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Generally Speaking => Power On => Topic started by: Tupin on April 24, 2008, 07:12:45 PM

Title: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Tupin on April 24, 2008, 07:12:45 PM
The guy who has to change the gas price signs.

I've seen a few digital signs, but they are still mostly just plastic numbers around here.

Never actually seen anyone changing the signs though, which is surprising because the gas price changed about 3 times this week alone. They have to go out in whatever weather there is and replace numbers. People who do this job must understand the saying, "Don't shoot the messenger."  :P
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Kaz on April 24, 2008, 07:14:01 PM
I'm pretty sure they don't hire a guy that only changes the signs. I would think that it would be a sort of side-job for an employee or two that works at the station.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Tupin on April 24, 2008, 07:26:35 PM
Quote from: Kazooie-Banjo on April 24, 2008, 07:14:01 PM
I'm pretty sure they don't hire a guy that only changes the signs. I would think that it would be a sort of side-job for an employee or two that works at the station.
Yeah, but I wouldn't want to be the one to change the sign.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Ridley on April 24, 2008, 07:56:25 PM
They have a long pole with a suction at the end and pull the numbers off and on. I have seen it done.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Tupin on April 24, 2008, 07:58:22 PM
Quote from: Ridley on April 24, 2008, 07:56:25 PM
They have a long pole with a suction at the end and pull the numbers off and on. I have seen it done.
The ones near me are at ground level.

Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Zovistograt on April 25, 2008, 05:36:01 AM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 24, 2008, 07:58:22 PM
Quote from: Ridley on April 24, 2008, 07:56:25 PM
They have a long pole with a suction at the end and pull the numbers off and on. I have seen it done.
The ones near me are at ground level.


even easier then.  I don't think it's that big of a deal around here...I mean, gas prices are high, but they're not rising at such a rate that would justify rebellion.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Kilroy on April 25, 2008, 09:00:55 AM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 25, 2008, 05:36:01 AM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 24, 2008, 07:58:22 PM
Quote from: Ridley on April 24, 2008, 07:56:25 PM
They have a long pole with a suction at the end and pull the numbers off and on. I have seen it done.
The ones near me are at ground level.


even easier then.  I don't think it's that big of a deal around here...I mean, gas prices are high, but they're not rising at such a rate that would justify rebellion.
Someone around here was tackled to the ground while changing the sign >_>
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: RevolutionSoldier on April 26, 2008, 07:22:38 PM
You know what would be even worse jobs. Insurance salesman, bill collector, or telemarketer.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Doodle on April 26, 2008, 07:26:41 PM
Quote from: RevolutionSoldier on April 26, 2008, 07:22:38 PM
You know what would be even worse jobs. Insurance salesman, bill collector, or telemarketer.

I always get the Asian telemarketers you can't understand. :(
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Kilroy on April 26, 2008, 07:27:51 PM
Quote from: DOODLEboy99 on April 26, 2008, 07:26:41 PM
Quote from: RevolutionSoldier on April 26, 2008, 07:22:38 PM
You know what would be even worse jobs. Insurance salesman, bill collector, or telemarketer.

I always get the Asian telemarketers you can't understand. :(
Recordings are worse.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: major tom on April 26, 2008, 07:29:24 PM
That wouldn't seem too bad to me.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: RevolutionSoldier on April 26, 2008, 07:31:51 PM
Quote from: Olimar on April 26, 2008, 07:27:51 PM
Quote from: DOODLEboy99 on April 26, 2008, 07:26:41 PM
Quote from: RevolutionSoldier on April 26, 2008, 07:22:38 PM
You know what would be even worse jobs. Insurance salesman, bill collector, or telemarketer.

I always get the Asian telemarketers you can't understand. :(
Recordings are worse.

