I'm working between Christmas & New Year.
Talk About Work Thread
Started by kndy-nt2099 · 18 Feb 2004 · 6,255 replies
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Anime Dad wrote:I'm working between Christmas & New Year.
Drag. :bleh:
Unforutnately I will be working between Christmas and New Year too :grumble: I myself think it's pointless... but hey I have to go in... I guess my employers want me to be miserable :bonk:
I get Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day off (I don't work weekends) I guess it could be worse *le sigh*
I get Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day off (I don't work weekends) I guess it could be worse *le sigh*
i HOPE i get a decent raise this year, cause im guess that once we're fuly sucked into the giaganto corporate world, my raises will be in 10s of cents, like it was before when i was there. Like 1% raise, vs 12% like i got last year, and hopefully im due at least 10% this year.
I'll be working from the day after Christmas thru the end of the week, not scheduled for Christmas means it's about a 99% chance I'll have to work New Years which isn't so bad. Usually New Years Day is pretty slow, most people are recovering, plus it means I'll have some o.t. on my first paycheck of the New Year :woot:
If 1 out of 4 managers doesn't like you, is that bad? Cause this one manager used to be hella coo with me and now she's all bitchy. doesn't even say hi! gosh... people got problems these days.
She always be complaining about how i didnt clean up nothing when i did and telling me to do helllla work. Like she tells me to clean the front. then 1 minute thru, she says clean the back. so i clean the back and she's like, "why didnt you clean the front? I dont understand how you coulda missed this." wtf
newaiz, we go outta business at the end of this month so i dont care... yepp just wanted to talk smack about her for once :hehe:
She always be complaining about how i didnt clean up nothing when i did and telling me to do helllla work. Like she tells me to clean the front. then 1 minute thru, she says clean the back. so i clean the back and she's like, "why didnt you clean the front? I dont understand how you coulda missed this." wtf
newaiz, we go outta business at the end of this month so i dont care... yepp just wanted to talk smack about her for once :hehe:
the techies are now 3.5 hours late.
gaijin mark wrote:I'll be working from the day after Christmas thru the end of the week, not scheduled for Christmas means it's about a 99% chance I'll have to work New Years which isn't so bad. Usually New Years Day is pretty slow, most people are recovering, plus it means I'll have some o.t. on my first paycheck of the New Year :woot:
I think it sux that you have to work New Years (poor Musa! :muack:) but if you get over time than it isn't so bad!
I don't even wanna complain about work right now. Let's just say I've had hell of a week, and I wouldn't wish such a week on an enemy.
finished moving all the stuff over, racked up 3.25 hours of OT.
I got in trouble once for not re-ordering something that I had apparently used the last of from our stock. The guy (Sales Manager) told me he was the only one who ever ordered those things, and he was sick of having to do it.
Turns out that not only had he never ordered them, but the things I had apparently used up never existed in the first place!
Turns out that not only had he never ordered them, but the things I had apparently used up never existed in the first place!
krim wrote:i HOPE i get a decent raise this year, cause im guess that once we're fuly sucked into the giaganto corporate world, my raises will be in 10s of cents, like it was before when i was there. Like 1% raise, vs 12% like i got last year, and hopefully im due at least 10% this year.
At least you get a raise. :puppydog: :puppydog:
hoping.. i haven't gotten it yet. if i dont get the raise, AND the promised "salary adjustment to industry standard for your position"... well.. my resume is updated, and i have 3.5 weeks of vacation stored up... i can easily get myself fired. :hehe:
Study: 2 of 5 bosses don't keep word
By BRENT KALLESTAD, Associated Press Writer
Mon Jan 1, 11:08 PM ET
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - For most people, it's back to work Tuesday after a holiday weekend with family and friends. And for many, a new study shows, it will be under a bad boss. Nearly two of five bosses don't keep their word and more than a fourth bad mouth those they supervise to co-workers, the Florida State University study shows.
And those all-too-common poor managers create plenty of problems for companies as well, leading to poor morale, less production and higher turnover.
"They say that employees don't leave their job or company, they leave their boss," said Wayne Hochwarter, an associate professor of management in the College of Business at Florida State University, who joined with two doctoral students at the school to survey more than 700 people working in a variety of jobs about how their bosses treat them.
"No abuse should be taken lightly, especially in situations where it becomes a criminal act," said Hochwarter.
Employees stuck in an abusive relationship experienced more exhaustion, job tension, nervousness, depressed moods and mistrust, the researchers found. They found that a good working environment is often more important than pay, and that it's no coincidence that poor morale leads to lower production.
"They (employees) were less likely to take on additional tasks, such as working longer or on weekends, and were generally less satisfied with their job," the study found. "Also, employees were more likely to leave if involved in an abusive relationship than if dissatisfied with pay."
The results of the study are scheduled for publication in the Fall 2007 issue of The Leadership Quarterly, a journal read by consultants, managers and executives.
The findings include:
• 39 percent of workers said their supervisor failed to keep promises.
• 37 percent said their supervisor failed to give credit when due.
