Stupid CoWorkers

I will try to make this short. I have worked in this company for 7 years. I have trained 5 managers (and 3 interns) to do their jobs. I am a “lowly” project coordinator. I have taken on the management function of 2 projects of my own and have done the managers job on my 3rd project whenever the newly hired managers run away after 3 months – when they realize how much crap this place is really full of. I have not recieved a raise for 3 years, I have not recieved a promotion. The managers I have trained make twice as much as I do. I have asked my department director for a review and evaluation and raise 4 times in the last year, and have been told that he will get to it “next week”. I have been actively looking for something else, and only wish I could find another job. When I do – I will tell him on the last day that I am leaving and I intend to give him 2 weeks notice “next week”.

Idiots never realize what they have until it is gone. I can’t wait until this putz realizes what he lost when he lets me go.

Stupid Bosses

I work at the front desk of a small, privately owned hotel in Rochester, NY. I was really excited when I started working here last August. The hours line up well with my fiance’s, the pay isn’t terrible, and I thought it would be interesting and not too stressful. That was until I found out that I was expected to work 8 hours without any kind of a break (I’m grudgingly allowed to eat a quick dinner at the front desk while I’m working). My boss (as well as most of the guests) treats me like a servant and never talks to me. He might say “hello” if he’s feeling particularly benevolent.

Stupid Laws

Stupid Laws in Connecticut…

Town records may not be kept where liquor is sold.

You can be stopped by the police for biking over 65 miles per hour.

In order for a pickle to officially be considered a pickle, it must bounce.

It is illegal to dispose of used razor blades.

You cannot buy any alcohol after 9pm or on Sundays after noon on Sunday.

Stupid Laws in Devon Connecticut…

It is unlawful to walk backwards after sunset.

Stupid Laws in Guilford Connecticut…

Only white Christmas lights are allowed for display.

You aren’t allowed to cross a street while walking on your hands.

You may not educate dogs.It is illegal for a man to kiss his wife on Sunday.

Stupid Laws in New Britain Connecticut…

It is illegal for fire trucks to exceed 25mph, even when going to a fire.

Stupid Customers

(Confronted by a customer with an extremely high pitched voice and impenetrable Highland accent. This is one of those tiny old Scottish women with a headscarf nailed on and muscles like steel wires. They are a common sight in the East of Scotland, and are almost immortal. Only the slow action of the wind off the north sea will gradually erode them.)

Me: “That will be £***, please.”

Old Lady: “Areyenamerican?”

Me: “I beg your pardon?”

Old Lady: “Ah sid, are ye Namerican?”

Me: “I’m sorry, I missed that.”

Old Lady: “Are… ye… an… American?”

Me: “Oh, I’m sorry. I misheard you. No, I’m English.”

Old Lady: “Oh… why?”

(I have spent much of the last three years trying to come up with a satisfactory answer. As yet I have made no progress.)