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It time for Aunty Wormulus' problem corner.
Share your needy simperings with the whole forum.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:11, 195 replies, latest was 14 years ago)
I have to give an example on an application form of when I have demonstrated fairness and honesty in the workplace. If I state that a colleague had a face like a bag of spanners, but on the plus side she had cracking tits and made a lovely cuppa, will I get marked down for this?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:14, Reply)
You don't want to look sexist or like you aren't in touch with your feminine, tea-making side.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:17, Reply)
"The individual concerned had certain personal challenges, compensated by creative abilities and attributes which were of significant team benefit."
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:18, Reply)
I will run them up the flagpole and see which way they blow.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:22, Reply)
I'd say my wording would be better than Jeff's.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:31, Reply)
The application's a fucking nightmare though. Trying to give examples of how I demonstrate their 7 key values in less than 50 words has been a pain in the arse. And trying not to repeat myself in the "what did you do in your last job" bit and "how do you meet the job description" bit is proving a bit tricky as well. I wish I had a printer, flitting between documents and remembering stuff is a bit of a pain.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:36, Reply)
I think the best suggestion I can give is stick to the positives - "I achieved, I enabled, I attained, I established" etc..
Plenty more of those words. Good luck anyway.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:56, Reply)
Successfully implemented...
Introduced....
Led a project/team
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:58, Reply)
Don't see 50 words as the goal, see it as a challenge.
If you can say it in 25 words don't feel that you have to flesh it out.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:01, Reply)
A couple may be slightly over, but they usually allow a bit of tolerance. I've hacked out unnecessary exposition and just stuck to the facts. I suppose if I get an interview they'll want me to expand on examples anyway.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:20, Reply)
I'd offer to help further but I've never recruited for public sector before.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:26, Reply)
You could always run them up the flagpole and see who salutes.
*Hello Sailor!*
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:25, Reply)
I thought I'd found peace in my current home but I'm experiencing the urge to move on. I'm a lot more social than I used to be but I still daydream of living on a deserted island all on my own to paint and keep livestock. I've had this dream since I was young and it never goes away.
What should I do?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:25, Reply)
You'll have a deserted beach in the winter (which is a bit like an island) and people visiting you all summer 'cos you live by the beach.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:28, Reply)
I'd love an animal sanctuary but it's not going to happen.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:29, Reply)
Surely it's better to keep searching for the life I deserve?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:31, Reply)
You've beaten 99.5% of us.
(Except Chavs, who live the life they deserve).
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:35, Reply)
Your problem is more common than you think.
Perhaps try discussing your need for complete solitude with others that feel the same way.
Wormulus
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:51, Reply)
You would make an excellent nun.
Have you considered this as an option?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:54, Reply)
Unfortunately my hatred of all patriarchal religious dogma has thwarted this dream.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:59, Reply)
I have Weeds season 4 or all of the only season of Studio 60 On Sunset Strip. Which should I start watching first?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:34, Reply)
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:35, Reply)
Your problem is more common than you think.
You will ultimately end up watching both, I recommend watching both this evening, starting in Alphabetical order.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:52, Reply)
She tracked me down in a club last night and threw a pint glass at my feet for forgetting her birthday - she has never once mentioned her birthday.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:49, Reply)
Christ, you really are forgetful.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:51, Reply)
And with yourself.
What would the Nigerian Whites make of your piss-poor show?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:52, Reply)
It just ended up with me agreeing to go back to hers and shagging her bareback. Three times. When's the idiot of the year awards cos I need to start preparing my acceptance speech.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 19:58, Reply)
You'll be too busy filling in an application form for McDonalds as you'll have to start saving for a pram.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:00, Reply)
And I'm laughing at the thought of it, cos it would be ridiculous. If it happens I'm jumping off Tyne Bridge.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:02, Reply)
You have a chance of sex and you're not sure.
Just get in there. Stop fucking whinging. If some bird a few doors down from me was after a bit I'd be there like shit off a shiney shovel.
I'm 43 next month. No hope and Bob Hope.
Do it you silly git.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:16, Reply)
Do it when you're younger.
Shagging around chances don't come readily at a later age.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:39, Reply)
She wants a full on relationship and thinks we're in one. I want nothing of the sort.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:02, Reply)
That said she stands more chance of catching something from you lols I have no sympathy for either party.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:13, Reply)
i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2011/10/04/article-0-0E37F77B00000578-377_306x465.jpg
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:08, Reply)
I just got in from work, where I decided to go to my favorite place in the house; the toilet, and read about the new iPhone and see what Apple are up too.
