The ChatGPT Thread

[Monkeys Fist 45867]

  On 06/06/2023 at 06:16, Toonpack said:

As a special bonus, Sunderland played there a mere 2 years ago, so there’ll be plenty special marras of the lads for you to wind up.

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It’s a little known HISTORICAL FACT that The Posh were founded in 1633 by a travelling spoon salesman from sunderland called Peter Brough. 

[Toonpack 11881]

  On 06/06/2023 at 06:39, Monkeys Fist said:

It’s a little known HISTORICAL FACT that The Posh were founded in 1633 by a travelling spoon salesman from sunderland called Peter Brough. 

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 Archaeological evidence actually suggests the original spelling of his name was Peyter Brewff 

[Renton 24216]

Ahh man Meenzer, sorry to hear about your potential work difficulties, but on the other hand maybe in this increasingly digitised remote world we work in there may be wider opportunities? In my own field, I didn't realise this until I bothered looking (not suggesting you haven't like). But Peterborough, really? You only get one life mate so make sure you are sure! Best of luck anyway, you too HMHM, in a parallel Universe I reckon you have got a top job as a satirical writer or something. Sure something good will turn up for you. 

[Toonpack 11881]

Just "back read" this thread a way, shit for Meenzer and HMHM, hope all works out - it usually does tbh.

 

I do fear for NUFC though, we seem to perform much better when HMHM is detained at work. 

[Meenzer 16635]

  On 06/06/2023 at 08:14, Renton said:

But Peterborough, really? You only get one life mate so make sure you are sure!

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I swear I'm getting more concern for this than when I came out of the closet.

 

But aye, it's fine. It's not like we intend to be there forever, but while we're at this age it makes sense to be close enough to London to be able to do 1-2 days a week hybrid if necessary (which might become advantageous depending on what happens to me work-wise) and the occasional theatre trip, dahling, while also being far enough away to free ourselves from landlord hell and actually have some money left over at the end of the month again.

 

Manchester was the other option we considered but we'd only have been able to afford to live in a decidedly less salubrious part of town, so we figured why not lean into that idea completely.

[Renton 24216]

  On 06/06/2023 at 08:35, Meenzer said:

 

I swear I'm getting more concern for this than when I came out of the closet.

 

But aye, it's fine. It's not like we intend to be there forever, but while we're at this age it makes sense to be close enough to London to be able to do 1-2 days a week hybrid if necessary (which might become advantageous depending on what happens to me work-wise) and the occasional theatre trip, dahling, while also being far enough away to free ourselves from landlord hell and actually have some money left over at the end of the month again.

 

Manchester was the other option we considered but we'd only have been able to afford to live in a decidedly less salubrious part of town, so we figured why not lean into that idea completely.

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Fair enough, I know you will have thought this through! I'm sure it is way better than Slough, for instance. And I had a look at the top 10 attractions, and at number 3 was this. Combining wildlife and model railways, what's not to like.

https://www.railworld.org.uk/

 

[Monkeys Fist 45867]

  On 06/06/2023 at 08:35, Meenzer said:

we'd only have been able to afford to live in a decidedly less salubrious part of town, so we figured why not lean into that idea completely.

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Before you take that leap, you should have a look around. 

 

[The Fish 11352]

  On 06/06/2023 at 08:35, Meenzer said:

 

I swear I'm getting more concern for this than when I came out of the closet.

 

But aye, it's fine. It's not like we intend to be there forever, but while we're at this age it makes sense to be close enough to London to be able to do 1-2 days a week hybrid if necessary (which might become advantageous depending on what happens to me work-wise) and the occasional theatre trip, dahling, while also being far enough away to free ourselves from landlord hell and actually have some money left over at the end of the month again.

 

Manchester was the other option we considered but we'd only have been able to afford to live in a decidedly less salubrious part of town, so we figured why not lean into that idea completely.

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Because being gay isn't a bad thing, but being unemployable is, you fucking bigot.

 

I know you're set on Peterborough now, but I could have recommended Stockport which is definitely on the rise and shouldn't be a massive house price difference?

[Meenzer 16635]

  On 06/06/2023 at 09:08, The Fish said:

I know you're set on Peterborough now, but I could have recommended Stockport which is definitely on the rise and shouldn't be a massive house price difference?

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You appear to have confused me with someone who wanted your opinion

[The Fish 11352]

  On 06/06/2023 at 09:16, Meenzer said:

 

You appear to have confused me with someone who wanted your opinion

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My opinion is like sunrise, it's coming whether you want it or not.

[Meenzer 16635]

  On 06/04/2023 at 19:04, Meenzer said:

Cheers fellas. They've promised no major changes "for the time being" () and there might be opportunities for different roles within whatever it is they actually do (none of us is entirely sure yet), but I'm realistic enough to understand that my kind of work is absolutely the kind of thing decent AI is made for swallowing up - or at least the lower-hanging fruit is, anyway - so it's probably best not to be an ostrich about it. We'll see how it all shakes out.

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Meanwhile, the translation industry is firmly up shit creek and my company's revenue is way down so the axe is a-swingin'. My whole team has been classified as "at risk" and I've just had my first consultation meeting but they're still not sure as to what extent the redundancies will take, just that some (at least) will be necessary. Not a massive surprise really.

