Thread: Job Interviews

One time at my annual review I received a 9 out of 10 for attendance. I had not been late, called in sick, or any other attendance infraction. I called my Chief on it. I said that all the other categories were subjective and I could understand those but in this I was perfect. His answer was that he would get in trouble if he gave me a 10 in anything... That left no room for improvement!

Originally Posted by 32t

One time at my annual review I received a 9 out of 10 for attendance. I had not been late, called in sick, or any other attendance infraction. I called my Chief on it. I said that all the other categories were subjective and I could understand those but in this I was perfect. His answer was that he would get in trouble if he gave me a 10 in anything... That left no room for improvement!

"Things that make you go, huh??" for a thousand Alex...

Ahhh the 9 out of 10 thing. I know that well. They make me at 9 for things that aren't even in my job description . Maybe it's just the " certain managers that I will no longer have to work with which is a real blessing. " that killed it? I don't hide my distaste for anything very well myself. It's not that I show disrespect , it's more like when I say " sure what ever you want " they know what I am thinking.

I dunno, I'm thinking maybe I should start doing my face like in your avatar. See how they like that at work......

Originally Posted by honedright

I dunno, I'm thinking maybe I should start doing my face like in your avatar. See how they like that at work......

I have a spare nose in my locker :<0). I wore the whole bull fighter get up to work one day. Of course it was Halloween. And now my picture is on the company safety bulletin board. Next year I may go as a baby and just wear a diaper and one of those little fluffy hats.

What ever you do don't let them get you down. You know your worth and as long as you can find ways to be happy and have some fun at work nothing else matters. If you can't then start looking around for a new place to play.

Another question:

Thinking back on the day of the interview, I recall that immediately before the interview, I was in a small room by myself waiting, the hiring manager, my supervisor, came in and took me to the interview room. Just before taking me to the interview, he said some things to me that could be very damaging if revealed. I know that others on the department have heard him say similar inappropriate things.

Would any of you advise revealing that information? He would deny saying anything, of course. Or is it better to keep it to myself? I don't know if I should let that geni out of the bottle. Although it might justify a re-interview which could be favorable to me.

Not a good idea. Bosses don't usually take kindly to their employees making them look bad on purpose. I think you would come out on the short end of the stick. I'd be patient, thing's usually have a way of working out. Plus your probably still upset about it, give it a week or two and even then I'd make sure I'd have a backup plan (job elsewhere) if you do say something.
Personally I think I would keep my mouth shut, we all work because we have to, and no matter how stupid, ignorant (unless unethical) we all have bills to pay, no matter the pay scale. Take notes, dates and times, it could come in handy someday
be the bigger person

Thing is, we all (at my work) are required to take annual online training that basically says that our organization has zero tolerance for certain types of hostile workplace violations. My supervisor arrogantly thumbs his nose at that policy every chance he gets. I suppose he thinks that it's OK just between us guys. But his conduct immediately before the interview did give me a false sense of ease. Sort of put me off guard.

I don't know, you probably are right and maybe I should let it go. It just sucks and the whole thing is a huge cluster.

Realistically, do you really think that applies to everyone? I think you said their was three of you? Unless that third person approaches you about what was said and you trust them, I wouldn't say a word, just file it away. We all would love to live in a world where right is right and wrong is wrong but really there just a matter of opinion and who's giving them. Revenge could cost you, take the higher road, and feel good knowing that you could burn this person for what was said and didn't. Like I said unless it was unethical, I'd tread lightly. Because that person knows what he said to who, and you didn't get the job, who's the number one suspect if something's said? you. Of course you could always deny it if approached but then you better be a good BS'er. Bottom line do you like your job? Financially can you afford to lose your job/respect of others, or do you want to move up in your company because you like the work? A lot of people today without jobs....

Well obviously my good conduct and respect is not allowing me to move up in the company. That's one of the points of my thread.

As far as unethical, I've known co-workers that were fired for saying similar things to others at work. The difference is that someone reported the misconduct.

And what I said is that there were 4 interviewers, three of which I knew. There were about 18 candidates, including me, interviewing for the job. I highly doubt that my supervisor said anything to them before the interview remotely similar to what he said to me. He could lose his job.

And, on top of it all, my department is responsible for enforcing and reporting of conduct and other types of violations at my workplace.

It's a very dicey situation.