tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post1811703801022834400..comments2024-01-30T05:22:06.674-08:00Comments on A Majority of Two: Buttering Up To The Boss...Johttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-90757190514113428632010-08-23T07:25:47.744-07:002010-08-23T07:25:47.744-07:00o no, I think I know who. You would have thought t...o no, I think I know who. You would have thought this would have stopped when the black widow left - humm...sorry I hope this doesn't involve you in anyway and somebody should seriously fire that temp. and people who "rat" on other people will one day grow up and realize it hurts other people - well you hope :o)A.M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11569881503763355767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-17999146023212505632010-08-22T09:40:35.894-07:002010-08-22T09:40:35.894-07:00Anybody who gives $400 to an office temp to get ri...Anybody who gives $400 to an office temp to get rich quick can't be all that bright to begin with. If Warren Buffett tells you how to get rich, listen. If somebody doing the same job you're doing, only temporarily and probably for less money tells you how to get rich, not so much.Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881826389793941197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-14824847623557798172010-08-22T04:15:48.679-07:002010-08-22T04:15:48.679-07:00All work places have the same kinds of people. Tha...All work places have the same kinds of people. That's why The Office has been such a big hit and why Dilbert is such a great comic strip.<br /><br />Regarding your office police, a good kick works wonders at times! Or maybe some Vaseline on the toilet seat .... heh!<br /><br />And I prefer "hell" to "h*ll" - but you are much nicer than I am!<br /><br />Take care and I enjoyed your post.Russellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11072219347283927398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-52533629228897429582010-08-21T23:11:05.564-07:002010-08-21T23:11:05.564-07:00What to do though when you performing your duties ...What to do though when you performing your duties depend on someone higher up the ladder performing theirs and they don't. Should you then just keep quiet and take the blame for a job not done? I often experience this. For instance, a report must be handed in at a certain date, but the section heads who must submit the information for the report, do not do it and in the end the report is late and the boss is very unhappy. No way! When it is something personal, of course then it is a completely different story, simply called GOSSIP.A human kind of humanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12944399986334367708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-80027624743439723762010-08-21T16:21:07.845-07:002010-08-21T16:21:07.845-07:00Most people do not keep their own counsel because ...Most people do not keep their own counsel because they are hungry for excitement and because of schadenfreude, taking pleasure from the misfortunes of others. Even if those misfortunes occur by priming the pump, as it were.<br /><br />There must be some way to put Porno Bob and Ms. Pyramid Scheme together for some wild sex and money stealing.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-66014509654404257752010-08-21T10:52:48.509-07:002010-08-21T10:52:48.509-07:00Actually, there are three kinds. The two you ment...Actually, there are three kinds. The two you mentioned and the kind who will deall with it themselves when a matter actually requires action. You demonstrated type three with Bob.<br /><br />Of topic: the ownership papers are ready for you to sign. ;-)TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397335545286040472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-61301813180161195122010-08-21T10:30:34.861-07:002010-08-21T10:30:34.861-07:00WOW!! Good for you for being so considerate of yo...WOW!! Good for you for being so considerate of your co-worker, regardless of what you found. I think it is hard sometimes for people to resist the urge to appear better than someone else, especially someone else they work with.pilgrimchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13808106043964544413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-79132331679717459492010-08-21T09:47:05.257-07:002010-08-21T09:47:05.257-07:00Cheryl, it's nice to see you again. I have lin...Cheryl, it's nice to see you again. I have linked to your new website. Cheers!<br /><br />Sam, I have seen more bullying go on in an office setting than I have in a playground, and the only thing I have learned is that management will never -- ever -- deal with it. Usually, they shoot the messenger instead. *sigh*<br /><br />Katy, oh, yes...! We have one particular "tattle-tale" in our office who is not very bright, and she always gets it wrong. Always!<br /><br />Kathy, omigoodness, isn't that the truth? Nothing is sacred anymore. Everyone thinks it's okay to blab about everyone else's personal business. *sigh*<br /><br />DJan, there were literally hundreds of pictures, and the memory of our H:\ drive was slowing down. He could easily have been caught by anyone else. Goodness...!<br /><br />Lea, omigod, I can't believe a principal would put kids into a position like that -- asking them to rat on their friends. That's awful...! Good for your kids...!<br /><br />@ly, yes, sometimes people will do something that might cause harm to everyone, and that has to be reported. I work with a woman who is completely (!!!) incompetent, but thankfully she is leaving soon.<br /><br />Owen, oh, yes, where an incident falls into the category of having a negative impact on the whole organization, then something has to be done. I work in a health care organization, so it especially applies here. I think everyone knows where that line is drawn.<br /><br />Denise, Dilbert is the best representation of offices that I have ever seen. My boss even looks a little bit like Pointy Haired Boss, except my boss has a comb-over. :-)<br /><br />Mark, yes, I believe I can. *heh*<br /><br />June, my experience is that my boss doesn't want to deal with anything. *sigh*<br /><br />Charles, yes, sometimes the best way is to approach the person directly, rather than to go to the boss.<br /><br />Paula, yes. I saved his job, and he has actually since then been promoted. Phew!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03382221688268676914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-20413496891153539212010-08-21T09:44:47.672-07:002010-08-21T09:44:47.672-07:00You did the appropriate thing Jo and that's al...You did the appropriate thing Jo and that's always a tough call.Paula Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923061193682673368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-4593664111346412562010-08-21T09:00:47.787-07:002010-08-21T09:00:47.787-07:00I don't know if I've ever gone into the bo...I don't know if I've ever gone into the boss's office, but I've managed to have my say at times outside the office.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-2503614744441014782010-08-21T05:39:21.323-07:002010-08-21T05:39:21.323-07:00I think you did the boss a favor too.
