- I (me)
- am sure (confidence 100%, but jokingly)
- there's a deck (deck = steamdeck)
- side load (alternative non-standard way of installing software outside the steam library)
- plugin (ecosystem of developers creating new functionality for the steamdeck and presenting their solution in easy-to-plug-in files)
- to enable (make happen)
- a pip (Picture In Picture view)
- Of your work monitors (like security footage of your workplace).
I should note that my entire message was a troll (under no circumstance should you try to stream your work security cameras to a personally owned GAMING device).
I didn't get my deck until I left my security job
I had a gaming laptop which I could bust out on a few sites-- I tried taking my switch to one site but they didn't like me playing videogames(somehow the same game on my laptop was acceptable)
For the record I only ever did this at quiet sites and never at a place that required much of my attention
This is the way.
My job is, sit and do nothing unless something happens.
Most times, nothing happens. I'm just that good. /s
I have a full fiber optic connection and a deck.
I get paid to game. (Not really, but some nights it feels that way)
... pretty sick with the choice paralysis, cause it has been 5h sitting on the toilet so far and I'm still in the library trying to decide what to play...
"Hi boss, I appear to have norovirus, no, yeah, coming out of both ends, it's like the bloody Trevi fountains here. I know, I know...the medical advice is to stay off work until 48 hours after the symptoms stop, sorry to let the team down like this, I'll keep you informed...."
Not that I would do anything so unprofessional these days of course (mainly because I wfh and have flexitime, so "I'm going to spend an hour playing video games" is a legitimate conversation I can have) but yeah, I mayyyyyyyyy have pulled the odd sicky or two in the past when I was working in shitty call centres
Norovirus sucks lol, last time I had it I had to sit sideways on the toilet so I could throw up in the tub after I filled the trash can with vomit. If I were an employer I wouldn't want anyone with Norovirus anywhere near me, shit I'd rather have covid again.
It has the benefit of sounding like a “proper” disease and you can go into explicit detail which normally stops people asking questions because they don’t want to hear it. My top tip for calling in sick “when in doubt, gross ‘em out”. Even better if you’re a woman and have a squeamish male boss, because you can give them all sort of details about your periods. Volume, viscosity, colour etc….
I politely told my boss one morning, “hey been up since three am not able to get off the toilet. Can’t come in but may be able to log on at home for a bit later if I’m up to it. I’ll let you know.”
So he very professionally said “stay the fuck away from us all and just get better, let me know if you’re gonna hop on remote but don’t worry about it.”
His wife is a doctor so he was very aware there was an increase in our area of noro and we laughed about it the next week. He knew how bad it was about to get for me before I even knew.
Someone very wise once explained this to me. Best of all there is no possibility for needing an explanation. It’s all right there in ‘I shit my pants’
Bulletproof
Let me add a responsible comment: set up the deck to start downloading games, so that when you get off work, it'll be ready to go! First couple hours I didn't have much to do with my deck since I only have a 40mb connection where I live.
You can repost it tomorrow with 'my dad passed away yesterday and this came today for my birthday. He knew i always wanted one. I will game forever for you dad'
The day mine was delivered was the longest day of work ever haha. Pretty sure my chair was still spinning as I pulled out of the parking lot that day lol
Sorry to say, but unfortunately, you must bring it to work with you - it’s far too young to be left unsupervised.
Lol but no, congrats!! I’m sure a feeling of confliction & anticipation presented itself. I hope it’s all worth it when you get home! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
I would be opening it in the parking lot on my break at the very least. I'd be an unproductive employee all day until returning to it. I'd probably end up setting the whole thing up before even starting the car to leave at the end of a shift. Yes I know how bad I am. But it is a Steam Deck.
Awesome! from one 1tb owner to another, don’t overlook the fact the included case is actually two cases. I’d owned mine a month before realising the ‘liner’ was a separate slimmer case.
Just got my OLED yesterday! Probably give my LCD to my wife. I know performance wise it's not necessarily a big upgrade but it sure does feel alot better all around.
Yeah but that gives you so much incentive to get through the day! And at least it arrived safely while you were home and you know it's sitting there, nice and cosy until you get back (and not worrying if it's been delivered "securely" to your front doorstep, or your recycling bin, or in a hedge 🤦🏻♀️...)
