Starting a new job-questions

estebancambias · 21-08-2007 7:29pm #1

I was not sure if this was more suited to the job section, but it's trivial so perhaps it should go here.

Wel I'm starting work tommorow, but I have a problem what the hell can I talk to my co-workers about? It's a small shop, so I will probably be working with one or two others. God do I hate conversing with people who don't share a common interest.

Please give me some tips of what to do. I'm not the type for idol chat.

Karoma · 21-08-2007 7:30pm

Glance at news.google.ie or RTE.ie .. if it's not your thing, then don't try to be something you're not... *sigh*

21-08-2007 7:31pm

Don't talk about Timothy Mc Veigh.

estebancambias · 21-08-2007 7:33pm

I knew someone would bring that up. I remember I brought it up in my first year in secondary school, retards didnt have a clue what I was taking about. I think people hated me from that day. It was in relgion class, you know where you talk about everything other than relgion.

Terry · 21-08-2007 7:34pm

Or the NWO or any of your conspiracies.

estebancambias · 21-08-2007 7:36pm

What about my theory that Osama is seeking refuge in the White House?

J/K

Collie D · 21-08-2007 7:39pm

estebancambias wrote:

I knew someone would bring that up.

Well I'm sure he was just the quickest to react because that was exactly what I (and I'd guess at least a dozen others) was going to say. Seriously, don't mention him.

Collie D · 21-08-2007 7:39pm

estebancambias wrote:

What about my theory that Osama is seeking refuge in the White House?

J/K

I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt and assuming you don't believe that.

Rb · 21-08-2007 7:41pm

Depending on how small a shop it is, if you want to converse with your co-workers you may want to bring along this

FlutterinBantam · 21-08-2007 7:42pm

Ah it will all be fine ..just be youself...:eek: on second thoughts don't:eek: :eek:

Don't indulge in idol chatter, some people don't like statues.

Have a good day y'hear.

estebancambias · 21-08-2007 7:43pm

Well....eh... eh..of course not.

*runs away*

I admit I like roleplaying

estebancambias · 21-08-2007 7:44pm

Seriously one of the funniest things ever. I'm seriously loling.

rb_ie wrote:

Depending on how small a shop it is, if you want to converse with your co-workers you may want to bring along this

estebancambias · 21-08-2007 7:45pm

Lol. I have to think of something to break the ice.

FlutterinBantam wrote:

Ah it will all be fine ..just be youself...:eek: on second thoughts don't:eek: :eek:

Don't indulge in idol chatter, some people don't like statues.

Have a good day y'hear.

FlutterinBantam · 21-08-2007 7:46pm

Lighten up there horse

Collie D · 21-08-2007 7:48pm

:eek: Oh good God, I've just remembered that I'm getting a new guy into work tomorrow.

estebancambias · 21-08-2007 7:50pm

So..eh..Warsaw nice city?

estebancambias · 21-08-2007 7:51pm

Collie where are you from?
Just imagine we could continue these conversations all day.

FlutterinBantam · 21-08-2007 7:52pm

Collie D wrote:

:eek: Oh good God, I've just remembered that I'm getting a new guy into work tomorrow.

for your sake I hope it not....

estebancambias · 21-08-2007 7:53pm

Ah our conversations would be riveting.

Collie D · 21-08-2007 7:53pm

estebancambias wrote:

Collie where are you from?
Just imagine we could continue these conversations all day.

I work in the city centre, northside. Haha, no offense, you seem like a nice enough lad and all but I will not be discussing the merits of terrorists.

estebancambias · 21-08-2007 7:54pm

I would have liked a an apostrophe on terrorists, but it's all good.

FlutterinBantam · 21-08-2007 8:00pm

Oh.. Why??

Collie D · 21-08-2007 8:01pm

estebancambias wrote:

I would have liked a an apostrophe on terrorists, but it's all good.

In that case I will veto your appointment. Can't be having illiteracy in my office.

estebancambias · 21-08-2007 8:05pm

Lol. I shall stop with my lol comments now, as I *run away* further.

Dave! · 21-08-2007 9:53pm

How long you been workin here?
You like it?
Do you live nearby or......?
Are you full-time or wha.....?
Oh so are you a student then?
What are ye studyin? Where?
Do you like it?
Do you suck dick?
Do you like it?
On an unrelated matter, will you show me where the warehouse is...?

Pherekydes · 21-08-2007 10:35pm

Wear your "Down with Gun Control" t-shirt, and lobby for terrorists to be called freedom fighters. Discuss the latest mass murder and how the guy was "misunderstood".

You'll get on grand.

Beruthiel · 22-08-2007 8:28am

estebancambias wrote:

It was in relgion class, you know where you talk about everything other than relgion.

