[quote=TexasRep][quote=Big Easy Flood]

Being lazy and/or stupid is attractive in somebody like Paris Hilton, but it is unattractive in a potential employee.

When an adult reads something that is written in lower case letters it screams--absolutely screams--that the author is lazy.

We don't conclude that you're stupid, we conclude that you're lazy.

And lazy is not an attractive quality in an employee.

Sorry to be the bearer of harsh realities, but that's the way it is.

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the next time i sign up for a message board, i'll read more closely in the fine print where it MUST say:

1. ALL RESPONSES WILL BE CHECKED FOR GRAMMER BY CRUSTY OLD MEN WITH A VIAGRA HANGOVER AND NO WHERE TO GO WITH IT.

2. CONSIDER YOUR RESPONSES, APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT BY OLD GEEZERS WITH A 3 DAY OLD WIFEBEATER THAT NEEDS CHANGING.  

i definitly missed that part when i signed up for this one-

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Can you verbalize why you think it's clever to type in lower case?

Have you ever heard the selling idea that if what you're doing fails to impress even a single person you should not be doing it?

Do you suppose that you're unemployed because you're too lazy to do things right?

Can you verbalize why you think it's clever to type in lower case?

i'm sorry, where did i say that i thought it was?

Have you ever heard the selling idea that if what you're doing fails to impress even a single person you should not be doing it?

i used to try to impress single people all the time, but alas, as i have aged i must now merely be content to piss off old ones-

Do you suppose that you're unemployed because you're too lazy to do things right?

you've said that people who get nasty with you never disagree with you, they just don't like to hear your truth-- in this case i can honestly call you an A-Hole, not b/c of your truth, but b/c i disagree with you-

thank-you for that opportunity.

[quote=Big Easy Flood]

Being lazy and/or stupid is attractive in somebody like Paris Hilton, but it is unattractive in a potential employee.

When an adult reads something that is written in lower case letters it screams--absolutely screams--that the author is lazy.

We don't conclude that you're stupid, we conclude that you're lazy.

And lazy is not an attractive quality in an employee.

Sorry to be the bearer of harsh realities, but that's the way it is.

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Who on here is an employee of another poster or seeking employment from another poster?

To respond to two at once.

1.  Stupidity and sloth cannot be turned on and off, somebody who is exhibiting stupidity and sloth on an Internet forum exhibits it in real life too.

2.  The soul who is so proud of her stupidty and sloth is the same soul who went to college for eight years, yet did not obtain a degree.

Not that being stupid and lazy could result in something like that.

ahem, Mr. Flood? I’m raising my hand with a question here.

2.  The soul who is so proud of her stupidty and sloth is the same soul who went to college for eight years, yet did not obtain a degree.

which "soul" is a "her"?

[quote=Devoted SA]ahem, Mr. Flood? I’m raising my hand with a question here.

2.  The soul who is so proud of her stupidty and sloth is the same soul who went to college for eight years, yet did not obtain a degree.

which "soul" is a "her"?

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Did the maven who talked about spending eight years in a failed effort to obtain a degree not indicate earlier that the maven was a she?

Regardless--note that I know there is no such word as irregardless--people cannot turn stupidity and sloth on and off.

Somebody who is lazy in what they do anywhere is lazy in what they do everywhere.

Do you disagree?  Do you think that good habits become bad habits, and vice versa, based on when and where the habit is being used?

Do you think think that somebody who cannot spell on Monday can on Tuesday, but cannot again on Wednesday?

Jesus! Back off big easy flood. I'm trying to read about these non-compete agreements and training repayments, and instead I am forces to sift through your $hit. Have some respect for every other member of this board, even if you have none for TexasRep.<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Also, have you ever visited another message board in your lifetime? It would not surprise me if half of the posters did not use correct grammar. Usually it will be simple things like capitalization and apostrophes, in order to speed up the posting process on a board that has no relevance on their career, in order to get back to their work. Not exactly the trait of a lazy person, huh? These grammatical 'errors' are intentional. Any idiot can determine what the correct grammar in each case would be, being the reason why these specific ‘errors’ are not corrected.

Spelling on the other hand can point towards illiteracy and ignorance. By the way, you misspelled please (instead using pleae) in your post about the ignorant, lazy people who don’t use proper grammar. Does anyone else find that funny?

Also, what is 'stupidty?'

[quote=Devoted SA]ahem, Mr. Flood? I'm raising my hand with a question here.

2.  The soul who is so proud of her stupidty and sloth is the same soul who went to college for eight years, yet did not obtain a degree.

which "soul" is a "her"?

I am to assume this means you cannot spell, be it Monday or any other day of the week?

[quote=Big Easy Flood][quote=Devoted SA]ahem, Mr. Flood? I'm raising my hand with a question here.

2.  The soul who is so proud of her stupidty and sloth is the same soul who went to college for eight years, yet did not obtain a degree.

which "soul" is a "her"?

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Did the maven who talked about spending eight years in a failed effort to obtain a degree not indicate earlier that the maven was a she?

Regardless--note that I know there is no such word as irregardless--people cannot turn stupidity and sloth on and off.

Somebody who is lazy in what they do anywhere is lazy in what they do everywhere.

Do you disagree?  Do you think that good habits become bad habits, and vice versa, based on when and where the habit is being used?

Do you think think that somebody who cannot spell on Monday can on Tuesday, but cannot again on Wednesday?

