The office is cold today. The day in general has a bit of a frosty air to it. When I left the house this morning, with my boss’s dog in tow, (I was dog sitting yesterday…) it was about minus five. Fall seems to have given way to the ugly that is winter. Yuck. I looked at the dog thinking, “what I wouldn’t give for a fur coat right about now.”
I couldn’t stop at the café this morning. Having Clio (the dog.) made it impossible. Today was one of those days where a hot chocolate first thing, would have started things off well. My teeth clacked together like a deformed child trying to operate a castanet.
Nevertheless we made it to work in one piece.
On to other things…
I had to fire someone today. That makes me sad. I hate that. It’s the worst part of my day job. It’s never fun to tell someone that they are no longer wanted or needed. I think that’s actually kind of hateful. Having been on the other end of that conversation once or twice, I can relate. It’s ugly. The news makes you feel ugly. It always made me a little numb.
However it was warranted, and that sucks just as much. It bothers me when people just fuck up the job. It’s hardly the kind of job that requires the skill of a surgeon, or the exacting precision of a Rocket scientist. You just require a little patience, and a good phone voice. (Things like grammar and manners are useful too…)
Why someone would choose to shoot themselves in the foot amazes me…
16 comments:
Maybe the guy you fired read Tommy Campbell's book?
Sucks either way
no he fired a person who really didn't do anything wrong he is a coward he couldn't even say she was fired to her face or give her a reasonable chance just fuck'it it your fired he must have had a donald trump flash back.. poor poor man and he is supposed to be a man and a leader just plain chicken shit shake your head man your ego has to shrink if you want to lead people...
I really hope you read this.
I was a supervisor at Synovate in Calgary and I don't believe for a second what you did was justified in any way. I have worked with Yvonne *no comment needed* and she is nothing but a backstabber and I have no doubt in my mind thats what happend. If you seriously want to discuss the things I have learnt about working with Yvonne just let me know. She is not what you want. Mandi was.
The brilliant irony here is that the person who logged on here and called me a coward, wasn't secure enough to log in with their own name. Think of me what you want, but my name is Marcus... what's your's "anonymous"?
And for the record, my ego is doing just fine.
As for Wesley Billy... When the internal workings of the company I work for are your concern, I'll share them with you...
Internal work drama and a mans' personal thoughts should never clash. Shame on you, readers, for condeming his feelings. If you can't express how you feel here...
I'm inclined to agree with thebrett...as much entertainment as these comments gave me I still thinks it's ridiculous to invade someone’s blog with salacious crap and then not even sign your name. You shouldn't judge someone for how they feel about a situation even if you don't agree with it. And if you really don't agree quit reading...no one made you.
PS - I wish you luck in your endeavor to grow some balls.
Now this has been a lot more fun to read than just music reviews!! Marcus, turn the office heat down and fire someone each week! Give us "Dirty Laundry"!!
By the way, anonymous, your post with no name was crap. As for leading the people, maybe you are not the type Marcus wants to lead? Just a thought.
You think?
or you know?
It sounds to me like you think you know. But you dont know.
A decade of experience behind me I and the experience of working with Yvonne and Mandi. I know exactly what each is capable of. I am not as naive as you think. Being a phone monkey isnt exactly a career and tell me why do you think someone who has a family to support purposely screw themselves out of a job especially with the experience they have? I am impartial here. I just thought I would do you a favor with a heads up. I have nothing to lose nor to gain. And Marcus I know how the inner workings work. I am not exactly "New" to market research workings. Maybe your aware or not but most of your people worked at Synovate as well. I dont know everything but I know more than you think I know. Ill call when I have time.
The last time I checked the name plate at work didn't say "Synovate" Therefore the internal workings of the company really are no business of yours. (Regardless of how much you know about the company or it's employees...)
As for you being impartial... that's complete bullshit. Your first volley on this post was designed to drag someone through the mud so as to defend another. That's not impartial. In fact that's totally partisan. Secondly, taking sides without getting all the information is also partisan in nature. Perhaps you need a dictionary. (Happily i would be willing to provide one to you... and at no cost to you... ) Shame on you.
You say you want to do me a favor... Well the best favor you could offer is the professional courtesy to stay out of it. It is not your affair, and this only serves to muddy an already unfortunate situation.
For what it's worth, I have 10 years of experience too... and remarkably, it has never once given me the right or inspired the need to provide input as to the character of a coworker. (Current or otherwise) Especially in a situation where i did not belong.
