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Post by xenaswolf on Sept 13, 2006 11:15:28 GMT -5
Well, I have a meeting with our GM today about a raise I asked for. Hopefully even if I don't get the full amount I asked for, I'll get something.
Keep your fingers crossed, send positive vibes my way. I'll let ya'll know tonight when I get off work.
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Post by blarneystone on Sept 13, 2006 12:10:57 GMT -5
Got mine crossed for ya! Good Luck!!  |
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Post by Cher on Sept 13, 2006 14:00:50 GMT -5
Good luck a million times over Lesa, I hope you get the full amount.
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Post by LCARS on Sept 13, 2006 16:13:39 GMT -5
I don't wish you luck...
Let me explain:
To wish you luck would imply that you would not be able to achieve your goal otherwise, and insults your abilities.
So instead, I say good skill and good reward for it!
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Post by krazydiamond on Sept 13, 2006 17:31:39 GMT -5
soo?  ?? wha' happened? KD |
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Post by xenaswolf on Sept 13, 2006 22:49:39 GMT -5
I'm only worth 50 cents and hour more than I make now. I got some song and dance about how NO ONE pays more than that blah blah blah...at least I got something. But all the extra stuff I do is finito. Screw em!
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Post by Original Admin on Sept 14, 2006 7:54:00 GMT -5
Whats a "GM" xenas? Is it "general manager" - dont forget to tell him hes a monkey who just needs to get a life will you. |
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Post by stefan on Sept 14, 2006 10:50:51 GMT -5
HEHE Mark- GM is General Manager- and as a general rule- calling a GM a monkey usually leads to something called un-employement- Not that it is the end of the world- as a talanted eager go getter can always find work- But we become accustomed to a cetain way of life- and it gets very hard to give that up- and is always scary to change course-
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Post by xenaswolf on Sept 14, 2006 10:54:11 GMT -5
I'm the only woman in the department. I plan on being like a drop of water on limestone...it will take forever, but they WILL bend to my way of thinking MUHAHAHAHA
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Post by stefan on Sept 14, 2006 11:21:05 GMT -5
LMAO- and Hey $.50 more and hour ain't to shabbie- We got Informed last week that despite rising cost of living- there will be NO raises-
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Post by blarneystone on Sept 14, 2006 11:36:14 GMT -5
That sounds like where I work Stefan...
"the beatings will continue until moral improves"
Well... I guess sumptin's better than nuttin' ...
Congrates Lesa..!
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Post by xenaswolf on Sept 16, 2006 0:16:53 GMT -5
Above, beyond, over, under, round and round, you name it. I've been running the department more or less since before our manager was terminated. He was just burned out so I made sure things that needed done ( by HIM) got done. They fired him, I've stepped in and done everything but the mechanical end of it which no one has taught me. I come in on my off time and answer my phone everytime someone calls with a problem. I go in early and stay late. Most times without being on the clock.
I've saved the GM and owners butt's a time or two with the state and done anything and everything they've asked and then some. I've pulled rabbits outta my arse and miracles outta my hat...
So yeah, I think I went above and beyond...
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Post by blarneystone on Sept 16, 2006 11:20:02 GMT -5
Man that really stinks. I see this type of treatment of hard working employees all the time... companies will take every advantage and offer no reward...You have to fight, claw and back stab to get anywhere it seems...it's not enough just to be an honest, ethical, diligent person.... not too mention the glass ceiling in place over the heads of good folks like Lesa... dishonest payroll practices can be fought. I've done it by reading the Fair Labor Standards Act.. there are laws which are designed to protect employees... in my case i was told that i was no longer an hourly employee and was exempt status... and would not be paid for overtime.... turns out that according to the FLSA I was not exempt and was given a check for back-pay of overtime wages after pointing out the discrepancy to the HR dept.... i don't know what your circumstances are Lesa but if you arm yourself with knowledge of the law you are better prepared to do battle...  good luck...! |
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Post by xenaswolf on Sept 17, 2006 15:45:59 GMT -5
Thanks for the info on the fair wage laws. It's not a case of that for sure, its a case of tight wads wanting to line their own pockets. It's cool, I'll just keep looking for a place that can use the skills I have, meanwhile I'll stay put. I'm thinking that a state job would be the ticket, if I can find anything open I qualify for. Thanks for the positive thoughts all |
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Post by parfive on Sept 17, 2006 16:33:34 GMT -5
"Most times without being on the clock. "
We all tend to learn the hard way, Xena.
Don't give 'em nothin' for nothin'.
Rich
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Post by parfive on Sept 17, 2006 16:35:00 GMT -5
Or don't give 'em somethin' for nothin'. You know what I mean.
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Post by Original Admin on Sept 17, 2006 17:11:10 GMT -5
Hmmm - I say give em nothin - not now - not for "something" not for "anything" or even for "everything". They want you and need you - give them NOTHING of YOU. Go it alone... Just use the monkeys as you need their monkey cash - then once youve got the idea - dump them and live happily ever after doing your own thing. |
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Post by blarneystone on Sept 20, 2006 10:21:48 GMT -5
Yes...Mark has it right. So many places I've worked want more than just your abilities...they want your soul as well.
I know exactly what Mark means when he says 'give them nothing of you'. Just take their monkey cash and forget 'em...
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Post by stefan on Sept 20, 2006 12:29:11 GMT -5
hehehe my boss wanted me to take some videos home to check them for quality- Freakin things are 1/2 hour long- so I did it- then told him I was leaving 1 hour early on Friday- he says No way- hmmmm told him I was gonna do it anyway (and I do the payroll- so Looks like I'll be getting paid for it to!!!!) He wasn't too happy with me- Oh well!
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