The Syndicate

wrathofgod wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

wrathofgod wrote:
Seems like we're in basically the same place! I'm also at work full time and working on completing PhD applications. Most are actually due in a week or so, so I'm kind of stressing out -.-

Where are you applying? What for?

I understand that (somewhat); one of my university's applications is due December 15, and it's beginning to freak me out. I know I will get it done, but I'm definitely starting to feel the burning deadlines. Especially because right now work is in slow time (AKA only 40 hours a week), I keep telling myself I need to get all of these done as soon as I can (among other things).

I am applying for my PhD in Accounting and specifically I am looking into the topical area of Auditing, so I'm mostly looking at universities that are known for strong Audit-based programs, though I am also open to Financial. I picked up a job at CPA firm nearly half a year ago now, right after I finished passing the last part of the CPA exam, and it has been incredibly good experience, but during certain times of the year it is intense. Because of tax extensions, 9/15 and 10/15 deadlines were a busy time for me, and I realize that the regular tax season will be likely even busier.

How about you?

I have 8 applications and they're almost all due December 1st :'( I'm going for microbiology and/or oceanography type programs, although I'm not working in a lab like that right now. I technically work ~40 hours a week but the lab is pretty lax and no one really cares when I come or go.

MovingPictures07 wrote:

wrathofgod wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

wrathofgod wrote:
Seems like we're in basically the same place! I'm also at work full time and working on completing PhD applications. Most are actually due in a week or so, so I'm kind of stressing out -.-

Where are you applying? What for?

I understand that (somewhat); one of my university's applications is due December 15, and it's beginning to freak me out. I know I will get it done, but I'm definitely starting to feel the burning deadlines. Especially because right now work is in slow time (AKA only 40 hours a week), I keep telling myself I need to get all of these done as soon as I can (among other things).

I am applying for my PhD in Accounting and specifically I am looking into the topical area of Auditing, so I'm mostly looking at universities that are known for strong Audit-based programs, though I am also open to Financial. I picked up a job at CPA firm nearly half a year ago now, right after I finished passing the last part of the CPA exam, and it has been incredibly good experience, but during certain times of the year it is intense. Because of tax extensions, 9/15 and 10/15 deadlines were a busy time for me, and I realize that the regular tax season will be likely even busier.

How about you?

I have 8 applications and they're almost all due December 1st :'( I'm going for microbiology and/or oceanography type programs, although I'm not working in a lab like that right now. I technically work ~40 hours a week but the lab is pretty lax and no one really cares when I come or go.

That deadline sucks, and I wish you good luck getting them all complete! I have 11 applications that I'm working on; it's insane just how much work goes into them.

That sounds awesome! I've always thought oceanography to be pretty intriguing.

thellama73 wrote: This conversation is boring. I'm bored now, and I want it to stop.

MovingPictures07 wrote:

thellama73 wrote: This conversation is boring. I'm bored now, and I want it to stop.

Then don't read it.

Or go recruit players to play so this game can get started and then you won't have to worry.

thellama73 wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

wrathofgod wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

wrathofgod wrote:
Seems like we're in basically the same place! I'm also at work full time and working on completing PhD applications. Most are actually due in a week or so, so I'm kind of stressing out -.-

Where are you applying? What for?

I understand that (somewhat); one of my university's applications is due December 15, and it's beginning to freak me out. I know I will get it done, but I'm definitely starting to feel the burning deadlines. Especially because right now work is in slow time (AKA only 40 hours a week), I keep telling myself I need to get all of these done as soon as I can (among other things).

I am applying for my PhD in Accounting and specifically I am looking into the topical area of Auditing, so I'm mostly looking at universities that are known for strong Audit-based programs, though I am also open to Financial. I picked up a job at CPA firm nearly half a year ago now, right after I finished passing the last part of the CPA exam, and it has been incredibly good experience, but during certain times of the year it is intense. Because of tax extensions, 9/15 and 10/15 deadlines were a busy time for me, and I realize that the regular tax season will be likely even busier.

How about you?

I have 8 applications and they're almost all due December 1st :'( I'm going for microbiology and/or oceanography type programs, although I'm not working in a lab like that right now. I technically work ~40 hours a week but the lab is pretty lax and no one really cares when I come or go.

That deadline sucks, and I wish you good luck getting them all complete! I have 11 applications that I'm working on; it's insane just how much work goes into them.

That sounds awesome! I've always thought oceanography to be pretty intriguing.

This conversation is boring. I'm bored now, and I want it to stop.

Mongoose wrote:Don't listen to him; he is hirsute and harmless.

MovingPictures07 wrote:

Mongoose wrote:Don't listen to him; he is hirsute and harmless.

Yeah, I'd say he isn't serious over half the time.

