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Post by hellsbells on Jan 11, 2011 14:32:07 GMT -5
OMG how rude!!!
I was late into work this morning. I'm regularly 10 - 15 mins late, have trouble getting out of bed (don't we all) and my boss is usually pretty ok about it, I always put the hours in and he knows I'm good, as far as I'm concerned I'm in credit! Anyways, traffic to work is getting MENTAL, tried a different route this morning and I was 30 mins late. My boss sent an IM 'You were particularly late this morning', so I said 'Well, if I could've made my car sprout wings and fly me to work, I would've!'. 'No need for sarcasm'. Then he backs down. Mentioned he has a right to know why I'm so late, which he does, but if he'd just said 'Did you have problems getting in this morning' I could've happily explained! He's ALWAYS late too!
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Post by JC on Jan 11, 2011 15:07:13 GMT -5
LOL if your car could sprout wings! HAHAHAA! People just wanna make jokes and be sarcastic! It's so damn annoying sometimes!
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Post by JC on Jan 11, 2011 15:08:21 GMT -5
And thank you pretty. I only mentioned her previous profession because I wasn't even picking on her for her chosen career path so why should she judge me so harshly for mine? Stripper or doctor? Who gives a sh*t. Just be happy in what you do. And were you really an exotic dancer before???  ;D |
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Post by pretty on Jan 11, 2011 15:20:38 GMT -5
Yep. When I was 19, I lived in Seattle, and did 6 months of dancing as a socio-economic experiment. Made a ton of cash. It was one of the places where no one can actually grab you (behind glass lol) it was hella fun. Also learned a LOT about men and myself.... made me feel kind of sh*tty after a couple months, so I quit.
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Post by JC on Jan 11, 2011 15:47:32 GMT -5
HAHA Pretty! You're just full of surprises!
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Post by gemstone on Jan 11, 2011 15:55:01 GMT -5
Whoa!! An exotic dancer, that's so cool!!! In Seattle too!!! Sounds like it been the two days of rude comments for you guys  I had the meeting at work. Basically they want to cut my hours. They talked, I listened and the outcome is they will put it in writing and let me have this by the end of the week to look over. They also want me to sign a new contract once it's agreed (not happening) and for me to give written consent for them to write to my doctor (not happening). I had a total panic about the whole thing, then calmed down and am now waiting for the letter before I panic again. I think they want to do it so I work x amount of hours per month on a more flexible basis, i.e, because of my sick days, I can work around them. This does show they're trying to accommodate me in some ways, but I think they will slash my hours stupidly and then (if I was to re-sign the contract) get rid of me with no repercussions. I feel stuck because I am having sick days, so I don't want to say that I'm fine and I'll be in work every day right as rain, but if I agree I'm shooting myself in the foot. I really don't know what to do on this one. I do however have that meeting with my employment solicitor friend on Thursday so I'm hoping he can talk me through the do's and dont's and give me some advice, but for now I'll wait for the letter and take it from there. In other bitchiness, I feel like I am always the one initiating anything with my friends, sending an email here and a text or phone call there to see how they're doing etc, and either being ignored or answered but with no 'how are you, what are you up to' etc. It's pissing me off and I think I'm going to take a stand and not keep pandering to people. If they want me, they know where I am!!! |
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Post by hellsbells on Jan 11, 2011 16:03:21 GMT -5
Hey gem, glad you've got your lawyer friend on your side!
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Post by pretty on Jan 11, 2011 16:04:35 GMT -5
Yeah Gem!
I am SO glad you have a knowledgeable friend to discuss with.... please don't let those a$$holes take advantage of you!
of course you'll let us know....
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Post by JC on Jan 11, 2011 16:05:07 GMT -5
Geez that work situation is tough! On one end it sounds like they really want to accomodate you and your needs but I totally understand your fears behind all this. I really hope your friend can help give you some advice! I swear, people with cancer don't have to deal with this sh*t.
About your friends, I notice that too! At least, with my "friends" around here on the east coast. I just feel like I haven't built any meaningful friendships here. Oh well. I don't plan on staying anyways!
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Post by pretty on Jan 11, 2011 16:10:40 GMT -5
Jenay, we often compare husbands, with thier idiotic selfish manly ways.... well a lght just went on in my head, I was thinking how come Jenay sounds so sad and blue? it's the friends. Me and my hubby are always having the same probs over and over and it really tests my patience, so how come it doesn't get me down right now? It's becuase my friends have really been stepping up for me. makes hubby issues so much easier mostly since if I can really talk to a friend about it it helps me think straight! So J you can blow off the east coast but I recommend picking one person and make them your 'keeper' freind can be anyone you want and I know you're super busy all the time but seriously you need a friend. So you can talk about your life. Then you will feel better. Love you! Wish I was there, i would love to be your friend! You are awesome!  |
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Post by gemstone on Jan 11, 2011 16:13:38 GMT -5
Thanks guys, it's a tough one, but hopefully with some advice I'll make the best moves for me! Really am glad I'm meeting with my friend - he used to work for them too, so I have the extra advantage that he knows what tossers they are!! I know a lot of people have said about chronic illnesses affecting friendships/relationships etc, I suppose I naively thought that wouldn't happen to me. I know I go out less and often can't make things because I feel like sh1t, but jeez, people could visit me too  |
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Post by JC on Jan 11, 2011 16:27:52 GMT -5
Aw pretty thank you! I know you're right. It is usually easy for me to meet people and make friends but they never seem to last. I have my life long friends back home and a big pack of girls I've known for about 10 years but they're all the way in California GOD I MISS THEM. I really don't have anyone here on the east coast. I think I make a good friend and then they just disappear. I don't know what it is about people around here but they just lack so much about them. |
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Post by pretty on Jan 11, 2011 18:04:28 GMT -5
heh heh sucky people suck. hang in there girl!
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Post by cherry on Jan 11, 2011 18:53:17 GMT -5
Jenaya I wish a magical wind would whip you guys up Dorothy style and carry you over to Cali. Everything's better in the sunshine! I can't believe how rude that girl is, obviously a generally rude person to go mouthing off. Possibly even jealous! Hey I din't like all the docs I come across but I find it a noble profession and even the arseholes with no bedside manner still seemed to care on a human level. She's been reading too much crap on the internet!
Gem I hope you can get a lot out of your meeting with your friend. I'm so angry for you after my brush with it, and your situation is so much more frustrating. I'm glad you're going down fighting and the panic isn't sticking to you. You're the one in the right, always keep that at heart. They're clearly victimising you and flouting laws. The sooner you get to the BBC the better. Kick some ass girl!
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Post by JC on Jan 11, 2011 19:47:19 GMT -5
I deleted her. Not worth my time. She's some girl I knew way back in high school who has no idea who I am. Although she inspired me to delete a bunch of dead weight off my friends list. I deleted 87 people that I know from random places but have no real connection with. It was quite liberating!  old coworkers, old high school people, random encounters....etc... Gone!  |
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old coworkers, old high school people, random encounters....etc... Gone! 