/15/2010 8:17:14 PM |
hollister All American 1498 Posts user info edit post |
This:
Quote : | "wear the tight spandex pants and stuff a roll of tube socks down your pants and try talking to her when you get in. " |
Let her know what it *could* be like.6/15/2010 8:19:27 PM |
Optimum All American 13716 Posts user info edit post |
They're lucky that he's even wearing pants. 6/15/2010 8:19:51 PM |
hkrock All American 1014 Posts user info edit post |
I thought you were still in? 6/15/2010 8:20:50 PM |
Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
stop biking to work tree huger 6/15/2010 8:30:45 PM |
BigEgo Not suspended 24374 Posts user info edit post |
show her the bat wing 6/15/2010 8:31:14 PM |
jtw208 5290 Posts user info edit post |
lol tree huger 6/15/2010 8:32:02 PM |
BubbleBobble :3 114243 Posts user info edit post |
YEAH TREE HUGER 6/15/2010 8:33:05 PM |
BigEgo Not suspended 24374 Posts user info edit post |
tree huger... is tree a nickname for your penis? 6/15/2010 8:33:30 PM |
Ragged All American 23473 Posts user info edit post |
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ClassicMixup All American 3877 Posts user info edit post |
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BigEgo Not suspended 24374 Posts user info edit post |
that weasel is dancing perfectly to my music 6/15/2010 8:34:06 PM |
JCASHFAN All American 13916 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I thought you were still in?" | fly for the guard, work for DA during the week.6/15/2010 8:52:10 PM |
bonerjamz 04 All American 3217 Posts user info edit post |
^^HOLY SHIT to my music too! 6/15/2010 8:52:54 PM |
hkrock All American 1014 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "fly for the guard, work for DA during the week." |
Tits.6/15/2010 9:08:57 PM |
G.O.D hates 4 lokos 4694 Posts user info edit post |
she is just upset that she doesn't have that level of jobs or future in her life, and her fat ass will never bike to work. 6/15/2010 9:40:49 PM |