You always hear about disgruntled employees. Is there such thing as a gruntled employee?
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I don't hear about any gruntled employees, although occassionally I do hear an employee grunt.\n\n(And it's not pleasant, let me tell you. In fact, it leaves me pretty disgruntled.)
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When you come to work and everyone is yelling at you would you want to stay?
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Depends, is he just a jerk you can pretty much ignore or is he creating a hostile workplace?\nHostile workplace, I'd be very, very sure I had some evidence to back up the claim before reporting. His word against yours when all the upper chain are buddies, guess who could get the short end of that one.
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That was funny.\n\nRead this one\n\n"There is always one" : Call centre conversations\n\nThere's always one. This has got to be one of the funniest things in a long time. I think this guy should have been promoted, not fired. Thisis a true story from the Word Perfect Helpline, which was transcribed from a recording monitoring the customer care department. Needless to say the Help Desk employee was fired; however, he/she is currently suing the Word Perfect organization for "Termination without Cause".\n\nActual dialogue of a former WordPerfect Customer Support employee.\n(Now I know why they record these conversations!):\n\nOperator: "Ridge Hall, computer assistance; May I help you?"\nCaller: "Yes, well, I'm having trouble with WordPerfect."\nOperator: "What sort of trouble??"\nCaller: "Well, I was just typing along, and all of a sudden the words went away."\nOperator: "Went away?"\nCaller: "They disappeared."\nOperator: "Hmm. So what does your screen look like now?"\nCaller: "Nothing."\nOperator: "Nothing??"\nCaller: "It's blank; it won't accept anything when I type."\nOperator: "Are you still in WordPerfect, or did you get out??"\nCaller: "How do I tell?"\nOperator: "Can you see the C: prompt on the screen??"\nCaller: "What's a sea-prompt?"\nOperator: "Never mind, can you move your cursor around the screen?"\nCaller: "There isn't any cursor: I told you, it won't accept anything I type."\nOperator: "Does your monitor have a power indicator??"\nCaller: "What's a monitor?"\nOperator: "It's the thing with the screen on it that looks like a TV.\nDoes it have a little light that tells you when it's on??"\n\nCaller: "I don't know."\nOperator: "Well, then look on the back of the monitor and find where the power cord goes into it. Can you see that??"\nCaller: "Yes, I think so."\nOperator: "Great. Follow the cord to the plug, and tell me if it's plugged into the wall. Caller: "Yes, it is."\nOperator: "When you were behind the monitor, did you notice that there were two cables plugged into the back of it, not just one??"\n\nCaller: "No."\nOperator: "Well, there are. I need you to look back there again and find the other cable."\nCaller: "Okay, here it is."\nOperator: "Follow it for me, and tell me if it's plugged securely into the back of your computer."\nCaller: "I can't reach."\nOperator: "Uh huh. Well, can you see if it is??"\nCaller: "No."\nOperator: "Even if you maybe put your knee on something and lean way over??"\nCaller: "Oh, it's not because I don't have the right angle - it's because it's dark."\nOperator: "Dark??"\nCaller: "Yes - the office light is off, and the only light I have is coming in from the window."\n\nOperator: "Well, turn on the office light then."\nCaller: "I can't."\nOperator: "No? Why not??"\nCaller: "Because there's a power failure."\nOperator: "A power...................................... A power failure?\nAha, Okay, we've got it licked now. Do you still have the boxes and manuals and packing stuff your computer came in??"\nCaller: "Well, yes, I keep them in the closet."\nOperator: "Good. Go get them, and unplug your system and pack it up just like it was when you got it. Then take it back to the store you bought it from."\nCaller: "Really? Is it that bad?"\nOperator: "Yes, I'm afraid it is."\nCaller: "Well, all right then, I suppose. What do I tell them??"\nOperator: "Tell them you're too f*%king stupid to own a computer".\n\nBYE - Imtiyaz
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Many, many years ago, I once had a boss tell me that he expected more from his better employees than his slackers.  Not fair, but I can understand the reasoning behind it and I also think kinda the same way because some people have more talent or abilities than others and more should be expected of them. Boy, I'm going to get into trouble for this!! What I liked about him  was that he was honest about it.  \n\nNowadays, it seems we have to be careful about everything we say. Where is this screwy country headed? Things like the above could be grounds for a lawsuit I suppose.
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If their unhappiness is personal, suggest they seek help, perhaps fram an employee assistance program. If they are complaints are just, ask how the problem could be remedied and try to help. If they are just plain whiners, tell them to straighten up, dissent breeds contempt.
