Posted on 11/16/2005 by caazmoks
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My boss is a very immature and insecure individual who is also very lazy. When she felt she had too much work to do and it cut into her social life at work, she convinced her boss she needed to hire an assistant. The assitant began work two months ago and neither one of them now has enough work to keep them busy for more than half a day. However, my workload has doubled now that I have two people giving me assignments. I have requested another secretary be added to the staff, however my request has been denied.
I do as much work as I can each day but do not overextend myself. The most difficult part of working with these two "kids" is remaining in a good mood and not tell them what I really think of them. My inbox (NO exaggeration) is stacked up with work that is 10 inches high! I am approximately 4 weeks behind on my work; but do I get help from the kiddies? NO, of course not.
They spend the majority of their day giggling and visiting with each other or with other people in the building.
If I approach my boss requesting assistance, I usually get the deer-in-the-headlights stare and nothing more.
Fortunately, I will be able to retire in two years, and at this stage of my "work-life", I will stay where I am. Since I began working in an office back in the 60's, I have been witness to the decline of quality managers. There used to be managers who were mature, intelligent, dedicated, respectful and actually worked! Their number one goal was not to screw off all day.
In all fairness, let me also say that it is not just the managers who have lousy work ethics anymore, it is also the majority of employees who spend the majority of their day wasting time. Employees used to believe they were paid to work, now most employees believe they are paid to screw off. Instead of working 8-5, most start the day by visiting with each other or playing on the internet or sending personal e-mails. The actual time dedicated to real work is appoximately 3-4 hours a day.
POST A COMMENTthe confessor(11/16/2005)
Clearly you are the odd person out in that workplace. Your co-workers may be partying, having an orgy or whatever, and think it's hilarious that you actually want to do real work.
SouthernProgrammer(11/16/2005)
I agree with confessor, your morals and work ethic's are ones that are NEEDED throughout this country and is an example why some businesses want to hire "seasoned" workers. Years ago, (many MANY years ago) my wife was having a difficult pregnancy with our first born and so I would stop at McDonalds on my way home to pick up my supper. Every time I had a senior citizen take my order, it was done quickly and always correct. If a young kid took my order, there was always a delay while the employee talked to his/her co-workers and invariably there was always a mistake. One day, I did not check my order and came home and it was wrong so I drove back and spoke to the manager and mentioned how his senior employees ALWAYS gave good service and he said he wished he could hire more! He said the seniors were always ON TIME, looked for things to do when it was slow, and he never had an issue with them. On the other hand, the younger employees were un-motivated, would quit without telling him, and wanted to move into management without "paying their dues". The frustration you are feeling with your boss and her confidant are an example of why american workers are slowly losing ground. In my part of the country, Mexican workers are everywhere and (IMO) will be a huge political force in the future. They are motivated, hungry, and WANT to work and are exhibiting the behavior/ethics that this country was FOUNDED on and most people have forgotten. We need to shake the others into reality or soon this country will no longer be relevant...
c - -(11/16/2005)
Compare; work hard in school and get good grades and a certain crowd will call you stupid and try to beat you up after class. / Work hard at your job and the same crowd either takes advantage and credit or drives you out. / Obviously we are doing something wrong and this crowd is uncomfortable with us.
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