The title of tonight's blog speaks volumes.
Yes, it's a Jay-Z quote. If you didn't know that I may feel a bit sorry for you. Was that disrespectful? Possibly. I did say a bit. Tonight's topic is primarily about having a general respect for others, as well as yourself. I've done quite well with the previous and continue to work on the latter day by day. Nobody's perfect. Let me flee the Cliché Police before they destroy this blog...
I have a rather annoying ass coworker that will remain nameless for the sake of my blog's title. (go ahead, take a look up and refresh your memory.) This nameless gentleman shouldn't have children but he does. He eats in the most barbaric of manners. To date, I have not seen him hold a door for a lady as he tends to barge his way through before others. If you thought I was finished, it gets even worse.
My job isn't complicated. You tend to know where most files are when you go to retrieve them. With as many hands as we have in the pot and the amount of retention issues we're experiencing at the moment, i'd say we're between a 4-8% missing rate. Trust me, that's not bad for the shitton of cases we track. When approached by anyone to find a file, he tries his best to avoid helping them. Most of the time I think he wants to avoid work period. He'll reply to your question with another question. "Is it upstairs? Do I need to get it now? Maybe someone else will want a file up there so I can get them at the same time." Other times it's just a blunt "no" or "I have to take my break now. I'm a bit tired from the run." Seriously. How hard is it to take five minutes of your time to complete a simple task? If and when he does accept what he's being paid for, it could be days before you get what you need. There's no urgency in his day unless it's break or lunch time.
I have a feeling that most of us can relate to someone similar to this in everyday life whether it be at or away from work. I've always questioned why it's difficult for people to grasp the concept of respecting others. Teamwork is a form of respect. You both realize you have a common goal that needs to be met and expect reciprocation for aid in the task at hand. When one half of the equation fails, the entire equation fails. Yes, at times it's positive to be selfish. It's just plain selfish to be selfish all the time.
Unfortunately i'll have to continue part two of this blog in another entry. I've used all creative juices at the moment so they must be recharged. You can find out more about me then. Au revoir.
I have a rather annoying ass coworker that will remain nameless for the sake of my blog's title. (go ahead, take a look up and refresh your memory.) This nameless gentleman shouldn't have children but he does. He eats in the most barbaric of manners. To date, I have not seen him hold a door for a lady as he tends to barge his way through before others. If you thought I was finished, it gets even worse.
My job isn't complicated. You tend to know where most files are when you go to retrieve them. With as many hands as we have in the pot and the amount of retention issues we're experiencing at the moment, i'd say we're between a 4-8% missing rate. Trust me, that's not bad for the shitton of cases we track. When approached by anyone to find a file, he tries his best to avoid helping them. Most of the time I think he wants to avoid work period. He'll reply to your question with another question. "Is it upstairs? Do I need to get it now? Maybe someone else will want a file up there so I can get them at the same time." Other times it's just a blunt "no" or "I have to take my break now. I'm a bit tired from the run." Seriously. How hard is it to take five minutes of your time to complete a simple task? If and when he does accept what he's being paid for, it could be days before you get what you need. There's no urgency in his day unless it's break or lunch time.
I have a feeling that most of us can relate to someone similar to this in everyday life whether it be at or away from work. I've always questioned why it's difficult for people to grasp the concept of respecting others. Teamwork is a form of respect. You both realize you have a common goal that needs to be met and expect reciprocation for aid in the task at hand. When one half of the equation fails, the entire equation fails. Yes, at times it's positive to be selfish. It's just plain selfish to be selfish all the time.
Unfortunately i'll have to continue part two of this blog in another entry. I've used all creative juices at the moment so they must be recharged. You can find out more about me then. Au revoir.
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