Ne'er do wells

That's why they're called Generation Text.  I especially love (loathe) the ones that text while they are driving cars, trains, etc. Darwinian extinction in action. A shame they take so many innocents with them. End of rant.

Back at work BJJ, I hope you are not over doing it!!!

Are you really that recovered? If so then fantastic    That is wonderful news 

As to the post itself I agree totally. Here in the UK though the nurses are not allowed to do anything like that, certainly not around the patients.

You being well enough to return to work has really made my day    Cool 

yes I'm recovered...sorta.  Not 100% but I'm never that, anyway.     My associate is PLEASED.  He figured it out right quick when he started covering my area.

I was cocky.  I said 6-8 weeks. only.  But the steroids (and udder meds) almost ruined me.  Conventional wisdom says 14-16 weeks before remerging into the sun.  It's been 10 weeks.  I have to work.  Alpha male thing?  I dunno.

I go through my emails with a flame thrower and I will NOT be texting on company time.     My kids can't even sit at the table without thumbing.  At least it's on vibrate.  Funny though... if I say "Hey! this is a family meal tonight.  Lose the phones."  I rediscover that they can converse.

MuchAmazement
BigDaddy

That is a classic summary of the situation Günter! 

Honestly, I have a cell phone with unlimited texting and most times the phone is at home turned off. You may then ask, why do I pay for unlimited texting? Because I have an 18 year old daughter who has her own phone under my plan, that's why. Because I work for AT&T in the communications industry, I rarely talk on the phone at home. About the only time I actually answer the home land line is if I'm passing a phone and it rings, I'll check the caller ID and if I recognize the number and want to talk, I'll pick it up. Technology? Seriously, I could almost live with out it. How then do I like to communicate? How about over a nice glass of wine, beer or cocktail in a small group of good friends/family. Over a nice meal would be good too. Or even at a great Blues/Rock show.     

Roy

I have no judgement call on any of that or Roy's preference.  I get like that, too.  And Guenter is right, as well.  Call me and let me hear some music or brag on some fun...cool.

What I'm objecting to is the multi tasking BS on company time, so to speak.  Focus, you morons.  Do your jobs.  I was at a conference two years ago where the main man said turn your phones off or else.

Of course some guys phone went off and the man stopped the meeting and said if you answer that you will either give $100 or I will have you escorted out.  Over 600 people watched that **** turn his phone off and stammer out an apology.

MuchIndignation 
BigJeff

I actually agree with you both Ian and BJ. And I do like some of the forms of technology such as E-mail. I've also embraced Facebook, but still can't bring myself to tweet or twit, whatever it is. The idea of knowing what someone is doing, no matter who it is, every moment of their life is very foreign to me. I know, I'm an old poop, but I've got my fill of technology by working in a technical field for the past 35 years.

And Ian, I did not take that as disrespect, I am old but still very young at heart. Just look at the music I listen too and the shows I've been at in the last 5 years. Remember, a very young forum member and I drove over 1,740 miles over 3 days just to see a New Years Eve Blues/Rock show. And I'm not even related to this young fellow. As I told Tony Knowles who is just a little older than I am, "I hang out with young, smart people just to make myself appear young and smarter rather than old and feeble". I think it's working? Of course, I could be wrong.   

Roy

P.S. Of course that doesn't explain why my sister Lynn, who is 71 years young, goes to shows with me. I guess it runs in our family blood. By the way, I'm typing this at my desk at work and I better not do that, I don't want BJ yelling at me. Oh, and I do work very hard BJ, this is just what I call a "mental break".

What I'm looking at; is exactly what I said before, even though all these other factors come in to play in many ways.

One more time,  this is not a stab at technology or manners or youth.  My observation and my complaint is lack of focus, discipline and work ethic.  Stand in the middle of a busy street and text when the traffic goes by and the machinery is running.  You're fired!

I'm standing at the cage with money in my hand and you make me wait to pay you, while you blab and gossip?  You and the road striper can text/gossip in the unemployment line.  Fired.

Unemployment is devastating in the new economy and you take 90 minutes to write a 20 minute report because you are texting?  or picking your nose?  You're FIRED.

Let me text Carmine, Joe, Bogie or Rick.  They can text me back between songs.  Oh well that's different...  I beg to differ. 

This is not an argument for any of you gents.  My point is not about communication.  It's about ripping off yourself, your customer, your teamates and your employer because you're distracted by whatever. I just picked text as a place to start.

I'm a simple man.  My point is simple.  It could be talking on the phone or filing your toenails, instead of texting.  I'm at odds with this ADD, multitasking, psychobabble that says it's ok to be a screw up because you're unable to focus on the task at hand. 

And then whine in a bar cause nobody understands you or will give you a chance.

I know some staff that say they do better when they're multi-tasking.  Bull... some drunks say they drive better after a coupla pops, too.   

Please don't take offense, just think about it.    This thread just went like some of my conversations at work and home.  Perhaps it's my inability to communicate clearly.  I say what I think is ABC and somebody will say what you mean to say is BCC. 

No it's ABC.

Somebody else:  So in a case of bBaBC you have to realize that the backyard needs raking. 

No it's ABC.  and you're all fired.     The janitor says Mr Jones I heard you say ABC.  You're promoted!   

Growing up is a good idea.  Being responsible with some integrity is a good idea.

MuchPuzzlement
BigJeff