Digital Press Videogames LLC: First Employee

[Niku-Sama]

since when was california pretty at all, all that smog and 9mm rounds flying in the air, that aint pretty, not at all.

see here theres a bunch of trees, lots and lots and lots...of.....trees......

theyre after me, their comming, help HELP ME! they want my batteries!

[Hams]

Welcome *Rin* and congrats DP on the shop.

Shout from downunder!

[FantasiaWHT]

Why didn't you like it? It's gorgeouseeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

:D
Well, for us crabby old wisconsinites who complain when the temperature outside exceeds 70F....
Cali is not the place to be !LOL
Best of luck at the store.

I've got a good friend in California... he just about went ballistic when I told them that I wore shorts, t-shirt, and drove around with the windows open and the sunroof down when we hit 45 the other day. I think they close schools and most public buildings if it gets DOWN to 45 in California hehe.

[RetroYoungen]

I wanna go to Cali! It doesn't smell like over here... and you can probably breath there too!
X_x

If you go to Northern California maybe...

Yer damn right, I love living in Northern CA. Come around the San Francisco area, it's beautiful 'round here. Breathable air, you can (usually) see sky, arcades, good people, good tunes... lack of bad smell (unless somebody farts with the windows rolled up in the car of course, but that's universal)...

Plus if you're legal and all that, I could probably find a cardroom or two. ;) :D

[bufftbone]

Hey Rin! Stash me some PS1 games. :D
Jason

You have them ALL!!! You don't need anymore!!!

:)

[*Rin*]

since when was california pretty at all, all that smog and 9mm rounds flying in the air, that aint pretty, not at all.

see here theres a bunch of trees, lots and lots and lots...of.....trees......

theyre after me, their comming, help HELP ME! they want my batteries!

Ha, I bet you never have been in New Jersey before

[evil_genius]

nudes please

[GarrettCRW]

Ha, I bet you never have been in New Jersey before

Which do you want to share with him-the toxic sludge, or the fact that NJ has enough unexplained phenomena to make it a top vacation spot for Fox Mulder? ;)

@Joe: Did you remember to give *Rin* a stick, with which to beat the guys away with? ;) After all, playing video games has been known to make girls hotter, and drooling has apparently ensued.

(I know. What can I say, though? I'm weak. ;))

[*Rin*]

Ha, I bet you never have been in New Jersey before

Which do you want to share with him-the toxic sludge, or the fact that NJ has enough unexplained phenomena to make it a top vacation spot for Fox Mulder? ;)

@Joe: Did you remember to give *Rin* a stick, with which to beat the guys away with? ;) After all, playing video games has been known to make girls hotter, and drooling has apparently ensued.

(I know. What can I say, though? I'm weak. ;))


:eek 2:

[EnzoSangiorgio]

You guys have no shame

[Fighter17]

Good job on your job! ;)

Thank god video games are not for boys anymore, because I'm always waiting for a girl to kick my ass in Street Fighter II. ;)

God if I weren't living in Florida, I would come up there and buy some Genesis games (if you have the games that I'm looking for at least). ;)

[Niku-Sama]

Ha, I bet you never have been in New Jersey before

once, when i went to new york city we we went through jersey for something, cant rember what for now but i do rember this big guy on the corner of the street with a HUGE boa constricter arround his neck....it was odd to say the least, not the oddest thing i saw on that trip though

and hey guys theres probally more girls on here to bug, they dont make them selves known because of this type of thing

now, off to try to play gitaroo man, which came from New Jersey by the way...but not joes store, sorry.

[InsaneDavid]

since when was california pretty at all, all that smog and 9mm rounds flying in the air, that aint pretty, not at all.

Think someone's been playing to much GTA: San Andreas. :roll:


You guys have no shame

I told you all before (in some random forum) I sold my soul, my shame, all of it.. I sold it all for my Saturn VirtualOn TwinStick. :bawling: I simply paid cash for the pachinko controller. LOL

[Niku-Sama]

Think someone's been playing to much GTA: San Andreas. :roll:

acually never have played...

[GarrettCRW]

You guys have no shame

I told you all before (in some random forum) I sold my soul, my shame, all of it.. I sold it all for my Saturn VirtualOn TwinStick. :bawling: I simply paid cash for the pachinko controller. LOL

Besides, I was being kinda sarcastic. Everyone who knows me is well aware of my angelic nature. :angel:(Besides, girls in Jersey and me kinda failed miserably, since it's been a good year since I've heard from the most recent object of my affections.)