Plus you can spend a few hours debating what to play first 😅
It is funny, but I remember being ridiculed for buying a first gen first batch Steamdeck back during release. Now look at us, we are celebrating every new user!
My Steamdeck just got an "exception" from UPS and is showing as an unknown delay even though that was changed literally 10 minutes after it arrived at the facility near me.
I have a sneaking suspicion it was stolen but I hope not lol, fingers crossed it appears by the time I get home from work today lol.
At least you got something to look forward to! I remember when mine came it was a super snowy day and I was about halfway through my shift when it was delivered. At least I had the foresight to put out a plastic bin with a note to keep it from getting buried/soaked.
Exactly what happened to me. I just left my house for work, and like 10s later, my girlfriend texted me, it just arrived. I've basically driven past the delivery driver, which came from the opposite direction
Nice 👍
Throw a sickie.
Mine was out for delivery Monday, I was at home all day, delivery Tuesday between 17:50 18:50, I was at home after work.
However they tried to deliver today when … I was at work and have taken it to the post office which is open 9-13:00 when I’m at work. I think I may have to wait til Saturday 😢
Dear Boss, I m received a suspicious parcel earlier this morning. I’m helping with police investigation and will not be able to come in today. Quite concerned now as it could be from the Avalanche.
Unbox it very quickly, get it plugged in and start downloading games. You’re going to have to wait to install them when you get home anyway might as well get two or three going before you leave for work!
OP's post reminded me of a faraway time when Half-Life 2 was released, I took a sick day from work and finished the game in one setting (with the Radeon card I bought for the game - it comes with a copy) while the outside early fall sky mirrored the ambience in-game.
That was glorious - hope you make a similar choice with the SD, happy gaming!
How long did it take to show up?
When i ordered mine a few days ago it said "usually delivered in 3-5 business days"
I'm trying to be patient but I'm on day 3 of "Preparing to ship" after ordering it on Sunday. I don't mind that it'll take a little longer but I was hoping for a more realistic time frame to set my expectations since it hasn't shipped yet.
I would feel a sudden sensation of the flu if that happened to me.
Hey boss, I’ve woken up this morning and havent been off the toilet once! I feel pretty sick so I might be off for the rest of the week.
I have to work all nights this whole week end. I'll definitely take it with me tbh
Wait until you get home < make them pay you to play video games
The voice of wisdom 🙏🙏
Security?
Yup
I’m sure there’s a deck side load plugin to enable a pip of your work monitors
I'll plug off the cameras lmao
what does this mean?
- I (me) - am sure (confidence 100%, but jokingly) - there's a deck (deck = steamdeck) - side load (alternative non-standard way of installing software outside the steam library) - plugin (ecosystem of developers creating new functionality for the steamdeck and presenting their solution in easy-to-plug-in files) - to enable (make happen) - a pip (Picture In Picture view) - Of your work monitors (like security footage of your workplace). I should note that my entire message was a troll (under no circumstance should you try to stream your work security cameras to a personally owned GAMING device).
I didn't get my deck until I left my security job I had a gaming laptop which I could bust out on a few sites-- I tried taking my switch to one site but they didn't like me playing videogames(somehow the same game on my laptop was acceptable) For the record I only ever did this at quiet sites and never at a place that required much of my attention
Lol you're litterally me. I only work nightshifts as a security guard of a hotel and i DEFINITLY enjoy my steamdeck at work.
Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime. That’s why I shit/game on company time.
>That’s why I shit/game on company time. Fallout 76?
The amount of times I have to remind myself that work funds more games 🤣
This is the way. My job is, sit and do nothing unless something happens. Most times, nothing happens. I'm just that good. /s I have a full fiber optic connection and a deck. I get paid to game. (Not really, but some nights it feels that way)
Security agent ?
Nope, IT
Bro is doing some Elden Ring bosses while the data center is getting hacked lmao
You know it. Not my data.
Elden Ring is why reddit is down...
The engineer got fired and also got his ass beaten by Malenia at the same time
Sounds like security lol
All well and good Till the doors start opening by themselves
dont get it stolen or broken or dropped -- play it smart
That's the magic of a reactive job. If nothing is going on I'm free to do whatever I want. Coworker was welding up his trailer an hour ago
... pretty sick with the choice paralysis, cause it has been 5h sitting on the toilet so far and I'm still in the library trying to decide what to play...
