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Workplace Snitches

corndog67

corndog67

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Robert
Say you work in a place of rampant snitchery. I don't mean about shit getting stolen or stuff like that, I mean people that point out someone else coming in a few minutes late, or pointing out everyone else's mistakes. Except theirs.

Do you;

A). Beat their ass (snitches get stitches).

B). Join in the fun and start snitching them out.

C). Don't say shit (I ain't no snitch, bro!).

D). Have a little heart to heart with them and nicely explain how they are making a grave mistake.
 
Retire, do a burnout through the shop, and wheelie past the place at 9:05 every day when they're all standing out having their coffee and smokes.
 
corndog67 said:
Say you work in a place of rampant snitchery. I don't mean about shit getting stolen or stuff like that, I mean people that point out someone else coming in a few minutes late, or pointing out everyone else's mistakes. Except theirs.

Do you;

A). Beat their ass (snitches get stitches).

B). Join in the fun and start snitching them out.

C). Don't say shit (I ain't no snitch, bro!).

D). Have a little heart to heart with them and nicely explain how they are making a grave mistake.
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What LB said.

Sorry, but it sounds like a no-win situation for you.

If you have to stay, then might as well join in the fun. Eventually, the fun stops and someones going to get hurt.
 
E. Go work somewhere else because upper management that encourages snitching shows that the rot goes all the way to the top.
 
People SHOULD keep each other honest. But a culture of schadenfreude shows that there are deep institutional problems. Pretty much the same as if NOONE kept ANYONE else honest.
 
corndog67 said:
C). Don't say shit and find a new job.
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This one. I hate lying, but I'd lie about why I was leaving to anyone who asked (want to try something new, blah blah blah), but I'd make sure to let HR know the real reason upon exit. If I thought there was a chance I'd return to that shitty company someday, I'd never share the real reason.
 
This is the highest paying, best benefits job I've ever had. The snitching isn't necessarily aimed at me, I'm not doing anything I shouldn't be doing, just got a great review last week and a bonus, but......it appears management encourages us underlings to rat each other out. As for now, I don't participate, but it appears plenty of people do...

I should explain. I've got a bit of a....um....jail background. I don't point fingers at anyone. Its been over a decade, and I'm not ever going back, but some things stick with you.....
 
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Dr. Evil said:
People SHOULD keep each other honest. But a culture of schadenfreude shows that there are deep institutional problems. Pretty much the same as if NOONE kept ANYONE else honest.
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my first instincts say drevil is onto something here, but hold on, i gotta reread. put my old man glasses on and shit...
nice post man:thumbup serious but some employers believe in empowering while others believe in oppressing regardless of age or position
. i am with you though, definitely in favor of the philosophy of empowering/educating employees!
There are deep and complex issues, historically, just look at Henry Ford, about that, as relates to modern day organised labor and labor rights,/manufacturing/technology etc....ok i'm projecting too much lol!!!:thumbup
 
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corndog67 said:
This is the highest paying, best benefits job I've ever had. The snitching isn't necessarily aimed at me, I'm not doing anything I shouldn't be doing, just got a great review last week and a bonus, but......it appears management encourages us underlings to rat each other out. As for now, I don't participate, but it appears plenty of people do...

I should explain. I've got a bit of a....um....jail background. I don't point fingers at anyone. Its been over a decade, and I'm not ever going back, but some things stick with you.....
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werd corndog. never be a two face!:thumbup
 
i just do my job, do what i'm suppose to do, not take advantage of anything or anyone, keep to myself, and avoid the pack mentality in the work place and avoid gossips and rumors about personal matters not related to me..

i'm happy that way...no drama...

there is always one self righteous snitcher in all job places but it's always funny that they're the ones that always have drama, under the radar of a manager and often the most detested by everyone at work, ie no invites to weddings, parties, or even secret santa gift exchange during christmas...
 
V4 said:
i just do my job, do what i'm suppose to do, not take advantage of anything or anyone, keep to myself, and avoid the pack mentality in the work place..

i'm happy that way...

there is always one self righteous snitcher in all job places but it's always funny that they're the ones that always have drama, under the radar of a manager and often the most detested by everyone at work, ie no invites to weddings, parties, or even secret santa gift exchange during christmas...
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This much is true.
 
I wouldn't be in a hurry to quit, the grass isn't always greener on the other side.
Just doing your job as best you can is often the best solution to most work issues. But not always.
 
Corn don't even trip on workplace snitches. They are the lower life of the corporate world. Be happy you have a job and got a good review/raise! That alone is huge and you should look for more projects or doors that can open for you within the company. If you bosses want you to snitch on others politely explain to them that you feel it create a hostile work environment that you believe isn't a positive step to improving the company. It's all BS politics and you gotta play the game.
 
Apparently a few drops of Visine in someone's coffee gives them hella diarrhea.

Weird.
 
Corndog (Robert), let your work speak for itself. You've gone so far to turn your life around and have done a fantastic job of it. :thumbup

Your discipline and maturity have gotten you your skills. You show up on time, you show up every day, and you're job provides you the means to pay your bills and manage your health. All good.

What you can't control is what others do or think, so let go of that. Again, let your work speak for itself. People who point at high performers are often trying to hide their own feelings of inadequacy. Don't get caught up in their issues.

One of the best managers, and mentor, that I ever had once told me this:

Think of everything that you see every day: the news, people on the road, people at work, people at the store, customers, your family, everything. We're constantly bombarded with input from people, events and situations, which make up 100% of our day. 85% of what we see and experience everyday is COMPLETELY out of our control. We MAY be able to influence 10% of what we see and experience everyday. We can only control about 5% of what we see and experience everyday. Focus on the 5%. Try and have impact on the 10% you can influence, but don't stress if it doesn't go your way. Ignore the 85% you have no control or influence over.
 
mike23w said:
if it doesn't affect you, ignore it.
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+1

But it pays to learn a few phrases, to use when different "sides" are trying to drag you into their drama.

Here's the one's I use;

1) "Oh yeah, I hear you"
2) "wow, really ? ! "
3) my favorite, not really a phrase, more of a tactic. Spend some time thinking about your workplace and figure out one thing that you'd like to change/improve. Make sure it's completely non-controversial, and inoffensive to management. Let that item become YOUR agenda. Whenever one of the "sides" tries to engage you in their drama, use one of the phrases above and then change the subject to YOUR agenda. Soon they'll get tired of your "dumb" pursuit of something constructive and low drama, that doesn't validate them, and start leaving you alone.
 
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