[rbudrick]

Hey *Rin, I can beat NES Batman on one life. Hot, yes? Well, then you should see my video of it. Yep, ladies dig a man who can beat Batman on one life. It's hot. Yes, I know it is.

-Rob

[GrayFox]

Hey *Rin, I can beat NES Batman on one life. Hot, yes? Well, then you should see my video of it. Yep, ladies dig a man who can beat Batman on one life. It's hot. Yes, I know it is.

-Rob

I hear this makes lesbians turn straight. I swear.

[Kuros]

Here in nature we can see the gaming nerd sense prey in the lone female that also plays video games. They pounce quickly and with ferocity, each claiming stake to the lone female. A battle ensues with "rbudrick" spilling first blood by claiming his prowess in the game Batman. Who will strike back? Will someone call the other a "n00b"? Who knows, but it's about to get exciting.

[Predatorxs]

I didn't even know about the whole DP going Corp thing or even the Store, and good luck Jenn, i'm sure you'll kick ass, hell since so many people, have seen your pic here at DP, your aready abit of a celeb DP member :P

Hoooooooollaaa!

[RJ]

Awesome avatar, Pred!

[rbudrick]

Here in nature we can see the gaming nerd sense prey in the lone female that also plays video games. They pounce quickly and with ferocity, each claiming stake to the lone female. A battle ensues with "rbudrick" spilling first blood by claiming his prowess in the game Batman. Who will strike back? Will someone call the other a "n00b"? Who knows, but it's about to get exciting.

[steve irwin]Look at the EYES!

They're so EXPRESSIVE! [/steve irwin]

-Rob

[Mr.FoodMonster]

I'm going to go ahead and say that this thread has turned pretty fucking creepy.

[DKTheArcadeRat]

Guys quit being such pervs! All this flirting and innuendo, for shame! Also, take note that she hasn't posted in this thread again(probably due to being a little FREAKED). So keep this in consideration when talking about Jenn(my new friend). Thank You For Your Time.

[Mattiekrome]

Here in nature we can see the gaming nerd sense prey in the lone female that also plays video games. They pounce quickly and with ferocity, each claiming stake to the lone female. A battle ensues with "rbudrick" spilling first blood by claiming his prowess in the game Batman. Who will strike back? Will someone call the other a "n00b"? Who knows, but it's about to get exciting.

LOL

For some reason that made me laugh like hell LOL

[Kuros]

Here in nature we can see the gaming nerd sense prey in the lone female that also plays video games. They pounce quickly and with ferocity, each claiming stake to the lone female. A battle ensues with "rbudrick" spilling first blood by claiming his prowess in the game Batman. Who will strike back? Will someone call the other a "n00b"? Who knows, but it's about to get exciting.

LOL

For some reason that made me laugh like hell LOL

Probably because it's the truth. I've seen this kinda behavior in real life also. It's damn funny.

[retrogmr]

That was a bit like a reading from the "Wild Kingdom" episodes on Ren & Stimpy... Now if you'll excuse me, I have some wily gray-haired Tree Geezers to go spot.

[*Rin*]

Wow, sorry The "post a topic" button onthis forum is where the "ost a reply" button is on my forum...

Sorry for the mix up
nd yes DKTAR guys are pervertyed... and one day... so will you

@_@

[kainemaxwell]

Here in nature we can see the gaming nerd sense prey in the lone female that also plays video games. They pounce quickly and with ferocity, each claiming stake to the lone female. A battle ensues with "rbudrick" spilling first blood by claiming his prowess in the game Batman. Who will strike back? Will someone call the other a "n00b"? Who knows, but it's about to get exciting.
Haha, that was a good laugh.

[Yamazaki]

the best part is that it is true!

[*Rin*]

See, maybe if there were less perverted people in this world, than this thread wouldn't go off-topic so much

[Amy Rose]

Good luck, Rin! Working in a video game store is a blast! (I don't even get paid for my helping out, so your job is already sweeter than mine.)

[Jive3D]

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[Schenley]

It opened Thanksgiving weekend, and you can see all the details at
www.digitpress.com/store

[*Rin*]

only because i'm cool like that :D

[Osaka]

only because i'm cool like that :D

Of course you are! :D Who else runs around the store screaming "guitaaaaaar herrrrroooooo", makes their own box, and plays the hamster song with me? =P


We're gonna have a good time at the DP store ^.~v

See ya tomorrow!

