I HATE MY JOB!!

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

I HATE MY JOB!!

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

This new job I have applied for is with my brother's company (a printing company). It's one of the 200 best corporations to work for in the U.S. according to Forbes magazine. I have almost 4 years' experience in bindery and I am available to work any shifts, as many hours as they want. This job has a compressed work schedule, which means you work 12 hour shifts, but work 3 days one week and 4 days the next. You can have pretty much all the overtime you want, and it's a very low-stress job... manual labor but not difficult at all. Their benefits are also outstanding.

The job I have now is VERY stressful because I'm solely responsible for so many different things and I'm expected to do other things outside of my job duties. Also, I don't like the way management and employees do things... they are unprofessional and lazy, and that makes my job even harder.

a_perfect_circle1678 · Former Queen - Dethroned by Choice

That's horrible D! It's not bad enough to be doing a job you can't stand, but then to have someone up your ass constantly too! WTF!? I hope you get this new job! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. This place your working for now is FUCKED! How discusting for people to be playing around with vermin! They carry disease! WTF is wrong with them!? I see nothing funny about their tactics at all!

About this new job your talking about. They don't happen to make phone books do they? I'm only asking because my older brother works for Quebecor Inc. & they've got places all over. I guess they're pretty good to their workers even though they want to give them crappy health insurance now.

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

OMG!! What a coincidence! I used to work for Quebecor!! There is a Quebecor plant in Stillwater, OK and that's where I worked (my brother too, but in a different area). I quit and moved to Oklahoma City because business was really bad - we were getting cut down to only 24 hours a week most weeks - and it looked like the plant was going to shut down. Apparently it's still hobbling along, but on a wing and a prayer.

This new plant I have applied to is Quad Graphics, Inc.

The company I'm hoping will get me the **** out of this hellhole

My brother loves it there. They are very good to their employees... outstanding benefits. They paid 100% on my brother's dental work (crown) and their copay on any doctor's visits is only $10. I made sure to tell them that I don't mind long hours and physical labor because I did it before at Quebecor. I'm pretty sure I will get hired, but it's just a matter of when they get around to calling me. They do need people pretty bad right now, but they have to determine how many and for what positions.

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

a_perfect_circle1678 wrote:

That's horrible D! It's not bad enough to be doing a job you can't stand, but then to have someone up your ass constantly too! WTF!? I hope you get this new job! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. This place your working for now is FUCKED! How discusting for people to be playing around with vermin! They carry disease! WTF is wrong with them!? I see nothing funny about their tactics at all!

I almost puked when I saw that dead rat in the box... there was another one on a shelf in the cleaning products section, and of course the third one that was being passed around as a plaything. Ew, ew, EWWWW!!! I don't even want to KNOW how many more are floating around... and nobody gives a ****!! This place is nasty, and nobody wants to take responsibility for anything, not even management. Every day when I come home I'm so relieved to be out of there.

My mom and dad admitted that they noticed a difference in my personality the past couple of months, like I'm not "myself". And I'm not.

a_perfect_circle1678 · Former Queen - Dethroned by Choice

Damaris wrote:

OMG!! What a coincidence! I used to work for Quebecor!! There is a Quebecor plant in Stillwater, OK and that's where I worked (my brother too, but in a different area). I quit and moved to Oklahoma City because business was really bad - we were getting cut down to only 24 hours a week most weeks - and it looked like the plant was going to shut down. Apparently it's still hobbling along, but on a wing and a prayer. This new plant I have applied to is Quad Graphics, Inc. The company I'm hoping will get me the **** out of this hellhole My brother loves it there. They are very good to their employees... outstanding benefits. They paid 100% on my brother's dental work (crown) and their copay on any doctor's visits is only $10. I made sure to tell them that I don't mind long hours and physical labor because I did it before at Quebecor. I'm pretty sure I will get hired, but it's just a matter of when they get around to calling me. They do need people pretty bad right now, but they have to determine how many and for what positions.

WOW! That is a coincidence! My brother has been working for them for almost 12 years now before they were even Quebecor. The plant was called Nadco at first. There were times that that plant seemed it was going under too but it's still kicking. My brother has always had steady work though. Senority rules sometimes!

