Short version to get ppl up to speed:
I work at a 24/7 Resuraunt run by a Greek. I work as a dishwasher(1 of 7 there).
The boss is a Communist(JMO).
He complains about "wasting water".
<font color=red>/rant mode on</font>
The boss decided today would be a good day to b<font color=black>i</font>tch at me about my speed(Haven't been there for 5 days, booked off for final/project). His usual speech about "you have to pick it up or I'll have to replace you"(he gives it to about 1/2 the staff).
About 1400hrs today, he asks me to sweep up the one area(back sink, under oven and such). I sweep it up, but apparently missed a couple peices in the far back corner. He grabs the hose, and sprays the whole back end, probably spraying about 10-12L on the floor. He then dumps the mop bucket out on the floor, and tells me to mop it up.
I clean that up, and then ask him...
"correct me if I'm wrong sir, but if I did that to the floor with the hose, you'd yell about wasting water and probably fire me"
his answer? "you're right."
The schedual isn't up for the next week, so I don't even know if I work tommorrow or what. Have to call about 2200hrs and find out
<font color=red>/rant mode off</font>
Time to start looking for work elsewhere, and start working on both the letter and speech. I think this month never existed when it comes to my resume.
EDIT: My "rant mode" things didn't work first shot
Par Palam e Flamma Fert Spiritus
Edited by - vampyrewolf on 12/15/2002 4:51:20 PM
don't mind me... /rant mode on...
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I say, take the bastard to the "Labor
Commission" if one exists in your neck
of the woods!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> And, if he should
"fire" you, take him to the
"Unemployment Office" if same exists!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
-AET<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Commission" if one exists in your neck
of the woods!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> And, if he should
"fire" you, take him to the
"Unemployment Office" if same exists!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
-AET<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
You have my sypathies, I worked for a boss like that for a number of years.
Everything had to be done exactly his way or you were threatened with the sack, the only problem was HE did it a different way each week.
The ironic thing is he spent most of the last several months openly telling me he wished I would leave before he had to sack me, then when I did resign he had a go at me for leaving him in the lurch. Go figure.
The upside is the next proper job you get will feel a lot sweeter, and the work will feel like a breeze whn you have had to work seriously hard in previous jobs.
Walk softly, carry a big stick.
Everything had to be done exactly his way or you were threatened with the sack, the only problem was HE did it a different way each week.
The ironic thing is he spent most of the last several months openly telling me he wished I would leave before he had to sack me, then when I did resign he had a go at me for leaving him in the lurch. Go figure.
The upside is the next proper job you get will feel a lot sweeter, and the work will feel like a breeze whn you have had to work seriously hard in previous jobs.
Walk softly, carry a big stick.
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I feel for you, bro. Been there too. Just some advices:
1. Everyone must have an activity, but this must not degenerate into work.
2. They say that work is good, but lazy bones never killed anyone either.
3. Only he who doesn't work makes no mistakes, thus it should get promoted.
4. What you have to do today don't leave for tomorrow, but for the day after, as meanwhile it is either forgotten, or it's no longer necessary.
5. Work is healthy; leave it for the sick people!
6. Your job is not a pub, to stay there after it closes, and it is also not a church to come on Sundays.
7. Don't come with initiatives that may be returned to you as regular tasks.
8. Don't be afraid of work. Learn how to avoid it.
There were some more, but I can remember only those for now <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Edited by - dialex on 12/20/2002 12:31:48 AM
1. Everyone must have an activity, but this must not degenerate into work.
2. They say that work is good, but lazy bones never killed anyone either.
3. Only he who doesn't work makes no mistakes, thus it should get promoted.
4. What you have to do today don't leave for tomorrow, but for the day after, as meanwhile it is either forgotten, or it's no longer necessary.
