So, we haven't had a good work rant for awhile....

[almacdonald]

<rant> As if it's not bad enough that someone stole my office and I got shunted to the "shame corner" in the back of the building, I also have the NOISIEST cubicle neighbor ever! He talks on his cell phone constantly and it has the most annoying ring tone ever! And he slurps and sighs every last drop of coffee out of the cup, several times daily! AND he listens to music when he's not on the phone! </rant>

/wishes one could pick their cubicle neighbors

 

[OhMari]

My co-worker went through a box of white paper in less than a month. Apparently she makes her own booklets for CCD. I told her numerous times that she can't copy something without getting permission and buying the license. She just made a 6 page book for 1st reconciliation and now she is making a 15 page book for 1st Communion Retreat this coming Friday. I really don't care, but the copy machine is in my office and she is in/out all day. Plus, she makes so many mistakes-parents complained last year that her booklets don't make sense. When a complaint of a phone call or an e-mail comes in, I forward it to her-I'm tired of making excuses for her.

Ok, that was my work related vent of the day.

 

[LadyyRedd]

I used to sit next to a guy who made noise ALL the time and had way too many personal calls in a very loud voice and listened to my calls! I know way too much about him - including "when it finally happens" for him and his girlfriend and about him getting the big V and about his follow up appointments with the doctor!

It was the final straw one day when it sounded like he was pouring 1,000,000 binder clips back and forth between two bins! I finally yelled "What the hell are you doing over there?" He responded "oh, was I being loud?"

Kimya

 

[ceiligh1]

My DH had a to share a computer bench (think two desks linked together) with his coworker. Each had their own chair and desk but they were right next to each other. This coworker would go outside every hour and smoke and then try to cover the smell with cologne. By the end of the day my DH had to take a break just to get rid of the headace/ catch his breath. If that wasnt enough the same guy kept moving his stuff over onto my DH's desk and then putting his feet up on it. All the while this guy was waiting for some test's to run on the computers so he surfed the internet for some "inappropriate workplace websites". Needless to say my DH would spend as little time in there as possible and go back to his office. He was so happy when he no longer had to work with him.

 

[almacdonald]

I LOVE the stories! Co-workers can be such a hassle! On a Karma type note... my supervisor (who always make my job miserable) wore sweat pants and a ratty old sweatshirt to work today. I sat and laughed my butt off when the boss' boss' boss' boss showed up for a surprise visit and saw my supervisor is what was probably the worst thing in his whole closet!!!!

 

[Jynohn]

I have one of those annoying co-workers too. He strolls in the office after everyone else has been here for hours and walks directly over to the thermostat, which he adjusts immediately. We have all been sitting here comfortably all morning, and he walks in (with his coat still on!) and changes the temperature.

He then proceeds to inform everybody of all the important things he needs done IMMEDIATELY. Sorry, we've all been here for hours and have other things we're working on. Just because you stroll in at 11:00 doesn't mean we're going to set everything aside so you can get your stuff done in time to leave for a "very important client meeting" (i.e. golf) at 2:00.

And don't get me started on the sniffling, snorting, and nose blowing that goes on with him ALL day!

 

[BeNJeNWaFFLe]

<rant> As if it's not bad enough that someone stole my office and I got shunted to the "shame corner" in the back of the building, I also have the NOISIEST cubicle neighbor ever! He talks on his cell phone constantly and it has the most annoying ring tone ever! And he slurps and sighs every last drop of coffee out of the cup, several times daily! AND he listens to music when he's not on the phone! </rant>

/wishes one could pick their cubicle neighbors

Oh goodness. I think you just explained my cubicle neighbor. Except cell phones aren't allowed here. He just uses his office phone all day. I know too much about his life and legal troubles. He slurps his coffee and after every sip has to go "Ahh." Then stretches and makes these weird noises. Then before and after lunch, out come the peanuts! *crack* *snap* *crunch* *crack* *snap* *crunch*

And to the poster who mentioned the sneezing, snorting, nose blowing, coughing...etc. I can COMPLETELY relate. Eww.

 

[Piglet843]

We share offices here where I work and I sit with this old fart in my office.
First off - understand that I am Not a morning person...

