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« Reply #15 on: March 17, 2009, 02:14:17 am » |
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We must always keep in mind, we work for the company, the company does not work for us and the customer is KING. I know how important work life balance is. Keep your chin up.
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« Reply #16 on: March 17, 2009, 09:11:57 am » |
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Yes Peaches but sometimes we accept positions based on this kind of criteria so it can be difficult when the goalposts are moved somewhat.
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« Reply #17 on: March 17, 2009, 01:21:22 pm » |
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Whilst "customer is KING" is a very good focus to remember, when customer needs are satisfied to the nth degree and staff needs are left out of the equation I do believe that the company need to be aware of potential impacts.
It's all a bit subjective now anyway as I've been told there is no space for me in the new building and I will be shoehorned into another office (which makes more sense as the other PA's are based there), still means travelling across the town, but it's halfway between here and the new office so less stressful for me and means I won't be so pushed to get childcare.
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« Reply #18 on: March 17, 2009, 01:35:14 pm » |
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Well that is good news Callie.
However I am sitting here today freezing. Whilst work is going on in one third of the building, of course the emergency exit door has been wide open all morning to allow builders and workmen to do their job.
Doesn't a company realise this has a severe impact on the health and safety of employees? I am now getting a stiff neck and shoulders due to the draft and am not really happy that I have been subject to this, not to mention the dust and dirt thrown around by the move and subsequent work.
It just makes me hate the place even more.
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« Reply #19 on: March 18, 2009, 12:59:23 am » |
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Ah yes. It does present a challenge. However, there is one constant in life you can always depend on, and that is change. It will all work out. Everything happens for a reason.
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« Reply #20 on: March 24, 2009, 10:23:50 am » |
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Well, this just takes the biscuit. This morning a member of the quality team has informed my boss that he is moving on Friday, although can't tell him where! My co-worker's boss is on holiday, returning Monday so he has no idea this is happening. It seems my bosses boss is insisting on the move which impacts on the first phase of the office refurb, however without knowing where he is going to be located, my boss is adamant he is not going anywhere. Then the question arose of myself and the other secretary and where we were being relocated to. Apparently no one knows that either. The point is that each boss who has a secretary will want that secretary with them wherever they move to. Personally I think it's a mess and without communication no one can do anything. Brace yourself for a further rant if I have to move at short notice!  |
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« Reply #21 on: March 24, 2009, 01:41:21 pm » |
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Same thing went on here:) My bosses boss finally told him we are not moving. Whoosh!
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« Reply #22 on: March 24, 2009, 02:25:06 pm » |
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"The point is that each boss who has a secretary will want that secretary with them wherever they move to."
Ya think? What a radical concept!
(Ok, ok, sarcasm off now....)
Stay loose!
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« Reply #23 on: March 24, 2009, 02:28:31 pm » |
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It was said this morning Did, I overheard it. The set up here wouldn't work if secretaries and managers were in different buildings.
Right now all secretaries are in functional areas with their bosses.
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« Reply #24 on: March 24, 2009, 02:47:36 pm » |
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That is absolutely crazy. How frustrating for all the employees to have such a poorly managed move.
Marie
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« Reply #25 on: March 24, 2009, 02:54:34 pm » |
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Marie, you are so right.
I could have organised it better myself....with tea and buns!
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« Reply #26 on: March 24, 2009, 04:28:17 pm » |
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I am so looking forward to the next installment of this ... (sitting very snugly and smugly in my own corner office!)
It really amazes me that these hotshot logistical move people can get it so wrong so often with all the tools and know-how (or should that be know-not-how?) at their disposal.
Gee - I really feel for you but goodness grief - what a flippin' carry-on!
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« Reply #27 on: March 24, 2009, 04:31:53 pm » |
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Well....the latest news is, our part of the move (or rather bosses part of the move) is scheduled for next Friday. Still not sure if myself and the other 2 secretaries are moving with our bosses or indeed where we might be relocating to.
It's sure been a fun 6 months so far in this company! lol
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« Reply #28 on: March 24, 2009, 04:42:19 pm » |
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So, help me understand, the bosses are moving to another building, and their assistants are staying put? Tell me I have misunderstood.
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« Reply #29 on: March 24, 2009, 04:44:18 pm » |
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Peaches that is the $60m question - no one knows!!
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