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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: Jan. 2008 ~ Mar. 2008: Free Expressions: The return of The Return of the Gripe Thread: Archive through March 02, 2008 users admin

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Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Sunday, February 10, 2008 - 8:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
had a bit of relapse of that dang flu. Woke up yest. knowing that it was "back". I stayed up later than usual Fri. because of hell wk & had 3 rum & diet cokes over about 6 hrs.

anyway, I had alot to do this wk-end: gas up & wash car, make the dreaded EOW trip to wal-mart to stock critter, etc. supplies, & lots of laundry.

I told Frank Fri. eve. that I had alot to do & didn't know if I would spread it out over 2 days or just cram it all into one.

Saturday was so out for me to get anything done.

I wake up today, make coffee & juice (that's what I do on the wk-end usually). I tell Frank that I am feeling alot better & will be craming everything I needed to do this wk-end into today. He says, "well, I have to do laundry because I'm all out of underwear & everything else is dirty too". He started his laundry & told me & 9:00 pm that the washer was free if I wanted to go ahead & do my stuff. I said no thank you, I'll just have to wait & do it in spurts throughout the wk.

He's not had the flu, he's just been being lazy. I'm kinda upset that he just didn't go ahead & get his crap out of the way Sat. so I could do mine today.

Men - I could have lived without mine this wk-end!

Whoami
Member

08-03-2001

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 12:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Whoami a private message Print Post    
I have a gripe.....I think that during flu season, commercials brandishing huge hamburgers dripping with gunk, or hoagies with all kinds of other gunk on it, or breakfast commercials, or anything with greasy, gross disgusting food should be banned.

To quote Mammy Yokum......I has spoken!

Karen
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09-07-2004

Tuesday, February 19, 2008 - 2:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Karen a private message Print Post    
ARRRRGGGHHHH!

A programmer co-worker of mine is about to have his head popped off! GRRRR!!



Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, February 29, 2008 - 9:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
You know, I know life is unfair and all that rot, but it really gripes me out when people blatantly treat you unfairly. Or people blatantly favor other people. It's rude. Karmic retribution baby, karmic retribution!

Mameblanche
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08-24-2002

Friday, February 29, 2008 - 9:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mameblanche a private message Print Post    
(((((Costa))))) Sounds like my night last night at a meeting... I'm still blue. I hate people who only live to gripe and don't contribute anything positive and when you try to do something positive for them, they complain cuz they have LESS to gripe about and they miss the good old days when they could just sit around and gripe, accomplishing nothing. Yeesh. Sometimes people wear me out.

Costacat
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07-15-2000

Friday, February 29, 2008 - 9:43 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Costacat a private message Print Post    
Yikes!!!!! Hugs back at ya, Mame!

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Friday, February 29, 2008 - 10:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
My gripe is about something I just heard and I am thinking about reporting it to a news site so that maybe they could invistigate.
Sonic restaurants(driv-in) lowered the bonuses they give out to managers by $50 dollars so that the bonuses would not be subject to child support garnishments. Apparently, any bonus of $500 or more is subject so the powers that be trying to help out the poor souls who owe back child support would not have to pay out of their bonus.

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Friday, February 29, 2008 - 11:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
That is very disturbing Denecee!! Hope your info was wrong but if not then KICK BUTT!! We don't have Sonic up here or I would join in.

Denecee
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09-05-2002

Friday, February 29, 2008 - 11:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
investigate lol, yes I will look into it

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 8:15 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
My gripe: I HATE my new boss! I was hired 12 yrs ago into the administrative mgmt position that I have had the whole time. The ONLY position higher than mine is his. Why didn't I apply for the position above mine when it came open? I'll tell you why: I'm lacking one qualification & it's called a penis. Don't get me wrong, I've excepted this in the past & have received great praise/bonuses & compensation for what I contribute. Apparently, new boss does not appreciate the importance I've earned & expect. He is coming in acting like some kind of dictator instead of a team player like we're used to. My last boss (who I adored) was with me for 8 yrs & because of the success of OUR location was given a fantastic promotion that moved him away. Other key employees have come to me expressing a distaste for "the new boss" & I'm at my wits end how to handle this stress he's causing. I'm having to pick up so much slack because of him. I used to never mind work dominating my life because I always knew that as soon as WE got through the busy/rough stuff that things would get back to normal. I so don't see HIS normal being anything I can deal with. He actually left the office Fri. @ 9am & didn't return until 2:30. He didn't bother to tell me or anyone else anything - he just left. Well, he went & played golf & then to a leasure lunch with 2 of his friends. That wouldn't have been so bad I guess, if he wouldn't have just snuck out like he did. Also, it was the final day of our fiscal quarter & there were alot of administrative things that had to get done & put into the system. I did the best I could do on my own. Oh - I also am over payroll & it pisses me off that they are paying HIM 2 1/2 times what they pay me & more so they're paying him more than my proven past boss was making when he left. Had to go shopping today so at least I look great @ the office because gosh only knows, I'm not loving my job these days.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 8:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I'm sorry, Texasdeb. Does not sound like a productive situation for you.