Everyday when I come in - he is always in the best mood...
"Good Morning!!! Glad to see you today!!! Isn't It A Great Day!!"
Other lines he uses Daily:
"Its such a great day to be at work!!!"
"I absolutely love my job - don't you?!"
(singing)"Tomorrow - Tomorrow - I love you - Tomorrow"
"Isn't this just the best day ever??!!"
"I am in just the absolute best mood today!!! Aren't You!!!"

I could choke him (I know he means well - but come on... who's is honestly ever that happy - I think he's just glad to be away from his wife for 8 hours)

Then all day he does this thing where he sucks the slobber from out of his mouth - and I kid you not - he sounds just like Hannibal Lecter every time he does it - Its SOO FREAKY!!

Gees....

 

[Jynohn]

Everyday when I come in - he is always in the best mood...
"Good Morning!!! Glad to see you today!!! Isn't It A Great Day!!"
Other lines he uses Daily:
"Its such a great day to be at work!!!"
"I absolutely love my job - don't you?!"
(singing)"Tomorrow - Tomorrow - I love you - Tomorrow"
"Isn't this just the best day ever??!!"
"I am in just the absolute best mood today!!! Aren't You!!!"

I could choke him (I know he means well - but come on... who's is honestly ever that happy - I think he's just glad to be away from his wife for 8 hours)

This reminds me of another pet peeve. The co-worker who greets me every week with a big, cheerful "HAPPY MONDAY!!!"

 

[agotta]

My boss (who by the way is extremely underqualified) constantly uses the words peeps, dilly-yo, hullabalo and other nonsense.

She thinks I am her secretary and asks me to email her things that are on our shared SERVER.

 

[SwedishMeatball]

We share offices here where I work and I sit with this old fart in my office.
First off - understand that I am Not a morning person...

Everyday when I come in - he is always in the best mood...
"Good Morning!!! Glad to see you today!!! Isn't It A Great Day!!"
Other lines he uses Daily:
"Its such a great day to be at work!!!"
"I absolutely love my job - don't you?!"
(singing)"Tomorrow - Tomorrow - I love you - Tomorrow"
"Isn't this just the best day ever??!!"
"I am in just the absolute best mood today!!! Aren't You!!!"

I could choke him (I know he means well - but come on... who's is honestly ever that happy - I think he's just glad to be away from his wife for 8 hours)

Then all day he does this thing where he sucks the slobber from out of his mouth - and I kid you not - he sounds just like Hannibal Lecter every time he does it - Its SOO FREAKY!!

Gees....

 

[Lanshark]

When I was still in IT I had a guy next to me in a cubicle that passed gas very loudly and very frequently. To make matters worse he would then sigh.

I kid you not.....

 

[L107ANGEL]

This thread is cracking me up!!

 

[almacdonald]

.... I should also add the the cubicle neighbor in question also leaves an open can of half-eaten spam in the fridge for weeks on end!

And as for the disgusting bodily noises, another man here hoarks up a wad of phlegm on a schedule. Every morning at coffee break (in the kitchen), at lunch (also in the kitchen) and at 3:30 (in his office, on the other side of the building, but i can still hear it!)

 

[cepmom]

.... I should also add the the cubicle neighbor in question also leaves an open can of half-eaten spam in the fridge for weeks on end!

And as for the disgusting bodily noises, another man here hoarks up a wad of phlegm on a schedule. Every morning at coffee break (in the kitchen), at lunch (also in the kitchen) and at 3:30 (in his office, on the other side of the building, but i can still hear it!)

 

[budbeerlady]

She thinks I am her secretary and asks me to email her things that are on our shared SERVER.

Love that one! I had a co-worker (Thankgoodness she got fired!) that was a phone slammer. I hate that! This chic was a mess, the collection agencies and then the bank would call her all the time in her cube and she would cry and carry on, get upset and then leave work. (Smaller paycheck aint gonna fix your problems honey!)

But we were told to be kind, she is on medication and has some problems in her life right now. I told the G.M. one day that medication doesnt help you if you drink away your paycheck. But the G.M. covered for her and let everything go unchecked (had to be something going on with the two of them! )

Funny thing, neither one is here anymore!

My current pet peeve is a person who leaves everthing on the printer, for days. I throw it away now, if you havent needed it in the last 24 hours you dont need it now! And she doesnt get a "file server" she keeps everything on her desktop and I mean saved to the desktop! I just laugh when she asks me to help her because something isnt working, should have put it where it belongs and is backed up nightly.