tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461658247603905885.post2750421555560455788..comments2023-08-23T05:31:31.218-06:00Comments on Why Architects Drink: Part 2: a change would do you (and all of us) goodMile High Pixiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03276750909800945131noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461658247603905885.post-33306219374954523882010-09-20T08:21:07.705-06:002010-09-20T08:21:07.705-06:00When I left the Kitchen From Hell in 2000 they rep...When I left the Kitchen From Hell in 2000 they replaced me with 2 people. Same with the in-house food service at the place I met El Seebano. Then I went to Rockhead. Yup. There's a lot of Prudence-s around the working world. Same thay can't be broken down for parts.WGnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461658247603905885.post-58010049096781201382010-09-15T09:37:13.323-06:002010-09-15T09:37:13.323-06:00It's nice of you to step in and try to sort th...It's nice of you to step in and try to sort the situation. I think most of us have found ourselves working for a 'prudence' type character during our younger years. Hopefully the situation can be resolved- although when it happened to me I found the best resolution was to go out and get a new job and have the satisfaction of quitting.is grouphttp://www.is-group.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461658247603905885.post-50633356932673762022010-09-12T06:57:46.039-06:002010-09-12T06:57:46.039-06:00Prudence needs to have her ass kicked. But I guess...Prudence needs to have her ass kicked. But I guess she's gotten away with this for so long because she saves the firm money and gets new work. [sigh]Miss Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13210249894351503887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461658247603905885.post-69435597730458747102010-09-05T11:20:28.202-06:002010-09-05T11:20:28.202-06:00I did speak out against a similarly psychopathic b...I did speak out against a similarly psychopathic boss, and when the next round of lay offs came through, I knew it was coming. When he walked me to my car to make sure I wasn't stealing office supplies and to take my car pass, he basically told me, "I don't wish you luck because you don't deserve it." <br /><br /> The fear those girls have is real. Very real. Especially since DA has been doing layoffs.<br /><br />They eliminated my job, but within 3 months after me leaving, they put it back in the organization. I did have legal recourse, but not the stomach to have my reputation trashed.<br /><br />Eight hours of unpaid overtime per week with no reviews for two years? Wow. Your description of the partners makes me think they would absolutely be aghast to know they had employees being treated that way.<br /><br />Prudence *clearly* is not manager (much less mentor) material. She needs to be put in a place where she can do a technical job without having to direct people.<br /><br />They also have a "hostile work environment" case - the liability potential should scare the shit out of the partners. Its being done to all three of them, which adds credibility to their claims. <br /><br />You did the right thing. Make sure you follow up to find out what's going to be done. Many many MANY managers (I have one right now) are so "anti-confrontational" and "focus on the happy" that they simply close their eyes and refuse to deal with the problems that need serious attention, even when you bring it up loudly.<br /><br />If nothing else, it will show you who is willing to deal with the problems. And frankly, if you work for leadership that doesn't address the abuse these girls are suffering through, you need to sit down in the quiet and ask yourself if that's really an organization you want to sweat and toil for.<br /><br />And WTF? You have 15+ readers? Bitch. <br /><br />Enjoy your holiday! It was 108 here yesterday, and tomorrow, its supposed to be a blessedly cool 97! YAY YAY YAY!Scarletthttp://vegasgrits.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461658247603905885.post-54155037230039412752010-09-03T19:36:43.100-06:002010-09-03T19:36:43.100-06:00I've experienced being thrown under the bus fo...I've experienced being thrown under the bus for minor mistakes as a young professional. Great way to stop the learning curve.St. Blogwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04173870976749288145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461658247603905885.post-90619094504903679772010-09-03T11:00:32.994-06:002010-09-03T11:00:32.994-06:00#17 Here.
I did quit over a somewhat similar situa...#17 Here.<br />I did quit over a somewhat similar situation. I almost regret it in the current economy. At least these women have an advocate in you, Pixie.Vicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3461658247603905885.post-51887550542057295962010-09-03T08:13:55.452-06:002010-09-03T08:13:55.452-06:00Count me as #16.
I hope this works out okay for t...Count me as #16.<br /><br />I hope this works out okay for them - I've had that bad conditions/scary boss before and it's just the worst.Kimberlynoreply@blogger.com