Big Easy Flood
Senior Member

To respond to two at once.
1.  Stupidity and sloth cannot be turned on and off, somebody who is exhibiting stupidity and sloth on an Internet forum exhibits it in real life too.

as you are living proof-

2.  The soul who is so proud of her stupidty and sloth is the same soul who went to college for eight years, yet did not obtain a degree.

tho there is "texas" in both screen names there are obviously 2 different people you've confused- how you words echo so true (see above) in your own words: "...somebody who is exhibiting stupidity and sloth on an Internet forum exhibits it in real life too."--

you can almost get away with being a smug A-hole when you're right, but you come off looking like a complete idiot when your not--

Not that being stupid and lazy could result in something like that.

you are obviously thinking about "lostintexas" not me, "TexasRep"- you really need to stop being so lazy and stupid and simply do the due diligence b/f you embarrass yourself any further.....

I bet the use of ‘tho’ in your last post will really get him fired up TexasRep. HAHA! What an idiot.

Good for Tex if she is a woman...I rather like being one. Not that I had a choice, I'm just saying.

Flood, I think you've got to calm down. Grammar or no, your assults also show certain character flaws employers strive to avoid in hiring, would you agree?

Holy crap.  I am glad I don't get caught up in these boards like I used to (way too busy these days).

Anyway...

WM, I can tell you that I did sign that exact agreement that ML MAY pursue reimbursement if there was a separation (sp?) of service FOR ANY REASON (fired, terminated, etc). 

I left in good standing and on good terms w/ML prior to my 2 years (recruited by a bank), did not solicit my ML clients, went to work for a bank as an FA, and their was NO issue of repayment. 

I'm sure like anything else it's a case by case and complex by complex issue...but I can tell you this.  If you are an ass, if you run your mouth about ML, if you try to take clients and go across the street to UBS, then I'd say yes they will probably go after you.

If you go about things on the up and up, want out or quit and go into something other than retail investment sales at a wirehouse (I'm at a bank now) I'd say your chances are slim that you'll have to deal with the repayment.

Anyway, why would anyone (not saying you do) want to go to UBS/MS/AGE/etc from ML with only 15MM under management?

ML, in my opinion is a very solid and very fair company to work for.  They expect a lot, but it is what it is.  I didn't leave because I was unhappy.  I still have friends there.  It's just a hell of a lot easier to build a financial services business when people are REQUIRED to help you.  That's why I am at a bank.

BEF,

What exactly do you contribute to this forum? What is your motivation for logging on every day.....

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BEF,

What exactly do you contribute to this forum? What is your motivation for logging on every day.....

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What difference does it make?  Have you found something I have said that you disagree with?

If so, state the disagreement.

I'll give you an easy one.  I believe that people who dont' capitlize the first word of a sentence are lazy.  If it's not sloth, then it would have to be either stupid or intentional.

Do people who intentionally portray themselves in such a fashion that another would consider them stupid actually be stupid?  In other words is it stupid to intentionally appear stupid?

Get a life, Put Trader.

[quote=BankFC]

WM, I can tell you that I did sign that exact agreement that ML MAY pursue reimbursement if there was a separation (sp?) of service FOR ANY REASON (fired, terminated, etc). 

I left in good standing and on good terms w/ML prior to my 2 years (recruited by a bank), did not solicit my ML clients, went to work for a bank as an FA, and their was NO issue of repayment. 

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Thank you very much for sharing your experience.  It was helpful.<?:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

I no longer have any worries about the agreement.  I've signed it and will make sure that I make the most of this opportunity that Merrill Lynch has provided me.  With each passing day I become happier that I have decided to accept their offer.  I am excited for my first day in the office.

I wish I could kill this thread!

WM

[quote=Big Easy Flood]

Do people who intentionally portray themselves in such a fashion that another would consider them stupid actually be stupid?  In other words is it stupid to intentionally appear stupid?

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you continue to prove your point with every asnine post you make---- you'd think an old vet like you would know when to quit digging.....

[quote=TexasRep]

[quote=Big Easy Flood]

Do people who intentionally portray themselves in such a fashion that another would consider them stupid actually be stupid?  In other words is it stupid to intentionally appear stupid?

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OK, accidental stupidity at 6:15.  That is not the same as intentionally looking stupid.

My point is that when a person goes out of their way to appear ridiculous it is difficult to take them serious.

In order to disagree with me you have to be willing to say that there is no damage done by intentionally doing things like typing entire messages in lower case, not putting periods at the end of sentences and so forth.

Is there an adult reason, a mature reason, to do that?  How much extra effort does it take to touch the shift key as you begin a sentence and the period key as you end one?

If you wouldn't do it yourself why are you more than eager to excuse others who do?

you continue to prove your point with every asnine post you make---- you'd think an old vet like you would know when to quit digging.....

BEF????

is this guy for real? (purposefully non-capitalized)

message boards are not formal documents......but a means for rapid and efficient exchange of information.   the abbreviations and punctuation that is common throughout computer based communications is derived from computer programming languages and etiquitte.  whereas crusty old peacocks like yourself (BEF) enjoy to go around and flash their 'vocabulary' and get hung up on what ultimately is a self mastabatory ego trip.  meanwhile REAL people who actually have a brain cell or two to rub together have long ago realized that function precedes form.  the only thing constant is change BEF and obviously your having a hard time getting it.  Too bad for you.

it would be nice of you though to avoid hijacking other peoples posts who really don't give a sh*t about what you think of their message board etiquitte.

Someone get a shotgun this peacock is sh*tting all over the place.

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