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Arch Stanton posted:Why do you think you can handle the logistics of boxing and unboxing and managing a whole inventory of different items when you already got fired from a job where your only duty is to put the same thing into the same box over and over? His boss thinks he can, and he's apparently doing just fine at this job so far - he still has it and they're increasing his responsibilities.
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Arch Stanton posted:Why do you think you can handle the logistics of boxing and unboxing and managing a whole inventory of different items when you already got fired from a job where your only duty is to put the same thing into the same box over and over? Its a minimum wage job selling cheap bulk garbage, I am sure he will get by.
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Arch Stanton posted:Why do you think you can handle the logistics of boxing and unboxing and managing a whole inventory of different items when you already got fired from a job where your only duty is to put the same thing into the same box over and over? This time around there's no direct interaction with customers and no shopping carts or a parking lot full of cars to run them into.
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And isn't he like, in therapy and medicated now? That might help his job performance.
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Arch Stanton posted:Why do you think you can handle the logistics of boxing and unboxing and managing a whole inventory of different items when you already got fired from a job where your only duty is to put the same thing into the same box over and over? I love how this thread shits on Benny even when he is making progress 
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Strategic Tea posted:I love how this thread shits on Benny even when he is making progress Coming to this thread to feel good is a recipe for disaster
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Strategic Tea posted:I love how this thread shits on Benny even when he is making progress This, but sincerely
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Also my mom only lets me spend five bucks a month to get my cool gaga avatars back so I guess I'm stuck with this one for a while.
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Just to add one more "getting wisdom teeth pulled" anecdote, I got not only all 4 wisdom teeth removed but also four other teeth at the same time to make room for braces, and while I was swollen and had gauze in my mouth for a bit, it really isn't as unpleasant as you might think. I had absolutely zero insurance, so the procedure cost about a thousand dollars.
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Arch Stanton posted:Why do you think you can handle the logistics of boxing and unboxing and managing a whole inventory of different items when you already got fired from a job where your only duty is to put the same thing into the same box over and over? What could he honestly say that wouldn't cause you to poo poo on him? Call him out when he's doing nothing, but all you've done is say "you're poo poo, you're poo poo, your best hope is your parents die and leave you money, you're poo poo, lol why are you even trying? You're poo poo." What's the point?
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There will always be someone who shits on Benny. Benny, kudos for holding down your job and even being trusted with more responsibilities. Considering where you were a year ago, I think this is awesome progress. I don't care if the business might be shady. You're making money and you haven't been fired yet. Also chiming in on wisdom teeth removal- I had all four of mine removed and it wasn't that bad. Especially since they give you painkillers. I hope your insurance kicks in if you need surgery.
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I don't have any wisdom teeth and its been pretty awesome never having had to get them removed. Good luck with that!
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I got back from the dentist. I need five fillings for five cavities. I'm also getting a wisdom tooth pulled out because it's giving me pain. All the procedures, plus a cleaning and today's examination, will cost me about $700. It would've cost me about $200 more if I didn't opt for cheaper fillings. In fact, if I was under Medi-Cal, the cheap fillings would be covered. Here's the thing: it was my Mom who applied the whole family for Medi-Cal, so she's the only one who can find out the status of our application. I could've applied on my own and avoided all this but she insisted that we do it as a family so we could all share the costs. It sounded like a good idea at the time, I guess. I got an excuse note signed by the doctor so I can give it to my manager tomorrow. I'm scheduled for this Friday, next Tuesday, and next Friday for the procedures. I'm saving the tooth extraction and cleaning for last. Fortunately, the doctor prescribes Motrin, so it should be cheap. I've gotten back into blog writing now that I have money to go out and review movies. It's only a hobby for now, but I like it. I'm having difficulty finding time for Thunderdome, though. I really wanted to enter the epidemic round since I had a really good idea, but I was too busy. Benny the Snake fucked around with this message at 06:41 on May 8, 2014 |
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Don't worry Benny, Thunderbowl shouldn't be too much of a priority for you now. Focus on the job and the more real-life type stuff, then once you have that more on lockdown you can come back to the 'bowl and try to win off your losertar.
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systran posted:Don't worry Benny, Thunderbowl shouldn't be too much of a priority for you now. Focus on the job and the more real-life type stuff, then once you have that more on lockdown you can come back to the 'bowl and try to win off your losertar. Benny the Snake fucked around with this message at 05:00 on May 8, 2014 |
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Benny the Snake posted:Thunderbowl, Benny the Snack posted:endemic round Dude. Dude, Benny. Dude. One of those words is literally right there in your avatar, and the other ... just ... gently caress, man. gently caress.
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I think he meant epidemic.
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This is how I imagine Benny communicating in person: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OUad17_Pzo
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Xenocides posted:This is how I imagine Benny communicating in person: Nah, he's an adult baby Hispanic version of Virginia Chance from Raising Hope. Holy poo poo, he even lives with a non-senile mother/mawmaw.