Anyways, this Quadgraphics sounds like a really good place to work. Good benefits! And you really do need that! The place I work has crap benefits! So even though I do like it, I'll probably end up looking for something else eventually. Jobs are hard to come by around here so when you have one, you best hang on to it!

a_perfect_circle1678 · Former Queen - Dethroned by Choice

Damaris wrote:

a_perfect_circle1678 wrote: That's horrible D! It's not bad enough to be doing a job you can't stand, but then to have someone up your ass constantly too! WTF!? I hope you get this new job! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. This place your working for now is FUCKED! How discusting for people to be playing around with vermin! They carry disease! WTF is wrong with them!? I see nothing funny about their tactics at all! I almost puked when I saw that dead rat in the box... there was another one on a shelf in the cleaning products section, and of course the third one that was being passed around as a plaything. Ew, ew, EWWWW!!! I don't even want to KNOW how many more are floating around... and nobody gives a ****!! This place is nasty, and nobody wants to take responsibility for anything, not even management. Every day when I come home I'm so relieved to be out of there. My mom and dad admitted that they noticed a difference in my personality the past couple of months, like I'm not "myself". And I'm not.

Oh I know! I worked at a plant called Bradley-Caldwell once & boy was I a pissy one! I liked the job, but the people & the hours were awful!

But you really have to find something else D. Whether it be this Quadgraphics or somehwere else because this place & these people your working around isn't good for you. Emotionally or physically! I can't understand what the hell runs through these people's heads, playing around with dead rats! That's just f*cking discusting!

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

They are a seriously ****ed up group of 'nads. The only reason I haven't quit is because I'm not 100% certain I have this job yet, and if I quit I wouldn't be able to get employment insurance until something else comes around. So I have to just be patient. I really, really want this job with Quad. I've wanted to work there for years now, but before now I'd always had a good job so I never pursued it. But now that I'm in a position where I really need to look elsewhere, it looks even more appealing.

The benefits at Hell Depot suck big time. I was not fully aware of how little you actually get until the first time I went to the dentist for a checkup and discovered that it's not even covered 100%. They only covered something like 60%, and that is almost unheard of... for most companies, yearly checkups are 100% covered. And then I started looking at everything else and realized that I would need supplemental insurance (at least dental) to cover me if I ever need a root canal or something equally serious. Forget that.

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

a_perfect_circle1678 wrote:

Oh I know! I worked at a plant called Bradley-Caldwell once & boy was I a pissy one! I liked the job, but the people & the hours were awful! But you really have to find something else D. Whether it be this Quadgraphics or somehwere else because this place & these people your working around isn't good for you. Emotionally or physically! I can't understand what the hell runs through these people's heads, playing around with dead rats! That's just f*cking discusting!

Yeah, the rat thing was what really pushed this job over the edge. Nobody outside of pest control or the custodial crew (and even THEY would have proper equipment to dispose of them without having to get too close) should ever be expected to handle dead animals in the workplace. And then you discover that some of them handle them for FUN?? WTF?

I mean, if there were any situation at work, any situation at ALL, that could be branded a "WTF moment", that would be it.

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

So... what the **** does a girl have to do to get fired in this town, anyway?

She-Bitch came up to me today and said, "I almost forgot... we have to wrap up your 30-day evaluation. But don't worry... you did great. You just have to go over your review and discuss future courses of action for continued improvement. But you did just fine.". Gee, great... just great. I was honestly hoping I would get canned, so I could get the hell out of there and either wait for Quad to call or find a different job altogether. As it stands, however, I'm still gainfully employed. And I can't just quit because... well... I'm not a quitter, damnit! LMAO. If I quit, then there's no chance of getting unemployment until I can find another job.

Look at my face, citizens of America, for you will be looking at the face of bourgeious passive-aggressive work ethic.

a_perfect_circle1678 · Former Queen - Dethroned by Choice

Damaris wrote:

So... what the **** does a girl have to do to get fired in this town, anyway? She-Bitch came up to me today and said, "I almost forgot... we have to wrap up your 30-day evaluation. But don't worry... you did great. You just have to go over your review and discuss future courses of action for continued improvement. But you did just fine.". Gee, great... just great. I was honestly hoping I would get canned, so I could get the hell out of there and either wait for Quad to call or find a different job altogether. As it stands, however, I'm still gainfully employed. And I can't just quit because... well... I'm not a quitter, damnit! LMAO. If I quit, then there's no chance of getting unemployment until I can find another job. Look at my face, citizens of America, for you will be looking at the face of bourgeious passive-aggressive work ethic.

