The Vent and Rant Thread - Page 251

Steven Lyle Jordan · 06-04-2009, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desertgrandma

How did you get to "bing"???

Probably the last windows update. Gotta love those windows updates (right up there with, I dunno, Herpes...).

RickyMaveety · 06-04-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GeoffC

If I search by typing into the URL box it always brings up Bing .... Serves me right for not using the Search box ....

Hmmmm ... odd. I always search using the search box myself. Google is set up as my default search engine there. I've never seen much point in searching just using the main URL box.

pilotbob · 06-04-2009, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Hmmmm ... odd. I always search using the search box myself. Google is set up as my default search engine there. I've never seen much point in searching just using the main URL box.

BUt it works. Just type something in the address bar and press enter... it will search... I think it uses the default specified search provider to do this... I don't see a way to set it otherwise.

BOb

RickyMaveety · 06-04-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by pilotbob

BUt it works. Just type something in the address bar and press enter... it will search... I think it uses the default specified search provider to do this... I don't see a way to set it otherwise.

BOb

Doesn't quite work as a search function for me. For example, if I type in Hilton hotels (just that), I don't get a search page with Hilton hotels as a search term. I get www.hiltonhotels.com .... even though I did not type that in.

ahammer · 06-04-2009, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Doesn't quite work as a search function for me. For example, if I type in Hilton hotels (just that), I don't get a search page with Hilton hotels as a search term. I get www.hiltonhotels.com .... even though I did not type that in.

it goes thru looking up all passable combo to make it a webpage 1st then if it does not go to a website it will uping up a search.

ie. hiltionhotel.com
www.hiltionhotel.com
hiltionhotel.net
www.hiltionhotel.net
..

pilotbob · 06-04-2009, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RickyMaveety

Doesn't quite work as a search function for me. For example, if I type in Hilton hotels (just that), I don't get a search page with Hilton hotels as a search term. I get www.hiltonhotels.com .... even though I did not type that in.

That's cause it "fixes" the bad URL you typed. You can turn that off if you want also. (Turn domain guessing off).

http://support.mozilla.com/en-US/kb/Location+bar+search

But I also usually use the search bar, I hit Alt-K, type something in then type Alt-Enter to open the search in a new tab.

What I don't like about the search bar is that it searches in the selected thing or doesn't set it back. For example, I want my "default" search to be Google. But sometimes I want to search on amazon or wikipedia... just for that one search. I want to be able to choose the provider and have it search it. But, then I want it to set it back to my default search. Neither firefox or IE work this way, and I never "get" why.

BOb

pilotbob · 06-04-2009, 04:28 PM

Another think you can do is add keywords to your search providers. For example add "g" to google then when you are in the location bar you can type

g my search term

and it will search in google. You can also set up keywords for bookmarks. I created one to the kindle store... so I just type:

k book name

and it brings me to a search of the kindle store for that book.

I see no reason to go to chrome!!!

Yea... so this is a rant against chrome... IT IS NOT FIREFOX... IT DOES'T WORK ON MY Mac!!!

BOb

ShortNCuddlyAm · 06-04-2009, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Verencat

Yeah, the freakin' baking job. Now, I'm trying to keep this a happy place (MR) for me, so I don't really complain as much as I'd like too, but this place (work) is making my life a living hell. I love what I do, but I HATE the people I work with, they're all so mean! The last time I felt this way about a job, I went into a year of depression. It is not hapening again!!!!

Don't worry, I'll strop crying soon...

I'm really sorry to hear that

big hugs

Verencat · 06-04-2009, 06:26 PM

Well, it's done! I quited!

It wasn't really about the language issue (although I was blamed today for saying "really", en English, to myself while checking my schedule - one word!!!) but mostly about a general atmosphere of dissatisfaction all over the bakery.
No one was taking the lead while the boss was out on vacation, everyone "throwing the monkey" (poor Adrian) at the following employee, so, in a few particular situations, I took responsibility and acted so we could keep being efficient. Older employees took it personally, started backstabbing me, and it all went down from there. The only thing I knew, until this afternoon when I confronted my boss, is that the atmosphere was harrowing (word of the week), and I couldn't deal with that anymore. Everyone was complaining about everyone, it was crazy. Every day of last week I got back home crying - hence my presence on MR, needed the positiveness.
Quitting today was the only option for my sanity, and confronting my boss (she's more than mean) learned me a few other things that are pushing me even faster on the way out.
I'll get back on my feet pretty quickly, I'm not even worried. I even might work at the SAQ (société des Alcools du Québec, where they sell wine and stronger liquors and where the employees are extra-well paid AND have a 50% discount on the booze!).
So I won't talk about it anymore, won't rant about it, work my three remaining weeks with clenched teeth and get it over with.