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 8:50 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
Thanks Mamie - what would you suggest?

Kitt
Member

09-06-2000

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 9:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Are there any job opportunities for you in other nearby branches? If you've been at your job for 12 years surely they would consider you for a promotion? It sounds like it might be time to move, as it doesn't seem like your boss is going anywhere. Sorry you're having such a bad experience.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 9:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
You've got to do something very devious, Texasdeb, just think of what. Figure out how to hang him out to dry without it backfiring on you.

Jimmer
Moderator

08-30-2000

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 9:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
Sometimes people don't get promoted because they are so good at their job that they are irreplaceable. So it's easier to find someone else to play the boss role and let the other person keep doing the work. Sounds crazy but it's true.

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
thanks guys - I knew I would get some good feed back on this:
Kitt: moving is not an option for me. Frank has such a great network eng. job with the school dist.

Juju: so much not my style - but, I've considered allowing him to hang himself (not covering etc) but I'm afraid I'd go 1st.

Jimmer: you are so right! when do the worker bees get their's?

Mamie316
Member

07-08-2003

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I agree with Jimmer but I'd want to hang him out to dry. I've had a few bosses like that before. They did come and go.

You are probably going to have to grin and bear it and be the bigger person for now. I'm sure you are invaluable for your company.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:45 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Tex- document, document, document...and do not talk about him with other employees. If they come to you with gripes, have them put them in writing and tell them that unfortunately that's all you can do (because you're not the boss).

Someone hired him, so there is obviously someone higher up who will eventually have to deal with these things.

Lastly, I don't know why your payroll people would let you know that he makes 2 1/2 times what you do. You and payroll should not be discussing his salary. JMO

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 10:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
thanks Mamie, that's why I love tvch - there's always so much support.

I know, grin & gear it - & I'll be showing up in the latest fasion stmts too!

my new boss's boss (someone I've known the whole 12 yrs of my employment) will be @ my office for 2 days & I've already decided that if he asks me what I think of my "new" boss, I'm gonna tell him. pretty sure boss's boss has no idea (especially about last friday), I'm just going to be the informer & play dumb to needing to cover for "him". I will not loose a job I love over this - this jerk will have to come around!!

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 11:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
Huk, I do the payroll! Anything that has to do with any emp. @ my location (my co has 260) is done by me - I AM the payroll people. That's why I've come here for support - I know what he makes & I know what everyone makes @ my location - it's part of my job.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 11:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Whoops, I guess I misread that part, Tex!

Texasdeb
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05-23-2003

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 11:38 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
it's so ok Huk - I adore you, anything you have to offer is always appreciated! Ya go, Huk!

Kitt
Member

09-06-2000

Saturday, March 01, 2008 - 11:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
It's good if you know your new boss' boss, it'll make it easier to state your opinion as he'll know you can be trusted. Make sure you phrase things as diplomatically as you can! Good luck. Maybe the new boss is taking time off because he's not happy and he'll actually want to do a sideways move somewhere else.

Texasdeb
Member

05-23-2003

Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 12:09 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texasdeb a private message Print Post    
Kitt - I soooooo want to help "new boss"! I just don't appreciate being treated like a "pee-on" in his process. That leaving,not telling anyone,playing golf w/friends thing he did was/is what's bugging me.

Texannie
Member

07-16-2001

Sunday, March 02, 2008 - 7:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
If boss' boss asks how things are going say something to the effect of (with a smile of positive team player attitude on your face) 'we all loved former boss; so adjusting to the management style of a new person is always interesting, but we are all adapting. it was particuluarly difficult to have him out of the office most of the day on Friday when we were closing out the quarter, but we handled it.'
if boss' boss asks where he was, say 'i believe he was playing golf'.
say all of this in a non-frustrated or tattle tale tone, just very matter of fact..that's they way it is and i dealt with it.