For 4 odd years now I've been watching every single Apple press conferance, excited by new shiney products, but this year I genunienly don't give the slightest shit about the new iPhone, it's totally not worth upgrading for, so now I'm confused, as my contract is up in November.
Should I go for a sim-free contract, saving me about £50/month, or maybe go for the HTC Titan, which looks totally awesome, and still save £30/month ?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:07, Reply)
You spending time in the toilet and not having any sort of tiny shit.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:12, Reply)
My right arm now has a bruise where the string grazed it.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:40, Reply)
but mostly this week it was about getting the draw right and getting good groupings on the target, and I did OK at that
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:47, Reply)
Your problem is more common than you think.
Cut off the bruised area.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:47, Reply)
it's a 6 week course, then i can join The Bowmen of Gower. But then I have to spend pennies on a bow
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:22, Reply)
Your advice column is shit. I've been reading it for at least an hour now, and find it sorely lacking in those photo re-enactments where a woman has thought bubble doubts regarding her partners faithfulness, whilst dressed in a bra and knickers.
Please could you rectify this, otherwise I shall find myself going elsewhere.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:51, Reply)
A FACT that our so called Government seems to have overlooked.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:01, Reply)
Theresa fucking May? I know that she shares her name with a porn star, but really..?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:03, Reply)
also, i need to have a powerpoint done for a class tomorrow, but I haven't done it yet and I'm tired and lazy right now.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:52, Reply)
The thing is, you see, that no matter how hard I try I just cannot stop being an utter cunt.
Oh and an alcoholic and a waster.
What should I do?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:52, Reply)
And you know what?
It's shit.
The product of a cunt.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:56, Reply)
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:01, Reply)
If it was good enough for Churchill etc.
I actually prefer my spesh warm, goes down quicker.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:04, Reply)
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:09, Reply)
Unlike my good self.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:11, Reply)
Stay away from your van when pissed and in control of your child B69.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:15, Reply)
How much of this do you actually believe is real?
Way to much I would guess.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:23, Reply)
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:26, Reply)
You really are something, something...
Sorry, didn't mean to forget my station.
Tugs forelock, backs out of room.
Edit: and as I pointed out to you up there ^^ it's b69 not B69, you equally illiterate wanker.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:34, Reply)
You problem is that your attempts are doomed to failure because you have no idea what you are doing.
You were wise to consult me.
In order to stop being such a complete cunt you need to focus on other people's needs ahead of your own. Focus on pleasing those around you and maintaining an air of grace and charm.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:04, Reply)
And I don't mean gay in a good way.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:06, Reply)
A good example of an area you could improve in would be your use of the word 'gay' in a pejorative sense.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:08, Reply)
If you know what I mean.
Kisses
blaireau69
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:10, Reply)
a degree in advertising. How can I end him?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:54, Reply)
They'll really appreciate that.
Why didn't you come to the pier Bob?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 20:56, Reply)
We all managed to make it.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:00, Reply)
I was backing you up, and grumping at Bobby.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:06, Reply)
I tried to tell him that we all love his personality and that his waist size doesn't come into it.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:00, Reply)
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:04, Reply)
I will come to a christmas bash is applicable?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:03, Reply)
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:08, Reply)
Your problem is more common than you think.
The best way to end your friend is to point out to him frequently that he contributes nothing to the sum happiness of his species.
Perhaps remind him that his career will never be as successful as the individual whose sole contribution to mankind's endeavours was to come up with the slogan 'Yorkie; Its not for girls'.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:06, Reply)
What's a 4-letter abbreviation commonly used to exhort someone to have courage when tackling an issue?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:03, Reply)
The answer you seek is MTFU.
You also gain bonus points for not describing it as an acronym.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:07, Reply)
LIC is beating about the bush, he really wants to know how a middle aged virgin with zero social skillz can finally score some poon.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:12, Reply)
His problem is more common than you think.
Many house-whale internet virgins struggle to get laid, however, it is very simple to remedy the situation.