I have had the good fortune to know Yvonne for 8 years. I cannot and will not accept any further hateful comments about her.
But most of all, and let me be clear about this... I'm truly not interested in the petty nonsense that you have tried to incite.
Well I would like to share my view about this issue...I wont take much time. Let's review the situation from beginning...
Marcus, as usual, writes his web page explaining his day. He was sad cuz he had to fire somebody. He never mentioned anybody's name here. I believe he was honest while sharing his day with his readers.
Now let's start with the comments made by Anonymous...Sir or Madame, you have used totally wrong words to show your reaction about the situation. You are using the word coward or courageous -- well these word have nothing to do with the situation. If I am undertanding u right, you are saying that Marcus should have called that person in the office and told them at the person's face that you are fired...or maybe in front of the whole office. Well I dont describe it that as a corageous act. That is something that only a stone hearted person could do using his power and position. If Marcus had done this, it would have insulted that person way more than you can even imagine...he had handle the situation in a proper and professional manner.
Wesley Billy, I have no clue in which direction you are going. Marcus clearly mentioned that he had to fire someone...you are talking about someone else. This is not a platform to fight your personal grudges. Are you trying to help your friend or using this situation to humiliate someone else?
If you guys are really sorry for what happened with your friend, try to help in a proper way...don't accuse another for nothing. Thousands of people get fired every day but they don't create scenes like this.....it's disgusting.
I had no idea that it was so boring in Canada that people had time for this sort to nonsense. Really to launch a personal attack on a person because of a blog entry by a man you probably haven’t even had sex with. That is just sort of sad.
Jill
What kind of shitty manager are you to discuss, or even mention, this confidential information in a semi-"public" forum. And on top of that, you go on to personaly attack this person. Yes, good for you you didn't name names, but unless you fire more than 1 persona day, it makes it pretty obvious who you are talking about. If not respect the law, then at least have the common decency to respect a fellow human being.
Karmapolice... hmmm... Judging from your site it looks more like "giant hack..." But I'll leave that arguement for another time.
Happily I've learned a valuable lesson from all this... People are small and petty, and full of venom. (Not to mention apparently unable to mind their own business...) God forbid I might be able to share how I'm feeling about something without it becoming a circus.
You're right I didn't identify the person in question, or my place of employment. Furher to this, I was not attacking the person, or accusing them of anything in this post. I was speaking more to the stupidity of the situation, and how unfortunate it was. I bear no ill will towards this person what so ever.
And I for the record i did respect the letter of the law.
Thanks for judging me. Thanks for taking the time to look at both sides, and thanks for sticking your nose into something that's not your business. I know it's enriched my life.
But what has it done for you? Feel better now? Feel like you've spoken your piece? Feel like the karma police?
Was this good for your ego?
I've learned another lesson from this post. Don't take shit from anyone. Go spew your shit somewhere else.
A nagging stroke of discontent, clusters of upsetting and sarcastic strikes, 'A' hits 'B' and 'B' hits 'A', what an escape of thoughts and controls.
Marcus is cool and Mandi is not. Mandi is cool and Marcus is not. For no one here on earth is perfect, imperfection is what rules the earth.
See if you can the goodness of people; be if you can in the circle of human love. Anger and hatred can never bring harmony; recognize the agony attached to these.
Purge the stains and faults from your mind, give and share the love from your heart. Anger comes easily in moments of confusion, acceptance of your own fault is the best solution.
Cut! Cut! Cut! Time to hit the sack. Good night guys...Oh! By the way, before anything else, let me drop the conclusion box here. "Marcus and Mandi, you both are very beautiful in your own ways. Think about what you did and be the best and the honest judge for your own selves. Everything will click, click and click:. ;) Gnite*
jane smith
well the last post was awesome.I totally agree with your comments mam /sir.Thats true that anger and hatred can never bring peace .And we know we are not perfect but we never except our mistakes thats typical human nature.I think anger and hatred are the outcome of our reaction to certain situations.Even in this case Marcus, Anonymous and wesly reacted in a totally different way.In this case i think Marcus was kinda close to perfectness because he was just being honest about his day and the situation but reactions of rest of people gave a totally different meaning and look to the situation.See this was not a big deal , stuff happens....but still we are human.And i totally agree that both marcus and mandi are beautifull person in their own special way.
And mr /miss karma... for your knowledge in market research more than one person get fired everyday sometimes and lots of people quit i beleive...still you reacted in your own special way...
relax guys
Hopefully we can all now close the book on this. It's just to exhausting to carry on with.
Cheers
Marcus
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