Moans and Pet Hates - Part 8

[Derek]

Back at work after two weeks off to find the work equivalent of a huge steaming pile of cow manure waiting for me along with people who think an out of office message means just resend the email on the day I'm back instead of maybe finding someone else to do it.

[Stuart]

Originally Posted by Derek

Back at work after two weeks off to find the work equivalent of a huge steaming pile of cow manure waiting for me along with people who think an out of office message means just resend the email on the day I'm back instead of maybe finding someone else to do it.

Sounds like my place..

One of our printers had a known fault that was easy to work around, but not covered by the warranty and would have cost at least £500 to repair. Essentially, a small switch in one of the paper cartridges jammed and occasionally had to be reset. A job that took 5 minutes with a small screwdriver. It was a documented problem, so all the techs could find the solution (assuming they didn't know it).

When the switch jammed, the printer registered a paper jam and was essentially out of action until the problem was solved.

This switch jammed while I was on holiday. The first I heard was when I got back and almost the first thing my assistant said to me is "Sorry, but I've handed in my notice". Then I got a phone call from my boss's boss asking me to come see him now. I did, and got essentially ripped a proverbial new one because our only A3 colour printer had been out of action a week, and had caused a delay to a coursework deadline.

So, I calmly pointed out to my boss that this was a known problem with the printer, and at least one technician knew the solution (a colleague, who seemingly stayed silent during this whole debacle, was the one who discovered the problem and the solution and told me). Even had they not known it, I had documented it if anyone bothered to look it up. I also pointed out that most of the team had my mobile number. If they had bothered to contact me, I would have talked them through the solution even though I was on holiday.

And yes, coursework deadlines are considered important enough by the uni that if we (as techs) do anything to delay them, we can get a written warning.

[Osem]

Seizures in the middle of what was cupposed to be a celebratory meal out last night. Osem Jnr#2 had one and it never gets any less frightening as we're always fearing the worst...

[denphone]

l am sorry to hear that your son had a seizure and l do hope he is better this morning Osem as yes its extremely frightening to see it happening in front of your eyes.

[Osem]

Yes he's fine now Den thanks (touch wood as always!). Thankfully he recovered sufficiently quickly for us to get him home and off to bed before he conked out. This morning at 7.00 am he was as bright as a button and back to his usual self - a combination of PITA and a really lovely lad... Our main worry is that he's having more fits despite some fairly hefty increases in his meds.

[joglynne]

Originally Posted by Osem

Seizures in the middle of what was cupposed to be a celebratory meal out last night. Osem Jnr#2 had one and it never gets any less frightening as we're always fearing the worst...

Hope your son is all right now Osem. I can't begin to imagine how scared you were.

[heero_yuy]

Originally Posted by Osem

Seizures in the middle of what was cupposed to be a celebratory meal out last night. Osem Jnr#2 had one and it never gets any less frightening as we're always fearing the worst...

Hope your lad is recovering OK. I know how frightening it can be as my mother has occasional passing out fits due to lowering blood pressure, first time it happened I thought she was having a stroke and got the ambulance out down to A&E.

[nashville]

Quite a holiday Arcimedes , I had a laugh about the slippers, I am feeling a bit better today, my throat seems to be better but my head still aches, should be a bit better tomorrow Den

[weenie]

Originally Posted by Osem

Seizures in the middle of what was cupposed to be a celebratory meal out last night. Osem Jnr#2 had one and it never gets any less frightening as we're always fearing the worst...

Osem I do hope your son is feeling better today. I cannot imagine just how frightening it was for you and your family and it's only natural to fear the worst. Hugs and best wishes to you all and give Osem Jnr #2 my best wishes and of course a big hug from me.

[peanut]

Yet another colonoscopy due for next month with a 3 day liquid diet and a slow prep oh joy.

[Osem]

Originally Posted by joglynne

Hope your son is all right now Osem. I can't begin to imagine how scared you were.

Originally Posted by heero_yuy

Hope your lad is recovering OK. I know how frightening it can be as my mother has occasional passing out fits due to lowering blood pressure, first time it happened I thought she was having a stroke and got the ambulance out down to A&E.

Originally Posted by weenie

Osem I do hope your son is feeling better today. I cannot imagine just how frightening it was for you and your family and it's only natural to fear the worst. Hugs and best wishes to you all and give Osem Jnr #2 my best wishes and of course a big hug from me.

Cheers guys. Yes he's back to normal (or I should say his version of normal) now.

He's had a good active day today, having been to an outdoor pursuits centre today with his class and done all sorts of climbing, swinging and zip wire gliding. We've only just brought him home from school but he's still full of beans and we're both knackered...

Happy days however.

[nashville]

Hope your son is getting better Osem, Good Luck for next week peanut

[dilli-theclaw]

Originally Posted by Osem

Yes he's fine now Den thanks (touch wood as always!). Thankfully he recovered sufficiently quickly for us to get him home and off to bed before he conked out. This morning at 7.00 am he was as bright as a button and back to his usual self - a combination of PITA and a really lovely lad... Our main worry is that he's having more fits despite some fairly hefty increases in his meds.

I'm glad he's ok

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Originally Posted by peanut

Yet another colonoscopy due for next month with a 3 day liquid diet and a slow prep oh joy.

I hope it all goes ok.

My next round of tests start next week. Which are heart ultrasound and stress tests then MRI on my heart.

Still at least it's only foot clinic this week

[denphone]

Originally Posted by peanut

Yet another colonoscopy due for next month with a 3 day liquid diet and a slow prep oh joy.

Sorry to hear of yet more tests for you peanut and l do hope you get through your ordeal fine and well.

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Originally Posted by dilli-theclaw

I'm glad he's ok

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I hope it all goes ok.

My next round of tests start next week. Which are heart ultrasound and stress tests then MRI on my heart.

Still at least it's only foot clinic this week

It never rains but it pours with all the tests you have dilli.

[Osem]

Originally Posted by peanut

Yet another colonoscopy due for next month with a 3 day liquid diet and a slow prep oh joy.

Not pleasant. Hope it goes well.

Same to you Dilli.