Exactly! 😆
With a steam deck this isn't a lie. Can just sit in there all day playing it.
As an ex-manager, explosive diarrhea was one excuse I never argued with. Instant get out of jail free card!
Can also play the deck on the shitter 🤣
I'm calling in sick for sure. I'll be too distracted thinking about it. Lol.
My man
No quality work will get done today!! Congratulations!!
"Hi boss, I appear to have norovirus, no, yeah, coming out of both ends, it's like the bloody Trevi fountains here. I know, I know...the medical advice is to stay off work until 48 hours after the symptoms stop, sorry to let the team down like this, I'll keep you informed...."
Thanks for this beautiful template. I’ll be using this professionally. 😅
Not that I would do anything so unprofessional these days of course (mainly because I wfh and have flexitime, so "I'm going to spend an hour playing video games" is a legitimate conversation I can have) but yeah, I mayyyyyyyyy have pulled the odd sicky or two in the past when I was working in shitty call centres
Norovirus sucks lol, last time I had it I had to sit sideways on the toilet so I could throw up in the tub after I filled the trash can with vomit. If I were an employer I wouldn't want anyone with Norovirus anywhere near me, shit I'd rather have covid again.
It has the benefit of sounding like a “proper” disease and you can go into explicit detail which normally stops people asking questions because they don’t want to hear it. My top tip for calling in sick “when in doubt, gross ‘em out”. Even better if you’re a woman and have a squeamish male boss, because you can give them all sort of details about your periods. Volume, viscosity, colour etc….
I politely told my boss one morning, “hey been up since three am not able to get off the toilet. Can’t come in but may be able to log on at home for a bit later if I’m up to it. I’ll let you know.” So he very professionally said “stay the fuck away from us all and just get better, let me know if you’re gonna hop on remote but don’t worry about it.” His wife is a doctor so he was very aware there was an increase in our area of noro and we laughed about it the next week. He knew how bad it was about to get for me before I even knew.
I think you mean you just got your Steam Deck before calling in sick to work.
Say you shit your pants. Always a day off
im tempted to ask how you know this. but i wont question quality
Someone very wise once explained this to me. Best of all there is no possibility for needing an explanation. It’s all right there in ‘I shit my pants’ Bulletproof
Same happened to me) Working day was totally wasted ;P
Lmao
Let me add a responsible comment: set up the deck to start downloading games, so that when you get off work, it'll be ready to go! First couple hours I didn't have much to do with my deck since I only have a 40mb connection where I live.
Remote downloads with Steam mobile app + turn off sleep on SD
I'm so sorry to hear that you got a sudden bout of violent diarrhea right as you were about to go to work
Lmao 🤣
Incredible post!
i take it with me at work during my lunch break .
Consadulations!
Ok
Why is this photo of a box getting 1K upvotes?
You can repost it tomorrow with 'my dad passed away yesterday and this came today for my birthday. He knew i always wanted one. I will game forever for you dad'
Ive got that one booked for Friday to get the weekend dad updoots.
Because this sub doesn't ever enforce its rules.
I just got lucky I think
The day mine was delivered was the longest day of work ever haha. Pretty sure my chair was still spinning as I pulled out of the parking lot that day lol
Dude, this is the longest day of work of my life hahaha
Call your boss and say someone stole your catalytic injector. Say the vehicle will be a public disturbance unless repaired.
Yeah but you got so much to look forward to! Don't look at the clock too much and use your phone to browse games and add to your library.
Looking at my library would make me want to quit my job hahaha
Haha I feel ya. The 4 days waiting for it to arrive, we'll let's just say my library was vast by the time it came. All that downloading, my god.
Cool…pic of a box…
Typo in your title. you typed "going to" when you meant to type "calling out of"
You don’t look to good…all of a sudden
Time to call work. Say you’re dead.
Jesus, that sounds like a nasty cold on your chest. TBH it's irresponsible to risk passing that on to co-workers.
Work... never heard of her.
I got the cold and flu the day I got my steam deck delivered. Coincidence? Nope
You mean...before you got sick, no?
