What's upsetting you today? - Page 120

shina · 04-04-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigV

Don't be mislead that they're there for your benefit, despite the fact that they might work with benefits. It's an easy and common mistake, one I've made more than once. I offer you the chance to learn from *my* mistake, and remain alert to the fundamental loyalties of the company department members.

I've learned that HR never truly sides with the employee in situations like this. Have seen it too many times.

Good luck.

Shawnee123 · 04-04-2008, 02:33 PM

It's time we put "human" back in "human resources."

Edit: pardon my tail. That is basically what BigV was referring to, or lack thereof. Good points, BigV. Sorry.

lumberjim · 04-04-2008, 02:33 PM

I might be wrong, but all that nonsense could have been avoided if you'd just kicked his nerdy ass after work one night.

Flint · 04-04-2008, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

...I am now responding the only way I know how...

There's a place for people like you.

Buffalo Bill · 04-04-2008, 03:14 PM

Brown nosers are upsetting (and dangerous)

SteveDallas · 04-04-2008, 03:17 PM

The modern HR operation, be it a single person or a mega-department exists for one reason and one reason only.

To prevent the company from getting its ass sued successfully by current, former, or wannabe employees.

LabRat · 04-04-2008, 03:28 PM

That's the part I don't get. I understand having a paper trail to cover their ass regarding recording that there was a mediation, blah blah blah, but it's the warning to UT that's throwing me for a loop.

TGIF Toader, and have a Grey Goose and lemonade on me tonight.

For me, it's all the Animal Care and Use Committee that always pisses me off with their stupid 'paperwork and proper channels'...but at least I only have to deal with them once or twice a month (a guaranteed PIA every time though)

Sundae · 04-04-2008, 07:02 PM

I was upset earlier today by how warm it was.
I had lots to do in my lunch break and ended up hauling a planter, some compost and about half the workshop's lunches back over the pedestrian bridge over the main road. Oh I was hot! And it was bright!

Apparently, we are having snow later this weekend (WHAT?!)
So the catnip I carefully transplanted into a new planter will have to stay here for the weekend. I daren't take it home yet, as it's too small to survie - my boys will annihilate it.

Still, as someone who's motto could be The Colder The Better I am gratified by the bizarre shift in temperature.

Buffalo Bill · 04-04-2008, 07:26 PM

It was snowing again today
We must have receive 20 feet of snow this last winter.
Global warming???

xoxoxoBruce · 04-05-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

I'm in six figures of family debt already, for the last time I had an idea.

At least animating the tip jar seems to have worked, to help cut down further drain on your resources.

Shawnee123 · 04-16-2008, 12:05 PM

Why do people lie? Why would anyone pretend to be someone they are not? You are what you are and you do what you do...doesn't anyone know that if you lie to forge a relationship that at some point the other person will figure it out (probably sooner, but will initially be met with "I DID NOT LIE") and then it's too late? The slowly blooming trust is gone. Done deal. You can never go back to before, when you thought perhaps the person was actually for real.

I just don't get it. Well, I get a lot of it actually as I am notorious for trusting the wrong people, but I don't get why people lie about who they are. Almost every time I think I might try to trust someone, I find all these ugly lies. Why?

classicman · 04-16-2008, 12:10 PM

Because they are human.

Shawnee123 · 04-16-2008, 12:11 PM

Being human is to lie about being human?

Granola Goddess · 04-16-2008, 12:16 PM

Okay. I have one. (Hi, btw...haven't been here for awhile, but this seems like a good place to start as any). Here goes...

People who swear in the office. I don't mean just sh-t and the F word under their breath...but at the top of their lungs....yelling and running around the room like a banshee on fire.

It ruins the creative process (I work with a bunch of radio/television copywriters) and damaging to the overall spirit of the department.

My other coworker and I decided that we might have to create a "swear jar".

Shawnee123 · 04-16-2008, 12:24 PM

Welcome back, Goddess!

And about those people in the office: f*** 'em, they're just a bunch of @#$#$ *&#^& #@#@(&s.

04-04-2008, 02:33 PM	#1787
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	It's time we put "human" back in "human resources." Edit: pardon my tail. That is basically what BigV was referring to, or lack thereof. Good points, BigV. Sorry. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-04-2008, 02:33 PM	#1788
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I might be wrong, but all that nonsense could have been avoided if you'd just kicked his nerdy ass after work one night. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

04-04-2008, 03:28 PM	#1792
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	That's the part I don't get. I understand having a paper trail to cover their ass regarding recording that there was a mediation, blah blah blah, but it's the warning to UT that's throwing me for a loop. TGIF Toader, and have a Grey Goose and lemonade on me tonight. For me, it's all the Animal Care and Use Committee that always pisses me off with their stupid 'paperwork and proper channels'...but at least I only have to deal with them once or twice a month (a guaranteed PIA every time though) __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

04-04-2008, 07:02 PM	#1793
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I was upset earlier today by how warm it was. I had lots to do in my lunch break and ended up hauling a planter, some compost and about half the workshop's lunches back over the pedestrian bridge over the main road. Oh I was hot! And it was bright! Apparently, we are having snow later this weekend (WHAT?!) So the catnip I carefully transplanted into a new planter will have to stay here for the weekend. I daren't take it home yet, as it's too small to survie - my boys will annihilate it. Still, as someone who's motto could be The Colder The Better I am gratified by the bizarre shift in temperature. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

04-16-2008, 12:05 PM	#1796
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Trust No One Why do people lie? Why would anyone pretend to be someone they are not? You are what you are and you do what you do...doesn't anyone know that if you lie to forge a relationship that at some point the other person will figure it out (probably sooner, but will initially be met with "I DID NOT LIE") and then it's too late? The slowly blooming trust is gone. Done deal. You can never go back to before, when you thought perhaps the person was actually for real. I just don't get it. Well, I get a lot of it actually as I am notorious for trusting the wrong people, but I don't get why people lie about who they are. Almost every time I think I might try to trust someone, I find all these ugly lies. Why? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-04-2008, 03:14 PM	#1790
Buffalo Bill Resident President Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kanesatake, Québec, Canada Posts: 86	Brown nosers are upsetting (and dangerous)

04-04-2008, 03:17 PM	#1791
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	The modern HR operation, be it a single person or a mega-department exists for one reason and one reason only. To prevent the company from getting its ass sued successfully by current, former, or wannabe employees.

04-04-2008, 07:26 PM	#1794
Buffalo Bill Resident President Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kanesatake, Québec, Canada Posts: 86	It was snowing again today We must have receive 20 feet of snow this last winter. Global warming???

04-16-2008, 12:10 PM	#1797
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	Because they are human. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

04-16-2008, 12:11 PM	#1798
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Being human is to lie about being human? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

04-16-2008, 12:16 PM	#1799
Granola Goddess I'll Have Sprouts With That Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: North of You Guyz Posts: 61	Okay. I have one. (Hi, btw...haven't been here for awhile, but this seems like a good place to start as any). Here goes... People who swear in the office. I don't mean just sh-t and the F word under their breath...but at the top of their lungs....yelling and running around the room like a banshee on fire. It ruins the creative process (I work with a bunch of radio/television copywriters) and damaging to the overall spirit of the department. My other coworker and I decided that we might have to create a "swear jar". __________________ Don't sweat the petty things, and don't pet the sweaty things...

04-16-2008, 12:24 PM	#1800
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Welcome back, Goddess! And about those people in the office: f*** 'em, they're just a bunch of @#$#$ *&#^& #@#@(&s. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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