I work for a large university, get paid weekly... Always at midnight between Thursday and Friday.
This week? No money for some reason?
I go in to work and call down to payroll, the woman there tries to tell me that no staff worked for the week ending the 3rd so, no pay. I pointed out, "Actually, no, we get statutory holiday pay for that... Also, I worked on the 3rd as well. I was supposed to get 14hours of pay in this check."
This is the same woman who does this calculation on a regular basis: 8 hour shift - 0.5 hours break (which I don't get to take because it is scheduled that we only have 2 people working during my shifts and have to have a minimum of 2 people working at all times) = 4.5 hours.
Anyway, so this woman, whose ONLY job is to make sure staff get paid for the work that they do, then proceeds to tell me that she 'doesn't have time for this shit' and hangs up on me. God I love unions.
After 5 months of utterly failing to sell anything at work, I am suddenly King Fuck of Sell Mountain. I could sell soap to a scouser right now. Amazing what a 2 week Xmas holiday can do. I like my job a lot more when everyone isn't looking at me and tutting.
I work for a large university, get paid weekly... Always at midnight between Thursday and Friday.
This week? No money for some reason?
I go in to work and call down to payroll, the woman there tries to tell me that no staff worked for the week ending the 3rd so, no pay. I pointed out, "Actually, no, we get statutory holiday pay for that... Also, I worked on the 3rd as well. I was supposed to get 14hours of pay in this check."
This is the same woman who does this calculation on a regular basis: 8 hour shift - 0.5 hours break (which I don't get to take because it is scheduled that we only have 2 people working during my shifts and have to have a minimum of 2 people working at all times) = 4.5 hours.
Anyway, so this woman, whose ONLY job is to make sure staff get paid for the work that they do, then proceeds to tell me that she 'doesn't have time for this shit' and hangs up on me. God I love unions.
Um, I'm not a lawyer, but couldn't the university get in big trouble for this? Shouldn't you just threaten them with a legal suit and get them to pay up immediately?
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edited January 2009
I have a job right now. Getting a regular paycheck is pretty cool.
After 5 months of utterly failing to sell anything at work, I am suddenly King Fuck of Sell Mountain. I could sell soap to a scouser right now. Amazing what a 2 week Xmas holiday can do. I like my job a lot more when everyone isn't looking at me and tutting.
Congrats, Your Majesty.
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MorgensternICH BIN DER PESTVOGELDU KAMPFAFFE!Registered Userregular
edited January 2009
I got a new job last week after being laid off from my old job two weeks or so ago. Not bad so far. Work is the same. Pay is the same. Actually, everything is pretty much the same.
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“Every time we walk along a beach some ancient urge disturbs us so that we find ourselves shedding shoes and garments or scavenging among seaweed and whitened timbers like the homesick refugees of a long war.” - Loren Eiseley
I am just getting started on sorting out the office full of paperwork
I hate the first few days, you never feel as if you are getting anywhere
but it will feel so good when I am finished
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MorgensternICH BIN DER PESTVOGELDU KAMPFAFFE!Registered Userregular
edited January 2009
Yo bro, wicked cappucino stand. Hit that shit. No decaf up in this house.
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edited January 2009
I want to apply for this lab tech job that I just heard about, but I think the appeal of wearing a lab coat will wear off quite soon when I realize I never get to leave the lab.
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“Every time we walk along a beach some ancient urge disturbs us so that we find ourselves shedding shoes and garments or scavenging among seaweed and whitened timbers like the homesick refugees of a long war.” - Loren Eiseley
I want to apply for this lab tech job that I just heard about, but I think the appeal of wearing a lab coat will wear off quite soon when I realize I never get to leave the lab.
Did you watch those commercials where the guy said the best thing about getting a degree in science is the lab coats?
I want to apply for this lab tech job that I just heard about, but I think the appeal of wearing a lab coat will wear off quite soon when I realize I never get to leave the lab.
Did you watch those commercials where the guy said the best thing about getting a degree in science is the lab coats?
They're very slimming. And they make you feel smart. Especially with glasses.
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I guess I get to keep my job.
I find out next week who else gets to keep theirs. It's entirely possible I may be the only man left in my team.
I need some dramatic music and a flowing banner behind me right about now.
Hum something and look at your avatar.
I suggest Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Also, glad you are still pretty much employed Stale.
This week? No money for some reason?
I go in to work and call down to payroll, the woman there tries to tell me that no staff worked for the week ending the 3rd so, no pay. I pointed out, "Actually, no, we get statutory holiday pay for that... Also, I worked on the 3rd as well. I was supposed to get 14hours of pay in this check."
This is the same woman who does this calculation on a regular basis: 8 hour shift - 0.5 hours break (which I don't get to take because it is scheduled that we only have 2 people working during my shifts and have to have a minimum of 2 people working at all times) = 4.5 hours.
Anyway, so this woman, whose ONLY job is to make sure staff get paid for the work that they do, then proceeds to tell me that she 'doesn't have time for this shit' and hangs up on me. God I love unions.
Um, I'm not a lawyer, but couldn't the university get in big trouble for this? Shouldn't you just threaten them with a legal suit and get them to pay up immediately?
Congrats, Your Majesty.
which will be a barista in an upscale coffee joint because I know the guy who's starting it
At least that way it sorta sounds like you've got balls.
kind of odd
I am just getting started on sorting out the office full of paperwork
I hate the first few days, you never feel as if you are getting anywhere
but it will feel so good when I am finished
it's odd though mully
walking around in vancouver today
there are help wanted signs everywhere
would you prefer coffee guy
I'm not arguing that they shouldn't be called baristas
But seriously, a poncy name
even still, it's gonna be a fun job
I'm with Janson.
Hell, it wasn't so long ago that guys that served soda at a malt shop were called Soda Jerks.
We should go back to that.
A Barista should henceforth be called a Coffee Douche.
But then what would we call the people they're serving?
Did you watch those commercials where the guy said the best thing about getting a degree in science is the lab coats?
How to make a little heart in the foam and all that crap
Huh.
You got a point there.
Why yes yes it is.
:winky:
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They're very slimming. And they make you feel smart. Especially with glasses.
Especially with glasses.