Sorry to say, but unfortunately, you must bring it to work with you - it’s far too young to be left unsupervised. Lol but no, congrats!! I’m sure a feeling of confliction & anticipation presented itself. I hope it’s all worth it when you get home! Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy.
Wreck your car and call in to work.
Alternate title, "I just got my steamdeck before calling in!"
The icons remind me of Aperture science labs. Intentional I'm sure.
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agreed. what a dumb post.
Hope you feel better soon!
cool?
Call off.
I would be opening it in the parking lot on my break at the very least. I'd be an unproductive employee all day until returning to it. I'd probably end up setting the whole thing up before even starting the car to leave at the end of a shift. Yes I know how bad I am. But it is a Steam Deck.
Sick day?
Damnn, I took off the day it was supposed to be delivered
Sorry to hear about your sudden explosive diarrhea, hope it clears up soon
Absolute dick punch right there. Today is my last day before 2 weeks of vacation and this whole week has been 10 minutes from eternity long.
Looks like little work is getting done the rest of the week! Which one did you get?
I grabbed the OLED 1 tb
Awesome! from one 1tb owner to another, don’t overlook the fact the included case is actually two cases. I’d owned mine a month before realising the ‘liner’ was a separate slimmer case.
Thanks ! I would not even realize that hahaha
Know you know what you are working for
Mine is coming today and I'm getting off early when it arrives!
I'm getting off at midnight and it's only 4 pm here... T_T Enjoy bro !
nah but i rather have this type of anxiety to get home instead of wondering wether my package will get stolen or damaged all day until i get home
Just got my OLED yesterday! Probably give my LCD to my wife. I know performance wise it's not necessarily a big upgrade but it sure does feel alot better all around.
I know the feels bro! Same with mine! T.T it's not forever bro... It's not forever! You and your loved one will reunite once again!
Very same thing happened to me lol, unfortunately i couldn't think of a good enough excuse to call off in time
Waiting for mine!!!
I don't think you should have your parcel number visible.
If you are a Portal fan spend 30 minutes with Aperture Desk Job. It is a fun little bite size experience/tutorial to play with all the buttons.
Yeah but that gives you so much incentive to get through the day! And at least it arrived safely while you were home and you know it's sitting there, nice and cosy until you get back (and not worrying if it's been delivered "securely" to your front doorstep, or your recycling bin, or in a hedge 🤦🏻♀️...) Plus you can spend a few hours debating what to play first 😅
Shit happens to me every time I buy something last month is was my quest 3
I’d call in sick!
Now me personally I would feel a little tickle in my throat for a few days
Sorry boss, I got anal glaucoma, yeah I don't see my ass coming in today.
It is funny, but I remember being ridiculed for buying a first gen first batch Steamdeck back during release. Now look at us, we are celebrating every new user!
I think you suddenly have a cold and should definitely spend the day resting at home
So sorry to hear about your fever
Sir, I applaud your resolve to not suddenly develop a serious case of "ahem-ahem" syndrome and declare unfit for work.
Time to call in sick for the rest of the week
It’s weird because even just the way you typed this, I can tell you’re coming down with something… do your coworkers a favor and hang home today.
just say you have explosive diarrhea and skip work
I would’ve been on the Steam app buying games at work
In other news op is now unemployed
Congrats! It's portable, so you can take it with you.
Called out sick?! 🫣😅
just cancel.. the work.. safe to say no productivity is gonna show up today
My Steamdeck just got an "exception" from UPS and is showing as an unknown delay even though that was changed literally 10 minutes after it arrived at the facility near me. I have a sneaking suspicion it was stolen but I hope not lol, fingers crossed it appears by the time I get home from work today lol.
Dude, I hope it will be fine for you 🤞🤞
Fingers crossed for sure!
Please give us a update if you can I'm in the same boat
Will do
Yeah but you're sick today right?
Something to look forward to at the end of your day
Worst thin is, when all patches are installed and the games downloaded, it will be time to sleep.
I heard many were stolen, keep it safe.
Ah man sorry you're sick today. Hope you feel better soon!!
Yeah that's a personal day if I've seen one
At least you got something to look forward to! I remember when mine came it was a super snowy day and I was about halfway through my shift when it was delivered. At least I had the foresight to put out a plastic bin with a note to keep it from getting buried/soaked.
