Do you follow the rules?

[rudeguy]

I don't. I have to learn everything the hard way. At work I can read all the policy and procedures, have them memorized, then still need to do it on my own to really get it.

Same goes for outside of work. If someone tells me something, I don't believe it unless I find out first hand. This became extremely clear the other day when I saw a "wet paint" sign. Before I realized what I was doing, I reached up to touch the paint to see if it really was wet....

Anyone else have this problem? Is it really a problem?

 

[JohnCU]

you rebel

 

[xSauronx]

I don't. I have to learn everything the hard way. At work I can read all the policy and procedures, have them memorized, then still need to do it on my own to really get it.

Same goes for outside of work. If someone tells me something, I don't believe it unless I find out first hand. This became extremely clear the other day when I saw a "wet paint" sign. Before I realized what I was doing, I reached up to touch the paint to see if it really was wet....

Anyone else have this problem? Is it really a problem?

no...but I didnt eat paste as a kid, either.

 

[FelixDeCat]

I invented the rules:

 

[TecHNooB]

At work I can read all the policy and procedures, have them memorized, then still need to do it on my own to really get it.

Lies!

 

[seemingly random]

Often. Experience is the best teacher. This is why some use the phrase "book learning" derisively. There are some things that I don't need to personally experience though. Things that I'll take others' word - ie. addictive or iv drugs, nuclear radiation, calling a woman the c word, etc.

 

[Modular]

Some things I just have to do on my own. For example, I started researching replacing attic insulation for a project I was starting last weekend. All the videos/guides etc. were helpful, but I didn't really know what I was doing until I got up there and started working. There's nothing like 12" of spun fiberglass between my head and the cold, let me tell you!

 

[JulesMaximus]

you rebel scum

fixed

 

[Atomic Playboy]

Some would call that an exploratory mind, one that can not just accept that something shouldn't be done, but wants to find out firsthand why not. Others would call that an obstinate asshole who is incapable of listening to anyone and can't take direction. So, you know, your call.

 

[Kalmah]

Same for me. If I don't learn why NOT to do something.. then I don't understand why the way that I was TOLD to do something is the right way. I have to see the consequences before I understand the whole picture... therefor.. I need to figure things out myself.

 

[SunSamurai]

I don't. I have to learn everything the hard way. At work I can read all the policy and procedures, have them memorized, then still need to do it on my own to really get it.

Same goes for outside of work. If someone tells me something, I don't believe it unless I find out first hand. This became extremely clear the other day when I saw a "wet paint" sign. Before I realized what I was doing, I reached up to touch the paint to see if it really was wet....

Anyone else have this problem? Is it really a problem?

As painter, if I saw you do this after I finished a job, I'd smack you with mt rolling pole.

Take that as you will.

 

[xSauronx]

Often. Experience is the best teacher. This is why some use the phrase "book learning" derisively. There are some things that I don't need to personally experience though. Things that I'll take others' word - ie. addictive or iv drugs, nuclear radiation, calling a woman the c word, etc.

you havent lived until youve loved enough to hate a woman so much that you cant think of anything else to call her BUT a wise and beautiful woman.

/divorced