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Right now my team is myself, my boss, and my coworker. We had a vacant position that got taken from is during the whole lay-off events. My coworker got sent to the state capitol to answer phone calls for the session back in January. So it's literally been myself and my boss. No vacation time. We have been rocking it, HARD making sure we meet all of our deadlines but our workload just keeps getting heavier and heavier.
So, my coworker was supposed to start back next Wednesday. YAY! Hadn't seen her in months and she's like a mother to me.
I'VE BEEN WORKING THIS WEEK BY MYSELF -- THAT MEANS I'VE BEEN PULLING A NORMAL 4 PERSON LOAD SOLO.
And then my boss calls.......
My coworker quit today and is taking another position somewhere else.
Do you know how long it takes to get a position filled in STATE GOVERNMENT?!?!?!
And that's if they don't take the position away from us.
I literally want to cry. Monsters are the only thing getting me through the days. Seriously, positive thoughts. Please. I'm almost to my breaking point. Not really, but really.
EDIT: I was informed Bonnaroo would still be happening and so would all of my other time requested off. I haven't had vacation time in months and have been glued to my chair. I'm the lead and pull 80% of the work on a normal day with a full team. I was the interim supervisor for 3 months when my boss was on maternity leave and they know I can handle her position as well as mine. They try and keep me happy bc if they lost me, our dept would probably die. So I'm at least thankful I get Bonnaroo time off.
Do you know how long it takes to get a position filled in STATE GOVERNMENT?!?!?!
Spoiler alert for those who don't know. It takes a long fucking time. The spectre of eliminating the position is real to because a) they use the logic that two people have been doing it for a few months so why can't they do it forever? and b) they'd rather eliminate an open position no matter how needed because it keeps them for laying someone off. It's a wonderful train of logic they stay on.
Do you know how long it takes to get a position filled in STATE GOVERNMENT?!?!?!
Spoiler alert for those who don't know. It takes a long fucking time. The spectre of eliminating the position is real to because a) they use the logic that two people have been doing it for a few months so why can't they do it forever? and b) they'd rather eliminate an open position no matter how needed because it keeps them for laying someone off. It's a wonderful train of logic they stay on.
Exactly. Sigh. Ok. Enough of a pity party for now. I guess I'll be excited for my coworker and that I get to keep bonnaroo.
So, my coworker left us last week. My boss texted me this morning that her dad passed away. We knew it was coming and had been prepping for it, I just didn't know it was going to be after a full week of working solo (3 people's jobs worth) following up by at least another full week if not longer. I'm also stressed out for my boss bc she is a wreck.
My boss's boss came to visit me this morning to make sure I was okay and if there's anything he could do for me. He told me to put some vacation time down in the books and he would make sure to approve it for me for getting us through this rough time. I also told him if he saw me without a monster or a coke, to keep them coming.
And if that's not enough, all of the work I've done this morning has been lost bc our system kind of lost its mind.
SIGH! lol what a great start to my monday. THANK THE FUCK BONNAROO IS WITHIN REACH!
So, my coworker left us last week. My boss texted me this morning that her dad passed away. We knew it was coming and had been prepping for it, I just didn't know it was going to be after a full week of working solo (3 people's jobs worth) following up by at least another full week if not longer. I'm also stressed out for my boss bc she is a wreck.
My boss's boss came to visit me this morning to make sure I was okay and if there's anything he could do for me. He told me to put some vacation time down in the books and he would make sure to approve it for me for getting us through this rough time. I also told him if he saw me without a monster or a coke, to keep them coming.
And if that's not enough, all of the work I've done this morning has been lost bc our system kind of lost its mind.
SIGH! lol what a great start to my monday. THANK THE FUCK BONNAROO IS WITHIN REACH!
"make sure your vacation time is approved"?? I can't help but think that's not much help. He really should offer you some comp time or something.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
So, my coworker left us last week. My boss texted me this morning that her dad passed away. We knew it was coming and had been prepping for it, I just didn't know it was going to be after a full week of working solo (3 people's jobs worth) following up by at least another full week if not longer. I'm also stressed out for my boss bc she is a wreck.
