That's exactly it. Don't pay people money and then ask for the money back! :nono: :nono:
Most of us took the letters and stuff sent to us asking for that money and said "return to sender" + notes like "You're kidding, right??"
Is that all they do, just send letters? We get letters -- both internally and externally -- emails, phone calls, in-person badgering, AND it's brought up at most department meetings and at every all-staff meeting.
I can't escape it!
We get one call at HOME in the evening, like telemarketers, and these incredibly expensively produced brochures and sent to our offices, and emails. :fp: I guess I wouldn't call the badgering.... quite. Although the phone call is way over the top. But you're in a WAY worse situation. No one here is keeping track or judging those who don't donate. If they are actually looking at your donation as a consideration in promotion... well, I don't even think that sounds legal. :?
TECHNICALLY donating it's not a consideration ... but they do make it known it's "expected" of people in managerial positions or those seeking such positions to donate.
However, and this is the kicker, participating in these committees that help raise money IS a consideration for one of our review categories. Basically, if we want to get rated anything more than average, we have to participate. Sigh. :-|
Is that all they do, just send letters? We get letters -- both internally and externally -- emails, phone calls, in-person badgering, AND it's brought up at most department meetings and at every all-staff meeting.
I can't escape it!
We get one call at HOME in the evening, like telemarketers, and these incredibly expensively produced brochures and sent to our offices, and emails. :fp: I guess I wouldn't call the badgering.... quite. Although the phone call is way over the top. But you're in a WAY worse situation. No one here is keeping track or judging those who don't donate. If they are actually looking at your donation as a consideration in promotion... well, I don't even think that sounds legal. :?
TECHNICALLY donating it's not a consideration ... but they do make it known it's "expected" of people in managerial positions or those seeking such positions to donate.
However, and this is the kicker, participating in these committees that help raise money IS a consideration for one of our review categories. Basically, if we want to get rated anything more than average, we have to participate. Sigh. :-|
I thought non-profits are supposed to be warm and fuzzy, not cut-throat about extorting money from their employees. :P
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
I'm gonna need tips for surviving the office environment where my sister and I are not on speaking terms and we work together :fp: :fp: :fp:
:fp:
Me and my sister aren't on speaking terms either, but when we have to see each other for our parents' sakes we just suck it up and fake it and appear to get along, and then go right back to not speaking after.... it seems to work. :?
With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
I need tips on or gotta work out how to survive in my work office environment coz it's driving me fucking mental atm! I'm even considering forsaking PJ touring after the fall tour & going for something that pays less if it does my head in less!!!!
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PJ - Auckland 2009; Alpine Valley1&2 2011; Man1, Am'dam1&2, Berlin1&2, Stockholm, Oslo & Copenhagen 2012; LA, Oakland, Portland, Spokane, Calgary, Vancouver, Seattle 2013; Auckland 2014
EV - Canberra, Newcastle & Sydney 1&2 2011
and don't be the guy that uses speakerphone to dial the number only to pick up the handset when the person answers. I suppose we all need to know you are making a phone call? :roll:
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
1. When walking the halls, always have a piece of paper in your hand - It makes it look like you are on a mission. For added effect, have an "angry look" on your face, so you look pissed off at some incompetent fool - but don't look too angry, or you may be labeled the office psycho.
2. It good to keep your desk a bit messy. Scattered papers, or uneven piles give the impression that you just don't have any time to file them, thus you are working to your full potential - but again don't overdo it, or you may be labeled the office slob, or if you will, psycho slob.
3. When someone comes to see you, ignore them for the first 3-4 seconds, even if you are playing solitaire, or looking at nekked ladies. Then apologize, and ask them what they need to talk to you about - makes you look deep in concentration. If you ignore them too long, you may be labeled brain-dead psycho slob.
4. Always show up to meeting late. (jeeze that guy must be busy, if he can never make it to a meeting on time!) And always leave a meeting on a high note - That's it for me, I'm outta here!!
5. Keep a big bottle of antacids on your desk - If you are developing an ulcer, you must be working your ass off.
6. Always check your daily planner before agreeing to go to a meeting, or even lunch (hmm lunch Wednesday... let me check my schedule) You can get out of meetings that way, too. ( ooo sorry, I'm already going to a meeting on the Penski file.....)
7. Wear the same clothes to work - but get there extra early so everyone thinks you were there all night long.
8. Get a good office nickname (T-bone comes to mind) It give the impression that you are well liked by your peers, even if you are a total ass.
9. Bring in various electronic gadgets (like cell phones, electronic organizers, laptops) And use them in front of your co-workers. If asked about them, respond that they were given to you by your boss "What this? Joan said I needed it.... Didn't you get one?" You can bring them back to the store the next day.
