You know one of my favorite "Maxine" cartoons is the one where she says "There is no vaccine against stupidity." One of my co-workers and I had a conversation the other day about stupid vs. lazy. Her opinion was that a person that is honest-to-God stupid can be tolerated. What can't be tolerated is someone that is too "lazy" to do a good job. Giving thought to her opinion has made me realize she has a good point.
One person in my office drives me crazy with her constant "stupid" mistakes. I finally stepped back and realized that she likes to gossip, goof off, and have fun. Therefore, she is not stupid; she really just hurries through her assignments so she can get back to her office mates and play.
Another pet peeve of mine is the telephone. Now I am on the phone about 75% of most days. Don't you love it when someone calls you for information -- you get ready to give it to them -- and the first words out of their mouth is "wait until I get a pen and paper." Now, if they CALLED YOU, shouldn't they have been ready??? I keep a pen in my hand and paper by my phone all day long.
How about when you have to repeat everything you say. Business professionalism dictates that we can't just say "I already told you that a minute ago", but wouldn't you just love to say that sometime.
I think the thing that amazes me is the lack of work ethics. I know I am "old-school" and today anything goes. But, damn -- people need to get a grip. I am sure they pay attention when they get short-changed on the paycheck they barely earned.
One person in my office drives me crazy with her constant "stupid" mistakes. I finally stepped back and realized that she likes to gossip, goof off, and have fun. Therefore, she is not stupid; she really just hurries through her assignments so she can get back to her office mates and play.
Another pet peeve of mine is the telephone. Now I am on the phone about 75% of most days. Don't you love it when someone calls you for information -- you get ready to give it to them -- and the first words out of their mouth is "wait until I get a pen and paper." Now, if they CALLED YOU, shouldn't they have been ready??? I keep a pen in my hand and paper by my phone all day long.
How about when you have to repeat everything you say. Business professionalism dictates that we can't just say "I already told you that a minute ago", but wouldn't you just love to say that sometime.
I think the thing that amazes me is the lack of work ethics. I know I am "old-school" and today anything goes. But, damn -- people need to get a grip. I am sure they pay attention when they get short-changed on the paycheck they barely earned.
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