 

Meenzer's next job could be in cyber (he just doesn't know it yet)

[Howmanheyman 37346]

  On 18/01/2024 at 11:21, Meenzer said:

 

Meanwhile, the translation industry is firmly up shit creek and my company's revenue is way down so the axe is a-swingin'. My whole team has been classified as "at risk" and I've just had my first consultation meeting but they're still not sure as to what extent the redundancies will take, just that some (at least) will be necessary. Not a massive surprise really.

 

Meenzer's next job could be in cyber (he just doesn't know it yet)

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View it as an opportunity. Me, you and Gemmill can go for a cheap pint* during the week on our giro day, not a care in the world. We could sit in a bay window on a dinner time flicking the V's at the passers by. 

 

*Non alcoholic versions available. Ask behind the bar about Pina coladas for Gemma.

 

[The Fish 11352]

  On 18/01/2024 at 11:21, Meenzer said:

 

Meanwhile, the translation industry is firmly up shit creek and my company's revenue is way down so the axe is a-swingin'. My whole team has been classified as "at risk" and I've just had my first consultation meeting but they're still not sure as to what extent the redundancies will take, just that some (at least) will be necessary. Not a massive surprise really.

 

Meenzer's next job could be in cyber (he just doesn't know it yet)

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Ah man that's shit. 

 

You thought about any industries you might want to move into should the axe find it's mark?

[Dr Gloom 24017]

[Dr Gloom 24017]

Sorry to hear about the job situation, Meenzer. It must be horrible to have that uncertainty hanging over you. I hope your job isn't one of those on the line. 

 

I can recommend re-reading the first couple of pages of this thread if you need something to cheer you up.  

[Alex 37375]

  On 18/01/2024 at 11:21, Meenzer said:

 

Meanwhile, the translation industry is firmly up shit creek and my company's revenue is way down so the axe is a-swingin'. My whole team has been classified as "at risk" and I've just had my first consultation meeting but they're still not sure as to what extent the redundancies will take, just that some (at least) will be necessary. Not a massive surprise really.

 

Meenzer's next job could be in cyber (he just doesn't know it yet)

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Really sorry to hear that, mate 

[Gemmill 51458]

Aye sorry to hear that, job insecurity is absolute bollocks. 

[Meenzer 16635]

Cheers all. I've been there nearly 18 years so there'll be a decent wedge of statutory coming my way if it happens, so I can't really complain too much compared with some of the young 'uns whom it'll hit hard.

 

Obviously morale around the place is at rock bottom which doesn't make it an especially lovely place to work regardless of who survives and who doesn't, but you're not supposed to like work, are you?  

 

  On 18/01/2024 at 12:53, The Fish said:

You thought about any industries you might want to move into should the axe find it's mark?

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Not really. I landed in translation by accident in the first place so I expect to end up doing something similarly random. Part-time running coach, part-time librarian, that kind of thing.

[The Fish 11352]

  On 18/01/2024 at 14:56, Meenzer said:

Cheers all. I've been there nearly 18 years so there'll be a decent wedge of statutory coming my way if it happens, so I can't really complain too much compared with some of the young 'uns whom it'll hit hard.

 

Obviously morale around the place is at rock bottom which doesn't make it an especially lovely place to work regardless of who survives and who doesn't, but you're not supposed to like work, are you?  

 

 

Not really. I landed in translation by accident in the first place so I expect to end up doing something similarly random. Part-time running coach, part-time librarian, that kind of thing.

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I could see you running a small bookshop/coffeeshop. Called something unpretentious like "Martin's Books". 

[NJS 4659]

Like the Peter Cushing character in Top Secret...

[Renton 24216]

  On 18/01/2024 at 11:30, Howmanheyman said:

 

View it as an opportunity. Me, you and Gemmill can go for a cheap pint* during the week on our giro day, not a care in the world. We could sit in a bay window on a dinner time flicking the V's at the passers by. 

 

*Non alcoholic versions available. Ask behind the bar about Pina coladas for Gemma.

 

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The Victoria in W/Bay is ideal, but you need to start at 10am.

 

Sorry to hear that Meenzer, best of luck in either being the token human in the army of C3 PO's or finding something else ASAP. You're within reach of London which should help I guess. 

 

Been a few at mine, I'm now the oldest person in my office at 53, I think there are more than 40 still left. Like the traitors, ageism is clearly a thing at my work place. No luck finding anything else yet, times are tough in Newcastle at the moment. 

[Renton 24216]

  On 18/01/2024 at 15:05, The Fish said:

 

I could see you running a small bookshop/coffeeshop. Called something unpretentious like "Martin's Books". 

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A cafe called "Meenz' Beanz" maybe. Or yeah, maybe not. 

[Meenzer 16635]

  On 18/01/2024 at 15:08, NJS said:

Like the Peter Cushing character in Top Secret...

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em rof skrow

[Renton 24216]

Anyway, surely having "Administrator" status on here should you straight in the door of a FTSE 100 company as a CEO? 

Edited January 18, 2024 by Renton

[Howmanheyman 37346]

  On 18/01/2024 at 15:10, Renton said:

 

The Victoria in W/Bay is ideal, but you need to start at 10am.

 

Sorry to hear that Meenzer, best of luck in either being the token human in the army of C3 PO's or finding something else ASAP. You're within reach of London which should help I guess. 

 

Been a few at mine, I'm now the oldest person in my office at 53, I think there are more than 40 still left. Like the traitors, ageism is clearly a thing at my work place. No luck finding anything else yet, times are tough in Newcastle at the moment. 

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The ageism thing has crossed my mind a couple of times I'll be honest.