What gets your undies in a wad?

SFC Rich Carey — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:46:42 -0400

Do you find certain things upset you or sets you off?

One thing that bothers me is someone leaning over my left side...
Another, someone that tries to fulfill my role, when it is clearly out of their lane.

Have you found anything to help you get over it?

Response by 2LT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2014 2:53 PM

2LT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 14:53:05 -0400

SFC,
As far as "pet peeves" things that upset me that shouldn't:
1. People who look at my computer screen when I'm not attempting to show them something; regardless of what I'm looking at.
2. People who form snap opinions on things they are not informed on.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2014 3:22 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:22:45 -0400

The use of the word "Boot" in a derogatory manner. This drives me nuts, the dude/dudette didn't have the opportunity to join when you did, so yes they are your junior.

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Jun 11 at 2014 3:32 PM

MSG Wade Huffman — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 15:32:45 -0400

Two HUGE peeves of mine:
1. People who are late (especially those who are HABITUALLY late).
2. People who stand in doorways or the middle of hallways to talk blocking the walkways.
OK.. lets make it three... when sitting in a class, briefing, or presentation of any kind and the presenter begins READING FROM THEIR OWN SLIDES! Ugh... OK, that may be #1.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2014 4:30 PM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:30:57 -0400

Soldiers who do not show up. In the Reserves, this can be a big thing. I just don't understand.

Conversely speaking.....those Soldiers who need to be gone but there is NOTHING that can be done to get them out.....or once you start the process it takes 2 years.

Duty means something to me and this just really gets under my skin.

Response by CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2014 7:28 PM

CPL(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:28:20 -0400

I would have to say one is having to hold my soldiers to a standard that their peers ( In other squads) are never held to. I see too many soldiers shamming out on a consistent basis because of either who they are friends with ( up the chain) or because their NCOs have lost that motivation to keep leading. Two would be every person in walmart. I can't stomach a one of them. Standing in aisles. Talking not moving. They are all rude and they employ so many people only to ensure two lines are open for check out. Three. Hmm I would say cif employees that hate their life aka hate your existence and how you need to clear on their shift. Lol. I'm still working on coping. Will let you know if I get it worked out. Lol

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jun 11 at 2014 7:32 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:32:21 -0400

Anyone trying to relegate another human being to second class status. Denying others that which you enjoy.

Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 11 at 2014 7:57 PM

PO1 Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 19:57:23 -0400

Pet Peeve? Death by powerpoint! Curses to the inventor of said evill! Death and destruction to those who live by powerpoint!

Response by MSG Floyd Williams made Jun 11 at 2014 8:07 PM

MSG Floyd Williams — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 20:07:06 -0400

One of the things used to irritate me is some Senior NCO's I knew walk around with their chest stuck out like a rooster, if you mention about deploying they come up with excuses why they can't deploy. But they would breathe down their subordinates neck about getting together and be ready to ship out at a moment notice no excuses.

Response by SPC Charles Brown made Jun 12 at 2014 6:59 PM

SPC Charles Brown — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 18:59:23 -0400

IBM keeps telling me they are making a smarter planet. My question is Why? It is only going to be inhabited by the same stupid people. Seriously though, what really pisses me off is the lack of respect for the people shown by our elected officials. They work for us don't they?

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2014 7:04 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:04:34 -0400

#1 When someone tries to play barracks lawyer with my admin regs. I know my stuff and your interpretation of ONE line from a reg does not mean you know more than me. It just proves you can't read very well (there's also ALARCTs, MILPERs, DA PAMs, DoDI, JFTR, etc... that may impact that ONE line in a reg).
#2 Stop trying to peek at my monitor, there's a privacy screen on it for a reason! (not because I'm on facebook, I don't even have an account, household 6 has one).

Response by MSG Brad Sand made Jun 12 at 2014 7:59 PM

MSG Brad Sand — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:59:14 -0400

Slow drivers in the Left Lane on the Interstate. No, I have not found anything...legal...to get over it. If you hear of someone being murdered while driving, you might find I why I felt the need to add legal.

Oh, and clowns.

Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 12 at 2014 7:59 PM

1SG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:59:51 -0400

what undies???? LOL

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made Jun 12 at 2014 9:42 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:42:22 -0400

Being behind the but-munch that's going 50 in the left lane, then getting blocked in by the mo-mo who pulls up next to you and stays there

People who brag about how easy it is to screw the system, VA, unemployment, whatever, and how long they've been doing it for. The agency in question usually gets an anonymous phone call after those conversations, because said people generally don't know when to Shut-T-F-Up.

Politicians, period.

My kids when they leave their clothes and half of Narragansett Bay on the bathroom floor after a shower.

Response by MSG(P) Michael Warrick made Jun 12 at 2014 11:38 PM

MSG(P) Michael Warrick — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 23:38:25 -0400

People who re late and not on time for no good reason !

Response by Cpl Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 13 at 2014 12:21 PM

Cpl Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:21:46 -0400

1) Bullies
2) Being asked my opinion and, then being told it is wrong
3) Slow drivers in the "Passing" lane
4) Undeserved/unnecessary entitlement