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Fed up with the crap #6953186
08/03/20 08:15 PM
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Worked a 12 all night shift. And I get to bed friday morning and the supervisor called 2 hours later to asked about some paperwork that could have waited until i came back in Monday. I'm tired of this crap and can't wait till I retire or this POS leaves.
Folks, the last 15 months with this supervisor has been down right frustrating. I have and many others have been thrown under the bus so many times I've lost count. Just trying to survive this crap.
Now, I have to get a talk to about paperwork procedures and possibly write up. First paperwork mistake in 6 years.

I keep telling myself, do the right thing and in the end it will be alright and I can enjoy my trapping, fishing, hunting in a few years (also remove myself from the outside world) and tell them to kiss it when the time comes.

I will not answer the phone(or the wife) ever again when i'm off. When i'm off , i'm off. Period. Sarge


Getting old is a fatal mistake

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Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953195
08/03/20 08:23 PM
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Set boundaries and make others respect them. If that doesn't work turn the daggum ringer off- I do!


“What’s good for me may not be good for the weak minded.”
Captain Gus McCrae- Texas Rangers


Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953208
08/03/20 08:36 PM
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Thanks Leftlane, your right. The phone and ringer will be off. I'm as high i can get in the promotion field and pay as well. So write ups and evals won't affect my pay. Just worked so hard to do the right thing and get no respect for it. But yet, the sup does whatever they want and covers it up. I keep a binder at home with plenty of notes if the crap hits the fan.

I could live out my life only seeing people every now and then and that's only to get supplies i need for the month. Sarge

Last edited by SGT. C; 08/03/20 08:36 PM.

Getting old is a fatal mistake

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Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953213
08/03/20 08:40 PM
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You are not alone. Stay strong and gut it out.


"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing."
-Edmund Burke
"We are fast approaching... rule by brute force."
-Ayn Rand
Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953241
08/03/20 08:59 PM
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All cell phone have done is make you work longer hours and make you a baby sitter to those that can't do there job.


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Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953247
08/03/20 09:02 PM
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If I recall correctly, you had the opportunity to be in your supervisor's position but turned it down because you didn't think it was worth it. Please, forgive me if I am mistaken.


"The voice of reason!"
Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953263
08/03/20 09:13 PM
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Big C.

Understand where your coming from. I'm glad you didn't take the supervisors position because I know you would have had to sell your soul the to company for the promotion. And the higher ups would use you to put the boots to guys under you that they had a personnel vendetta against. I don't know how long you have to retirement. Remember what you stood for when you started the job and stay true to yourself and your GOD! I quit a State Agency before I had my twenty in for the same reasons you are talking about and more but was able to cash out and be in good shape. Keep the faith!


Farm Hard
Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953274
08/03/20 09:17 PM
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Forgot to tell you my wife always answered the phone and would state my husband is unavailable. I will give him the message as soon as I can. Remember a write up for a good guy don't mean a thing in this day and age it is just business. Don't take it personal your supervisor, if he was like most of mine had zero time doing my job.


Farm Hard
Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953321
08/03/20 09:49 PM
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Trapperkeck, you are right. I passed on it to keep my sanity. The money and headach isnt worth it. But, that doesn't give upper management the right to bring me into their miserable world. When I'm off , my time is valuable with my wife and outdoor living.

Could I do the job, done it in the past, plus military leadership in a combat unit. I guess I'm getting too old for tolerating crap.

I'm like Hank Jr. I live in the woods with the wife, dogs, and cat to keep my sanity. I can live on very little, but I need a few more years of saving to accomplish my goal. Sarge


Getting old is a fatal mistake

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Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953322
08/03/20 09:50 PM
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Please remember that a job should not be your identity. A job is just a way of providing income to support your identity. When the job starts having a detrimental affect on your quality of life, it is time for a new one. I worked for a company and it got to the point where i no longer cared whether i lived or died. all because of a pos supervisor -- i now work for myself and am much better now.

Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953335
08/03/20 09:55 PM
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H2ORat, I'm working on doing just that. But 2020 and all it's crap have put a damper on my plans. I have 5 weeks of vacation time. I'm taking one in Sept, one in Oct, one in Nov one in Jan, and one in March. Just got to hold on for much needed r&r. Sarge


Getting old is a fatal mistake

Always looking for reloading componets

I know a beaver or two, because I've seen a beaver or two
Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953371
08/03/20 10:37 PM
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I know how you feel and thats why I have run my own show for many years. It was not always easy and some customers were a pain in the stern. But these days I tend to just work for people that I like and that pay on time. A lot less stressful and I only work one week per month now. Thats enough to pay the bills and a little for my projects. Don't need more than that and like you, we live out in the sticks with the cats and dog. Hang in there ...is worth it. and turn the darn phone off. Or set a ring tone for people that you want to be reached by and ignore the rest.


Let's go Brandon

"Shall not comply" with morons who don't understand "shall not infringe."
Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953381
08/03/20 11:02 PM
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Scuba1, I hear ya. I'm very content staying at home most of the time. I've created a little paradise in the woods. I'm happy sitting on my back porch watching the dogs and hummingbirds and a pot of coffee. Yesterday was a good day. Finished up a beaver job and got paid immediately and then sat down and talked to the landowner with a cold one. Plus got permission to fish the pond and bring my lab over for a swim once in awhile. Then went riding(only one cold one) looking for more fishing spots. Then came home to breakfast for dinner and then mowed the yard, smoked a cigar and enjoyed coffee with the wife on the porch. Yesterday was good. Today was good. Tomorrow I get spanked when i report in to work. Sarge


Getting old is a fatal mistake

Always looking for reloading componets

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Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953384
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Wear double underwear tomorrow.


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Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953389
08/03/20 11:13 PM
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I tried that once in high school with two pants and underwear, I got caught and was paddled even harder. No thanks, LOL


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Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953546
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Supervisors are all the same everywhere. They're trying to impress someone higher up. I've been requested to apply for supervision spots many times. My reply has always been, no way never. When I leave work I leave it, I dont bring it home with me. I dont answer my phone, unless I really want the ot for a call out.

Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953712
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We used to be called in for "alleged" emergencies, or to cover a shift for OT, Now and then it was ok but the bosses started using it to cover their behinds from THEIR bosses,

Periodically we'd need to get together and plan for no one to answer the phone, or be available....sort of a blue flu type thing....it sends a message.

Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: Raizmup] #6953784
08/04/20 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Raizmup
Supervisors are all the same everywhere. They're trying to impress someone higher up. I've been requested to apply for supervision spots many times. My reply has always been, no way never. When I leave work I leave it, I dont bring it home with me. I dont answer my phone, unless I really want the ot for a call out.



Pretty broad brush there. I’m a supervisor and I think those that report to me like and respect me as a supervisor. They know they can come to me anytime and if they are in the wrong I am fair and if they do good work I am there to always give them the credit. There is a huge difference between a leader and a “manager”.

Not everyone is out for themselves. My role is to promote and accomplish our offices mission and provide the best service possible to the public. This includes setting my instructors and admin assistant up for success in there role. My job is to ensure that they are able to do their job to the best of their ability. If they fail, that is my fault and I am responsible to ensure that they grow in their position.

Same as my supervisor and our next in line supervisor, they are both outstanding and aren’t in it for themselves.

I wish you had better leadership, but not everyone is a terrible supervisor.


Sarge, I’m sorry you have such a terrible supervisor, as you say, it is frustrating and you will soon be out and done with the whole mess.. I hope you are able to push through and deal with the nonsense until then.

Keep your head up.


Who is John Galt?

You don't rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your training.

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Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953808
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Re: Fed up with the crap [Re: SGT. C] #6953853
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You and your profession are not unique in that you get calls when your suppose to be "off" Sgt.

Even when you own a business you get calls at inopportune times, that start out with....I hate to bother you at home or I hate to bother you on Sunday.
Seems like every time I even go to the store someone wants to make an appointment or info.

It's life.

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