I hate it when I have to lessen to a machine on the other end of the phone.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Tupin on April 26, 2008, 09:01:59 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
I never answer them in the first place.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on April 26, 2008, 09:05:40 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
Speaking in really fast japanese doesn't work.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
I'd do it.
"Hello sir, would you like to................try this product? HANG UP THE PHONE AND I FUCKING KILL YOU. I mean..."
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on April 26, 2008, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
I'd do it.
"Hello sir, would you like to................try this product? HANG UP THE PHONE AND I FUCKING KILL YOU. I mean..."
You can be sued for that.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Tupin on April 26, 2008, 09:25:10 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on April 26, 2008, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
I'd do it.
"Hello sir, would you like to................try this product? HANG UP THE PHONE AND I FUCKING KILL YOU. I mean..."
You can be sued for that.
What CAN'T you be sued for these days?
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:31:37 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on April 26, 2008, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
I'd do it.
"Hello sir, would you like to................try this product? HANG UP THE PHONE AND I f***ING KILL YOU. I mean..."
You can be sued for that.
Not if I give them fake info. D:
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: えっちーせんぱい on April 26, 2008, 09:35:34 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 26, 2008, 09:25:10 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on April 26, 2008, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
I'd do it.
"Hello sir, would you like to................try this product? HANG UP THE PHONE AND I FUCKING KILL YOU. I mean..."
You can be sued for that.
What CAN'T you be sued for these days?
Breathing, that's about it.

Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:31:37 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on April 26, 2008, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
I'd do it.
"Hello sir, would you like to................try this product? HANG UP THE PHONE AND I f***ING KILL YOU. I mean..."
You can be sued for that.
Not if I give them fake info. D:
They can trace the number.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: phatyo on April 26, 2008, 09:48:39 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on April 26, 2008, 09:35:34 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 26, 2008, 09:25:10 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on April 26, 2008, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
I'd do it.
"Hello sir, would you like to................try this product? HANG UP THE PHONE AND I FUCKING KILL YOU. I mean..."
You can be sued for that.
What CAN'T you be sued for these days?
Breathing, that's about it.

Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:31:37 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on April 26, 2008, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
I'd do it.
"Hello sir, would you like to................try this product? HANG UP THE PHONE AND I f***ING KILL YOU. I mean..."
You can be sued for that.
Not if I give them fake info. D:
They can trace the number.
not if its privet!
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: Kilroy on April 26, 2008, 09:55:02 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on April 26, 2008, 09:35:34 PM
Quote from: Tuppyluver1 on April 26, 2008, 09:25:10 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on April 26, 2008, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
I'd do it.
"Hello sir, would you like to................try this product? HANG UP THE PHONE AND I FUCKING KILL YOU. I mean..."
You can be sued for that.
What CAN'T you be sued for these days?
Breathing, that's about it.

Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:31:37 PM
Quote from: Blaziken on April 26, 2008, 09:23:15 PM
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on April 26, 2008, 09:17:49 PM
Quote from: Zovistograt on April 26, 2008, 08:58:12 PM
actually, being a telemarketer might be fun.  As long as you do what you're supposed to (which is to pitch a product or service), you can get pretty creative to try to get the people to stay on the phone :)
I'd do it.
"Hello sir, would you like to................try this product? HANG UP THE PHONE AND I f***ING KILL YOU. I mean..."
You can be sued for that.
Not if I give them fake info. D:
They can trace the number.
Well, anything can be sued over, yes, even breathing. However, if the case is deemed "frivolous", whoever the suer is must pay ALL fees for the one being sued.
Title: Re: You know what would be a bad job?
Post by: The Seventh on April 27, 2008, 08:05:46 AM
Quote from: RevolutionSoldier on April 26, 2008, 07:22:38 PM
You know what would be even worse jobs. Insurance salesman, bill collector, or telemarketer.
You'd hate to be a telemarketer once you call my house.  We annoy the heck outta them.  Maybe that's part of the reason why we almost never get telemarketers anymore...

Watch Dirty Jobs.  I woudn't want to do many of those jobs...  although my favorite one on that show is demolition engineer.  Sledge Hammers FTW!