5. Work is healthy; leave it for the sick people!
6. Your job is not a pub, to stay there after it closes, and it is also not a church to come on Sundays.
7. Don't come with initiatives that may be returned to you as regular tasks.
8. Don't be afraid of work. Learn how to avoid it.
There were some more, but I can remember only those for now <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Edited by - dialex on 12/20/2002 12:31:48 AM
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Vamperwolf;
Here are a couple of websites that may of help to you!!!!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
http://www.whywork.org/
http://www.customerssuck.com/
Take a good look!!! You are not alone!!!!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
BIG-TARGET>>>>>" If I survived an old lady *** kicking, I'd be bragging about it"--Tula(My Big Fat Greek Wedding)
Here are a couple of websites that may of help to you!!!!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
http://www.whywork.org/
http://www.customerssuck.com/
Take a good look!!! You are not alone!!!!<img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
BIG-TARGET>>>>>" If I survived an old lady *** kicking, I'd be bragging about it"--Tula(My Big Fat Greek Wedding)
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Big-Target,
After working the fields from the age of 12 to the lofty postion of just another shift supervisor at just another Hi-Tech plant with just another hi-tech 4 year degree, I find that the more things change the more things remain the same. Another day and it's the the same sh*t; just different underwear. The first URL looks interesting and I may have to revisit it mucho more -thanks for the links!!! As for VW and the rest of the working man:
Polish that resume as recommended and the best of fortune in all you do! Meanwhile, the reality settles in and all you can do is rationalize and look forward to much of the same (until you can own your own innovative knife company). Welcome to the nightmare that is the workforce and all the best of luck my young <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>brother. Hope the following can ease you through the day:
Just in case you ever got the two mixed up, this should make things a little bit more clear . . .
IN PRISON you spend the majority of your time in an 8X10 cell.
AT WORK you spend the majority of your time in a 6X8 cubicle.
IN PRISON you get three meals a day.
AT WORK you only get a break for one meal and you have to pay for it.
IN PRISON you get time off for good behavior.
AT WORK you get more work for good behavior.
IN PRISON the guard locks and unlocks all the doors for you.
AT WORK you must carry around a security card and open all the doors for yourself.
IN PRISON you can watch TV and play games.
AT WORK you get fired for watching TV and playing games.
IN PRISON you get your own toilet.
AT WORK you have to share with some idiot who pees on the seat.
IN PRISON they allow your family and friends to visit.
AT WORK you can't even speak to your family.
IN PRISON all expenses are paid by the taxpayer with no work required.
AT WORK you get to pay all the expenses to go to work and then they deduct taxes from your salary to pay for prisoners.
IN PRISON you spend most of your life inside bars wanting to get out.
AT WORK you spend most of your time wanting to get out and go inside bars.
IN PRISON you must deal with sadistic wardens.
AT WORK they are called managers.
<b>So, why is it again that we work? </b>
After working the fields from the age of 12 to the lofty postion of just another shift supervisor at just another Hi-Tech plant with just another hi-tech 4 year degree, I find that the more things change the more things remain the same. Another day and it's the the same sh*t; just different underwear. The first URL looks interesting and I may have to revisit it mucho more -thanks for the links!!! As for VW and the rest of the working man:
Polish that resume as recommended and the best of fortune in all you do! Meanwhile, the reality settles in and all you can do is rationalize and look forward to much of the same (until you can own your own innovative knife company). Welcome to the nightmare that is the workforce and all the best of luck my young <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>brother. Hope the following can ease you through the day:
Just in case you ever got the two mixed up, this should make things a little bit more clear . . .
IN PRISON you spend the majority of your time in an 8X10 cell.
AT WORK you spend the majority of your time in a 6X8 cubicle.
IN PRISON you get three meals a day.
AT WORK you only get a break for one meal and you have to pay for it.
IN PRISON you get time off for good behavior.
AT WORK you get more work for good behavior.
IN PRISON the guard locks and unlocks all the doors for you.
AT WORK you must carry around a security card and open all the doors for yourself.
IN PRISON you can watch TV and play games.
AT WORK you get fired for watching TV and playing games.
IN PRISON you get your own toilet.
AT WORK you have to share with some idiot who pees on the seat.
IN PRISON they allow your family and friends to visit.
AT WORK you can't even speak to your family.
IN PRISON all expenses are paid by the taxpayer with no work required.
AT WORK you get to pay all the expenses to go to work and then they deduct taxes from your salary to pay for prisoners.
IN PRISON you spend most of your life inside bars wanting to get out.
AT WORK you spend most of your time wanting to get out and go inside bars.
IN PRISON you must deal with sadistic wardens.
AT WORK they are called managers.
<b>So, why is it again that we work? </b>
Think about it. This poor slob (your boss) has a dead end job. His only grab at glorie is having some momentary power over a few indivuiduals in a kitchen. When asked "What do you do for a living" all he can say is:
"I supervise a dishwasher and a busboy". Wow I'm impressed (not). You, on the otherhand, are just passing through this vocation.He is very jealous of your ambition. Someday you can be much more. He can not. Even better, you may find this slob in the same job 20 years from now working his majic on someone your current age...
Just be cool and do what you gotta do pal...
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"I supervise a dishwasher and a busboy". Wow I'm impressed (not). You, on the otherhand, are just passing through this vocation.He is very jealous of your ambition. Someday you can be much more. He can not. Even better, you may find this slob in the same job 20 years from now working his majic on someone your current age...
Just be cool and do what you gotta do pal...
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