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If Oscar Wilde had lived in our time, he would be a /b/tard.

Actually, scratch that. He does, and goes by Jethro Q Walrustitty.

Edited by GastonRabbit on Nov 11th 2022 at 8:59:26 AM

KnightofNASA Since: Jan, 2013
#188777: Mar 13th 2015 at 1:45:02 PM

Have to build an abstract sculpture for an English assignment.

Failed it because it was "too abstract".

I have no words.

Kesagake from Tahlequah, OK Since: Mar, 2014 Relationship Status: Owner of a lonely heart
#188778: Mar 13th 2015 at 1:48:48 PM

. . . Just what the heck did they expect you to make?

KnightofNASA Since: Jan, 2013
#188779: Mar 13th 2015 at 1:58:54 PM

People with some elements taking directly from the text they read got full scores on it. Such as writing the main character's name in blood or building a grave.

Xopher001 Since: Jul, 2012
#188780: Mar 13th 2015 at 3:33:28 PM

Damnit! I lost access to my *perfectly legal means* of watching my favorite cartoons!

PrincessGwen The Wicked Witch of the West from In the U.S.A Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: If it's you, it's okay
The Wicked Witch of the West
#188781: Mar 13th 2015 at 3:39:12 PM

I am terrified of and fascinated by the Yandere archetype at the same time.

"And nobody, in all of Oz, no wizard that is or was, is ever gonna bring ME DOWN!"
Makeyejr ...? from Michigan (Above the Bridge) Since: Oct, 2011 Relationship Status: Staying up all night to get lucky
...?
#188782: Mar 13th 2015 at 3:42:46 PM

So, just a bit of a random thought experiment to all of you (Nothing happening in my personal life, just something random I thought up of and was curious about how others would react): Imagine you were an employer, and you had a job opening. However, you are only hiring one person. Two people show up for the interview.

Person A is polite, friendly, considerate, gets along with employees, and is all around a pretty likable chap — however, he is underqualified for the job. He can still do it, but it is obvious if you hire him he won't be the best employee at it, and he isn't exactly the type of person who's able to improve his abilities at a quick rate. He's willing to work hard, but even "working hard", his skills just aren't up to the level required for the job.

Person B is completely qualified for the job, and is in fact, quite skilled at it. However, he is a complete asshole — doesn't respect those around him, views himself as better than most, bigoted in quite a few ways (whatever way you want to interpret this, whether it be racist, homophobic, or what-have-you), and is all around not a very pleasant person.

Which would you choose — the unskilled, but friendly, fellow, or the skilled, but quite rude, fellow?

Inhopelessguy Since: Apr, 2011
#188783: Mar 13th 2015 at 3:45:50 PM

I think the first. The second would just be a long-term liability for the rest of the staff. Don't want to cause too much turnover, see?

Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#188784: Mar 13th 2015 at 3:45:55 PM

Unskilled, no question.

In theory, the unskilled person can still learn. And they're pleasant to be around. But in my experience, you can't teach unpleasant people to not be unpleasant. Even if they are good at the job, it's not worth it to have to deal with a jerk.

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
Ultimatum Disasturbator from The Wiggle Room (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#188785: Mar 13th 2015 at 3:51:03 PM

It depends on the nature of the job and how much patience I have,a skilled but rude person will able to the job,but the unskilled will require mentoring,and that takes time.

Person A is probably the safest option,but can I get them to do the job as well as person B?

edited 13th Mar '15 3:57:13 PM by Ultimatum

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
Sixthhokage1 Since: Feb, 2013
#188786: Mar 13th 2015 at 3:52:17 PM

Unskilled, because you can train him to do the job. The asshole who already knows the job is going to be a net loss because you'll lose other employees, or at least kill their morale so they don't do as good a job.

Zarek Rollin' rollin' rollin' from Jakku Since: Sep, 2012 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
Rollin' rollin' rollin'
#188787: Mar 13th 2015 at 3:54:20 PM

Unskilled for all the reasons already listed, plus I already plan that, if I ever own my own business, I will have a strict no-bigotry-in-the-workplace policy.

"We're home, Chewie."
ramuf Electric Heart from the Shining Throne Since: Jan, 2013
Electric Heart
#188788: Mar 13th 2015 at 3:56:07 PM

Bigotry against bigots.

Literally satan.

Demetrios Lucky Seven from Des Plaines, Illinois (unfortunately) Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
NotSoBadassLongcoat The Showrunner of Dzwiedz 24 from People's Democratic Republic of Badassia (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Puppy love
The Showrunner of Dzwiedz 24
#188790: Mar 13th 2015 at 5:02:37 PM

Crowning Moment of Heartwarming.

