bmwracer wrote:
Soon.
Once the system is packed up for shipment, color me gone. :thumbsup:
OK Hiddy Ho my friend! :wave:
OK Hiddy Ho my friend! :wave:
Talk About Work Thread
Started by kndy-nt2099 · 18 Feb 2004 · 6,255 replies
General Discussion
OK Hiddy Ho my friend! :wave:
debating if I should go into work today or not...
if they call me I will if not I wont.
if they call me I will if not I wont.
SubaruWRX wrote:debating if I should go into work today or not...
if they call me I will if not I wont.
@ Subaru: *reminder* Aren't you supposed to be putting aside as much money as you possibly can to go to Baltimore and for your eventual big move? :confused:
work=mo' money! :bonk: :D
Ah, the store manager was so tantalizingly close to the baler today....
Enna wrote:
@ Subaru: *reminder* Aren't you supposed to be putting aside as much money as you possibly can to go to Baltimore and for your eventual big move? :confused:
work=mo' money! :bonk: :D
lol yes, I have a person who is going to be calling me within a few days for a face to fa e interview.. it's long term Part Time work.. has anyone ever heard of such a term?
I said I would be willing to relocate, but.... if a better job comes along in a year or whatever i'm jumping on it.. I'm just taking this beacuse I need a jpb, but the bad part is because it's part time, I have no benefits.
kitakaze wrote:Ah, the store manager was so tantalizingly close to the baler today....
:lol: :lol:
To quote from a Three Stooges episode: "For duty and humanity!!" :hehe: :hehe:
Got another double shift tomorrow.
It's a good thing that I paid the rent on my old place for the month of October. That way at least I'm not forced to move out immediatley.
It's a good thing that I paid the rent on my old place for the month of October. That way at least I'm not forced to move out immediatley.
bmwracer wrote:
:lol: :lol:
To quote from a Three Stooges episode: "For duty and humanity!!" :hehe: :hehe:
Too bad I have morals against murder :grumble: .
Aho...double shifts suck! How can you stand that?
kitakaze wrote:Aho...double shifts suck! How can you stand that?I am so used to it already. Just like second nature. :beaten:
Since a few of you are always gripping about your bosses I thought it might be fun to take this quiz. It is a "Rate Your Relationship with Your Boss" quiz I got from MSN Careers by Dale Kurow.
Rate Your Relationship With Your Boss Quiz:
Does dealing with your boss cause knots in your stomach? Is it a skill you've never mastered?
Do your co-workers seem to have an easy time of asking for, and getting, what they want? Do you hesitate to approach your boss for what you want because you're unsure of his/her reaction?
Your boss determines much of your happiness at work, if not all of your satisfaction. Wouldn't it be helpful to know how strong your relationship is with your boss? Then you'd be able to pinpoint the areas you need to strengthen.
The boss quiz below will help you rate your relationship with your boss. Answer yes or no to the following questions. Each yes answer counts as one point. Compare your point total to the scoring key below.
-I know the best time of the day to approach my boss with a question or request.
-I can almost always read my bossfs mood and thus avoid inopportune times.
-I have successfully negotiated with my boss in the last year (for time off, a raise, project ownership, etc.).
-My boss takes an interest in my career growth: she/he has approved a seminar or additional learning.
-I learn from my boss, she/he shares information and expertise.
-I respect my boss; she/he has integrity.
-I don't dread spending time with my boss, we can laugh together.
-My boss shares his/her vision for the department and staff.
-My boss values my ideas and suggestions.
-I know where I stand with my boss.
-My boss is a good leader; she/he talks the talk and walks the walk.
-I get timely answers to my questions from my boss.
-I receive sufficient direction from my boss.
-My boss provides opportunities that challenge and stretch me.
-I receive written and timely performance appraisals that my boss reviews with me.
-I have discussed my future career goals with my boss.
-My boss doesn't take all the credit for my work.
-My boss listens when I speak.
-My boss seeks and respects my opinion and ideas.
-I know my bossfs preferred communication style.
-I am a trusted member of my bossfs team.
-I am treated with respect by my boss.
-I don't dread meetings with my boss.
-When I mess up, I quickly inform my boss and take responsibility for the mistake.
-I am competitively rewarded (base salary, bonus) for my work.
SPOILER SCORING KEY:
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Scoring Key:
20-25
Congratulations! Your relationship with your boss is great! Talk to your boss about contributing at an even higher level.
16-20
This is a very good score. Speak with your boss about how you could advance your bossfs agenda and what additional challenges you might undertake.