[digitalpress]

Three weeks in, here's the company report on DP Videogames LLC's first employee.

Jenn is certainly up for anything - in three weeks she's picked up on everything she's been taught, and has provided welcome breaks in my day. It's clear she doesn't prefer the menial tasks like vaccuuming or windexing and clearly excels with register duty and the signature "initiate shutdown sequence" when the store closes.

Strengths: great with people, fast learner, energetic, and great at absorbing information and applying it later.

Weaknesses: well, it's her first job. I'm working on her attention to detail, cleaning up clutter that's left behind, and staying focused on the job when distractions abound.

Highlights of the first three weeks:
- The store has a large TV display where we often put in games and let customers play at night (when there are mainly adults around and not loitering youngsters). Guitar Heroes has been a favorite, and Jenn once ran in circles around the center island shouting "GUITAR HEROOOOOOOES! GUITAR HEROOOOOOES!". About six times in a row, in fact.
- Jenn asked to borrow one of the large boxes we use to package systems in. I obliged, and she proceeded to assemble the box, sit it in, and draw various cartoon images and text all around it.
- Sometimes she busts out the dance pad and performs.
- She volunteered to set up Stepmania on the machines in the internet gaming center.
- While breaking down cardboard boxes for recycling pickup the next day, she performed what seemed to be a re-enactment of The Incredible Hulk, complete with stomping and loud grunty roars.
- While a customer was playing Guitar Heroes one night, Jenn grabbed the giant stuffed Sonic from our window display and began dancing around the store with it. Sonic is bigger than Jenn, to get a clearer picture of this.

I think the highlights describe what I like best about having her around - she makes me laugh. It's a pleasure having that spark of energy around the store and her presence clearly adds a fun vibe to our little home away from home.

Overall score: B+. Off to a great start!

[*Rin*]

HEHE! WOOOOOOOO!
GUITAR HEROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOEEEESSSS

[Osaka]

B+...very nice job! :D

Totally agree with Joe on everything he said ^_^ Granted, I haven't even been on staff for a week...but still, I feel at home already ^^

P.S. - The Hamster Song is still stuck in my head =P

[Bronty-2]

Just my two cents.. but publishing employee reviews doesn't really seem right to me.. she has a right to her privacy on the matter, good grade notwithstanding. No one other than her and you really needs to know..

[Kuros]

- While breaking down cardboard boxes for recycling pickup the next day, she performed what seemed to be a re-enactment of The Incredible Hulk, complete with stomping and loud grunty roars.

Yea, I do that sometimes also.

[LinkOracle]

Just my two cents.. but publishing employee reviews doesn't really seem right to me.. she has a right to her privacy on the matter, good grade notwithstanding. No one other than her and you really needs to know..

Yeah, I don't want to sound like a jerk, but I wouldn't want my boss putting a review of my job performance on a website for lots of people to read

[Bronty-2]

Exactly... these things, IMO, should be directly communicated and private.. rather than indirectly communicated (it's almost like you're using the website as a means of telling her instead of just saying it to her face?) and public. No offense Joe.

Besides, from a CYA standpoint, you could be breaking NJ or federal law by publishing an employee review for public consumption for all you (or I) know. I wouldn't be surprised if she's formally entitled to privacy rights when it comes to stuff like this. I'm just speculating... but it's worth thinking about, right?

On a more down-to-earth level, you could piss your employee off.

Good luck and continued success.

[Darth Sensei]

No offense Joe.



Bronty, you gave your 2 cents, let it drop.

[Bronty-2]

Whatever. I can't post twice on the same topic, according to you? Get bent.

[digitalpress]

Just my two cents.. but publishing employee reviews doesn't really seem right to me.. she has a right to her privacy on the matter, good grade notwithstanding. No one other than her and you really needs to know..

It isn't something I would have done without consent. She was informed in advance that I'd be doing that, there was no objection.

If there was any sensitive or private information it would never be seen publicly. This is hardly an official review but more of a "how's it working out" - since so many people got involved in this topic, Jenn included, a follow up was a fun way to get some closure.

For the record, I spent 15 years in corporate America as a team manager, I understand the rules. If you were working for me and this kind of thing would have bothered you, I wouldn't have posted about your employment in the first place. I probably wouldn't have hired you, either.

Thanks for your concern, though.

[Keir]

It also makes for good advertising for the store. Sure sounds like a fun place to be!

