I’m the kind of guy who doesn’t take much shit. I’ve stood my ground on alot of my beliefs which has alienated me somewhat, but to me it’s better to be who I am than put on a facade. I’ve recently been having a real hard time at work with management, they discriminate me because I’m stronger than most, so they single me out to do all of the heavy lifting. My job is supposed to have 2 people working together but now they’ve said that I can handle it by myself so they took away the guy working with me. Now they have increased the workload and won’t replace the guy working with me so I can’t keep up, Yet now have mandated I work overtime because, i’m falling behind.
It’s been going on now for a good 4 or 5 months and today I finally gave them a piece of my mind. I didn’t beat them sensless or anything but probably said some shit I could have gone without saying. I generally feel that i’m in the right but can’t help shake the feeling that I should have just kept my mouth shut and did what they asked. So how much is enough? When do you reach the point when you just say fuck it and put them in their place? It’s hard taking orders from a fat slob who doesn’t seem to have a clue what’s goin on. I work in a steel factory.
sometimes theres a union, sometimes theres a human resource manager to go to. If you say nothing then blow up one day you’ll be in the wrong. Seek out the other avenues, use them.
Finally, there is a point where you can see that you cannot change everything around you but you can, maybe, get another job - it may not be today, may involve some studying for new skills, but its possible.
It’s a balance, you’ve got to say something that needs saying but learn how to say it. The old “call the boss a mother fucker and make him like it” thing. Worst thing is they fire you but they should at least respect you as long as you didn’t make an ass of yourself, fuck’em if you did.
[quote]SkyzykS wrote:
Own it. Do the heavy and difficult stuff that no one else can. Make yourself the go to guy for that shit and carve out a niche in your workplace.
I’m guessing you haven’t been in the workforce for very long or you would know that already.
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You are abolutely correct, sir.
Do what you can to stand out and for the right reasons.
[quote]SkyzykS wrote:
Own it. Do the heavy and difficult stuff that no one else can. Make yourself the go to guy for that shit and carve out a niche in your workplace.
I’m guessing you haven’t been in the workforce for very long or you would know that already.
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That’s what I do and sometimes it’s frustrating being a managers bitch for the day knowing you’re doing their work and not getting paid more and they take the credit but you know I can do pretty much everything there is at my job except bookkeeping so whenever I am there they can always count on me to handle shit.
You just gotta deal with it, it’s a job, once you punch out, let it go, don’t bring your grudges or work issues home with you. Work, do your best, get it done and get out.
This happens, not just at work but with anyone this is seen as bigger than the “Average Joe” walking the street.
Friends always coming to you if shit needs to be moved, Family & loved ones trying to rent you out to there friend " oh he can do that he loves to lift big shit".
But like the second post said " Almost every job has rules set aside to make sure people are not used as slave labor".
If you and whoever else are hired to do the same task then the rules should apply to both. Check to see what your rights are, talk to your supervisor let him know when you feel this is a two or three man job.
[quote]SkyzykS wrote:
Own it. Do the heavy and difficult stuff that no one else can. Make yourself the go to guy for that shit and carve out a niche in your workplace.
I’m guessing you haven’t been in the workforce for very long or you would know that already.
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That’s what I do and sometimes it’s frustrating being a managers bitch for the day knowing you’re doing their work and not getting paid more and they take the credit but you know I can do pretty much everything there is at my job except bookkeeping so whenever I am there they can always count on me to handle shit.
You just gotta deal with it, it’s a job, once you punch out, let it go, don’t bring your grudges or work issues home with you. Work, do your best, get it done and get out.[/quote]
Very similar situation here as a Program Director underneath an Owner of a company. All work gets past on to me (managerial, customer service, data managment, invoicing, you name it). I try to get as much credit as possible putting my name on my work but it is an uphill battle on a slippery slope.
Thanks for the input. Sure I can do the work but then they just pile more on me, it seems endless, and for only $10.50. Just getting sick of being taken advantage of, and the only way to get a raise is if you kiss ass to the boss. He already dislikes me because I question some of his procedures, so I don’t see a raise coming no matter how hard I work.
[quote]behexen wrote:
I’m the kind of guy who doesn’t take much shit. I’ve stood my ground on alot of my beliefs which has alienated me somewhat, but to me it’s better to be who I am than put on a facade. I’ve recently been having a real hard time at work with management, they discriminate me because I’m stronger than most, so they single me out to do all of the heavy lifting. My job is supposed to have 2 people working together but now they’ve said that I can handle it by myself so they took away the guy working with me. Now they have increased the workload and won’t replace the guy working with me so I can’t keep up, Yet now have mandated I work overtime because, i’m falling behind.
It’s been going on now for a good 4 or 5 months and today I finally gave them a piece of my mind. I didn’t beat them sensless or anything but probably said some shit I could have gone without saying. I generally feel that i’m in the right but can’t help shake the feeling that I should have just kept my mouth shut and did what they asked. So how much is enough? When do you reach the point when you just say fuck it and put them in their place? It’s hard taking orders from a fat slob who doesn’t seem to have a clue what’s goin on. I work in a steel factory.[/quote]
don’t let them do that do you… they’ll just keep using you and using you until your body is permanently fucked up, like 95% of my high school football team.
