I really want to know this @ness story.

Oct 10, 2019 16:17:53 GMT KING KID said:

I really want to know this @ness story.

Someone asked me how I was and I said it felt like one of those days where it starts with a hearty breakfast and ends with me turning the gun on myself. Evidently the correct answer was "living the dream". Judges would have also accepted the generic "I'm here" response. Anyways whoever I said that to (or a passerby) took that as a threat of violence, so a day or two later I got a visit from a team of postal inspectors and once the boss found out he sent me home on paid leave, which ended up being exactly 4 weeks of vacation.

Only thing that sucks is now they want me to do a bunch of overtime to catch up and I got a feeling once I do, suddenly the overtime is just gonna become my normal schedule. Motherfucker.

Oct 10, 2019 18:23:34 GMT @ness said:

Oct 10, 2019 16:17:53 GMT KING KID said:

I really want to know this @ness story.

Someone asked me how I was and I said it felt like one of those days where it starts with a hearty breakfast and ends with me turning the gun on myself. Evidently the correct answer was "living the dream". Judges would have also accepted the generic "I'm here" response. Anyways whoever I said that to (or a passerby) took that as a threat of violence, so a day or two later I got a visit from a team of postal inspectors and once the boss found out he sent me home on paid leave, which ended up being exactly 4 weeks of vacation.

Only thing that sucks is now they want me to do a bunch of overtime to catch up and I got a feeling once I do, suddenly the overtime is just gonna become my normal schedule. Motherfucker.

LMAO!

That's way more awesome then I anticipated.

Oct 10, 2019 18:23:34 GMT @ness said:

Oct 10, 2019 16:17:53 GMT KING KID said:

I really want to know this @ness story.

Someone asked me how I was and I said it felt like one of those days where it starts with a hearty breakfast and ends with me turning the gun on myself. Evidently the correct answer was "living the dream". Judges would have also accepted the generic "I'm here" response. Anyways whoever I said that to (or a passerby) took that as a threat of violence, so a day or two later I got a visit from a team of postal inspectors and once the boss found out he sent me home on paid leave, which ended up being exactly 4 weeks of vacation.

Only thing that sucks is now they want me to do a bunch of overtime to catch up and I got a feeling once I do, suddenly the overtime is just gonna become my normal schedule. Motherfucker.

That's awesome LOL

Gives new meaning to the term 'going postal'.

I learnt a few years ago the correct answer is ALWAYS 'living the dream' (aka the white persons' answer to 'I wish I was dead') and not 'if you have a length of rope and a rickety ladder, I'd consider hanging myself'.  Apparently they had someone in another area do that a few years prior so I got sent to therapy...again.  No paid leave though.  I feel ripped off. 

I love you @ness, that's awesome...
One of my favourite responses to most questions is "I would rather blow dry my hair with a hand gun"

The response of an immediately stifled laugh with some uncomfortable shifting from one foot to another is the exactly what I was hoping for.

My mantra for the day: I love my life, my life is good.

Work email:

Me: Do you want Carbon steel or Stainless steel body for your sight glass on RFQ-1216?  Both are 6-8 weeks no chance to expedite.

Work moron: Whichever is quickest ETA.

Me: -_-

I wish hand washing was more of an issue for people. It should be illegal to even go in the restroom and look in the mirror without a token rinse. Sometimes I'll take a break in the mini-apartment (handicap stall) and despite that people will come in and then leave without washing. Even if you weren't gonna normally, shouldn't you feel obligated socially based on the fact you aren't here alone?

Then there's one lady who was washing her hands in the breakroom... WHILE WEARING GLOVES.

I know it isn't food service, but we're supposed to be living in a society people!

Also fuck the vending machine guys for adding a card reader. Becoming a bad habit to break.

The leaves are falling, which means snow. Not looking forward to that. Thawing out frozen locks, shoveling and salting, everyone crying that it's cold inside even though they locked me outta the thermostat. Winter sucks.

Bro.

I told a grown ass man to “take it easy” earlier because he started getting passive aggressive and I had to be lectured by superiors about how that could come out as “disrespectful” or as a “threat”. What the fuck?! I have to apparently “hold myself to a higher standard” and “bite my tongue”.

The fucking corporate world does NOT KNOW ME!

These soft ass employees that get treated with fucking mittens is so ridiculous. Homeboy made a fucking complaint about me for telling him to “take it easy” which in grown man words means “fall back before you say the wrong thing.” Fuck these bitches man.

Oct 26, 2019 1:02:49 GMT KING KID said:

Bro.

I told a grown ass man to “take it easy” earlier because he started getting passive aggressive and I had to be lectured by superiors about how that could come out as “disrespectful” or as a “threat”. What the fuck?! I have to apparently “hold myself to a higher standard” and “bite my tongue”.

