I usually like meetings. They give me a break from working, and allows me to sit and recharge my thoughts. It’s rare that I actually have to listen and contribute.
I swear I’ve been in more than a few of Wiz’s meetings.
Conference calls on MS Teams are the best. The connection is usually such garbage that you can get away with the ol’ “I think I’m losing you guys…..”, hang up, and get back to work.
Of course when you actually feel your input is needed is when Teams wonks out for real. Sigh.
The only reason for a business meeting is that it has been a month since that last one. The only thing agreed on at these meetings is what donuts to buy and when to schedule the next meeting.
The main reason to have a meeting is to do so at lunch time and have the company pay for your lunch; otherwise, most things are better accomplished with a few emails and a few impromptu discussions at desks.
jasonsnakelover over 4 years ago
Sounds like something Beetle Bailey would say.
Lucy Rudy over 4 years ago
Only thing I liked about business meetings. A break from work and phones.
wolfiiig over 4 years ago
Then they can break for lunch and then take an early quit! Planning pays.
rshive over 4 years ago
The guy there with the blank page has it. Doesn’t he?
jpayne4040 over 4 years ago
I usually like meetings. They give me a break from working, and allows me to sit and recharge my thoughts. It’s rare that I actually have to listen and contribute.
biglar over 4 years ago
I swear I’ve been in more than a few of Wiz’s meetings.
Conference calls on MS Teams are the best. The connection is usually such garbage that you can get away with the ol’ “I think I’m losing you guys…..”, hang up, and get back to work.
Of course when you actually feel your input is needed is when Teams wonks out for real. Sigh.
jagedlo over 4 years ago
thinking of the Philadelphia Cream cheese commericial…https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5OAZy3ODTY
loridobson Premium Member over 4 years ago
That’s why the REST of us are overwhelmed- we’re doing ALL the work!
Snolep over 4 years ago
As a retiree, I take meetings with GoComics.
DaveQuinn over 4 years ago
The only reason for a business meeting is that it has been a month since that last one. The only thing agreed on at these meetings is what donuts to buy and when to schedule the next meeting.
jim_pem over 4 years ago
“Y’all” – I guess the Wiz is from the Southern part of the kingdom.
Prey over 4 years ago
I used to work for a reinsurance company, manager of the dept. used to call meetings in his office and would answer the phone in the middle of them.
flemmingo over 4 years ago
I always hated meetings. My attention span only lasted as long as my butt not hurting.
fuzzbucket Premium Member over 4 years ago
So where’s the coffee and donuts?
COL Crash over 4 years ago
Meetings are the practical alternative to doing actual work.
Zebrastripes over 4 years ago
He wanted a bagel and cream cheese!
David Huie Green LosersBlameOthers&It'sYOURfault over 4 years ago
So that is what they are all about….
Calliope22471 over 4 years ago
Send out for pizza while you’re at it!
ForbesField over 4 years ago
I hope someone brought donuts.
BlueKnight1966 over 4 years ago
The main reason to have a meeting is to do so at lunch time and have the company pay for your lunch; otherwise, most things are better accomplished with a few emails and a few impromptu discussions at desks.
cuzinron47 over 4 years ago
I was OK with meeting as long as they were productive. Meeting for sake of having a meeting, I’d rather be working.
KEA over 4 years ago
We had early morning faculty meetings, and then had to put in a full regular day of teaching.