My boss's boss came to visit me this morning to make sure I was okay and if there's anything he could do for me. He told me to put some vacation time down in the books and he would make sure to approve it for me for getting us through this rough time. I also told him if he saw me without a monster or a coke, to keep them coming.
And if that's not enough, all of the work I've done this morning has been lost bc our system kind of lost its mind.
SIGH! lol what a great start to my monday. THANK THE FUCK BONNAROO IS WITHIN REACH!
"make sure your vacation time is approved"?? I can't help but think that's not much help. He really should offer you some comp time or something.
Agreed. Maybe I'm just used to working somewhere with a really liberal vacation policy but "We won't deny your vacation request." seems like kind of a crappy perk.
"make sure your vacation time is approved"?? I can't help but think that's not much help. He really should offer you some comp time or something.
Agreed. Maybe I'm just used to working somewhere with a really liberal vacation policy but "We won't deny your vacation request." seems like kind of a crappy perk.
aint that the damn truth. lol thanks yall. just had to vent. things had been going REALLY well for me lately until friday/this morning
I went into ferris wheel serving job yesterday during brunch, expecting to be working in the "caddy shack" (taking payments and directing people to the ferris wheel) because that's where I was scheduled. I was hungover, running on 4 hours of sleep, probably looked like shit, and was wearing very flimsy flats for shoes (assuming I'd be sitting a majority of the shift). I get there and my manager basically hugs me and exclaims "THANK GOODNESS YOU'RE HERE. we need you out on the patio right away!!!"
I was not mentally prepared to be running around on the patio for 6 hours. it was insanity. my section was huge and I made some nice dollas, and my managers love the shit out of me for saving them, but holy fuck wearing flats while running around on concrete was a disaster.
Welcome back Bonz, but I do not find it strange that your presence being requested in the Orgy thread and then you showing up, like it was the quacking Bonzai Bat Signal.
but holy fuck wearing flats while running around on concrete was a disaster.
Oh god. I couldn't imagine. Working a concrete patio in normal work shoes is painful enough.
I was like limping by the end of my shift... baha
and then I had to run home, shower, and head straight downtown for caribou. I took a shit ton of ibuprofen and took a shot when I got to first ave in hopes to numb my throbbing feet. such a mess. but worth it!!
Oh god. I couldn't imagine. Working a concrete patio in normal work shoes is painful enough.
I was like limping by the end of my shift... baha
and then I had to run home, shower, and head straight downtown for caribou. I took a shit ton of ibuprofen and took a shot when I got to first ave in hopes to numb my throbbing feet. such a mess. but worth it!!
and then I had to run home, shower, and head straight downtown for caribou. I took a shit ton of ibuprofen and took a shot when I got to first ave in hopes to numb my throbbing feet. such a mess. but worth it!!
and then I had to run home, shower, and head straight downtown for caribou. I took a shit ton of ibuprofen and took a shot when I got to first ave in hopes to numb my throbbing feet. such a mess. but worth it!!
I didn't even know crocs made flats. Looking at other styles and I kinda want them.
most of the cooks at chino wear crocs... maybe I should look into a pair of flats - especially with these long as hell patio shifts I'm going to be encountering.
I didn't even know crocs made flats. Looking at other styles and I kinda want them.
most of the cooks at chino wear crocs... maybe I should look into a pair of flats - especially with these long as hell patio shifts I'm going to be encountering.
I wear the croc clogs in the kitchens at school and at work. While they are ugly as sin, they are incredibly comfortable. My feet are still tired at the end of a long day, but they don't throb with pain anymore. I highly recommend them.
I just got called into work because our overnight person didn't show up and isn't answering his phone. If I had just started working in the hotel industry I might be worried about his safety but by this point I'm assuming that he's home sound asleep and will call in tomorrow saying that he didn't know that he was scheduled to work and didn't hear his phone. Work is hell.
I just got called into work because our overnight person didn't show up and isn't answering his phone. If I had just started working in the hotel industry I might be worried about his safety but by this point I'm assuming that he's home sound asleep and will call in tomorrow saying that he didn't know that he was scheduled to work and didn't hear his phone. Work is hell.
