by "ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
Published 03/06/2017 at 15:43
by "ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
Published 03/06/2017 at 15:43
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STARS: 4
And the corollary is also true: If you can’t be fired, you’ll never be promoted.
"PatBateman" (PatBateman)
03/06/2017 at 15:47, STARS: 2
BRB, going to go cuss my boss out and get that promotion I’ve been gunning for.
"Nibbles" (nibbles)
03/06/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 6
Proven formula: Short bout of occasional excellence followed by a long period of sustained mediocrity. This provides an excellent chance of promotion coupled with the adoration - albeit misplaced - of your peers and management
"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland)
03/06/2017 at 15:49, STARS: 1
Dude you are on to my plan!
"Chariotoflove" (chariotoflove)
03/06/2017 at 15:51, STARS: 0
Sadly true from a manager’s perspective. I have a hard off loading someone when I see flashes that make me think they could be better.
"My X-type is too a real Jaguar" (TomSlick)
03/06/2017 at 15:53, STARS: 0
"Tripper" (tripe46)
03/06/2017 at 16:06, STARS: 1
I worked with this guy on a golf course when I was in high school. One time he told me as we were wheeling mulch out to one of the tee’s, “Man I gotta tell you, don’t get too good at wheelbarrowin’, cause everytime they want something moved, they gonna call you...”
Seems like a crude statement, but it’s mirrors the motto from your post and I never forgot it.
Or maybe I did because I hustled so hard at work the last few months, then I overheard two of my higher-ups talking about my efforts...
Higher up:“Tripper did a whole lot of work around here the past few months, it looks awesome.”
Even higher up: “Yea but if he was able to get all of that done along with his daily responsibilities, what is he doing now?”
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
03/06/2017 at 16:11, STARS: 2
"ttyymmnn" (ttyymmnn)
03/06/2017 at 16:28, STARS: 1
One summer, I worked for a temp agency and spent two days turning a stop sign at a road construction site (and got the worst sunburn of my life). There was this old guy who carried around a shovel and spent his whole day pushing at little piles of dirt. He never did a damn thing that was constructive, but he never stopped moving and always looked busy. And nobody messed with him. I think that may be the real secret to success. Look busy, but always leave yourself something to do.
"gmporschenut also a fan of hondas" (gmporschenut)
03/09/2017 at 23:18, STARS: 1
this precisely sums up my first job