HollyS
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HollyS|1342123634|3232954 said:Ever had one of those weeks at work where, for the prize value of a scratch off ticket, you would seriously consider quitting your job?
And I don't mean give your notice. I mean walk out. Maybe after having the last word. But definitely with attitude.
MyDiamondSparkles said:YESSSSS! In fact I did walk out just yesterday! But seeing as how I am the boss I had to walk right back into my office about 2 hours after that.Its been a bad week for a lot of people I know-- is there a full moon or something???
Haven|1342141173|3233057 said:YES! Amen! I've been there.
It happens very rarely now that I only need to physically be at work 34 weeks out of the year, thankfully.
I actually saw someone do that once, at my first job out of college. He stood up in his cube right in the middle of the day, slammed down a pile of papers, and said "F*ck CompanyA, and f*ck all of you." Then he grabbed his things and he walked out. I had this really strong urge to give him a standing ovation, but apparently I was the only one so I remained in my seat. He was my hero. That really was a terrible job.
Haven|1342141173|3233057 said:YES! Amen! I've been there.
It happens very rarely now that I only need to physically be at work 34 weeks out of the year, thankfully.
I actually saw someone do that once, at my first job out of college. He stood up in his cube right in the middle of the day, slammed down a pile of papers, and said "F*ck CompanyA, and f*ck all of you." Then he grabbed his things and he walked out. I had this really strong urge to give him a standing ovation, but apparently I was the only one so I remained in my seat. He was my hero. That really was a terrible job.
NewEnglandLady|1342227609|3233565 said:Holly, if you were to quit, how would you do it? I like Haven's ex-coworker's style. I like my job, but when I'm exhausted I find it soothing to daydream about how I would quit. I'm pretty sure that in nearly every scenario, the term "f*ck this" is used.
HollyS|1342205890|3233412 said:I want the executive position that comes in late, leaves early, takes the accolades, and wears the Teflon suit that deflects all responsiblity. C'mon, universe. I've earned that job, many times over.
AGBF|1342274573|3233788 said:HollyS|1342205890|3233412 said:I want the executive position that comes in late, leaves early, takes the accolades, and wears the Teflon suit that deflects all responsiblity. C'mon, universe. I've earned that job, many times over.
Holly, the problem is that you don't have the personality for it. Seriously.
Deb
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MissGotRocks|1342377993|3234388 said:This is all so true.
I complained about a coworker years ago not pullng their weight. I was told those that can do, those that can't don't. I railed at how unfair this statement was at the time and yet many years later, I know it to be true. Capable, responsible people just can't turn their back on a job to be done. It's simply not possible. In a perfect world, everyone would do their fair share but it's not a perfect world. There is pride and satisfaction though in doing a job well - and that is completely separate from the money we earn. In the end, we only answer for our own actions and I think the job we do speaks for itself as well.
Here's hoping that next week will be a great one for you!
AGBF|1342455422|3234833 said:MissGotRocks|1342377993|3234388 said:This is all so true.
I complained about a coworker years ago not pullng their weight. I was told those that can do, those that can't don't. I railed at how unfair this statement was at the time and yet many years later, I know it to be true. Capable, responsible people just can't turn their back on a job to be done. It's simply not possible. In a perfect world, everyone would do their fair share but it's not a perfect world. There is pride and satisfaction though in doing a job well - and that is completely separate from the money we earn. In the end, we only answer for our own actions and I think the job we do speaks for itself as well.
Here's hoping that next week will be a great one for you!
Thank you, MissGotRocks. You nailed what I wanted to communicate to Holly about herself. I want to make this paragraph about Holly. Holly and I are, in many respects, like chalk and cheese. We were at very opposite sides of the political spectrum when we were allowed to discuss politics in the past in Around The World. She is a Texan and I am a Connecticut Yankee (mother and maternal grandmother both born in this state). We came to know each other fairly well over the years on Pricescope and to realize that we had many things in common. (I do not even work "outside the home" now, so being a go-getter is surely something I cannot say I share with Holly!) I know that Holly is candid; true to her word; smart as a whip; honest; energetic; and very hardworking. She often says things that make people angry, but she is true blue, has backbone, and grit. I'd hire her to do any job she said she could do, because I know if she said she could do it, she would follow through and do it!
You have my vote of confidence, Holly!
Deb/AGBF
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HollyS|1342477516|3235007 said:Chalk and cheese??? In these here parts, we say "Oil and water".![]()