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Oct 8, 2009 | 02:06 PM

#11

regener8ed

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From: Souf Cackilack

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Originally Posted by Elfling

Ever heard of the Peter Principle?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Principle

Also take into account the fact that as long as someone is technically doing their job, they can't really get fired for just being unlikeable/gossipy. Sad but true.

depends on your state labor laws, and any employee contracts. it's fairly easy to eliminate an employee in right-to-work states.

Oct 8, 2009 | 02:15 PM

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Elfling

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It's a lot harder to fire people than you'd think though, and as long as someone is technically doing their job, it's unlikely someone's going to try and get them fired.

Oct 8, 2009 | 02:55 PM

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bambam

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time for an upper deck

this guy has no self worth, lifts himself up by degrading all. stop by his house and ask to use his restroom, lift off the tank cover on the toilet and pinch one in the tank , replace cover, poof an upper deck- the gift that keeps on giving... love me , hate me but do it to my face... no time for chit talkin assclowns.

Oct 8, 2009 | 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jpanside@gmail.com

Can a business be successful with an employee like this? Later on in my career I hope to be the CEO of a business one day. I know I can't have the perfect group of workers but I am worried about one employee ruining the whole enterprise.

Sure it can, and here's a slider I'll throw at ya. Can you honestly say, after thinking hard about it, that the guy is actually bad at his job? I mean bad as in the company loses profit and suffers due to him performing his job duties. Our personal dislike of someone has a habit of coloring our opinions about things like that. Worse part is, that guy will likely get promoted. Business isn't about co-workers getting along, it's about monetary profit and old school nepotism. I hate to be the one to break it to you but google, apple, etc. They are all just as full of a-holes and gossip hungry pr1cks as everywhere else. Steve Jobs is actually considered by many to be an absolute tyrant and total douche and Microsofts business practices have landed them in court un-counted times due to the decisions of it's higher ups.

The world and large portions of its occupants just suck man. Find happiness with your friends, family and your own personal bubble, the things you have some control over and give up on everything else. Man, I sound so cynical. Funny part is? I'm a pretty happy guy, you just need to find that where you can, and not worry about where you can't. If most jobs were fun and happy places, they wouldn't have to pay us to go to them.

Last edited by Hangfire; Oct 8, 2009 at 04:29 PM.

Oct 8, 2009 | 05:06 PM

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Preid

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Like already said, theres people like this where ever you go.

Ignore it and dont let him get you with his mind games.

If he has his own mug, rim it good. Then sit back and try not to laugh as he sips away.

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Oct 8, 2009 | 05:39 PM

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regener8ed

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From: Souf Cackilack

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Originally Posted by Elfling

It's a lot harder to fire people than you'd think though, and as long as someone is technically doing their job, it's unlikely someone's going to try and get them fired.

one of the best (and fun) ways to approach it is change their responsibilities: give them a job that'll MAKE them want to quit... 8D

Oct 8, 2009 | 06:58 PM

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All offices have this type of person & if your boss is any good, he would already know what a two faced bastard he is. He would have been told this by the other office necessity, the Sycophant, yep, the one nobody suspects & is relating everything of interest to your boss. The office environment breeds people like this, lets not forget the office ***** (male or female) that think it's easier to bonk their way up the corporate ladder than actually do their job. Then you have the guy/girl that gets to work earlier & leaves latter than anyone else & they let everyone know they do, do they do any extra work? who knows, there is no one there to tell. And then there's the office brown nose "Another cup of coffee boss".....
Just keep your head down & your bum up, do your job well & show everyone that you don't give a rat's

Oct 8, 2009 | 08:24 PM

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jpanside@gmail.com

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dude guys i dont know what to say. Everyone's response had wisdom and humor

Are motorcyclists just naturally intelligent?

Ill keep my head up and do my thing
Thanks