Your just not being disgruntled enough D! Here's what you need to do...tomorrow morning, grab a couple cans of paint,(some of your favorite colors) take your shoes off, dip your feet in some paint, & make tracks all over the store! Garenteed you'll be making tracks out of that place in no time!

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

ROTFLMAO. Yes, that's basically what my parents said... that I tried too hard to behave. See, there's this little tic about me that makes me do a job the best I can, even if I don't give a **** about it.

See, that's one of the things that makes me so damn mad about this job.... the other three inventory clerks hedge their bets against getting bitched at for having items out of stock by changing their counts... saying there's 1 or 2 on the shelf when there's really none. Management only looks at the reports anyway. They don't count things properly, they cheat on their work, but they know how to throw out the Smilin' Jack routine with other people so they get kudos and opportunities to move up to management.

I do the job RIGHT and honestly, and get nothing but headaches in return. Oh, and some dead rats. We found another one in the Paint department today.

a_perfect_circle1678 · Former Queen - Dethroned by Choice

Damaris wrote:

ROTFLMAO. Yes, that's basically what my parents said... that I tried too hard to behave. See, there's this little tic about me that makes me do a job the best I can, even if I don't give a **** about it. See, that's one of the things that makes me so damn mad about this job.... the other three inventory clerks hedge their bets against getting bitched at for having items out of stock by changing their counts... saying there's 1 or 2 on the shelf when there's really none. Management only looks at the reports anyway. They don't count things properly, they cheat on their work, but they know how to throw out the Smilin' Jack routine with other people so they get kudos and opportunities to move up to management. I do the job RIGHT and honestly, and get nothing but headaches in return. Oh, and some dead rats. We found another one in the Paint department today.

Oh I'm the same way D. No matter how ****ty a job is, I always do it %110! WTF!? And then it's always the slackers that get all the promotions!

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

Hey, y'all, you might not see much of me on the boards for the next couple of days, but don't freak out. I'm just spending some hardcore hours looking for a different job. I've reached a breaking point where I need to jump ship (onto a better one) or sink with the rest of the dying rodents. So I'm gonna revamp my resume and start hitting the want ads HARD. Wish me luck!!

a_perfect_circle1678 · Former Queen - Dethroned by Choice

Damaris wrote:

Hey, y'all, you might not see much of me on the boards for the next couple of days, but don't freak out. I'm just spending some hardcore hours looking for a different job. I've reached a breaking point where I need to jump ship (onto a better one) or sink with the rest of the dying rodents. So I'm gonna revamp my resume and start hitting the want ads HARD. Wish me luck!!

Good luck D! And come back soon! We miss you already!

Kimmy · Moderator

Good luck Damaris ! LOL Maybe you could apply to be working for Nic in his house !

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

ROTFLMAO. I would take the position of "personal assistant" to a whole new level.

Hey, guess what? I filled out some applications online with Bank of Oklahoma, and this morning I got a call from their human resources department about a position as a banker in one of their locations! I would be working about 20 minutes away, so that's not too bad. It pays a little less than what I'm making right now, but more than I made at my previous job. If I need more cash, I can always get a second job in the evenings. Today I go in for a skills assessment, and if my score is high enough on it (I only have to get a 70%), then I get called for an interview! I'm so excited!!

Kimmy · Moderator

Damaris wrote:

ROTFLMAO. I would take the position of "personal assistant" to a whole new level. Hey, guess what? I filled out some applications online with Bank of Oklahoma, and this morning I got a call from their human resources department about a position as a banker in one of their locations! I would be working about 20 minutes away, so that's not too bad. It pays a little less than what I'm making right now, but more than I made at my previous job. If I need more cash, I can always get a second job in the evenings. Today I go in for a skills assessment, and if my score is high enough on it (I only have to get a 70%), then I get called for an interview! I'm so excited!!

Damaris I really wish you to get that Bank job !...For the evening job ..can't you be singer in a Lounge or something ... ?I guess you love to sing !!!!!