The fucking corporate world does NOT KNOW ME!

These soft ass employees that get treated with fucking mittens is so ridiculous. Homeboy made a fucking complaint about me for telling him to “take it easy” which in grown man words means “fall back before you say the wrong thing.” Fuck these bitches man.

Corporate world is full of and run by soft ass pussies wielding power they'll never have physically. Proxy playground for them to act like dicks because they don't have real balls. Would love to curb stomp them all, the sit atop the pile chomping gummies and relaxing.

Oct 26, 2019 1:18:20 GMT 🤯 said:

Oct 26, 2019 1:02:49 GMT KING KID said:

Bro.

I told a grown ass man to “take it easy” earlier because he started getting passive aggressive and I had to be lectured by superiors about how that could come out as “disrespectful” or as a “threat”. What the fuck?! I have to apparently “hold myself to a higher standard” and “bite my tongue”.

The fucking corporate world does NOT KNOW ME!

These soft ass employees that get treated with fucking mittens is so ridiculous. Homeboy made a fucking complaint about me for telling him to “take it easy” which in grown man words means “fall back before you say the wrong thing.” Fuck these bitches man.

Corporate world is full of and run by soft ass pussies wielding power they'll never have physically. Proxy playground for them to act like dicks because they don't have real balls. Would love to curb stomp them all, the sit atop the pile chomping gummies and relaxing.

For real man.

I hate the ones who talk to you but look up at the ceiling when “lecturing” you. Fake leaders. They ain’t shit. Then you got GROWN MEN older then me thinking they can be passive aggressive with me like it’ll put fear into my bones but I am not blind to passive aggressiveness.

To me, if you’re being passive aggressive, you’re inviting confrontation. So when confrontation comes and bangs on your door, don’t go running away from the knocking. Especially when I show you my side and my version of passive aggressiveness.

But honestly. Take it easy. TAKE IT EASY?! That’s what hurts peoples feelings now. That’s what a threat sounds like. Mannnnnnn I am fed up with society. Especially when the little bitch has a penis but only wants to swing it until he’s swang on. Fucking pussies.

KING KID ,🤯 , I actually hate being told what to do... (Probably not surprisingly) I am an equal mix of self loathing and over-inflated ego.
Working for myself has been great, I always spent as much time trying to manage my bosses into making correct decisions as I did doing my job.
Also, I like the fact that I am the one who keeps the money if I am successful.

I had managers that I didn't work directly for who would play power games, like getting in your personal space.

More people should actively work towards self-employment, it is good for the economy as you grow and employ people.
Now I am lucky to be a bit good at what I do, so generally after the order, my customers need me more than I need them. (Individually)

I am not really going to bitch about my job. But, after 3 years I have developed training systems, written standard operating procedures, beta-tested and refined a computer system, added systems for people to cross apply and train and received nothing for it. So, I got a new job and put in my notice. From selling sneakers for 9 years to selling tobacco and cigars for 8 to a new job I go. Higher earning potential and a fresh start with new impressions to be made. Beauty is, the new job is just starting on the computer system I helped develop within the last company, trained people on and wrote SOPs on.

Biggest bitch is going from 4+ weeks of vacation back down to 2 weeks.

Oct 27, 2019 2:48:19 GMT theend said:

Biggest bitch is going from 4+ weeks of vacation back down to 2 weeks.

Shit, didn't negotiate that in the new offer?

Most days I like my job. I was kind of hanging out a year and a half ago, waiting for the job I really wanted to come open with a woman who plans to retire early next year, then got laid off and hired back because of a contract change, followed by quickly moving up a different direction which has taken me away from clients and social work completely and more into networking and working with businesses and then into the manager of the office. I’ve been struggling with that transition. Management is fine, I don’t mind the constant meetings or the doing time sheets or whatever else, it turns out that my only real leadership trick has been leading by example. I’ll work hard and then hope others do to meet me there. That doesn’t work nearly as well at the top. I got some good notes in the beginning because I’m willing to do more with customers than the previous manager did, but there are areas I’m struggling and I get that. It isn’t what I like to do, but honestly being good at things is what I like to do so if I get good at this I’ll enjoy it.

But anyway, a few weeks back I visited with a local muckety muck that I’ve worked with before. The visit went fine and she referred me to a few people to work with. Before reaching out to them it got back to me that the person she referred me to, whom I barely know, was calling colleagues to call me unprofessional. Look I’ve been called plenty of things that I agree with and some I didn’t, but I don’t think unprofessional has ever been one I’ve heard. So I’ve spent about three weeks now searching in my memory banks for what this person could possibly use as an example of me being unprofessional. It’s driving me nuts. I’m interpreting interactions with mutual contacts to see if she’s worked them against me. It’s driven me nuts. To go along with that my team put together a crummy event which only added into my neurosis and then I had to take a week off for surgery.

