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.

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