You never know. He might have tripped on a Cheeto he dropped on the floor, hit his head on the IKEA coffee table, and is comatose in his apartment. Only to be found a week later when the neighbors complain about the smell.
I just got called into work because our overnight person didn't show up and isn't answering his phone. If I had just started working in the hotel industry I might be worried about his safety but by this point I'm assuming that he's home sound asleep and will call in tomorrow saying that he didn't know that he was scheduled to work and didn't hear his phone. Work is hell.
You never know. He might have tripped on a Cheeto he dropped on the floor, hit his head on the IKEA coffee table, and is comatose in his apartment. Only to be found a week later when the neighbors complain about the smell.
As long as he's recovered for his shift next Sunday because I'll be in Chicago...
Post by thonybones on Apr 14, 2015 23:36:33 GMT -5
So I have 4 days of work left in my restaurant business adventures. Tuesday was shaping up to be a nice calm day in my station. Very happy at the fact I would never have to work the rotisserie station on the line again.
Well until the roti guy decided to no call no show and around 9am I was sent to go "set up the station" until he comes. Needless to say he never showed and I was pissed. Tuesdays are just an annoying day with all the usual prep work I also had to marinate and tie ducks, marinate 40 full chickens make 90 pounds of mashed potatoes along with making orders for the needy ass people of glenview, illinois.
Then the worst news comes from the carryout guy. I have to make 10 turkey sandwiches. The most annoying sandwich ever. Also I can never wrap my head around the fact that people come to a nice steakhouse that primarily serves fish, chops and obviously steaks, and they order a damn turkey sandwich with 30 components to it.
I contemplated just leaving and calling it my last day with only 4 days left. But I'm not that guy and frankly could use the extra money. My bitching is over.. For now.
So I have 4 days of work left in my restaurant business adventures. Tuesday was shaping up to be a nice calm day in my station. Very happy at the fact I would never have to work the rotisserie station on the line again.
Well until the roti guy decided to no call no show and around 9am I was sent to go "set up the station" until he comes. Needless to say he never showed and I was pissed. Tuesdays are just an annoying day with all the usual prep work I also had to marinate and tie ducks, marinate 40 full chickens make 90 pounds of mashed potatoes along with making orders for the needy ass people of glenview, illinois.
Then the worst news comes from the carryout guy. I have to make 10 turkey sandwiches. The most annoying sandwich ever. Also I can never wrap my head around the fact that people come to a nice steakhouse that primarily serves fish, chops and obviously steaks, and they order a damn turkey sandwich with 30 components to it.
I contemplated just leaving and calling it my last day with only 4 days left. But I'm not that guy and frankly could use the extra money. My bitching is over.. For now.
Ugh. That sucks. I respect you for not being "that guy," though. Walk away tall...
First night back and I'm reminded of why I dislike my job so much. People are so dumb. I hate them all. Then my co-workers are idiots. I have one guy who talks so loud I can't hear my own calls then the two imbeciles dispatching are so lost they keep asking what they should do. Bitch, it's your channel. Read the call and use your judgement on what you should do. You've been here long enough to make these kinds of decisions on your own. Then the other girl had a chase and when I called CPD to pass on the suspect info and get more cars she had no information in the call, no updated location, no DOT, no description, nothing. How the fuck are you going to have a foot chase going on and not have this shit in the call. Then I look stupid trying to pass on info and have nothing to give them. Uuugghhhhh
Aaaaaaaand ending my shift with a deceased 6 month old. Welcome back, Monie. Welcome back.
Shit Monie, I'm sorry. Hugs to you, and to that poor family. For every time I've thought work was hell after a stingy customer or an annoying coworker, this really puts things in perspective.
Aaaaaaaand ending my shift with a deceased 6 month old. Welcome back, Monie. Welcome back.
And that's why jobs like that have a shelf life. You can only experience horrible things like that for so long before you have to move on. Take it from me. You'll get past it in time when you finally get away from it.