Anyway, I really enjoy working, I’m just not sure I’m in the right spot for me and the adjustment has been bumming me out. That’s all.

Oct 27, 2019 3:22:13 GMT 🤯 said:

Oct 27, 2019 2:48:19 GMT theend said:

Biggest bitch is going from 4+ weeks of vacation back down to 2 weeks.

Shit, didn't negotiate that in the new offer?

Oh, I tried.  But they are pretty structured.  I just got the information packet in the mail and it will technically take me 13 years to get to the vacation level I am leaving.

Oct 27, 2019 19:05:56 GMT mikec said:

Most days I like my job. I was kind of hanging out a year and a half ago, waiting for the job I really wanted to come open with a woman who plans to retire early next year, then got laid off and hired back because of a contract change, followed by quickly moving up a different direction which has taken me away from clients and social work completely and more into networking and working with businesses and then into the manager of the office. I’ve been struggling with that transition. Management is fine, I don’t mind the constant meetings or the doing time sheets or whatever else, it turns out that my only real leadership trick has been leading by example. I’ll work hard and then hope others do to meet me there. That doesn’t work nearly as well at the top. I got some good notes in the beginning because I’m willing to do more with customers than the previous manager did, but there are areas I’m struggling and I get that. It isn’t what I like to do, but honestly being good at things is what I like to do so if I get good at this I’ll enjoy it.

But anyway, a few weeks back I visited with a local muckety muck that I’ve worked with before. The visit went fine and she referred me to a few people to work with. Before reaching out to them it got back to me that the person she referred me to, whom I barely know, was calling colleagues to call me unprofessional. Look I’ve been called plenty of things that I agree with and some I didn’t, but I don’t think unprofessional has ever been one I’ve heard. So I’ve spent about three weeks now searching in my memory banks for what this person could possibly use as an example of me being unprofessional. It’s driving me nuts. I’m interpreting interactions with mutual contacts to see if she’s worked them against me. It’s driven me nuts. To go along with that my team put together a crummy event which only added into my neurosis and then I had to take a week off for surgery.

Anyway, I really enjoy working, I’m just not sure I’m in the right spot for me and the adjustment has been bumming me out. That’s all.

I get called unprofessional, but I completely earn and own that.  I know how you conduct yourself on here and how you did as a mod and I don't see you ever being unprofessional, especially in a situation in which it affects your real life and livelihood.  I'm going to say there's more to it. 

  

Oct 28, 2019 13:07:50 GMT theend said:

Oct 27, 2019 3:22:13 GMT 🤯 said:

Shit, didn't negotiate that in the new offer?

Oh, I tried.  But they are pretty structured.  I just got the information packet in the mail and it will technically take me 13 years to get to the vacation level I am leaving.

Fuck, that blows. Hopefully the company otherwise is great.

So my work hired a new cellar manager, I only work evenings/nights so I’ll pretty much never see them.

Had to stock fridges last night and there’s glass bottles on the floor and right on the edge of high shelves so if anyone slams the doors (which happens often) they’ll break. So I cleaned it up and put everything back in the boxes they come in.

Woke up and checked the work FB group that I begrudgingly have to be in to check why pays were late again and see this:



My response:



it’s my weekend so I haven’t heard anything but I don’t think he really understands what his position is.

Doesn’t know his your from his you’re, obviously a flog. “I’m not your father” is a dead giveaway too.

What is his actual job? Ordering?

Oct 30, 2019 7:17:28 GMT @admin said:

Doesn’t know his your from his you’re, obviously a flog. “I’m not your father” is a dead giveaway too.

What is his actual job? Ordering?

Yeah pretty much just ordering kegs & stock in.

I hate when people say "a few seconds" or "just five minutes".

IT NEVER ONLY TAKES FIVE MINUTES. Ever.

Oct 30, 2019 19:46:48 GMT @ness said:

I hate when people say "a few seconds" or "just five minutes".

IT NEVER ONLY TAKES FIVE MINUTES. Ever.

I love trying to give very accurate estimates because of this pet peeve, so I'll say things like "17 minutes". I'm anyways surprised by how much it throws people off if you don't give them a time ending in a zero or five.

Boss liked the response, guess I’ll go fuck myself.

Oct 30, 2019 22:24:39 GMT 🤯 said:

Oct 30, 2019 19:46:48 GMT @ness said:

I hate when people say "a few seconds" or "just five minutes".

IT NEVER ONLY TAKES FIVE MINUTES. Ever.

I love trying to give very accurate estimates because of this pet peeve, so I'll say things like "17 minutes". I'm anyways surprised by how much it throws people off if you don't give them a time ending in a zero or five.