Kimmy · Moderator

Hey ...Damaris ..you maybe can sing in the next Nic's weddings ?

a_perfect_circle1678 · Former Queen - Dethroned by Choice

Damaris wrote:

ROTFLMAO. I would take the position of "personal assistant" to a whole new level. Hey, guess what? I filled out some applications online with Bank of Oklahoma, and this morning I got a call from their human resources department about a position as a banker in one of their locations! I would be working about 20 minutes away, so that's not too bad. It pays a little less than what I'm making right now, but more than I made at my previous job. If I need more cash, I can always get a second job in the evenings. Today I go in for a skills assessment, and if my score is high enough on it (I only have to get a 70%), then I get called for an interview! I'm so excited!!

That's great news D! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you! FINALLY, maybe you'll be out of that hell hole soon!

The only thing that sucks about it is that if you have to get a second job, you'll be here even less.

Kimmy · Moderator

Hey Perfect ...I am sure she will take some time free to come here, right... and have fun with all of us !

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

I passed my assessment I don't know what my score was, but as soon as he saw the results he wanted an interview right away! So we talked for about a half hour, and then he said he'd pass the information on to the bank manager, and she'll call me within a couple of days for a second interview at the bank I'd be working at (if I get the job).

It looks like I may not have to work a second job after all... my understanding is that I'll be working more than 40 hours a week at the bank, so a second job is unnecessary. This is good, because I don't want to spread myself too thin. I still need to finish my stories, the website and start on my screenplay. So much silliness, so little time!!

a_perfect_circle1678 · Former Queen - Dethroned by Choice

Congradulations D! I'm so happy for you. I'm sure your second interview will go well too! I'm also happy that you won't have to take a second job!

Kimmy · Moderator

WISH ALL THE LUCK TO YOU DAMARIS !!!

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

WOO-HOO!! THEY JUST FIRED ME!! YEE-HAW! THREE-DAY WEEKEND!!

Thank ****ing Goddess I never have to go back into that hellhole ever again!!! They called me into the office a few minutes ago and told me that they've decided to let me go because of my previous "mistakes" (you can read all about that horse**** on the first post of this thread) along with some POs that were sent out... which were ordered by the COMPUTER, and were never checked by management... but hey, we won't go into THAT because that might make someone else look bad and that would be a crying shame, wouldn't it? No matter... I've got this other job lined up, and that makes me a happy camper. I'm gonna get dressed up and then call the bank manager at 9:30 (when she comes in) to let her know that I can meet with her this morning if she'd like to do that. She originally wanted to get with me today, but I didn't get out of work until 1 pm so we had to postpone it.

I've never been so damn happy to lose a job in all my life.

Kimmy · Moderator

THUMBS UP FO YOU "D" !!!! I CROSS MY FINGERS ...YOU WILL GET THE BANK JOB IF YOU WANT !!!

GO DAMARIS GO GO GO !!!!!!

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

The good news: The interview went well.

The bad news: The job SUCKS.

Essentially, this is a high-selling job... you have to meet a monthly quota on sales, new contacts, etc. I am NOT a salesperson... far from it. The worst job I ever had (besides Hell Depot) was as a telemarketer. I lasted exactly 2 days, then I walked out. After hearing what she had to say about this job, I realized that it's nothing more than telemarketing face-to-face. So if she should call me next week and offer me the job, I'm saying "no... not just 'no', but HELL NO."

But this is OK. I've applied for several other jobs today, and also scheduled an appointment with Express Personnel Services for Monday morning. At the moment, I'm trying to latch onto Uncle Sam's titty (hope he doesn't mind teeth marks) until I can get a job. The website isn't behaving, and I can't do it over the phone because I only have a cell phone. More obstacles. But I'll get there. I've got a lot of money in savings, so I'll be OK.

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

So have any of you ever had a government job?

I've heard they're pretty good... excellent pay, great benefits, job security. There are some jobs I'm looking at that I'm pretty sure I qualify for. One in particular pays almost $5/hour MORE than what I was making at Hell Depot, and the work is similar to what I did at the mortgage company.

a_perfect_circle1678 · Former Queen - Dethroned by Choice

That really sucks D. I couldn't do any kind of telemarketing job either. You really have to be aggressive & pushy just to get people to take whatever it is your offering. That's why people dislike them so much. But oh well, just have to keep looking hey? As far as a government job goes, that would be great! Those kind of jobs pay well so I've heard. I've never had one.

Damaris · Queen Perv Supremo

I am confident that if I just keep working at it, something will come along. I already have an appointment with a temp agency this Monday morning, and between that and the unemployment (can you get a portion of that while working a temp job? Or how does that work?), I will be OK until something better comes in.