Tips for surviving in office environment

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  • kw18
    kw18 Posts: 3,909
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    kw18 wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    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. :-|
    "Where's KW?"
    "Let's check Idaho."
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,759
    kw18 wrote:
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    kw18 wrote:
    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
  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    make sure you throw that stapler real hard. make it count
  • morello
    morello Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 6,217
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    make sure you throw that stapler real hard. make it count
    *like* :clap::clap::clap:
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  • kw18
    kw18 Posts: 3,909
    PJ_Soul wrote:
    I thought non-profits are supposed to be warm and fuzzy, not cut-throat about extorting money from their employees. :P

    :lolno:
    "Where's KW?"
    "Let's check Idaho."
  • Mamasan23
    Mamasan23 Posts: 16,390
    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:
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  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    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:



    well, I worked from home today and that helped me survive another day
  • LloydXmas
    LloydXmas Posts: 7,539
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    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:
    oh jesus. this can't be good :corn: :corn:
  • kw18
    kw18 Posts: 3,909
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    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:

    :o

    Yikes!

    ... :think:

    Looking forward to updates. :corn:
    "Where's KW?"
    "Let's check Idaho."
  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    kw18 wrote:
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    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:

    :o

    Yikes!

    ... :think:

    Looking forward to updates. :corn:


    and pictures...... :geek:
  • PJ-Cubs
    PJ-Cubs Posts: 3,377
    LloydXmas wrote:
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    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:
    oh jesus. this can't be good :corn: :corn:

    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.
  • kw18
    kw18 Posts: 3,909
    rick1zoo2 wrote:
    kw18 wrote:
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    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:

    :o

    Yikes!

    ... :think:

    Looking forward to updates. :corn:


    and pictures...... :geek:

    Obviously! :thumbup:
    "Where's KW?"
    "Let's check Idaho."
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,759
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    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. :?
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  • Mamasan23
    Mamasan23 Posts: 16,390
    kw18 wrote:
    Mamasan23 wrote:
    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:

    :o

    Yikes!

    ... :think:

    Looking forward to updates. :corn:

    Well. Yesterday she called in sick to avoid me. Today we completely ignored each other. Not awkward at all! :fp:
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  • morello
    morello Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 6,217
    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!!!! :o:cry::cry:
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  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    don't piss me off


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  • supadupa
    supadupa Chicago Posts: 377
    I have had a hell of a morning dealing with office drama, which I actively avoid. I should keep a flask hidden under my desk or something.
  • ldent42
    ldent42 NYC Posts: 7,859
    I found a pretty fool proof solution.

    But it involves leaving the office :lol:
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  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    don't become the office burper
  • rick1zoo2
    rick1zoo2 between a rock and a dumb place Posts: 12,632
    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:

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