[Bronty-2]

As long as you've thought about it. It's your store after all.

As for the 'if I worked for you' angle that works both ways.. I oversee people too. And if you were working for me and you made that kind of info public about someone working below us, we'd be having a talk. But it's your store - topic dropped.

[kainemaxwell]

Glad she's enjoying herself there, as are you Joe!

[ManciGames]

Overall score: B+. Off to a great start!

Wow, I'm not sure what I would have done if my first boss posted my first "review" onto a public forum. :)

[ManciGames]

For the record, I spent 15 years in corporate America as a team manager, I understand the rules. If you were working for me and this kind of thing would have bothered you, I wouldn't have posted about your employment in the first place. I probably wouldn't have hired you, either.

Thanks for your concern, though.

Joe, I'm sure you are aware of the twists and turns "corporate America" can through at you. Just because you have a fine relationship one day, doesn't mean that someone can't drudge up stuff like this (even though she verbally agreed to it) at some point in the future if things go sour.

I'm sure Jenn wouldn't do something like that, but it's something to consider for the future.

[Osaka]

I really dont understand why some people are making a big deal out of this..

There was absolutly nothing negative said. What was said was that she's a great employee, a pleasure to have a around, a fun person, and so on (all of which are true by the way)

I could understand getting upset if Joe were to criticize her, or say negative things. That's a lot different.

But this however, is nothing but positive things. Nothing I can even imagine getting upset over.

[Darth Sensei]

Aren't we forgetting something here? Rin hasn't bitched about it at all. :roll:

If it doesn't bother her, and it doesn't bother Joe, why are some here making such a big deal about it?

[digitalpress]

Aren't we forgetting something here? Rin hasn't bitched about it at all. :roll:

If it doesn't bother her, and it doesn't bother Joe, why are some here making such a big deal about it?

It's alright, brother. Not the first time my unconventional methods have been scrutinized. We're having fun and will continue to do so despite the forum legal advisors. 8-)

[InsaneDavid]

Overall score: B+. Off to a great start!

Wow, I'm not sure what I would have done if my first boss posted my first "review" onto a public forum. :)

Somone needs to read the previous posts. :roll: You have to remember, it isn't California where you get stuck for every single little thing you say on either side. LOL

Sounds like everything is working out nicely. :)

[Bronty-2]

Aren't we forgetting something here? Rin hasn't bitched about it at all. :roll:

If it doesn't bother her, and it doesn't bother Joe, why are some here making such a big deal about it?

*LAST POST ON THIS I PROMISE*

And how do you know it doesn't bother her? Do you honestly think she post about it, thereby criticizing her boss, if it did? She probably wants to be employed past tomorrow.

I just think that making anything like this public is so offside it's not even funny. I'll stop checking this thread because otherwise I will just keep blabbing on this. It IS a big deal and the fact that the review is mostly positive is of NO consequence. It's public. End of story.

[InsaneDavid]

It's public. End of story.

As is anyone's most recent business side review, upon request from another potential employer.

[Bronty-2]

There's a world of difference between that and posting it on a website. When was the last time you saw a review posted publicly on a website? Answer me that.

[Osaka]

Aren't we forgetting something here? Rin hasn't bitched about it at all. :roll:

If it doesn't bother her, and it doesn't bother Joe, why are some here making such a big deal about it?

*LAST POST ON THIS I PROMISE*

And how do you know it doesn't bother her? Do you honestly think she post about it, thereby criticizing her boss, if it did? She probably wants to be employed past tomorrow.

I just think that making anything like this public is so offside it's not even funny. I'll stop checking this thread because otherwise I will just keep blabbing on this. It IS a big deal and the fact that the review is mostly positive is of NO consequence. Whatever Joe was team leader of, it sure as hell wasn't human resources.

No, I dont think she'd post about it. If she truly had a greivence with it, I think she would talk to Joe in person, not post on here. There's no point in forum chatting and exposing your opinions to others if you dont want to or dont have to.

Personally, I think you're making a big deal over absolutly nothing. Your basically criticizing Joe for making a checklist of positive and fun things this wonderful girl did. I would be honored if someone posted like that about me, not get on their case about it.

And that last sentence was just completely unnecessery, and if that were directed at me, I'd be pretty mad. Actually, I still am mad, because Joe is an amazing guy and a great boss/friend, and although you seem to think his human relation skills are below par, I work for the guy, and see him in action.