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Yes, I mistook the adjective "endemic" for the noun "epidemic". Honest mistake. There was something I forgot to mention about my examination. I have a painfully sensitive tooth and surprisingly there isn't a cavity there or even a loose filling. I've had sensitive teeth for a long time and for some reason there's one that's especially sensitive for no apparent reason.
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Try desensitizing/enamel-building toothpaste like Sensodyne Pronamel.
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Xenocides posted:This is how I imagine Benny communicating in person: Speaking of Star Control, what if Benny's mental problems all stemmed from toothache? And now that he's getting it fixed, it'll be like he's casting off his excruciator?
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Benny the Snake posted:Yeah, but I miss it. you can write up entries for practice when you have time. Not for submission, just for practice. You can probably even find someone to give you generalized feedback.
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Benny, if you don't spend money you don't really have (you're saving for a car, to move out, dental work, glasses and ... life), then you'll have time to write for Thunderdome. No, I'm not saying you should never go to the movies or spend money. But to keep in mind that you have choices, and those choices have consequences and opportunity costs.
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Honestly I hate fillings more than extractions. It won't be too bad Benny. Just remember frozen peas will be your friend.
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And black tea bags. They can really help soothe pain if you wet it, then rest on the extraction area. Be so careful not to get a dry socket.
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Keep it up, Benny. You're looking after yourself by going to the dentist (even though getting dental work is no fun), which means you're improving yourself. Good job. 
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Benny the Snake posted:Fortunately, the doctor prescribes Motrin, so it should be cheap. Is this a good thing because it's less expensive under whatever coverage you have? Because over the counter Motrin comes in 200 mg tablets. Four of them equals the 800 mg Motrin he'll probably write the prescription for. I've never seen someone be happy about being prescribed ibuprofen before.
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Toriori posted:And black tea bags. They can really help soothe pain if you wet it, then rest on the extraction area. Be so careful not to get a dry socket. They also help deter bleeding. She explained why to me but I was still sky high from the gas and didn't retain a word of it beyond "do this if you don't stop bleeding". I had a particularly vile extraction a couple weeks ago. Also seconding the dry socket thing. The last 2 teeth I had pulled, I got a dry socket because I don't listen. It's been almost a month on the last one and it still hurts occasionally.
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Benny the Snake posted:but I was too busy.  Benny, you're the best  Benny the Snake posted:I got an excuse note If only you could get one for everything. Brb - gotsta make the most of my 18 hour downtime - it's a wonder how anybody has the time to wash, eat or hang out with friends!
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Benny, get on your parents about the healthcare situation. You should be as outraged about your family not having health insurance as you were about your mom threatening to take away your comic books. Seriously, not being all over free healthcare when you don't have any is negligent parenting. I really hope your mom is doing everything she can to ensure the process is going through smoothly. Don't worry about the wisdom tooth extraction. I don't think they always remove the gums. My oral surgeon used a saw to split the teeth in half, then remove them. It was completely painless, for me. Also, to the people making GBS threads on Benny's new job, you outta post what you do for a living.
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If she drags her feet about it just go on and apply for yourself. If one of those teeth abscesses while you're waiting you're going to be miserable. Trust me.
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so, 168 hours a week. assuming 30 for work, and giving you a generous 2 hours a day for commute, you're left with 128. assuming you sleep 10 hours a day because you're depressed, that leaves 58 hours a week. cooking/eating 3 times a day is like, 3 hours max (i'm being very conservative here) leaves you with 37. another 7 down for hygiene related activities takes you down to 30. You want to be a writer, and you can't squeeze 2 hours of writing into the AT LEAST 30 hours minimum of free time you have each week? I think what you mean to say is that writing isn't a priority for you right now. Watching TV/reading comics/whatever you do with your free time is more important than writing at this stage in your life. But don't pretend you don't have time. Almost all people who write in TD have day jobs, families, spouses, school, etc.
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Toriori posted:And black tea bags. They can really help soothe pain if you wet it, then rest on the extraction area. Be so careful not to get a dry socket. Benny is gonna get dry socket and it'll be hilarious
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ThatBasqueGuy posted:Benny is gonna get dry socket and it'll be hilarious I didn't get a dry socket because I was being hyper-careful about taking care of my stitches, though I will be kind as to not divulge my own wisdom tooth extraction experience at least until Benny has his out.
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cname posted:Seriously, not being all over free healthcare when you don't have any is negligent parenting. Benny is (technically) a grown man who can take care of his own welfare benefits. There is no such thing as negligent parenting of an adult
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Is there even open enrollment for healthcare anymore, or is Medi-Cal year 'round? Benny, figure out the status of your current application. Make your mom figure it out. If you're not covered under her, just apply for yourself, since she doesn't seem to care overly much and you have actual pressing health concerns (your drat teeth).
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Was the tooth the root of all his problems? Was it perhaps cursed? Let's find out.
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Tyrannosaurus posted:Was the tooth the root of all his problems? Was it perhaps cursed? Cursed teeth are actually one of the leading causes of unemployment in modern times, especially in the United States. I blame a decline in tooth fairy populations due to pesticides, myself.
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