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tjwash

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16. Yep.

Reply to NNN0LHI (Original post)

Sat Sep 8, 2012, 10:58 PM

Sep 2012

We also have 2 complete do nothing screwoffs on our crew that most likely get better reviews than the guys that do all of the work because they don't do enough work to get any awshits to get blasted with. Welcome to the new workplace...where sloth is rewarded and initiative gets punished.

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Anyone ever had an a-hole supervisor like this? [View all] NNN0LHI Sep 2012 OP

Had several like that,I've learned 2 expect the least qualified person 2 b a supervisor MichiganVote Sep 2012 #1

I've had a few like that. In one company we used to say they RKP5637 Sep 2012 #2

it's a rule of good supervisors Skittles Sep 2012 #3

"aw, shit"? that's it? wow, you've got it easy! unblock Sep 2012 #4

Don't sweat it sandyshoes17 Sep 2012 #5

Printing? How's the biz? R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2012 #11

Cosmetics going thru the ceiling right now sandyshoes17 Sep 2012 #17

Every single one was like that! DearHeart Sep 2012 #6

We had a different supervisor on each of our 3 shifts NNN0LHI Sep 2012 #9

You were lucky! DearHeart Sep 2012 #21

I've always heard, it takes 10 "atta boys" to undo one "dumb shit". JoePhilly Sep 2012 #7

What other kind of boss is there? R. Daneel Olivaw Sep 2012 #8

I told him if he didn't like it he could fire me. Ikonoklast Sep 2012 #10

One "aw, shit" doesn't wipe out all "atta boy"s, unless he says that. Honeycombe8 Sep 2012 #12

pretty much all of them. My company seemed to pick exactly wrong people to lead, all the time. NRaleighLiberal Sep 2012 #13

K & R !!! WillyT Sep 2012 #14

the field I am in, anything less than perfection is not tolerated and could be grounds for Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2012 #15

Yep. tjwash Sep 2012 #16

Yes early in my career Paulie Sep 2012 #18

The old saw.... Buzz Clik Sep 2012 #19

It only takes one fuck up to wipe out a million 'atta-boys'. Edweird Sep 2012 #20

I learned that a long time ago, I think I was TOLD that by a boss!!! YIKES winstars Sep 2012 #22