Considering you've found the need to respond to my threads as if you are threatened by me I offer you some peace my confused counterpart. May you find peace in your restless soul.
Aaaaaaaand ending my shift with a deceased 6 month old. Welcome back, Monie. Welcome back.
And that's why jobs like that have a shelf life. You can only experience horrible things like that for so long before you have to move on. Take it from me. You'll get past it in time when you finally get away from it.
I decided to spoiler this because I think it may have some trigger stuff in it in relation to death.
I've kinda said this before, but the worst part about this stuff is that it really doesn't bother me. That sounds bad. It really does.. Because what kind of person isn't bothered by talking to a hysterical mother who just found her 6 month old daughter dead? Then as the medics talked her through stuff she described some things that are a bit graphic and I'm not going to share because it's probably disturbing, but yet I'm not really disturbed by it. I'm totally desensitized to shit like this and if anything THAT is what bothers me. The guy who drowned on the phone with me last year too. That should've bothered me. I heard him die. That's fucked up. But the fact that I didn't really think about it afterwards makes me feel like a terrible person.
This call specifically, I was slightly upset for all of 3 mins till the phone rang and I took the next call about something stupid and trivial and I was back to hating people. It just makes me feel really awful because I feel like it is such an innate human emotion to be upset by these types of things and I'm not.
And that's why jobs like that have a shelf life. You can only experience horrible things like that for so long before you have to move on. Take it from me. You'll get past it in time when you finally get away from it.
I decided to spoiler this because I think it may have some trigger stuff in it in relation to death.
I've kinda said this before, but the worst part about this stuff is that it really doesn't bother me. That sounds bad. It really does.. Because what kind of person isn't bothered by talking to a hysterical mother who just found her 6 month old daughter dead? Then as the medics talked her through stuff she described some things that are a bit graphic and I'm not going to share because it's probably disturbing, but yet I'm not really disturbed by it. I'm totally desensitized to shit like this and if anything THAT is what bothers me. The guy who drowned on the phone with me last year too. That should've bothered me. I heard him die. That's fucked up. But the fact that I didn't really think about it afterwards makes me feel like a terrible person.
This call specifically, I was slightly upset for all of 3 mins till the phone rang and I took the next call about something stupid and trivial and I was back to hating people. It just makes me feel really awful because I feel like it is such an innate human emotion to be upset by these types of things and I'm not.
And that's why jobs like that have a shelf life. You can only experience horrible things like that for so long before you have to move on. Take it from me. You'll get past it in time when you finally get away from it.
I decided to spoiler this because I think it may have some trigger stuff in it in relation to death.
I've kinda said this before, but the worst part about this stuff is that it really doesn't bother me. That sounds bad. It really does.. Because what kind of person isn't bothered by talking to a hysterical mother who just found her 6 month old daughter dead? Then as the medics talked her through stuff she described some things that are a bit graphic and I'm not going to share because it's probably disturbing, but yet I'm not really disturbed by it. I'm totally desensitized to shit like this and if anything THAT is what bothers me. The guy who drowned on the phone with me last year too. That should've bothered me. I heard him die. That's fucked up. But the fact that I didn't really think about it afterwards makes me feel like a terrible person.
This call specifically, I was slightly upset for all of 3 mins till the phone rang and I took the next call about something stupid and trivial and I was back to hating people. It just makes me feel really awful because I feel like it is such an innate human emotion to be upset by these types of things and I'm not.
Don't feel awful. It's the nature of the job - you're trained to be as unemotional as possible. It's sad because it dehumanises the experience and alienates you from a person reaching out to you in the middle of a traumatic, life-changing incident - but it's because there are other people who also need your help (unless they're calling about something stupid and trivial like certain people). You can't focus entirely on helping the next person if you're still thinking about a call from earlier. You really can't afford to think about these things until afterwards. You're doing an important job (and doing it exactly as you're supposed to), but unfortunately, it can also be a very depressing one.
Dave Maynar... you were a dispatcher? Was this before or after architecture? What else don't I know about you? Oh, and can I call you Dispatch Dave from now on? ...no? Well, too bad.