Author Topic: chum1's dumb job stories (Read 57104 times)

chum1 · « **Reply #675 on:** April 06, 2022, 11:55:10 AM »

Old job follow up email to a routine monthly email that announces upcoming anniversaries and birthdays:

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While reflecting on some of the fun and important dates shared earlier, we recognize that sometimes we’re including a sample of holidays, events, and happenings. This is not to intentionally exclude any group or individual.

Another important celebration to include during April is Passover, which begins at sundown on April 15 and extends through April 23.

mocat · « **Reply #676 on:** April 06, 2022, 12:03:02 PM »

lmao well now it feels like they're intentionally leaving out ramadan

chum1 · « **Reply #677 on:** April 07, 2022, 05:16:00 PM »

New org chart day at old job! 5th in 5 years.

Somehow, I still "report" to D2. Just me. Life is good.

Most WTF situation: GG now reports to NG2, who you may remember was hired by GG a few years ago. You may also remember that GG previously reported to NG2 at a different company.

Biggest move: an 18 year employee went from VP Finance to Staff Accountant.

chum1 · « **Reply #678 on:** April 12, 2022, 01:02:09 PM »

Was double booked for 1:00.

Meeting 1: D2 to train GG and NG2 on how to do some stuff.
Meeting 2: stuff with new job boss.

No brainer on the priority. Emailed D2 and said I'd be late to the 1:00 due to an appointment. At 1:25, received reply from D2: "What 1:00 meeting?"

mocat · « **Reply #679 on:** April 12, 2022, 01:03:44 PM »

Tobias · « **Reply #680 on:** April 12, 2022, 01:08:24 PM »

star seed 7 · « **Reply #681 on:** April 12, 2022, 01:13:08 PM »

Trim · « **Reply #682 on:** April 12, 2022, 01:44:33 PM »

KCFDcat · « **Reply #683 on:** April 12, 2022, 01:48:11 PM »

Quote from: chum1 on April 07, 2022, 05:16:00 PM

New org chart day at old job! 5th in 5 years.

Somehow, I still "report" to D2. Just me. Life is good.

Most WTF situation: GG now reports to NG2, who you may remember was hired by GG a few years ago. You may also remember that GG previously reported to NG2 at a different company.

Biggest move: an 18 year employee went from VP Finance to Staff Accountant.

out of this whole thread, the most impressive thing to me is how you've managed to stay sane while working for a company that is clearly run by people that have no idea what they're doing.

ChiComCat · « **Reply #684 on:** April 12, 2022, 01:56:28 PM »

Quote from: KCFDcat on April 12, 2022, 01:48:11 PM

Quote from: chum1 on April 07, 2022, 05:16:00 PM
New org chart day at old job! 5th in 5 years.

Somehow, I still "report" to D2. Just me. Life is good.

Most WTF situation: GG now reports to NG2, who you may remember was hired by GG a few years ago. You may also remember that GG previously reported to NG2 at a different company.

Biggest move: an 18 year employee went from VP Finance to Staff Accountant.

out of this whole thread, the most impressive thing to me is how you've managed to stay sane while working for a company that is clearly run by people that have no idea what they're doing.

It sounds to me like he took that potential obstacle and turned it into a feature

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #685 on:** April 12, 2022, 01:58:10 PM »

I like to think D2 is working two jobs as well and has a BBS he is updating as time goes on too. Just killing it

steve dave · « **Reply #686 on:** April 12, 2022, 03:31:15 PM »

Check texags for a “rad job stories” thread

Kat Kid · « **Reply #687 on:** April 12, 2022, 09:07:45 PM »

Can we update the coworker photos? I think some links have gone bad

chum1 · « **Reply #688 on:** July 18, 2022, 09:36:43 PM »

I'm through the steep part of the learning curve at my new job.

Same for the new software at my old job.

I have reinstalled the indeed app on my phone.

crap.

Spracne · « **Reply #689 on:** July 18, 2022, 09:39:20 PM »

Tobias · « **Reply #690 on:** July 18, 2022, 11:14:54 PM »

holy crap

steve dave · « **Reply #691 on:** July 19, 2022, 12:02:46 AM »

holy crap guys

ben ji · « **Reply #692 on:** July 19, 2022, 09:06:22 AM »

I'm rooting for chum to pull off the trifecta

Fedor · « **Reply #693 on:** July 19, 2022, 09:13:02 AM »

Good luck Icarus1!

DaBigTrain · « **Reply #694 on:** July 19, 2022, 11:47:10 AM »

IPA4Me · « **Reply #695 on:** August 04, 2022, 04:06:04 PM »

I'm moving to a full remote position with my current company. Thinking about trying a double dipper.

Institutional Control · « **Reply #696 on:** August 04, 2022, 04:40:48 PM »

Quote from: IPA4Me on August 04, 2022, 04:06:04 PM

I'm moving to a full remote position with my current company. Thinking about trying a double dipper.

Worst thing to happen is you get fired from both jobs!

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michigancat · « **Reply #697 on:** August 04, 2022, 04:47:26 PM »

Quote from: chum1 on July 18, 2022, 09:36:43 PM

I'm through the steep part of the learning curve at my new job.

Same for the new software at my old job.

I have reinstalled the indeed app on my phone.

crap.

Just curious what's going on the resume. I'm guessing you have to omit the newest gig?

wetwillie · « **Reply #698 on:** August 04, 2022, 06:28:47 PM »

I might be more inclined to hire someone that was able to maintain two full time jobs and meet expectations

ben ji · « **Reply #699 on:** August 04, 2022, 06:54:27 PM »

Quote from: wetwillie on August 04, 2022, 06:28:47 PM

I might be more inclined to hire someone that was able to maintain two full time jobs and meet expectations

That gets me thinking. Let's say in 1 year Chum goes back to 1 job and then in 3 years he is interviewing for a new job. Would you list both jobs for the same time frame and mention it in the interview if they ask? Which brings me to a couple of observations/questions...

1. On one hand I feel like it might impress the employer, not the gatekeeper HR employee but the actual decision maker.

2. The flip side is they will probably assume that you will do it again and not give 100% to XYZ company but WGAF as long as chum is handling his crap.

3. Chum, when you were interviewing for your current second job did you tell them you were currently employed and that you would quit but then just didn't quit? Or did they know this would be your second job?