10. When someone comes to see you, pretend you are having an important conversation on the phone, and gesture them to hold on for a minute. Then make an important decision, and hang up. " Uh-hmm... yes.... no.... nooo..... Listen, that is just not acceptable... I don't care if you've always done it that way, it's wrong. What would mister Penski think about that? ... I thought so. Bye. Sorry about that - you wanted to see me?" You can talk to the dial tone, or call a pizza place.... it doesn't matter.
11. Get a few good inside jokes with the boss, don't share them with ANYBODY else, and always bring them back up during meetings. " Hey, maybe Pete needs a "pickle slicer" hahaha..... never mind."
If you follow these tips, you will likely never have to do any work.
Gimli 1993
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
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TECHNICALLY donating it's not a consideration ... but they do make it known it's "expected" of people in managerial positions or those seeking such positions to donate.
However, and this is the kicker, participating in these committees that help raise money IS a consideration for one of our review categories. Basically, if we want to get rated anything more than average, we have to participate. Sigh. :-|
"Let's check Idaho."
PJ - Auckland 2009; Alpine Valley1&2 2011; Man1, Am'dam1&2, Berlin1&2, Stockholm, Oslo & Copenhagen 2012; LA, Oakland, Portland, Spokane, Calgary, Vancouver, Seattle 2013; Auckland 2014
EV - Canberra, Newcastle & Sydney 1&2 2011
:lolno:
"Let's check Idaho."
:fp:
well, I worked from home today and that helped me survive another day
Yikes!
... :think:
Looking forward to updates. :corn:
"Let's check Idaho."
and pictures...... :geek:
I couldn't imagine working with one of my brothers. Don't me wrong, I think that they are great but we would probably kill each other at work.
Obviously! :thumbup:
"Let's check Idaho."
Me and my sister aren't on speaking terms either, but when we have to see each other for our parents' sakes we just suck it up and fake it and appear to get along, and then go right back to not speaking after.... it seems to work. :?
Well. Yesterday she called in sick to avoid me. Today we completely ignored each other. Not awkward at all! :fp:
PJ - Auckland 2009; Alpine Valley1&2 2011; Man1, Am'dam1&2, Berlin1&2, Stockholm, Oslo & Copenhagen 2012; LA, Oakland, Portland, Spokane, Calgary, Vancouver, Seattle 2013; Auckland 2014
EV - Canberra, Newcastle & Sydney 1&2 2011
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But it involves leaving the office
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At my last two jobs, the office burper has been a woman.
was she hot?
Along those lines, do not give me additional work to do at those same times/days.
"Let's check Idaho."
Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014
2. It good to keep your desk a bit messy. Scattered papers, or uneven piles give the impression that you just don't have any time to file them, thus you are working to your full potential - but again don't overdo it, or you may be labeled the office slob, or if you will, psycho slob.
3. When someone comes to see you, ignore them for the first 3-4 seconds, even if you are playing solitaire, or looking at nekked ladies. Then apologize, and ask them what they need to talk to you about - makes you look deep in concentration. If you ignore them too long, you may be labeled brain-dead psycho slob.
4. Always show up to meeting late. (jeeze that guy must be busy, if he can never make it to a meeting on time!) And always leave a meeting on a high note - That's it for me, I'm outta here!!
5. Keep a big bottle of antacids on your desk - If you are developing an ulcer, you must be working your ass off.
6. Always check your daily planner before agreeing to go to a meeting, or even lunch (hmm lunch Wednesday... let me check my schedule) You can get out of meetings that way, too. ( ooo sorry, I'm already going to a meeting on the Penski file.....)
7. Wear the same clothes to work - but get there extra early so everyone thinks you were there all night long.
8. Get a good office nickname (T-bone comes to mind) It give the impression that you are well liked by your peers, even if you are a total ass.
9. Bring in various electronic gadgets (like cell phones, electronic organizers, laptops) And use them in front of your co-workers. If asked about them, respond that they were given to you by your boss "What this? Joan said I needed it.... Didn't you get one?" You can bring them back to the store the next day.
10. When someone comes to see you, pretend you are having an important conversation on the phone, and gesture them to hold on for a minute. Then make an important decision, and hang up. " Uh-hmm... yes.... no.... nooo..... Listen, that is just not acceptable... I don't care if you've always done it that way, it's wrong. What would mister Penski think about that? ... I thought so. Bye. Sorry about that - you wanted to see me?" You can talk to the dial tone, or call a pizza place.... it doesn't matter.
11. Get a few good inside jokes with the boss, don't share them with ANYBODY else, and always bring them back up during meetings. " Hey, maybe Pete needs a "pickle slicer" hahaha..... never mind."
If you follow these tips, you will likely never have to do any work.
Fargo 2003
Winnipeg 2005
Winnipeg 2011
St. Paul 2014