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Yep, I quit my last job.  I worked in a furniture store, and for the most part it was okay.  But customers yelled at me for things I had no control over -- do they really think a cashier has control over the color of wood finish a bed has?  And my boss was a pain, she would yell at me for not going up to a customer and asking if they needed help every 20 seconds.  Excuse me for not wanting to harass people.  And worst was one of the assistant managers who was incredibly condescending.  So I quit and went back to school to get my masters.  Soon I'll own their asses.
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I to deal with people like this everyday. You have your regulars that are just plain miserable people, and always show you attitude when they come in. Then you have those that are rude because they are dissatisfied with your company for some reason (out of stock on an item, pricing, long wait, etc.),or their just having a bad day. When you finally are able to rectify the situation you usually see a positive change in their attitude. These are normally just your eveyryday people who if they were able to see the way they were acting, would probably be very embarrassed. Finally there are those that actually get kicks out of being rude to people, especially when they know you are unable to fight back and say what you feel. Don't take it personally, just smile an please them as best you can. When they leave your store you can make fun of them and mock them all you want.
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I am a Office Depot fan...I have never had a problem with them but what I would do is talk to the employees a few in each store happy people do great work they have to care about their job to have any type of pride in it.
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nope, they all do what they are told ...and tread lightly around me...the signs on my door of the 'no' theory help, and my padded walls...and....and...and...There are a lot of them that I can't stand!!!!!!!!Three reasons, fat, ugly, and stupid!\nOK, well thanks a lot there Erock..you asked this question i obnoxiously answered it...i think pretty well too...however....you/I jinxed it! i got in a HUGE killing screaming match with my boss...and after he finally settled down, he apologized for screaming at me...it DAMN WELL WAS HIS FAULT.\n"The first thing I do in the morning is brush my teeth and sharpen my tongue."- DP
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I do agree with you about the employee's attitudes at some of the Wal Mart stores...but this is also happening at other places of business...People are more rude today than years ago. Not that there were not rude people years ago but when an employee was reported to the store manager as being rude to a customer action was taken because the customer was always right even if wrong we never argued or was rude to a customer. \nI do know that Wal Mart has cut back on their employees and this makes it difficult for the ones working to keep up with the customers and also to do their work. (no excuse get another job). I find that sense Mr. Sam Walton passed away that things have changed at Wally World. (that's what I call Wal Mart because it is like a circus)\nBack to the subject...Every time an employee is rude get their name (ask them if you don't see their name tag) and report them right then and there. (ask to see the manager)
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You mean persecuted. Many people are set up in order to conveniently dismiss them.  It is extremely important in a work environment to adhere to the rules of the work place and don't get caught up in peer employee relations as most often it is another employee that helps get you fired.
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If a person is fired from one job it could have been a bad company. when that person loses their second job, he might want to try to ask, "Is it me?" When fired from the third and fourth jobs everyone should know that this guy is not the victim of evil employers, this guy is just a bad employee. Some people have proven to be, on the whole, bad citizens. When you say it about an employee you are making a fair assessment. By our modern standards however, if you say it about a citizen than you are an evil, ignorant, RACIST, bully.
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Yeah, the service staff need a course.\n\nBut, so do the consumers. Why don't you try to put up a happy face when everyone treats you like crap all day?\n\nAnd if you say "but that's their job!", it's not. Any more than getting verbally abused by their employer is a part of any office worker's job.
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Having been in a mangement position,this is something I've had to deal with. And, no it's not fun ! However for the welbeing, safety,enthusiasm and productivity of fellow employee's it's quite necessary.\n   First, you must decide whether or not this person is genuinely a good person, with honorable work ethics and is worth your time. Figure out if their performance is suffering for a specific reason.Something that will subside with a little time and encouragement. This way when you write 'The Dreaded Letter' you can be brutally honest, but in a concerned and understanding way. Because you are having to write the letter in the first place ,obviously they're not aware of a problem. Nor the effect it's having on the rest of the staff. Sometimes even good people need a lil' kick in the pants. People with charecter, will appreciate the honesty.They will accept and learn from your criticism.And realize your expectations.\n  If this is the case, the warning should include all points of concern and possible solutions. Your overall feelings and your gratitude for the work done well.\n   As mentioned previously ,is this person worth your time?\n If not, your letter should consist of two words only . YOUR FIRED ! Good luck, PEACHY
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A jerk for a boss but great coworkers...at least you would all be in the same boat, ya know!
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I am in that situation everyday. I have to work with someone that absolutely annoys me and is so difficult to work with. Because I am a mature individual and I want to display professionalism, I have to put my grievances aside in order to get the job at hand done.