11-15
Your relationship with your boss is OK, but therefs room for improvement. Learn how to improve your communication skills with your boss by watching what successful colleagues do.
6-10
You have work to do. Select one or two areas to focus on and ask your boss how you might improve.
0-5
OK, nobodyfs perfect. But therefs help at hand. Working with a career coach could help you define what kind of changes you could make immediately and also help you establish a long-range plan.
Rate Your Relationship With Your Boss Quiz:
Does dealing with your boss cause knots in your stomach? Is it a skill you've never mastered?
Do your co-workers seem to have an easy time of asking for, and getting, what they want? Do you hesitate to approach your boss for what you want because you're unsure of his/her reaction?
Your boss determines much of your happiness at work, if not all of your satisfaction. Wouldn't it be helpful to know how strong your relationship is with your boss? Then you'd be able to pinpoint the areas you need to strengthen.
The boss quiz below will help you rate your relationship with your boss. Answer yes or no to the following questions. Each yes answer counts as one point. Compare your point total to the scoring key below.
-I know the best time of the day to approach my boss with a question or request.
-I can almost always read my bossfs mood and thus avoid inopportune times.
-I have successfully negotiated with my boss in the last year (for time off, a raise, project ownership, etc.).
-My boss takes an interest in my career growth: she/he has approved a seminar or additional learning.
-I learn from my boss, she/he shares information and expertise.
-I respect my boss; she/he has integrity.
-I don't dread spending time with my boss, we can laugh together.
-My boss shares his/her vision for the department and staff.
-My boss values my ideas and suggestions.
-I know where I stand with my boss.
-My boss is a good leader; she/he talks the talk and walks the walk.
-I get timely answers to my questions from my boss.
-I receive sufficient direction from my boss.
-My boss provides opportunities that challenge and stretch me.
-I receive written and timely performance appraisals that my boss reviews with me.
-I have discussed my future career goals with my boss.
-My boss doesn't take all the credit for my work.
-My boss listens when I speak.
-My boss seeks and respects my opinion and ideas.
-I know my bossfs preferred communication style.
-I am a trusted member of my bossfs team.
-I am treated with respect by my boss.
-I don't dread meetings with my boss.
-When I mess up, I quickly inform my boss and take responsibility for the mistake.
-I am competitively rewarded (base salary, bonus) for my work.
SPOILER SCORING KEY:
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'
'
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'
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Scoring Key:
20-25
Congratulations! Your relationship with your boss is great! Talk to your boss about contributing at an even higher level.
16-20
This is a very good score. Speak with your boss about how you could advance your bossfs agenda and what additional challenges you might undertake.
11-15
Your relationship with your boss is OK, but therefs room for improvement. Learn how to improve your communication skills with your boss by watching what successful colleagues do.
6-10
You have work to do. Select one or two areas to focus on and ask your boss how you might improve.
0-5
OK, nobodyfs perfect. But therefs help at hand. Working with a career coach could help you define what kind of changes you could make immediately and also help you establish a long-range plan.
I got an 8.
No surprise really.
No surprise really.
bmwracer wrote:I got an 8.
No surprise really.
Hmmm time to say bye-bye. ;)
Enna wrote:Hmmm time to say bye-bye. ;)
Working on it. ;)
bmwracer wrote:
Working on it. ;)
Good Luck!!!!! :applaud: :thumbsup:
Enna wrote:Good Luck!!!!! :applaud: :thumbsup:
Thanks.
Arigato gozaimashita
Muchas gracias.
Danke schoen.
bmwracer wrote:
Thanks.
Arigato gozaimashita
Muchas gracias.
Danke schoen.
You are welcome.
De nada.
Now the rest of you boss haters don't miss the "Rate Your Relationship With Your Boss" quiz above. How do you score? :)
i'd rate my boss, but most of that doesn't apply, as we more or less work independently.
krim wrote:i'd rate my boss, but most of that doesn't apply, as we more or less work independently.
i think that is best, having them macro-manage, INSTEAD of micro-management(which sucks).
i think of some of the previous bosses i had, it would be lower then score 5, defnitely, i have had some very bad bosses.... :beaten: :shakehead:
Put out Christmas stuff today. What the hell...not even Halloween yet. I did put in an application for FedEx though. $2 more an hour there.
kitakaze wrote:Put out Christmas stuff today. What the hell...not even Halloween yet. I did put in an application for FedEx though. $2 more an hour there.
I've seen the Xmas stuff out at Target and Costco already. :headscratch:
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