[quote]behexen wrote:
Thanks for the input. Sure I can do the work but then they just pile more on me, it seems endless, and for only $10.50. Just getting sick of being taken advantage of, and the only way to get a raise is if you kiss ass to the boss. He already dislikes me because I question some of his procedures, so I don’t see a raise coming no matter how hard I work.[/quote]
Sounds like you are done there then.
So what tremendous set of skills do you possess that makes you think that you are in a position to tell your boss whats what or how much work you are supposed to be doing?
You sound exactly like every sandbag wanna be hard ass I’ve ever worked with. All about the balls and what you are worth until it s time to prove it.
[quote]behexen wrote:
I’m the kind of guy who doesn’t take much shit. I’ve stood my ground on alot of my beliefs which has alienated me somewhat, but to me it’s better to be who I am than put on a facade. I’ve recently been having a real hard time at work with management, they discriminate me because I’m stronger than most, so they single me out to do all of the heavy lifting. My job is supposed to have 2 people working together but now they’ve said that I can handle it by myself so they took away the guy working with me. Now they have increased the workload and won’t replace the guy working with me so I can’t keep up, Yet now have mandated I work overtime because, i’m falling behind.
It’s been going on now for a good 4 or 5 months and today I finally gave them a piece of my mind. I didn’t beat them sensless or anything but probably said some shit I could have gone without saying. I generally feel that i’m in the right but can’t help shake the feeling that I should have just kept my mouth shut and did what they asked. So how much is enough? When do you reach the point when you just say fuck it and put them in their place? It’s hard taking orders from a fat slob who doesn’t seem to have a clue what’s goin on. I work in a steel factory.[/quote]
don’t let them do that do you… they’ll just keep using you and using you until your body is permanently fucked up, like 95% of my high school football team.
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This is true…I worked at a restaurant once when I was 16 in HS and I got used the SHIT out of…only paid 6.40 an hour and I worked 40 hours a week WHILE going to highschool…yes you didn’t misread that…40 hours a week, and in highschool full time.
There were no breaks.
[quote]rasturai wrote:
This is true…I worked at a restaurant once when I was 16 in HS and I got used the SHIT out of…only paid 6.40 an hour and I worked 40 hours a week WHILE going to highschool…yes you didn’t misread that…40 hours a week, and in highschool full time.
There were no breaks.[/quote]
[quote]behexen wrote:
I’m the kind of guy who doesn’t take much shit. I’ve stood my ground on alot of my beliefs which has alienated me somewhat, but to me it’s better to be who I am than put on a facade. I’ve recently been having a real hard time at work with management, they discriminate me because I’m stronger than most, so they single me out to do all of the heavy lifting. My job is supposed to have 2 people working together but now they’ve said that I can handle it by myself so they took away the guy working with me. Now they have increased the workload and won’t replace the guy working with me so I can’t keep up, Yet now have mandated I work overtime because, i’m falling behind.
It’s been going on now for a good 4 or 5 months and today I finally gave them a piece of my mind. I didn’t beat them sensless or anything but probably said some shit I could have gone without saying. I generally feel that i’m in the right but can’t help shake the feeling that I should have just kept my mouth shut and did what they asked. So how much is enough? When do you reach the point when you just say fuck it and put them in their place? It’s hard taking orders from a fat slob who doesn’t seem to have a clue what’s goin on. I work in a steel factory.[/quote]
don’t let them do that do you… they’ll just keep using you and using you until your body is permanently fucked up, like 95% of my high school football team.
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This is true…I worked at a restaurant once when I was 16 in HS and I got used the SHIT out of…only paid 6.40 an hour and I worked 40 hours a week WHILE going to highschool…yes you didn’t misread that…40 hours a week, and in highschool full time.
There were no breaks.[/quote]
Agreed on this. Making yourself the sole “go to” guy under the wrong supervisor is begging to be bled dry, particularly if it’s the type of work that requires little skill (ie, you are easily replaceable).
You “voiced your concerns” the wrong way, true, but if the type of work you are being expected to do is such that you can physically harm yourself if you are asked to do too much, then fuck it.
I actually do the work, my boss would appear to have never done any physical labor in his life. He’s already run 2 businesses into the ground and declared bankrupt himself once before. I’m the one doing the work, so i’ve told him ways that would be easier and quicker to do things but he doesn’t listen. I’m also not trying to tell the boss about how much work i’m supposed to be doing, i’m simply irratated by the fact that I am expected to do more than others simply because I can. If they can’t do the labor I can why do they make more money, why can’t others help?
I actually do the work, my boss would appear to have never done any physical labor in his life. He’s already run 2 businesses into the ground and declared bankrupt himself once before. I’m the one doing the work, so i’ve told him ways that would be easier and quicker to do things but he doesn’t listen. I’m also not trying to tell the boss about how much work i’m supposed to be doing, i’m simply irratated by the fact that I am expected to do more than others simply because I can. If they can’t do the labor I can why do they make more money, why can’t others help? [/quote]
If you know how to do it, then why don’t you just start your own business?