Worst work attitude you've ever witnessed

bear1 · 21-07-2014 11:46AM

Some cracking stories here lads, thanks for contributing

Regarding the post about the 17 year old girl.
It's unfortunate that these days a simple "quarrel" can't be dealt with in a one on one.
If the girl had a history of being impatient or immature when it came to tasks then I'd agree with you 100% that something would need to be done.
But, your first post doesn't state that which to me would mean that there was no history of this happening prior.
What has annoyed most people here is the fact that it as brought up to a higher level for no reason.
You also mention that she is a better person today because of it but in another post you mention that the girl doesn't work there anymore.
How do you know she is better because of it?
There may be a hint of bull**** to the story but hey ho what does it matter now.

RoboRat · 21-07-2014 12:27PM

Struggling to believe this to be honest. (b) particularly is something I've seen a million times - "I'm not cynical, I'm a realist".

The fact you think you were right "every single time" would also ring alarm bells. I've worked with some very talented people and they haven't been right every single time or even close (and will admit as much).

Maybe I'm wrong but this is one of those stories I'd love to hear the other side of.

Oh this is true, considering they went through 2 'replacements' who literally just walked out, no notice given, they just walked out.

The issues with flexibility are not when I was working an extra 2 - 3 hours a day. It stemmed from when I stopped putting in the extra hours because I got so pissed off with never getting any gratitude and my workload just constantly increasing. I work to live, not vice versa.

I wasn't right every single time but when I actually voiced my concerns or said that something was unrealistic, I was proven to be right every time. Its difficult working with somebody who hasn't a clue about the work you do because they have no idea about how long certain things take and when they tell you it can be done in X amount of time, they really have no idea because they don't actually understand the processes involved.

I was always honest about timeframes and did my very best to complete on time, sometimes working 14 days straight to do so (and only getting paid for 10) but sometimes expectations are not reality, no matter how hard you try. Also, who has a better idea of timeframes, the person who does the job, or the person who requests the job but hasn't an idea of how its actually done?

Bottom line is that they have spent a truck load more on replacing me than what I was looking for. I was also told by quite a few people in the industry that the boss admitted he made a mistake so IMO, that verifies it to me... not that he would ever actually say it to me.

yes there · 21-07-2014 03:33PM

Started a p/t job, no induction, just given a list of things to do. Done the list in a few hours, a colleague came later that day, asked what I did and he was sort of angry. Found out the next day that it would normally take a few days to get through the list I got through in a few hours. Was on the same shift the next day and he spent most of the day showing me where/when to skive. Never seen him again when the week ended.

flas · 21-07-2014 11:50PM

partyguinness wrote: »

Do you think, maybe just maybe, I was incredibly busy (during lunch that I certianly did not take- my choice) and asking for a little help and only to get cheek back. That maybe just maybe some of us are busting our balls off to get the job done, to generate fees to pay for the wages and then to get that crap back?

Yes, the boss is a lighting bitch and will die a sad lonely death. She wasnt shouting at her for not doing something during her lunch it was that she is to do as she is told in supporting 'fee earners'. That is her job. That is what she signed up for.

Anyway for the record, the stationary room was in a different part of the building and locked. It wasnt a simple case of dipping my hand in. I simply pointing out that stock were running low and asked her to mention it to 'John' when he came back from lunch. Was that really such an unreasonable request?

But hey...why let that little fact get in the way. Write what you want anyway..

To be fair the amount of extra work you are spouting on about to get your work done you don't sound very good at your job!why not hire someone who can get the work done in the allotted time?

pharmaton · 22-07-2014 03:46AM

Thought I'd give a quick update on the progression of my work attitude. I'm wondering did someone in The Org have a read of this because yesterday (Monday) I got redeployed to another department, where I'm actively working on stuff. It's fairly intense but I suspect my experience in the post department was a learning curve much like the wax on wax off one portrayed in the movie. I somehow have managed to unconsciously absorb all the names of all the department heads and the areas that they cover while sorting their mail, and I've discovered that's a very useful ninja skill to have now that I'm working with them. There's little time for hula hoop eating here and the coffee sucks balls.