LIC needs to attend b3ta bashes and find the most insecure looking women in attendance, he should then pull their pigtails all evening, whilst pretending that he is devastatingly interesting and attractive. The selected internet-girl will then inevitably decide that he is interesting and attractive and allow an evening of appalling, teenage sex where both parties pretend they have a fucking clue.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:14, Reply)
my feckless housemate has washed her dishes perhaps twice. She doesn't appear to work and makes more mess than any of the rest of us. She also chose 5.15am this morning as an ideal time to shout at her boyfriend/tv/annoying yapper type dog. How do I best refrain from kicking her fucking head in?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:08, Reply)
Do(es) the other housemate(s) have the same problem with her?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:10, Reply)
given that there's a fucking dishwasher. the others all do their washing up within 24 hours of leaving it, and two of us use the dishwasher, but she makes a fucking tip and doesn't bother to do a thing about it. there has been no cutlery since friday last week and i'm buggered if i'm sorting it out for everyone else. once a mug, always a mug etc.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:14, Reply)
so I don't really give a shit about that.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:20, Reply)
It might even be worth involving the agents.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:18, Reply)
she hasn't been tremendously well so i'll give her a month to sort her act out.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:23, Reply)
It might have some clause about keeping the place in good order.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:26, Reply)
*knock knock*
Hey [NAME] sorry to bother you, have you got a minute?
Just wanted a quick word about [YOUR GRIEVANCES]. I'd really appreciate it if [YOUR REQUEST].
How would you feel about that?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:31, Reply)
your problem is more common than you think.
Your problem stems from your inability to control your life. Take control of your domestic environment by choosing housemates who aren't dicks.
In the interim perhaps you could consider discussing your misgivings with your housemate. A good way to do this would be through the leaving of passive aggressive notes attached to your fridge by means of magnetic letters.
If this doesn't work, perhaps you could restrain your desire to cause her harm by remembering that you are a reasonable human being and not a fucking toddler.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:12, Reply)
the fact that I do 90% of the cleaning and tidying in the kitchen is starting to upset me though.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:17, Reply)
I've thought more about your problem.
The correct approach is to moan about it on the internet and act like a child about the most basic of human disputes rather than with any semblance of maturity or common-sense.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:28, Reply)
she'll probably move out on her own after that.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:34, Reply)
but I thought it might freak you out enough to stop asking questions.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:39, Reply)
it was probably the most interesting thing I heard all evening.
I thought quite a lot about it on the journey home.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:44, Reply)
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:52, Reply)
Admittedly I've never been and never will be fat but I couldn't think of a logical reason why berk's decision should bother me.
It bothered Lampito as well, although I think she may have her own reasons.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 22:07, Reply)
This is the most passive aggressive response you could have given.
Congratulations.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:19, Reply)
It does make the subsequent arguments over why i never do any housework rather surreal, however.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:22, Reply)
sharing again after all that time is an interesting experience.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:28, Reply)
after that, never again. Other things on my "never again" list include;
-going to pontypridd
-negotiating with a mexican
-sex on a bus
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:32, Reply)
it's taken me six years to get over the trauma of that, and I still wouldn't consider sharing unless I had my own bathroom.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:37, Reply)
People are shit. What should they do about this?
Yours
b3th (37 and three quarters)
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:08, Reply)
except, I should warn you that I am hell to live with.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:11, Reply)
You were sitting right next to the dusty bit of the pier and you didn't even notice.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:11, Reply)
That would make me older than Monty, which would be incredibly depressing.
It's bad enough that I'm only two months younger than he is.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:12, Reply)
You should be happy that people are shit. Everyone should be given the opportunity to succeed or fail.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:13, Reply)
all the spot lights have stopped working in my bathroom, and I broke the lamp I had in there. Oh and the lightbulb i bought to replace the broken one was not the right fitting.
I need a bath.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:11, Reply)
With a lack of Wormy support, might I suggest you light some candles and have a romantic bath for one.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:12, Reply)
Although it might be worth putting the candle out first. Unless you wanted to invent the waxing-wank....
*Runs off to Dragons' Den to get investment*
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:16, Reply)
but found i had lots of matches and no matchbox to light them on until i relised i'd used it for a pinhole camera some time ago. So yeah, i just lit a candle off of a camera.
i'm not sure how that all got complicated. I think I'm tired
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:41, Reply)
I think I need a new clutch on a 2001 Suzuki GV. How do you go about it?
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 21:15, Reply)
In the recent past, I was considered suave, handsome and exciting by people both 'on the internet' and by real people, offline.
This appears to have subsided more recently, however can a man like me regain my former virility?
Yours Winningly,
Plumdozer you fucking plum.
(, Tue 4 Oct 2011, 22:14, Reply)
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