• 31 percent said their supervisor gave them the "silent treatment" in the past year.
• 27 percent said their supervisor made negative comments about them to other employees or managers.
• 24 percent said their supervisor invaded their privacy.
• 23 percent said their supervisor blamed others to cover up mistakes or to minimize embarrassment.
Workers in bad situations should remain optimistic, Hochwarter said.
"It is important to stay positive, even when you get irritated or discouraged, because few subordinate-supervisor relationships last forever," he said. "You want the next boss to know what you can do for the company."
And workers should know where to turn if they feel threatened, harassed or discriminated against, whether it is the company's grievance committee or finding formal representation outside the employer.
"Others know who the bullies are at work," Hochwarter said. "They likely have a history of mistreating others."
Hochwarter also recommended some methods to minimize the harm caused by an abusive supervisor.
"The first is to stay visible at work," he said. "Hiding can be detrimental to your career, especially when it keeps others in the company from noticing your talent and contributions."
The survey was conducted by mail. Workers surveyed included men and women of various ages and races in the service industry and manufacturing, from companies large and small, Hochwarter said.
By BRENT KALLESTAD, Associated Press Writer
Mon Jan 1, 11:08 PM ET
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - For most people, it's back to work Tuesday after a holiday weekend with family and friends. And for many, a new study shows, it will be under a bad boss. Nearly two of five bosses don't keep their word and more than a fourth bad mouth those they supervise to co-workers, the Florida State University study shows.
And those all-too-common poor managers create plenty of problems for companies as well, leading to poor morale, less production and higher turnover.
"They say that employees don't leave their job or company, they leave their boss," said Wayne Hochwarter, an associate professor of management in the College of Business at Florida State University, who joined with two doctoral students at the school to survey more than 700 people working in a variety of jobs about how their bosses treat them.
"No abuse should be taken lightly, especially in situations where it becomes a criminal act," said Hochwarter.
Employees stuck in an abusive relationship experienced more exhaustion, job tension, nervousness, depressed moods and mistrust, the researchers found. They found that a good working environment is often more important than pay, and that it's no coincidence that poor morale leads to lower production.
"They (employees) were less likely to take on additional tasks, such as working longer or on weekends, and were generally less satisfied with their job," the study found. "Also, employees were more likely to leave if involved in an abusive relationship than if dissatisfied with pay."
The results of the study are scheduled for publication in the Fall 2007 issue of The Leadership Quarterly, a journal read by consultants, managers and executives.
The findings include:
• 39 percent of workers said their supervisor failed to keep promises.
• 37 percent said their supervisor failed to give credit when due.
• 31 percent said their supervisor gave them the "silent treatment" in the past year.
• 27 percent said their supervisor made negative comments about them to other employees or managers.
• 24 percent said their supervisor invaded their privacy.
• 23 percent said their supervisor blamed others to cover up mistakes or to minimize embarrassment.
Workers in bad situations should remain optimistic, Hochwarter said.
"It is important to stay positive, even when you get irritated or discouraged, because few subordinate-supervisor relationships last forever," he said. "You want the next boss to know what you can do for the company."
And workers should know where to turn if they feel threatened, harassed or discriminated against, whether it is the company's grievance committee or finding formal representation outside the employer.
"Others know who the bullies are at work," Hochwarter said. "They likely have a history of mistreating others."
Hochwarter also recommended some methods to minimize the harm caused by an abusive supervisor.
"The first is to stay visible at work," he said. "Hiding can be detrimental to your career, especially when it keeps others in the company from noticing your talent and contributions."
The survey was conducted by mail. Workers surveyed included men and women of various ages and races in the service industry and manufacturing, from companies large and small, Hochwarter said.
bmwracer wrote:Study: 2 of 5 bosses don't keep word
"They say that employees don't leave their job or company, they leave their boss," said Wayne Hochwarter
This is SO true! I worked 9 years at my part-time job, and everyday I wanted to quit. Not because I hated my job. I LOVED my job. But because of my boss. It's been two years now since I quit, and I've never gone back to visit her.
Even now, at my teacher job, I love my classes and students and colleagues. But if I ever leave, it'll be because of the stupid VPs I have to work with. GRR!
My dopey boss is sick, so naturally she comes in to work to contaminate the rest of us.... She's coughing up a lung right now. :bleh:
bmwracer wrote:
Nice to know someone who got a raise/bonus. :puppydog:
got a modest one, the tax on the ipod wiped out any gain on the last paycheck.
krim wrote:got a modest one, the tax on the ipod wiped out any gain on the last paycheck.
I can't believe you had to pay tax on the iPod. :shakehead: :bleh:
I have been working harder lately like from 7 to 6 daily. I rarely have my lunch break and I really miss catching up with you guys in j-dorama. I miss the usual suspects too! :(
I hate my work
I hate my work
littlemissfab wrote:
I hate my work
:patpat: I'm sure you have your good days, too. What do you do, exactly?
Wynter wrote::patpat: I'm sure you have your good days, too. What do you do, exactly?
She was doing it: 'net surfing. :beaten:
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