LEARN TO READ OR GET OFF OF EBAY

I don't know why exactly, but today, I'm way less tolerant at my job than I normally am. I answer customer emails in the morning, and I understand that some people out there are as internet savvy as others, but today, it just seems like people out there (ebayers) are just plain moronic.

For example, someone asks:
"The camera is supposed to come with a cap to cover the lense opening. Do you have it?
How do you keep dust out if you don't?"

My response had to be:
As stated in the description, and as is visible in the photos on eBay, this camera does come with a body cap.

This happens ALL THE TIME. READ THE GODDAMN DESCRIPTION PEOPLE! That's why we take the time to WRITE the goddamn descriptions! YOU CAN READ, RIGHT?!?!

Here are some more...

Their Question: Hi is this a new strap?
My Answer: As stated in the description on eBay, this is a new strap.

Their Question: OK, one more quick question. Is this a Store demo camera, or one someone has owned for some time.
My Answer: This is a used camera, as is stated in the eBay auction title and description.

Their Question: Hi I just wanted to double check with you about a few things with regards to this item... 1. Is this item brand new? 2. What is your warranty policy on merchandise?
My Answer: As stated in the description on eBay, this is a new flash. Also, as stated in the description on eBay, the flash is covered by a one-year warranty from the manufacturer, which is Canon Canada.

Their Question: I hate bidding games. How much to buy this lens?
My Answer: Sorry- there's no Buy it Now option on this auction. (But in my head I'm thinking- this is EBAY! Which is an AUCTION site. Auctions are won by BIDDING on the item being AUCTIONED OFF).

Their Question: I'm really apologize! Could you please cancel my bid for this Item because I didn't relize that it is a used len.
My Answer: How could you not realize this was a used lens? It states so in the title, and again in the description. Please let me know how you failed to realize this was a used lens.

Yeah- so I lost it a bit on that last one. But I am genuinely curious as to how he could've missed the fact that this is a used lens. Meh.

Rant over. Day still has six and a half hours. FACK!

Labels: computers, frustration, office, rant, work

posted by Unknown @ 10:50 a.m.

Little Ol' Invisible Me

I know I'm easily lost in a crowd, as in... I blend in, I'm fairly forgettable, etc... but lately, at work, it's been getting a little ridiculous.

When I talk to a certain co-worker of mine, I get the feeling he's not listening to me. I can say something to him, and then two minutes later he'll repeat what I said, claiming he'd just thought of it himself! Here's an example:

Him: This email is from a guy claiming the pinhole adapter we sold him doesn't work on his camera.
Me: What camera does he have?
Him: (looks through the email again) Here's the problem, he's trying to put it on an A100. Of course it won't fit on the A100.
Me: No- you're thinking of the Minolta Dimage A100, which the adapter will not fit on. But it will fit onto the Sony Alpha A100 DSLR.
Him: The Sony Alpha isn't the A100.
Me: Yes it is.

*two minutes later*

Him: OH! I get it! I was thinking of the Minolta point and shoot camera, the A100. He's got the Sony Alpha A100, which the adapter should fit on!

See what I mean?!? BAH! So frustrating. Then, at the end of the day, he says to another co-worker, "Look what I found here- our Henry's eBay info page is full of dead links, missing photos, and incorrect information!" It's great that he's actually looking for problems that need fixing, but I had pointed that exact page out to him the day before, noting the problems. BAAAAAAAAAAAH!

It's like he doesn't think I'm smart enough. Or, because I'm a woman, he just dismisses anything I say. Or, he wants to get credit for thinking of everything. I don't know. There are so many improvements that need to be made here at work, things I've been mentioning for years (I'm not exaggerating... years). But of course no one listens to me!

However, I sent a list of "suggested improvements" to my boss yesterday, and he did actually just call me to tell me he looked it over, and will consider some of the ideas next week when he's got more time. *sigh* Finally, some acknowledgment.

Labels: office, rant, work

posted by Unknown @ 12:15 p.m.

Wentworth and Hiro Save The Day

Man, yesterday SUCKED. I don't know why, but yesterday in particular, I was feeling extremely unsatisfied with my life and everything in it. Which doesn't consist of much... hence the depression.

Work lately is pure garbage. I have to try and not let that self-righteous twit of a woman in my office get me down. It's hard though. There's a wall between her and I, literally, and half of my department is over there with her, and half is here. I'm positive they talk about me over there. I bitch about her to two people in the office only- after hours or in the kitchenette. *sigh* The bitching doesn't really help anyways. She just sucks.

And now I'm so NOT looking forward to the Cookie Swap we do every year for the holidays, simply because she's going to be involved. I think that I just won't organize it. If they want it to happen, they'll have to set it up. I'm done with extra curricular activities at work. I'm done with extra effort, period. I'm not helping anyone out. I'm going to do my job, and that's it. It's going to drive me crazy, but craziness due to banality is better than craziness due to rage. I hope, anyways.

I'm also extremely lonely. I don't see a light at the end of this loneliness tunnel, either. I've given up hope of finding anyone to share my life with. A question was put forth last week at book club: "Do ugly people know they're ugly?" "Yes," I said, "they do." I look at myself in the mirror on more occasions than I'd like to admit and look away very disappointed. I know that if I want to change the way I look, I've got to try. But it's hard when there's no external motivation. It's all one big Catch 22. My whole life is one big Catch 22.

On a more positive note, Prison Break and Heroes were amazing last night. When Prison Break wrapped up, Bex and I cheered OUT LOUD. Like it was the Super Bowl or something. On second thought- the fact that television was the only thing that could make me smile yesterday is also kind of depressing.

This has been an extremely depressing post, and I apologize if I made anyone uncomfortable.

Labels: office, rant, work

posted by Unknown @ 10:53 a.m.

A Day of Normalcy

Phew. The last couple days of work have certainly been trying. You see, there's this woman I work with, and we just rub each other the wrong way. I think it started when she got promoted? appointed? at the office, and I just didn't think she deserved it... errr... it just didn't make sense to me.

Anyways- yesterday she got all defensive when I double checked an order she had processed. She was all, "I told you I did it, it's done," and I was all, "I just like to be thorough," and she was all, "You do, eh." Then I said, "Excuse me?" and there was a moment where I thought words were going to be exchanged. But I walked away. I did ask her why she was being so defensive about it, but I don't remember her answer... I didn't really care why she was acting the way she was, I just wanted it to stop. Oh yeah- the whole order checking thing I was doing- was actually me helping her out.

But today went smoothly... we were civil to each other- which is as good as it's going to get, I'm sure. Must remain professional. Damn office.

Speaking of The Office... my new TV crush is John Krasinski... Jim on The Office. He's hilarious. And he's cuuuuuute.

Labels: office, work

posted by Unknown @ 10:07 p.m.