Don't talk about religion either

Dudess · 22-08-2007 8:55am

OP, don't bother talking about anything! I freelance in radio so I'm regularly in offices with new people (who I will definitely see again by the way) and I just put my head down and do my work. If they think I'm stuck up - tough sh*t. It's a lot easier than forcing myself to be all chatty. After a short while, the conversation starts to flow and I always get on great. Just be natural - screw what they think of you. I guarantee they will think highly of you then.

FlutterinBantam · 22-08-2007 9:09am

Hmmm..... little trawl of Boards might force a re-think on that one Dudess.

Ishmael · 22-08-2007 9:10am

Look whatever you do, Don't Mention The War!

Setun · 22-08-2007 9:32am

estebancambias wrote:

Lol. I have to think of something to break the ice.

Talk about the sudoku craze that's been sweeping the country.

Red Alert · 22-08-2007 10:50am

Fart incessantly and they will leave you alone

BKtje · 22-08-2007 11:27am

You'll be asking us what to have for breakfast next.

Just find out whatever your workmates are interested in and if they somewhat align with your interests you can start a light conversation.

Don't take too big a stance one way or another at first. You don't want to scare them off before they get to see the soft friendly side of you. well maybe you do, i dunno

I guess by the time you read this you'll already have had your first day. Hope it went well for you.

phasers · 22-08-2007 11:28am

this is how I feel when I go to the hairdressers

2 hours of awkward silences

so I bring my mother and I find 3 people chatting takes a lot of the pressure off

try including the customer in it maybe?
or just ask general questions about the place until you strike up a convo

Archeron · 22-08-2007 1:29pm

Talk about the underpants gnomes. Its a subject that concerns us all, and few are brave enough to broach the subject.

Kur4mA · 22-08-2007 1:36pm

Deleted User wrote:

Don't talk about Timothy Mc Veigh.

QFT! My advice would be to keep this odd obsession to yourself.

Dudess · 22-08-2007 4:05pm

FlutterinBantam wrote:

Hmmm..... little trawl of Boards might force a re-think on that one Dudess.

Ah, but Boards and real life = not the same thing, Bantam.

monkeyfudge · 22-08-2007 7:37pm

Dudess wrote:

Ah, but Boards and real life = not the same thing, Bantam.

Yep... definitely no connection to real life..

Right U.K.?

BKtje · 23-08-2007 10:19am

Something really bad must have happened if he hasn't returned to tell us what happened and how he got on.

Terry · 23-08-2007 11:28am

Extraordinary rendition?

WindSock · 23-08-2007 11:28am

Maybe someone started a conversaion with him and he freaked out and jumped through the window?

monkeyfudge · 23-08-2007 11:30am

Either that or he's parked outside the building with a truck load of fertiliser.

robinph · 23-08-2007 12:09pm

phasers wrote:

this is how I feel when I go to the hairdressers

2 hours of awkward silences

2 hours at a hairdressers where you probably don't actually get anything done to your mop anyway.

TechnoFreek · 23-08-2007 12:52pm

estebancambias wrote:

Wel I'm starting work tommorow, but I have a problem what the hell can I talk to my co-workers about? It's a small shop, so I will probably be working with one or two others. God do I hate conversing with people who don't share a common interest.

Please give me some tips of what to do. I'm not the type for idol chat.

you could talk about pornography and recreational drug use, they're always good ice breakers

Dudess · 23-08-2007 2:07pm

monkeyfudge wrote:

Yep... definitely no connection to real life..

Right U.K.?

I'm worried. Between this cryptic comment and what FlutterinBantam said... what have I done??

TechnoFreek wrote:

you could talk about pornography and recreational drug use, they're always good ice breakers

Agreed

monkeyfudge · 23-08-2007 2:11pm

Dudess wrote:

I'm worried. Between this cryptic comment and what FlutterinBantam said... what have I done??

I've no idea... just saw a paranoia band wagon that could be jumped on.

estebancambias · 23-08-2007 2:15pm

He returns..... The job went good, I sware the Indian people own. The manager is a no personality worthless hack but he pays me, so as the kids say..it's all good. I verbally attacked a 16 year old scumbag for attempting to buy drink, which was the moment of the day.

23-08-2007 2:15pm

He started a thread in the military forum about joining the army, maybe he's off to the curragh camp and has no internet access.

estebancambias · 23-08-2007 2:16pm

Na Nialler, he is 'ere.

FlutterinBantam · 23-08-2007 2:17pm

Hey --nice start Dude.

I predict a long and happy career for you in that august establishment.

estebancambias · 23-08-2007 2:26pm

So do I Flutter, so do I. I hope the manager either goes or dies, if he was gone, then it would be great. His first words were 'ill give you 3 days and if your not able at the end, then I will have to look elsewhere' My reply was 'na, il be fine-in a heartless and stubborn voice.

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