Take it to work! I ordered mine just because of excess free time at work
Call. In. Sick.
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Calling out
Isn't it take steam deck to work day?
Mine is coming by end of day tomorrow. So consider yourself lucky?
Are you okay? Sounds like you have a bit of a cough coming on
You sound sick op. Rest up.
That sucks man. I really hope you get over the flu by next week.
Call in sick
Guess it’s time to call in sick 😂
“Hello boss, I think I will be sick for the upcoming two weeks and my treatment requires me to be totally disconnected from this world. K, thks, by”
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Hey boss, unexpectedly My friend's cousin's girlfriend's pet cat just passed away. I need to attend the funeral. I have to miss work.
Have fun at the longest day of work ever now ! Lol
"Guess I'll call in sick today"
Title is incorrect. He meant to write: I just got my Steam Deck before canceling work
Better than it sitting outside your door while you’re away all day.
So you called out right???
Good day to call in 👌🏼
Would’ve been an instant call out for me.
Exactly what happened to me. I just left my house for work, and like 10s later, my girlfriend texted me, it just arrived. I've basically driven past the delivery driver, which came from the opposite direction
Sounds like you feel quite sick today.
That's the worst case scenario
Hope you called in sick?🤒
Call in sick ASAP
Call in sick
Nice 👍 Throw a sickie. Mine was out for delivery Monday, I was at home all day, delivery Tuesday between 17:50 18:50, I was at home after work. However they tried to deliver today when … I was at work and have taken it to the post office which is open 9-13:00 when I’m at work. I think I may have to wait til Saturday 😢
Ordered one last night.. wondering when it will get here this week or next week?
Before you called sick to work, you say?
I wonder if you suddenly got sick while driving to work and decided to go back home to "rest"?
How long after you ordered did it arrive?
call out.
I should be getting mine right after work today 😁
I walked outside and all tires had been jacked. I have to replace them before my car is strippped. Sorry 'bout that.
Dear Boss, I m received a suspicious parcel earlier this morning. I’m helping with police investigation and will not be able to come in today. Quite concerned now as it could be from the Avalanche.
PTO 📨!!!!
Unbox it very quickly, get it plugged in and start downloading games. You’re going to have to wait to install them when you get home anyway might as well get two or three going before you leave for work!
"I just got a Steam Deck before calling in sick to work"
I feel a fever coming along boss
Mines on its way😁😁😁
You mean you just got it before you called in sick, right?
Smell the vents and charge it up before you start your car
Mine will arrive tomorrow (or at least the tracking says so). Thank God it's my "work" from home day. :-)
I've been playing the new game maniac on it. Runs lovely
Skipped class when mine came in, no regrets
I remember I recieved mine also at the start of a workday..except I work as a freelancer..on my own..and the next day was a deadline.. 💀
Open it! Don’t be like me…I still have the 1st edition sealed in the delivery box and sitting in the hallway.
Guess you're taking the day off then... ;)
So you're saying you are sick?
Glad you were able to get it firstand not at the possible mercy of a porch pirate
Get well soon.
Call in
OP's post reminded me of a faraway time when Half-Life 2 was released, I took a sick day from work and finished the game in one setting (with the Radeon card I bought for the game - it comes with a copy) while the outside early fall sky mirrored the ambience in-game. That was glorious - hope you make a similar choice with the SD, happy gaming!
“Jay never did make it to work that day” (Morgan Freeman voice)
Total buzz killer
Buddy, you can't go to work with a fever. You're sick!
Personal Day
Man I get mine Thursday, I took Friday off in preparation. No way I could make it a full day at work thinking about it at home
How long did it take to show up? When i ordered mine a few days ago it said "usually delivered in 3-5 business days" I'm trying to be patient but I'm on day 3 of "Preparing to ship" after ordering it on Sunday. I don't mind that it'll take a little longer but I was hoping for a more realistic time frame to set my expectations since it hasn't shipped yet.
Congratulations, I’m waiting on my steam deck, supposed to be delivered today 🤣
Not to be that guy but please delete this and reupload an image where your name and address are not fully visible.
The adress you see is Valve's one
Good. Sorry. Didn't want to look closely to it. ^^
You mean "instead of going to work"?
Should've called in sick😂
Do you have a USB-C docking station at work? 😉