Thanks again, I really needed the hugs and support, and don't worry, everything will be perfectly fine. Sorry for that.

Hey, there's about a thousand new threads to check out yay!

Peverel · 06-04-2009, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Verencat

Sorry for that.

I don't think those words really applies here. If we choose to read the vent and rant thread I don't think you need to say sorry for ranting and venting

Am happy for you that you are feeling better

ShortNCuddlyAm · 06-04-2009, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Verencat

So I won't talk about it anymore, won't rant about it, work my three remaining weeks with clenched teeth and get it over with.

Thanks again, I really needed the hugs and support, and don't worry, everything will be perfectly fine. Sorry for that.

Hey, there's about a thousand new threads to check out yay!

If it helps to talk about it here, talk about it here. Bottling things in is really, really bad for you. Voice of experience, 'n all.

And kind of related - does anyone have a more functional brain they could sell me? I'm really not happy with the thoughts mine churns out...

Peverel · 06-04-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShortNCuddlyAm

And kind of related - does anyone have a more functional brain they could sell me? I'm really not happy with the thoughts mine churns out...

I find whisky helps - single malts - doesn't change the thoughts I have but makes me be less concerned about them

krisk · 06-04-2009, 07:21 PM

I can assure you, you don't want mine!

ShortNCuddlyAm · 06-04-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Peverel

I find whisky helps - single malts - doesn't change the thoughts I have but makes me be less concerned about them

Shockingly, I only seem to have a small amount left. As I don't recall drinking it all, I've either been doing something right, or something wrong

desertgrandma · 06-04-2009, 07:32 PM

Vcat........ranting is the purpose of this thread. Indulge to your hearts content.

No one will judge. In the end, you must do what you must do.

Already you sound happier.........I hope you stay that way. Keep us posted on your new job.

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06-04-2009, 04:28 PM	#3757
pilotbob Grand Sorcerer Posts: 19,832 Karma: 11844413 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampa, FL USA Device: Kindle Touch	Another think you can do is add keywords to your search providers. For example add "g" to google then when you are in the location bar you can type g my search term and it will search in google. You can also set up keywords for bookmarks. I created one to the kindle store... so I just type: k book name and it brings me to a search of the kindle store for that book. I see no reason to go to chrome!!! Yea... so this is a rant against chrome... IT IS NOT FIREFOX... IT DOES'T WORK ON MY Mac!!! BOb

06-04-2009, 06:26 PM	#3759
Verencat Wizard Posts: 2,615 Karma: 96491 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Montreal, Qc Device: xxx	Well, it's done! I quited! It wasn't really about the language issue (although I was blamed today for saying "really", en English, to myself while checking my schedule - one word!!!) but mostly about a general atmosphere of dissatisfaction all over the bakery. No one was taking the lead while the boss was out on vacation, everyone "throwing the monkey" (poor Adrian) at the following employee, so, in a few particular situations, I took responsibility and acted so we could keep being efficient. Older employees took it personally, started backstabbing me, and it all went down from there. The only thing I knew, until this afternoon when I confronted my boss, is that the atmosphere was harrowing (word of the week), and I couldn't deal with that anymore. Everyone was complaining about everyone, it was crazy. Every day of last week I got back home crying - hence my presence on MR, needed the positiveness. Quitting today was the only option for my sanity, and confronting my boss (she's more than mean) learned me a few other things that are pushing me even faster on the way out. I'll get back on my feet pretty quickly, I'm not even worried. I even might work at the SAQ (société des Alcools du Québec, where they sell wine and stronger liquors and where the employees are extra-well paid AND have a 50% discount on the booze!). So I won't talk about it anymore, won't rant about it, work my three remaining weeks with clenched teeth and get it over with. Thanks again, I really needed the hugs and support, and don't worry, everything will be perfectly fine. Sorry for that. Hey, there's about a thousand new threads to check out yay!

06-04-2009, 07:21 PM	#3763
krisk Wizard Posts: 2,148 Karma: 8229 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the road again Device: kindle	I can assure you, you don't want mine!

06-04-2009, 07:32 PM	#3765
desertgrandma Enjoying the show.... Posts: 14,270 Karma: 10462843 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Device: A K1, Kindle Paperwhite, an Ipod, IPad2, Iphone, an Ipad Mini & macAir	Vcat........ranting is the purpose of this thread. Indulge to your hearts content. No one will judge. In the end, you must do what you must do. Already you sound happier.........I hope you stay that way. Keep us posted on your new job.