General O/T Chit Chat Thread

[sorceress86]

The thing is, that thread was not the start of it.

You can't go around and abuse people and annoy people and then be upset when they are all upset with you. That's what I mean by the group being created by him. In my mind, that's not bullying. It's not as though he was just annoying so a pack of people decided to gang up on him. He was directly confrontational, abusive and annoying to individuals and then he lumped them into a group by naming his blocked group together.


I'm not saying I dealt with it in the best way, and Jordan and I did work it through afterwards.

Anyway..

2 sides to every story

I think it was the Mrs Butterworth comment and the likes it received, viewing it over I probably wouldn't have liked that comment.

I think that's par for course to get "those" people in the classroom. Somewhat ironically it was my psychology lectures that really brought out the crazies, OMG they were so annoying at times, but I didn't have much to do with them. There was also one girl who I briefly befriended who would converse with me really loudly throughout the lecture. Like yelling almost. It was extremely distracting but also embarrassing really as I got lumped in with the annoyed looks when I was not participating at all.

LOL Omg I was about to say the class that I nicknamed the 'feelings' class was where all the interesting people were.

There was one woman that just would not stop talking and it wasn't any of us students (I found her stories entertaining) but throughout the semester the lecturer because less and less receptive and eventually would just cut her off and continue with the lecture.
I felt sorry for her but her stories had nothing to do with the actual class.

 

[jessy_girl]

I think it was the Mrs Butterworth comment and the likes it received, viewing it over I probably wouldn't have liked that comment.

LOL Omg I was about to say the class that I nicknamed the 'feelings' class was where all the interesting people were.

There was one woman that just would not stop talking and it wasn't any of us students (I found her stories entertaining) but throughout the semester the lecturer because less and less receptive and eventually would just cut her off and continue with the lecture.
I felt sorry for her but her stories had nothing to do with the actual class.

Lol too funny. Yes there must be at least one in every class. This one woman would out her hand up and interrupt almost everything the lecturer said to say something like "that reminds me of my mum and I" to which the lecturer can obviously say nothing. Or similarly to your experience the student would go into a detailed but largely unrelated story. The lecturer hated it.

Worse was the tutorials where discussion was encouraged. Interesting but it really brought out the bonkers.

 

[bleachy_dude]

I disagree with some of this but it's the past, so I am not bothered by it all anymore.

I do believe it is bullying though, as there were insults hurled at me in a group mentality, regardless of how the group was started.

Right now though, the past is the past. We have all changed and as someone mentioned, the true, better me has come out So I do prefer to stop discussing that topic of it is okay with all of you?

Like I said, there are 2 sides to every story

Okay with me to stop talking about that now.

 

[Affable]

Like I said, there are 2 sides to every story

Okay with me to stop talking about that now.

Agreed

 

[Tee]

Hm. I don't know everyone's background for sure but actually only a couple of those posters were middle aged women with children? The majority were not middle aged women with children. Just sayin. ... Facts. Can be pesky.

I am not sure if this post was aimed at me, but given that I am the only person who discussed this point I can only assume it was.

First and foremost I feel it is a shame that this is the part of my post you felt most effected by and inclined to focus on regarding the now infamous thread. I personally know 4 of the women who posted in there, and their ages ranged from 30 - 50 years, and all bar the 50 year old have children. The reason I know this is because I discussed that very thread with them at length and like Jessy, Inigo and others have shared, they were horrified at their input and the outcome. So I am puzzled as to the point or purpose of your post.

I think Jessy summed it up best

I don't disagree with this - it was interesting (for want of a better word) to see just how easy it can be to get caught up in that group mentality and to be involved in bullying. That might sound trite, but I really did find it interesting as I would not class myself as a "bully" (again, I probably want a different word here) yet there was I, and it made me reflect.

I never stated it was a majority. I was sharing my experience, not your experience.

Just sayin... Facts. Can be pesky indeed.

 

[Tee]

I disagree with some of this but it's the past, so I am not bothered by it all anymore.

I do believe it is bullying though, as there were insults hurled at me in a group mentality, regardless of how the group was started.

Right now though, the past is the past. We have all changed and as someone mentioned, the true, better me has come out So I do prefer to stop discussing that topic of it is okay with all of you?

Sorry I have to add.

I totally agree with you. Just because you were behaving like a dolt doesn't mean it is acceptable for 14 people to form a pack and abuse, ridicule and mock you. It was a clear case of bullying in my opinion.

 

[Tee]

Like I said, there are 2 sides to every story

Okay with me to stop talking about that now.

I think that is wrong.

I think there are always three sides to a story. Your side, my side and the truth.

Not another word on the topic from me. Xo

 

[Meglos]

Not wanting to prolong this topic, but I want to take this opportunity to apologise to Jordan for any part I had in the original topic. I found his actions questionable at the time and I used the opportunity to take a cheap shot by equating "penis" with calling him a dick. It wasn't meant to come across as nasty as it did, but it wasn't funny either and I'm disgusted that I went there. I didn't consider his feelings at the time, and I feel it's probably my worst moment on this forum. Lesson learned.