(also, I'm up this late because I've an assignment due Friday and I'm in work for 8.30, no sleep for me

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gctest50 · 22-07-2014 06:33AM

pharmaton wrote: »

.........I somehow have managed to unconsciously absorb all the names of all the department heads and the areas that they cover while sorting their mail, and I've discovered that's a very useful ninja skill to have now that I'm working with them.

hmm

Soft Falling Rain · 22-07-2014 07:28AM

DeanAustin wrote: »

Struggling to believe this to be honest. (b) particularly is something I've seen a million times - "I'm not cynical, I'm a realist".

The fact you think you were right "every single time" would also ring alarm bells. I've worked with some very talented people and they haven't been right every single time or even close (and will admit as much).

Maybe I'm wrong but this is one of those stories I'd love to hear the other side of.

He didn't say he was right all the time, he said his cautious attitude was proven to have merit when he was accused of being uncooperative.

You've called the poster cynical but I know the type of person on the other side of the coin. They're usually in a senior manager role and everytime they try to push through something, anyone who stands in their way with fair concerns is immediately shouted down, accused of negativity and being uncooperative (which wouldn't be true).

I suppose it depends on what side of the line you stand on but I know which person I'd prefer to work with, it'd be the one who wasn't afraid to voice a fair concern rather the one who tries to bully people.

Thargor · 22-07-2014 10:34AM

Haha, a 17 year old girl thanking her master for "ramming home a few home truths", I'm sure that happened

suicide_circus · 22-07-2014 10:39AM

Thargor wrote: »

Haha, a 17 year old girl thanking her master for "ramming home a few home truths"

I think I've seen that movie

MsBubbles · 22-07-2014 11:02AM

There's been a few doozies over the years.

The rough as a badger's behind scary shopgirl who did as little as possible and was later allegedly sacked for theft.

The manager who shouted requests at you then when you completed them would deny all knowledge of asking you to carry out the requests.

pickarooney · 22-07-2014 12:49PM

artful_codger wrote: »

Horse**** and bitter Public Sector revisionism. The public sector were taking on so many people during the boom that there weren't enough people to fill the available roles. That's how FF bought votes.

what?

check_six · 22-07-2014 05:45PM

Worked in a place that did night shifts and weekends and the like. Inevitably you would end up working some Friday, or Saturday nights when most people would like to be going out with friends or whatnot. Some lads reckoned a strategic sickday or two would help them keep up with their hectic social schedule. One fellow in particular would rarely be "healthy" enough to make it in on a Friday. He got his girlfriend to ring in for him one evening:
"Hi, I'm ringing to tell you that "John" won't be in work tonight because he is sick."
"That's okay, could I have a quick word with him?"
"No, he's gone out. "
"I see..."

Another fellow who had a similar rhythm to his illnesses came down with chicken pox one weekend. Don't know how contagious or pox-ridden he was on the weekend but he was back in looking hale and hearty on Monday. About a month later he got chicken pox again (!) on a weekend. Talk about bad luck!

Roquentin · 22-07-2014 05:56PM

check_six wrote: »

Worked in a place that did night shifts and weekends and the like. Inevitably you would end up working some Friday, or Saturday nights when most people would like to be going out with friends or whatnot. Some lads reckoned a strategic sickday or two would help them keep up with their hectic social schedule. One fellow in particular would rarely be "healthy" enough to make it in on a Friday. He got his girlfriend to ring in for him one evening:
"Hi, I'm ringing to tell you that "John" won't be in work tonight because he is sick."
"That's okay, could I have a quick word with him?"
"No, he's gone out. "
"I see..."

Another fellow who had a similar rhythm to his illnesses came down with chicken pox one weekend. Don't know how contagious or pox-ridden he was on the weekend but he was back in looking hale and hearty on Monday. About a month later he got chicken pox again (!) on a weekend. Talk about bad luck!

i remember a guy pulled a similar stunt during the galway races. Just doesnt bother turning up and goes to ballybrit. Boss rings him and he answers just as the horses are steaming down toward the finish with everyone shouting and roaring.

"Where are you?"
"WHATTTTTTTT.......I cant hear you"
"WHERE ARE YOU?"
"IM SICK."

Worst work attitude you've ever witnessed

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