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It can be a disconcerting realization when it finally clicks that we spend a third of our lives asleep, but what about the just as relevant fact that we also spend a third of our lives, give or take some years, at work? So it shouldn’t surprise anyone that humans can and will make this into online content.
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Cathleen Cummings 9 months ago
Yes! A job is not your LIFE and anyone who expects it to be is a whackadoo
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Cathleen Cummings 9 months ago
This looks like a sound business model to me! I wish you success.
Anyone who has had a sub-part boss and manager has probably realized just how much someone’s delusions can (and will) cause headaches for the folks actually trying to get work done at the end of the day. Rules, regulations and unrealistic expectations can all come together to very literally harm how a company operates. So this begs the question, why are the people at the top sometimes useless?
Canadian educator Laurence J. Peter had a theory that this is, unfortunately, somewhat inevitable. In short, people are, justifiably, promoted based on results and seniority. However, it doesn’t take an expert to see how the skills of, say, a good salesperson won’t necessarily translate to management.
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Paul C. 9 months ago
I used to open our offices at seven in the morning, but would actually get there to begin at about twenty to seven. I had a new manager who rather aggressively questioned my time keeping (much to my annoyance) I told him in no uncertain terms that each morning I came in twenty to thirty minutes early as attested to by other staff. Also I had never missed an opening for over twelve years. And most importantly if he wasn't such a Pr@t he would realise that it could all be checked by the alarm system that had to be unset each morning. I walked away rather than give him the slap he so richly deserved.
If you’ve watched the Office, you’ll recognize this principle immediately. Another key point is that once a person reaches the "ceiling" of their competence, they no longer generate the results needed to move on to the next level. This means the least effective folks sit and stagnate in sometimes important positions for years.
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Nice Beast Ludo 9 months ago
The fact that HR did not set it up yet doesn't question where it came from is slightly more concerning
Of course, an important point is that these managers often don’t quite know that they are incompetent. Sometimes they are so removed from the reality of the work that they come up with, frankly, hairbrained schemes and ideas that the employees have to suffer through. Indeed, one of the rare ways change might happen is when a lot of workers decide that, ultimately, enough is enough.
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BeesEelsAndPups 9 months ago
Luckily I have a remote job, and people have only seen me in goblin mode. This way the standards were set low to begin with, and I cannot disappoint anyone.
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MalayDragon 9 months ago
My question about putting that in any email is... What if the email finds you extremely unwell in fact in desperate need of medical attention. Is it going to help you?
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Nannychachi 9 months ago
I recently got a new job as an office manager for a clinic. I went in at 8a and about halfway through day #1 the trainer told me that I'd be there until 7p. "Umm... what?" Her, "Oh, we have 11 hours days on Monday and Wednesday. But Friday is only 6 hours so that's nice!" You know what else is nice? Not working here. Fifteen years as a nurse working double shifts says I won't be doing that anymore. Especially because you didn't tell me up front.
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Tabitha 9 months ago
When I die, I want to come back as a very much loved and indulged pet, preferably a cat or dog. Sleep 20 to 23 hours a day, and spend the rest of the time doing whatever I want, because 1) I was not born with the equipment to have any f***s to give, and 2) my hoomans always let me get way with murder because I’m so cute. Heaven.
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Dragons Exist 9 months ago
There are so many things that beat in-person interaction, I literally can't list them here
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SweetCheesySpaghetti 9 months ago
I have started responding with only, "Can you be more clear?"
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E Menendez 9 months ago (edited)
I am a manager and believe PTO is meant to be used. I never ask why anyone needs time off. I have had folks call in because they "just can't" today and it's not an issue to me. I get it.
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Kathrin Pukowsky 9 months ago
I hope this is merely a joke, because the person who thought they were texting their boss probably needs that job.
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Beak Hookage 9 months ago
I generally try to be nice to other people but I'm always extra nice to service industry workers and say things like "oh, don't worry about it" and "it's not your fault" and "thanks so much!" The ones who work at my regular haunts are always very pleased to see me because they know I'm not going to make their day worse.
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Fellfromthemoon 9 months ago
I won on the lottery. I spent all my winnings in two weeks. I bought drinks and drank it all. It was almost two gallons of whole milk.
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Fire Singer 9 months ago
It's even better when someone says "Are you ok? You look a bit pale." Then it's their fault for giving me the idea. :P
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E Menendez 9 months ago
The first time I got promoted, my dad told me "they will continue to promote you until you fail." Haven't failed yet, but the above is very true
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Kathrin Pukowsky 9 months ago
There are many situations in which a phone call is preferable. I don't like talking on the phone. I don't like answering calls. But I do it when I need to, and more often than not, I was able to solve issues my colleagues have been pushing around their desks for months with a simple phone call. Even when I need to send written confirmation afterwards, like hiring a contractor, if I've talked to them first, me and my project are already on their mind. Emails can be overlooked, but I get a direct connection from a person's ear to their brain.
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Joshua David 9 months ago
This was me for YEARS until i realized that waking up Sunday afternoon with a blurred out weekend was really no way to live. Truth for me.
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Aleksandras Tvardauskas 9 months ago
Get yourself an EV, set it to pre-condition. Contemplate with comfort.
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Michael Largey 9 months ago
They ask you for questions so that they can weed out the "troublemakers".
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Beak Hookage 9 months ago
I'd happily accept most of these everyday annoyances if it meant being employed, sigh.
BeesEelsAndPups 9 months ago
Yeah, it's been really rough out there. So many I know are unemployed. Good luck to you friend.
Load More Replies... Nice Beast Ludo 9 months ago
I think the quizzes should allow more than one answer. Cause I think 3 of the answers equally
Beak Hookage 9 months ago
I'd happily accept most of these everyday annoyances if it meant being employed, sigh.
BeesEelsAndPups 9 months ago
Yeah, it's been really rough out there. So many I know are unemployed. Good luck to you friend.
Load More Replies... Nice Beast Ludo 9 months ago
I think the quizzes should allow more than one answer. Cause I think 3 of the answers equally
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