 

[Affable]

Not wanting to prolong this topic, but I want to take this opportunity to apologise to Jordan for any part I had in the original topic. I found his actions questionable at the time and I used the opportunity to take a cheap shot by equating "penis" with calling him a dick. It wasn't meant to come across as nasty as it did, but it wasn't funny either and I'm disgusted that I went there. I didn't consider his feelings at the time, and I feel it's probably my worst moment on this forum. Lesson learned.

Don't worry about it. I wrote an apology on here not too long ago to everyone as well.

If I can find it, I will paraphrase it again.

 

[Affable]

I just had a read of some of my forum posts and some of my posts I feel were not good.

I would like to apologize to anyone who was offended (directly or indirectly) by my posts and I wish to move forward with you all positively. I also apologize if I have cursed at you

Here's that apology that I wrote not too long ago. It still stands.

I am quite disgusted in some of my posts and just would like to apologize to everyone who I have personally offended.

 

[Columbo]

I would also like to apologise to Jordan for calling Ryan a rich bully. I was jealous of his movie star looks and his easy going charm. Truth is that he is no bully and I have no idea about his money situation because it is none of my business. The only way I could know about it is if I was Ryan himself and last time I checked I was not him.

 

[Affable]

I would also like to apologise to Jordan for calling Ryan a rich bully. I was jealous of his movie star looks and his easy going charm. Truth is that he is no bully and I have no idea about his money situation because it is none of my business. The only way I could know about it is if I was Ryan himself and last time I checked I was not him.

Appreciate it! Yes, that charm Ryan has is certainly jealous worthy.

 

[Columbo]

Appreciate it! Yes, that charm Ryan has is certainly jealous worthy.

The complete opposite of Lynda Day!

 

[shadow2]

Here's that apology that I wrote not too long ago. It still stands.

I am quite disgusted in some of my posts and just would like to apologize to everyone who I have personally offended.

Well Jordan, I have to say I am rather impressed with you! You never offended me, though some of your posts were a little, but so are most of the posters, me included. Cheers to you for owning it xx

 

[shadow2]

And a hello to you @Trala how are your fur babies and your new home going?

 

[Inigo Montoya]

How is your course going?

Great, I am really enjoying it. So far I've passed everything, we've done two exams, been assessed for BP, TPR, PPE, HH, I've learnt a lot. Got work placement coming up in the next few weeks. Overall I'm very happy that I've been give this opportunity by my brother..... But at the same time I am a little overwhelmed, because my course is a 6 months course condensed into 10 weeks + I have work as well, so far I am keeping with the work load and I have got a study that is very supportive of each other... I'm just trying right now to as organised as possible.

Also thinking about doing another course next year, either the mental health, drug and alcohol or the pathology course... So many options out there for me I kind of don't know where to go.

 

[shadow2]

Great, I am really enjoying it. So far I've passed everything, we've done two exams, been assessed for BP, TPR, PPE, HH, I've learnt a lot. Got work placement coming up in the next few weeks. Overall I'm very happy that I've been give this opportunity by my brother..... But at the same time I am a little overwhelmed, because my course is a 6 months course condensed into 10 weeks + I have work as well, so far I am keeping with the work load and I have got a study that is very supportive of each other... I'm just trying right now to as organised as possible.

Also thinking about doing another course next year, either the mental health, drug and alcohol or the pathology course... So many options out there for me I kind of don't know where to go.

The world is your oyster, what area health will u be in? Meaning what part of NSW?

 

[Inigo Montoya]

The world is your oyster, what area health will u be in? Meaning what part of NSW?

I'll be looking for a job in the south west Sydney area. Our teacher said that getting a job in aged care will be easy, but a hospital will want you to have 6 months or more experience in aged care.

 

[Inigo Montoya]

Dude there's person like that in every class, actually its usually the lecturer that tires of it quicker than the students
As long as its just eye rolling and groans..hopefully...they'll get used to her, once everyone goes through stressful exams together it tends to bond people.

There is more to it than I originally posted, the bitching about her behind her back and the bitching openly in the same room as her so she is able to hear is really getting on my nerves. I guess I had forgotten what school could be like. I'm still going to do what I've been doing, I just feel bad for her...

 

[Tee]

And a hello to you @Trala how are your fur babies and your new home going?

Good morning friend!

I have just awoken from a delicious sleep in.

Life is good! I can't even begin to tell you how much we are enjoying our new home. We had a leak in our pool (my haters will be pleased to know bad things happen to bad people ), thankfully I shag a man who can fix anything, so after much leak hunting we found it, to be honest finding it was a miracle in itself! We are in the process of decking the pool and pergola area. We are going to have a light deck and a fairy light ridden pergola nestled in a garden bursting with colour. Hopefully it will look magical when finished. At the moment the pool is sitting in the middle of a paverless pit of sadness. Useless fun fact about me, I love growing things from nothing. You should see my 'erbs! They look so healthy, green and full, and don't get me started on my ferns!!!!!

My dogs are delicious. Frank brings us so much joy! He is a ball of mischief. Having two weeks off the second week of November, and I am really looking forward to it. We were meant to go away for two weeks, but my partner changed jobs which means he is just starting the accrual process.

My son turns 25 on Sunday so I am off to the plaza today to buy some presents. I am actually going to buy myself a giving birth day present.

Give me an update on you and yours!

P.s. Went to a documentation seminar, and turns out the words 'alert' 'compliant' 'X1 assist' 'urine malodorous' are a no no, there go my notes!!!!