"what the complete, unabridged, 4k ultra HD fuck with bonus features" - Mark Von Lewis
ShaneBaneNeumann Shane Neumann, the Master of Failures from Gansbaai, South Africa, Earth Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Abstaining
Shane Neumann, the Master of Failures
#188791: Mar 13th 2015 at 5:03:33 PM

My thread watchlist has been devoured entirely by Data Vampires.

Dragon Riders is canceled and Team Dragon Rise is disbanded. I'm a failure as an administrator of two forums.
MrLavisherMoot dizzy from So'ton, Hants Since: May, 2014
dizzy
#188792: Mar 13th 2015 at 5:04:23 PM

Good to see you back, Shane. ;)

simple as
ShaneBaneNeumann Shane Neumann, the Master of Failures from Gansbaai, South Africa, Earth Since: Sep, 2013 Relationship Status: Abstaining
Shane Neumann, the Master of Failures
#188793: Mar 13th 2015 at 5:06:29 PM

Dankie. The only thing is, for how long, since while the power outages finally seems to have ceased, I have no idea whether, or when, they'll return (and cause more inactivity).

Dragon Riders is canceled and Team Dragon Rise is disbanded. I'm a failure as an administrator of two forums.
LeGarcon Blowout soon fellow Stalker from Skadovsk Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
Blowout soon fellow Stalker
#188794: Mar 13th 2015 at 5:13:35 PM

God damn I'm shit at bowling

edited 13th Mar '15 5:15:31 PM by LeGarcon

Oh really when?
the8thdigidestined Digimon is coming back! from Odaiba *Wii U Handle: Lyokonerd* Since: Sep, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
Digimon is coming back!
#188795: Mar 13th 2015 at 5:16:08 PM

[up]You were shot while you were bowling?! surprised

Even with these awkward wings, dyed with images that seem to stay. I'm sure we can fly, on my love! 3DS Friend Code: 2809-9138-8756
Demetrios Lucky Seven from Des Plaines, Illinois (unfortunately) Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Lucky Seven
#188796: Mar 13th 2015 at 5:18:07 PM

Wikipedia says the swallow-tailed gull is entirely nocturnal, but the pictures it uses show it out and about during the daytime. Just a minute, you're a fraud!

Come on! Let's bless them all until we get fershnickered!
Parable Since: Aug, 2009
#188797: Mar 13th 2015 at 5:39:50 PM

Person A is polite, friendly, considerate, gets along with employees, and is all around a pretty likable chap — however, he is underqualified for the job. He can still do it, but it is obvious if you hire him he won't be the best employee at it, and he isn't exactly the type of person who's able to improve his abilities at a quick rate. He's willing to work hard, but even "working hard", his skills just aren't up to the level required for the job.

Person B is completely qualified for the job, and is in fact, quite skilled at it. However, he is a complete asshole — doesn't respect those around him, views himself as better than most, bigoted in quite a few ways (whatever way you want to interpret this, whether it be racist, homophobic, or what-have-you), and is all around not a very pleasant person.

I've worked with both and I can tell you that Person B would be fired in a very short amount of time. Much faster than Person A. If you want to be cold about it, you could at least have Person A do something, then fire them once you've gotten someone better qualified on board. Lord knows I have to deal with people like this all the time. Person B is just a recipe for bogging things down and will most likely end in sudden termination that will make things harder for everyone.

RatherRandomRachel "Just as planned." from Somewhere underground. Since: Sep, 2013
"Just as planned."
#188798: Mar 13th 2015 at 5:46:16 PM

[up]Just to add to this - Person A at least can usually be trained and often bought up to the level of others, and doesn't cause many if any issues for morale. Person B likely causes too many morale issues, which is reason enough to be rid of them.

"Did you expect somebody else?"
carbon-mantis Collector Of Fine Oddities from Trumpland Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: Married to my murderer
Collector Of Fine Oddities
#188799: Mar 13th 2015 at 6:10:10 PM

Racist/Bigot is a big no-no for me, but otherwise B may be a better choice depending on what sort of position we're talking about.

edited 13th Mar '15 6:10:38 PM by carbon-mantis

SymeSynth The Magician (Rule of Seven) Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
The Magician
#188800: Mar 13th 2015 at 9:20:31 PM

Quantum physics and string theory really don't mesh together all that well...

Creator of the Avatar Arena and its Discord server.

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