Mongoose wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

Mongoose wrote:Don't listen to him; he is hirsute and harmless.

Yeah, I'd say he isn't serious over half the time.

He still convinces me of the dumbest stuff all the time and I believe him, so I wouldn't definitely agree.

Epignosis wrote:Not even halfway there.

Come on folks. I wanna hit somebody with a folding chair.

S~V~S wrote:Don't hit me, OK?

Epignosis wrote:A high school acquaintance of mine back in HS used to pull that stunt often. I knew how to fake taking the blow so that it looked real but didn't hurt much.

S~V~S wrote:Don't hit me, OK?

Epignosis wrote:Not even halfway there.

Come on folks. I wanna hit somebody with a folding chair.

Mister Rearranger wrote:These two were particularly lovely:

DFaraday wrote:
That first one is the Van Daminator. I didn't get to include Rob Van Dam in the game, which is too bad, he always has cool stuff to do.

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

MovingPictures07 wrote:

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

Yes!!!!! Welcome, FZ!!!

So glad that you've decided to join us!

FZ. wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

Yes!!!!! Welcome, FZ!!!

So glad that you've decided to join us!

Thanks. This is so different. Even the site's visual appearance...it's going to take some time to adjust.

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

MovingPictures07 wrote:

FZ. wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

Yes!!!!! Welcome, FZ!!!

So glad that you've decided to join us!

Thanks. This is so different. Even the site's visual appearance...it's going to take some time to adjust.

Haha, I understand. It is literally almost like night and day!!

But thanks again for giving us a shot! Hopefully we live up to the hype I've fabricated.

FZ. wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

FZ. wrote:

MovingPictures07 wrote:

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

Yes!!!!! Welcome, FZ!!!

So glad that you've decided to join us!

Thanks. This is so different. Even the site's visual appearance...it's going to take some time to adjust.

Haha, I understand. It is literally almost like night and day!!

But thanks again for giving us a shot! Hopefully we live up to the hype I've fabricated.

Haha, so you're good at lying, ha? Oh wait, the game hasn't started yet...sorry

Mister Rearranger wrote:Welcome, FZ!

(PS: You can change display settings in the User CP, I believe. I changed mine to a white background with a slightly different layout and it's much easier for me to follow )

Mongoose wrote:

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

Welcome!

Mister Rearranger wrote:Welcome, FZ!

(PS: You can change display settings in the User CP, I believe. I changed mine to a white background with a slightly different layout and it's much easier for me to follow )

FZ. wrote:

Mongoose wrote:

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

Welcome!

Thank you

Is there no way to do multi quotes here?

MovingPictures07 wrote:

FZ. wrote:

Mongoose wrote:

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

Welcome!

Thank you

Is there no way to do multi quotes here?

You know, I know this has been asked before, but it's been a while. I don't think it technically does, but I thought there was a way around it.

Personally, whenever I want to respond to several things, I just open new tabs of quotes and combine them into one tab. I do know the multiquote feature is more handy though.

Maybe S~V~S will know for certain.

FZ. wrote:

Mister Rearranger wrote:Welcome, FZ!

(PS: You can change display settings in the User CP, I believe. I changed mine to a white background with a slightly different layout and it's much easier for me to follow )

Thank you! I just changed it. What a difference!

MovingPictures07 wrote:

FZ. wrote:

Mongoose wrote:

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

Welcome!

Thank you

Is there no way to do multi quotes here?

You know, I know this has been asked before, but it's been a while. I don't think it technically does, but I thought there was a way around it.

Personally, whenever I want to respond to several things, I just open new tabs of quotes and combine them into one tab. I do know the multiquote feature is more handy though.

Maybe S~V~S will know for certain.

FZ. wrote: Ok, thanks. Hopefully I wont' need it too much, since I hear you talk less here

Going to bed now. Thanks for the warm welcome

Good night

Epignosis wrote:TELL OF THE BIRTH TELL HOW WAR APPEARED ON EARTH

Russtifinko wrote:I'll play, brother! (Hulk Hogan is the only wrestling reference I know, but I'll superplex anyone who calls me out on that.)

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

DFaraday wrote:Welcome FZ!

We're crawling, slothlike, towards having enough players!

birdwithteeth11 wrote:

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

W00t! Glad to have you aboard!

FZ. wrote:

DFaraday wrote:Welcome FZ!

We're crawling, slothlike, towards having enough players!

Thanks, I know nothing about WWE, but I was just now looking at the roles, and that was a very creative list.

birdwithteeth11 wrote:

FZ. wrote:Hi,
MP twisted my arm
I'm new so be gentle...Count me in

W00t! Glad to have you aboard!

Thanks, I'm going to be the one going WTH in this game, ha?



So, since this is very different than the way I'm used to playing, is this the right place to ask questions? Because I have a lot....