If his human relations were so bad, he wouldn't have friends across the country on here, have a long list of regulars that come to the store not only to shop, but to engage in fun friendly conversation. Shit, that's why I kept coming back to the store, and that's why I love working for him. I could keep going, but I don't wanna embarras him =P

I'm actually looking forward to my review, so expect another one. And just so I'm clear and you aren't confused...I do agree with this, I find absolutly nothing wrong with this, and am looking forward to it. There it is, in plain HTML for you. So hopefully next time, we won't have to read this same argument.

Excuse my bluntness everyone, but that last comment about Joe just really got under my skin. He's a great guy running a great business, and doesn't deserve to be knitpicked at. :)

[Bronty-2]

I agree the last sentence was unnecessary, that's why I went back and edited it. You must have had it in your quote history for the couple seconds I had it up. I'd appreciate it if you deleted it.

[Mr.FoodMonster]

Osaka and or Joe, is there a thread somewhere I missed about Osaka being hired? I hadn't heard anything about it, is all.

[kainemaxwell]

Oh for crying out loud just drop it already! @_@

[InsaneDavid]

I agree the last sentence was unnecessary, that's why I went back and edited it. You must have had it in your quote history for the couple seconds I had it up. I'd appreciate it if you deleted it.

What, so he can cover up for you? Just drop it, geez. Joe already said he talked about this with Jenn and she had no problem with it. Honestly this whole thread runs along side the "Opening a game store" thread which is to keep us all up to date on the progress of the DP store - since we're all obviously curious about it.


It isn't something I would have done without consent. She was informed in advance that I'd be doing that, there was no objection.

If there was any sensitive or private information it would never be seen publicly. This is hardly an official review but more of a "how's it working out" - since so many people got involved in this topic, Jenn included, a follow up was a fun way to get some closure.

For the record, I spent 15 years in corporate America as a team manager, I understand the rules. If you were working for me and this kind of thing would have bothered you, I wouldn't have posted about your employment in the first place. I probably wouldn't have hired you, either.

Look at that, it so totally answered and closed any beef with this issue. X_x ...you know, like we've all be saying.

[ManciGames]

Somone needs to read the previous posts. :roll: You have to remember, it isn't California where you get stuck for every single little thing you say on either side. LOL

Sounds like everything is working out nicely. :)

I've seen people sued for less. And I live in Ohio.

Like I said, I'm sure nothing will come of this. It's Joe's business and he can run it however he likes. He obviously prefers a relaxed work enviornment. Nothing wrong with that as long as you hire the right people (as he mentioned).

It was just surprising to see, that's all.

[Osaka]

Osaka and or Joe, is there a thread somewhere I missed about Osaka being hired? I hadn't heard anything about it, is all.

Not as of yet. I guess when Joe gets around to making the post, he'll explain it all :D

It would sound kind of weird coming from me =P

[rbudrick]

Ok, please folks, back on topic. No, I'm not a mod, but this thread is to celebrate the greatness of *Rin. No more negative responses about Joe's glowing words favoring Jenn's work.

God, I bet if Joe said, she made a great apple pie the other day, people would say, OMG!1 WTF!? u can't do that! STFU!1@

Puhlease. Completely unecessary drama.

-Rob

[*Rin*]

Aren't we forgetting something here? Rin hasn't bitched about it at all. :roll:

If it doesn't bother her, and it doesn't bother Joe, why are some here making such a big deal about it?

*LAST POST ON THIS I PROMISE*

And how do you know it doesn't bother her? Do you honestly think she post about it, thereby criticizing her boss, if it did? She probably wants to be employed past tomorrow.

I just think that making anything like this public is so offside it's not even funny. I'll stop checking this thread because otherwise I will just keep blabbing on this. It IS a big deal and the fact that the review is mostly positive is of NO consequence. It's public. End of story.

Nahh, I don't care. I actually thought it was funny! Very "me". Good report Joe! LOL

[InsaneDavid]

God, I bet if Joe said, she made a great apple pie the other day, people would say, OMG!1 WTF!? u can't do that! STFU!1@

Puhlease. Completely unecessary drama.

ROFL For some reason that just fixed this whole damn day.

Alright... back on topic.

[*Rin*]

Just get over iiiiitttttttttttt
:smash:

[drwily008]

WELCOME RIN!!!

Here's to you having a long career with "the corporation" and having lots of fun!

[Lady Jaye]

Rin, I'm glad you like your job with Joe and it's always good to have more girls here in the DP forums. :D