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Posted by BTG on Oct-20-2008 03:23:

unwanted promotions

Recently at my work i've been steered towards bigger and better things.
i got a raise and bosses are noticing me.

the only problem is i dont like what i have to do these days. i used to just sit at my desk and do my job around co-workers that i like. Now i'll be lucky if i get to sit at my desk for 10 minutes.

i duno if any of you have similar stories, but i dont know wtf to do...i know i should just be happy for the opportunities that i get, but ffs i just want to sit.

Posted by Frenchie on Oct-20-2008 03:24:

If you're just wanting to be a lazy slug, you should just build a little house out of cardboard downtown.

Posted by RocknRolla on Oct-20-2008 03:25:

What do you do?

Posted by Paradox Lost on Oct-20-2008 03:25:

Re: unwanted promotions

quote:
Originally posted by BTG
Recently at my work i've been steered towards bigger and better things.
i got a raise and bosses are noticing me.

the only problem is i dont like what i have to do these days. i used to just sit at my desk and do my job around co-workers that i like. Now i'll be lucky if i get to sit at my desk for 10 minutes.

i duno if any of you have similar stories, but i dont know wtf to do...i know i should just be happy for the opportunities that i get, but ffs i just want to sit.

Depends on how important the money and ability to reference better positions for future jobs is to you.

Are you even able to step down to your former position? If not, you may as well stick around and see how you feel about it in the longer-term.

Posted by BTG on Oct-20-2008 03:25:

quote:
Originally posted by Frenchie
If you're just wanting to be a lazy slug, you should just build a little house out of cardboard downtown.

maybe i could park it behind a tim hortons with wifi.

yes...this could be good.

Posted by idoru on Oct-20-2008 03:26:

Quit being a lazy moron? Be happy that you're moving up? I don't know, something like those suggestions that will make you a productive member of society other than a wastebasket both sound like something you should do.

Posted by Lira on Oct-20-2008 03:26:

It's a necessary step towards the ultimate sitting, Brad.

Posted by idoru on Oct-20-2008 03:27:

quote:
Originally posted by Lira
It's a necessary step towards the ultimate sitting, Brad.

Also, this.

Posted by Frenchie on Oct-20-2008 03:28:

The further up you are, the more 'sitting around telling people what to do' you'll be able to do later in life. SO don't be lazy, take this opportunity, move up and see where it takes you. You wont get anywhere by having this attitude and the only sitting you'll be doing is on your moms couch. YOUR MOM.

Posted by idoru on Oct-20-2008 03:29:

See, listen to Lira and Frenchie, they have a nicer way of putting it. I'm just out to bite tonight.

Posted by Frenchie on Oct-20-2008 03:32:

I added the "your mom" for biting purposes. I can bite.

Posted by BTG on Oct-20-2008 03:32:

i guess...but nobody has ever felt pressured by their company to do something you don't want to do? i dont mean like come in on saturday...but i mean 'move to this department...it's more money AND you could get an even bigger promotion in the future!!'kinda shit.

Posted by shaw on Oct-20-2008 03:32:

how does one move up in the world of fixing Xboxes?

Posted by Frenchie on Oct-20-2008 03:33:

It's called the real world, and I guess you're FINALLY getting a taste of it. No job is perfect and everyone, at one point, is faced with some sort of ultimatum. You also have the option of leaving, but that would mean you're a pussy. :/

Posted by tubularbills on Oct-20-2008 03:35:

i love how my promotions are predetermined for the first 4 years of my job

Posted by idoru on Oct-20-2008 03:46:

quote:
Originally posted by BTG
i guess...but nobody has ever felt pressured by their company to do something you don't want to do? i dont mean like come in on saturday...but i mean 'move to this department...it's more money AND you could get an even bigger promotion in the future!!'kinda shit.

Roll with it. Think of the long-term benefits and suck it up.

Posted by pkcRAISTLIN on Oct-20-2008 03:47:

yeah, if only working was as easy as highschool

Posted by LeopoldStotch on Oct-20-2008 03:56:

i want my innocent high school years back.

Posted by Lira on Oct-20-2008 03:59:

quote:
Originally posted by Frenchie
You wont get anywhere by having this attitude and the only sitting you'll be doing is on your moms couch. YOUR MOM.

AND THAT INCLUDES YOUR COUCH!!!

Posted by Frenchie on Oct-20-2008 04:02:

^ lol.

If you're this whiny about work NOW, I'd hate to know how you react to an important job/career.

Posted by nefardec on Oct-20-2008 04:10:

tell your bosses so they can pay someone who is more motivated to do your job

Posted by winston on Oct-20-2008 04:16:

xerox your ass
/ bush jr