Who wants to...I think you did the boss a favor too.<br />Who wants to deal with that kind of thing...?Junehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11710135137635433217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-27974903702552355402010-08-21T05:15:24.033-07:002010-08-21T05:15:24.033-07:00I am pretty sure you can figure out my opinion on ...I am pretty sure you can figure out my opinion on this one.the walking manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10058913927297370740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-66013637674771346792010-08-21T02:04:20.644-07:002010-08-21T02:04:20.644-07:00The cartoon you used is from the artist who I feel...The cartoon you used is from the artist who I feel understands the world of business. I have several of his books and hubby really enjoys the irony! Excellent Jo - as ever! Your paintings too - awesome.mrsnesbitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882736507772457598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-53927452459797372602010-08-20T20:04:22.849-07:002010-08-20T20:04:22.849-07:00I have mixed feelings about this subject Jo ... on...I have mixed feelings about this subject Jo ... on the one hand, I agree that suggesting directly to a co-worker that they should stop doing something that is against company policy and regulations is a good idea, and I had a similar case to yours where I discovered that someone in the office was sending e-mails with pornographic attachments as jokes to co-workers, I suggested he should stop, and he did, with no hard feelings. But on the other hand, if someone is doing something in flagrant breach of safety rules, or which has a negative impact on customer service, such incidents fall into the realm of disciplinary procedures, and if not reported appropriately, the non-reporter is just as guilty as the responsible party, no ? I wouldn't want to have to live with my conscience if I hadn't reported something that could lead to accidents or injuries... but I don't see that as ratting. Is a police officer a rat when he or she arrests someone for drunken driving, instead of simply letting them off with a warning ? That's an extreme example granted, but it does raise the question, is there a line that should be drawn somewhere between "ratting" and responsible citizenship, within an organisation at work, or in the larger public arena ? Does it depend on the degree of seriousness of the offence and the risk of consequences to others ? Interesting subject.Owenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12622587942009516590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-36769402088455026552010-08-20T18:35:19.822-07:002010-08-20T18:35:19.822-07:00I am with you. I work with a girl who is constant...I am with you. I work with a girl who is constantly ratting on other employees. I, myself, have been in the position several times where I could of done the same thing by telling my boss things about others but would never think or even care to do that. I never want it to be on my shoulders that something I said or did was the cause of reason that someone got in trouble or fired. I have always believed that people should be given second chances....of course, stealing, or doing something that could harm others is a whole nother story. You did the right thing.@lyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13726330575370005976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-64724864302949540132010-08-20T18:11:14.429-07:002010-08-20T18:11:14.429-07:00i am SO with you on this! you must be
the most be...i am SO with you on this! you must be<br />the most beloved person in your office.<br /><br />when my kids were in high school, the<br />principal was always pulling my kids in<br />to get info on other kids. then he would<br />call me to complain that they never told<br />him anything.<br /><br />"good. i'm proud of them. i would be<br />ashamed if they ratted out their class<br />mates."myletterstoemilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17555607498974287844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-21985618522623582052010-08-20T15:18:31.999-07:002010-08-20T15:18:31.999-07:00Pornography has an irresistible pull for some peop...Pornography has an irresistible pull for some people, mostly guys I think. Whatever was he doing putting that on a work computer?? Anyway, I think you are definitely a good friend and co-worker to have around. And you probably saved his job.DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-44523554301650280152010-08-20T13:51:17.567-07:002010-08-20T13:51:17.567-07:00Tattle-tell, tattle-tell,
Hang your britches on a ...Tattle-tell, tattle-tell,<br />Hang your britches on a nail....<br />I remember that from my younger days. People today seem way to eager to share their own dirty laundry and then think it is okay to share things about others that may heve been told in confidence.Kathy's Klotheslinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17881966393157941515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-47973267846192974162010-08-20T13:48:10.699-07:002010-08-20T13:48:10.699-07:00I'm with you Jo. I don't belive in being a...I'm with you Jo. I don't belive in being a tatle tale. I tend to take the tact that we all screw up. At somepoint we all have a slip in judgement. I hate to quote Dog the Bounty Hunter, but he right... "Where mercy is shown, mercy is given" and I do believe that we all need some mercy now and again.Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02610117543051640146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-83625280513832230472010-08-20T13:45:03.496-07:002010-08-20T13:45:03.496-07:00I agree Jo, people nosing their way into other peo...I agree Jo, people nosing their way into other people's business and then telling on their apparent friends is just wrong and uncalled for. Your tale was a perfect example of how these things should be dealt with, I'm sure Bob is forever indebted to you.<br /><br />However, I do think that serious acts of crime, or indeed bullying, should be reported. If one witnesses a severely unlawful act or is the victim of consistent bullying, then one should not hesitate to seek justice.Sam Liuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01014838954712295981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1518800171649154035.post-48140770543020463252010-08-20T13:16:56.117-07:002010-08-20T13:16:56.117-07:00Blimey, what a tale !
By the way, Ballet NEWS has...Blimey, what a tale !<br /><br />By the way, Ballet NEWS has moved home, so please update your bookmarks/links/subs to www.balletnews.co.uk<br /><br />Thank you and have a lovely weekendBALLET NEWShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092798152281062087noreply@blogger.com