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O-Trap

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Jun 26, 2012 2:39 PM
I'm beginning to envy Justin of his human garbage disposal co-worker.

I began this new job a week ago, and I love the job, as well as 95% of the work environment.

That 5%? This coworker who sits very close to me.

She sings various inconsequential songs to herself all day, and louder than would be otherwise comfortable in an office. It's rather distracting.

The worse part is, she is CONSTANTLY making snorting, gurgling, and other bodily function sounds. The snorting is like she's trying to hock phlegm (think Seabass in Dumb 'n Dumber), and it's never less than 30 seconds apart once she gets going. The kicker is, she's not sick or anything. It's like a spasmic tick or something, but it's so loud and theatrical, that seems odd (I have a tick disorder as well, and she would be quite an extreme case).

It's like having a tone-deaf, overweight Marry Poppins with a nasty case of bronchitis sitting next to you. Not a whole lot bothers me about people, but this woman makes me want to take bath salts and eat a homeless guy's face.


Does anyone have experience with someone like this? How do you deal with it? It's incredibly distracting, not to mention gross.
Jun 26, 2012 2:39pm
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Jun 26, 2012 2:43 PM
PIHB??????


/OC'd
Jun 26, 2012 2:43pm
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O-Trap

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Jun 26, 2012 2:47 PM
P what IHB?
Jun 26, 2012 2:47pm
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Ironman92

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Jun 26, 2012 2:47 PM
Stab her.
Jun 26, 2012 2:47pm
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Jun 26, 2012 2:48 PM
O-Trap;1212238 wrote:P what IHB?

Are you new here?
Jun 26, 2012 2:48pm
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Jun 26, 2012 2:49 PM
Ironman92;1212239 wrote:Stab her.


?????????
Jun 26, 2012 2:49pm
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Jun 26, 2012 2:52 PM
I used to work with someone who had a mild form of tourettes.
Jun 26, 2012 2:52pm
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Jun 26, 2012 2:53 PM
FatHobbit;1212242 wrote:I used to work with someone who had tourettes.
One thing on my bucket list is to go to a far away city, visit the local mall and pretend to have severe tourettes to the point I have outbursts. Seems like fun.
Jun 26, 2012 2:53pm
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sleeper

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Jun 26, 2012 2:55 PM
Headphones. You're welcome.
Jun 26, 2012 2:55pm
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O-Trap

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Jun 26, 2012 2:55 PM
THE4RINGZ;1212240 wrote:Are you new here?

No, but the phrase is "PIIHB." You said "PIHB." My reply was, "P 'what' IHB?"
FatHobbit;1212242 wrote:I used to work with someone who had a mild form of tourettes.
My cousin has that, and one doctor thinks that's what mine could be as well, but mine's not that bad.
Jun 26, 2012 2:55pm
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Jun 26, 2012 2:57 PM
sleeper;1212246 wrote:Headphones. You're welcome.
Betting I could still hear her, but I'll try that tomorrow.
Jun 26, 2012 2:57pm
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Jun 26, 2012 2:57 PM
O-Trap;1212247 wrote:My cousin has that, and one doctor thinks that's what mine could be as well, but mine's not that bad.
It wasn't bad. She made a little spit/sniff sound every now and then. I didn't even notice after a while.
Jun 26, 2012 2:57pm
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Jun 26, 2012 2:58 PM
Have you nicely asked her to refrain from singing? I would say that's the first place to start.
Jun 26, 2012 2:58pm
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Jun 26, 2012 3:01 PM
Mock her, and she'll stop ;)
Jun 26, 2012 3:01pm
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Jun 26, 2012 3:02 PM
FatHobbit;1212249 wrote:It wasn't bad. She made a little spit/sniff sound every now and then. I didn't even notice after a while.
I clear my throat. Went to numerous ENTs who thought it was everything from Acid Reflux Disease to a chronic post-nasal drip. The last guy said it could be a tick, like Tourettes. In any case, there doesn't seem to be any physical reason for it.
Jun 26, 2012 3:02pm
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Jun 26, 2012 3:05 PM
Dr. KnOiTaLL;1212250 wrote:Have you nicely asked her to refrain from singing? I would say that's the first place to start.
Here's the problem. She's really nice, but seemingly pretty lonely and socially awkward. I'd hate for her to get the idea that I find her annoying as a person or anything. It's just her habits when she works that make me want to lash out in the moment.
Jun 26, 2012 3:05pm
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Jun 26, 2012 3:43 PM
Is she really fat? Fat, annoying people are the worst.
Jun 26, 2012 3:43pm
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gut

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Jun 26, 2012 3:55 PM
Start singing gangsta rap to yourself at your desk. That should give her the hint.

Or get that obnoxious smelling disinfectant spray. Every time she coughs/gurgles/whatever shoot a couple of sprays into the air.
Jun 26, 2012 3:55pm
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Jun 26, 2012 4:35 PM
Bang her until she snorting, gurgling :)
Jun 26, 2012 4:35pm
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Jun 26, 2012 4:48 PM
gut;1212278 wrote:Start singing gangsta rap to yourself at your desk. That should give her the hint.

Or get that obnoxious smelling disinfectant spray. Every time she coughs/gurgles/whatever shoot a couple of sprays into the air.
See, I need more people like you around for stuff like this.
Jun 26, 2012 4:48pm
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Jun 26, 2012 5:15 PM
I would guess the clearing of the throat is Acid reflux.
Jun 26, 2012 5:15pm
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Jun 26, 2012 5:19 PM
ernest_t_bass;1212331 wrote:I would guess the clearing of the throat is Acid reflux.
That's what I thought, too, but a scope showed no esophageal damage.
Jun 26, 2012 5:19pm
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Jun 27, 2012 6:39 AM
O-Trap;1212335 wrote:That's what I thought, too, but a scope showed no esophageal damage.
Keep the snuff cans at home. ;)
Jun 27, 2012 6:39am
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Jun 27, 2012 7:44 AM
THE4RINGZ;1212244 wrote:One thing on my bucket list is to go to a far away city, visit the local mall and pretend to have severe tourettes to the point I have outbursts. Seems like fun.
We used to talk about doing this when I worked for stanley steemer! We had it all planned out too but never went through with it was called Tourettes syndrome Tuesday" I was going to act like I had it and have severe outbreaks in peoples homes then my buddy was going to cover fro me and explain to the customer my problem. Really wish we would of had the balls to try it a few times, we were afraid of hurting business though. Would have been effing great though.
Jun 27, 2012 7:44am
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Jun 27, 2012 7:48 AM
believer;1212715 wrote:Keep the snuff cans at home. ;)
Haven't done dip in awhile.

Mofo.

/Belly'd
Jun 27, 2012 7:48am