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Do you feel all Japaneso'd at work? (pg. 2)
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| b4k-oz |
Since I am essentually an American in Canada...I don't think that Canada applies American work ethics. But I'm curious to know what Canadians think are American work ethics?
Anyone care to share?
Who's taken some Uni courses on this..and what's the general consensus? |
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| malek |
| I am not aware of Canadian specific work ethic, in uni the books were mostly written by americans, we also had French theories. |
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| EvilTree |
| Malek, you forgot about mandatory karaoke nights. It builds 'team spirit' ;) |
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| rabbitjoker |
| Sounds like someone is complaining that they have to work hard, produce results and get things done... |
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| b4k-oz |
| quote: | Originally posted by rabbitjoker
Sounds like someone is complaining that they have to work hard, produce results and get things done... |
LOL rabbitjoker...sounds like someone is coming to the rescue of someone close to them. tsk tsk tsk :toothless
Oh wow...karaoke...now thats some fun stuff to be in after work.
The Corporation that I had worked for a few years back had spring and summer baseball games against other corporations. That was really fun cuz we followed up with pub food and jokes. Ah...good times, good times :D |
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| rabbitjoker |
| quote: | Originally posted by b4k-oz
LOL rabbitjoker...sounds like someone is coming to the rescue of someone close to them. tsk tsk tsk :toothless |
You write the above and then have the gall to send me a PM to re-imply that I am "rescuing" someone with my post in this thread?
No offense, but that is totally bizarre behavior. Way to weird someone out. Yikes.
Let's get a few things clear:
1) Nobody on TA would ever need rescuing from the likes of you.
2) I posted my reply after reading your first post in this thread (and my reply was directed specifically at you, based only on your first post [nothing after]).
3) Your first post comes across as a complaint about competitive work environments (after all you and your friend agreed to the statements in your first post). |
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| Time2Burn |
I would have to disagree that Canadian's adopt a "Japanese Work Ethic".
For me its simple and Malek explained it well. Japanese ppl work damn hard and never question authority. Anyone who has worked here knows that us Canadians LOVE TO COMPLAIN. Where I work people complain so much about such little things that you'd think they thought it was their job.
Sometimes I wish we had better work ethic. Some people just need to STFU and get their work done.
Either way this discussion is a very ambigous and is riddled with subtle stereotypes. The reality is that YOU make you own work environment by having a positive attitude. Plus every company has different values and expected work ethics and its up to you to adhere to the culture of the compnay you work for in order to succeed. |
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| StereoPrincess |
| quote: | Originally posted by b4k-oz
WOW...did someone drop something in your cornflakes today?
This thread was a topic for discussion. You were asked if u agree or disagree. Clearly you disagree but there's no need for such a negative and judgemental reply. Take a chill pill girl...cuz your reply does not sound like the mature and respectful StereoPrincess that we all know and love
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what? i'm judgemental? you are the one putting down a whole race.
lol.
come on now.
my reponse wasn't meant to be mean or pissy, just a wake up call.
if you have a topic of discussion, all aspects of that topic can be discussed, even the title. |
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| StereoPrincess |
oh, and one thing i do know about american work enviroments.
They get no ing holidays!!! :(:( |
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| StereoPrincess |
| quote: | Originally posted by b4k-oz
LOL rabbitjoker...sounds like someone is coming to the rescue of someone close to them. tsk tsk tsk :toothless
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OMG. you are quite a character.
what does his response have to do with mine? it's not even remotely on the same subject! lol.
i stick with my opinion. it's wrong to call these Japanese work ethics or tactics, and it's up to the individual to get into a situations where they are happy in what they do for a living. from what i have seen and where i have worked (in canada), it's the opposite to what you describe: everyone is lazy, everyone tries to screw the system by doing th least work possible, everyone tries to squeeze out the most out of breaks, and everyone works for the next holiday. |
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| malek |
| quote: | Originally posted by StereoPrincess
OMG. you are quite a character.
what does his response have to do with mine? it's not even remotely on the same subject! lol.
i stick with my opinion. it's wrong to call these Japanese work ethics or tactics, and it's up to the individual to get into a situations where they are happy in what they do for a living. from what i have seen and where i have worked (in canada), it's the opposite to what you describe: everyone is lazy, everyone tries to screw the system by doing th least work possible, everyone tries to squeeze out the most out of breaks, and everyone works for the next holiday. |
and post on TA during work hours! :toothless |
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