I hate this in the machinery aspect of my job
People will ask me how long to fix it and I say I don't know what's wrong and I need 30 minutes to take a look and that is never good enough.
Then one customer would invariably ask something like I need to know tell me one hour, one day a week?
And then is when I normally start yelling.
People use me because I know my stuff, not for my award winning personality.

It doesn't affect me, but it kinda amazes me all managers and supervisors regardless of industry don't understand the true meaning behind time off requests. It's not asking permission, it's a courtesy letting you know in advance you'll be down one person so adjust things accordingly. Denying it regardless of reason doesn't seem to make much sense because then they'll just call off. I suppose it becomes an issue if attendance is tied to a points system or something like Amazon where one missed shift gets you let go, but yeah.

Before I transferred to my current office and I was at a plant the supervisors were really bad about approving it. The union supposedly had all these weird rules such as they have to answer it within 3 days or it's "automatically approved". So what I just don't show up and nothing happens? Yeah, no, I'm calling off if I don't get a reply or they dodge it whenever I bring it up. I remember one of my last requests before moving the supervisor said he'll "look into it and get back to me" - LOL? He did approve it, but it was always so annoying filling out the form and then needing to hunt them down. I used to think the people that called off frequently were dicks, but quickly understood why they did it. No consequences really and by doing things the right way like I'd been doing I had to end up calling out anyway, so might as well save yourself the trouble.

Nov 2, 2019 11:00:49 GMT @ness said:

It doesn't affect me, but it kinda amazes me all managers and supervisors regardless of industry don't understand the true meaning behind time off requests. It's not asking permission, it's a courtesy letting you know in advance you'll be down one person so adjust things accordingly. Denying it regardless of reason doesn't seem to make much sense because then they'll just call off. I suppose it becomes an issue if attendance is tied to a points system or something like Amazon where one missed shift gets you let go, but yeah.

Before I transferred to my current office and I was at a plant the supervisors were really bad about approving it. The union supposedly had all these weird rules such as they have to answer it within 3 days or it's "automatically approved". So what I just don't show up and nothing happens? Yeah, no, I'm calling off if I don't get a reply or they dodge it whenever I bring it up. I remember one of my last requests before moving the supervisor said he'll "look into it and get back to me" - LOL? He did approve it, but it was always so annoying filling out the form and then needing to hunt them down. I used to think the people that called off frequently were dicks, but quickly understood why they did it. No consequences really and by doing things the right way like I'd been doing I had to end up calling out anyway, so might as well save yourself the trouble.

My needle dick manager didn't seem to grasp this concept.

When I was taking PTO, I'd normally email him so as a statement of fact. It was something I'd started doing when I came to the company and was under a different manager in a different department. My thinking being an email would create a paper trail, be a heads-up before the PTO "request" appeared in the internal system, and also... it's my fucking time to do with as I see fit.

Anyway, earlier this year, after one of these emails, my manager replies back saying the tone of my email needs to be me asking for permission versus telling him I'm taking a day.

This prick fuck has a background as an accountant and auditor. This is his first role managing people, and even though he's been in it now for at least five years, he is not cut out for it.

Just one of many small reasons that has me edging closer to picking a fist fight with this needle dick prick fuck when I get back to Pittsburgh.

Wrong thread. No new bitches.

Most businesses would see it as an ‘application for leave’ rather than “ I’m not here on xyz dates - get over it “ meaning, if the business can support it, it’s ok to take leave. Which would be 95% of the time.

But if you’re a tax accountant, putting in for a month off at the end / beginning of the financial year, you’re kidding yourself. Same with retail and hospitality workers putting in for leave over busy holiday periods. You’re kidding yourself.

Nov 4, 2019 0:35:23 GMT NATH45 said:

Most businesses would see it as an ‘application for leave’ rather than “ I’m not here on xyz dates - get over it “ meaning, if the business can support it, it’s ok to take leave. Which would be 95% of the time.

But if you’re a tax accountant, putting in for a month off at the end / beginning of the financial year, you’re kidding yourself. Same with retail and hospitality workers putting in for leave over busy holiday periods. You’re kidding yourself.

I'm assuming it's a poorly managed business if they've engineered a single point of failure into their system.

A business should have enough capable people on hand that operations don't really skip much of a beat because one person is out for a day or two (granted, a day or two, even with short to no notice is significantly different than a solid month).

The trade off is that it inherently means each employee is relatively replaceable to a degree. But presumably that's what every company is aiming for in an ideal situation, I imagine. That's their leverage for keeping people staffed at lowest cost possible.

But so if a company or department manager is going to be so shittily managed that my "application of leave" is a serious offense, fuck them (and me if I stay with them). Time to start looking for more contemporary employers who are offering things like unlimited PTO, flexible hours, allow remote work, etc. to entice the best talent.

But ultimately, iNCY is right. Far past due time to start working for myself.

Also, so ready for Mr. Robot to burn Corporate America to the ground.