tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497889514720788230.post4487831622704590079..comments2024-03-28T02:45:47.808-07:00Comments on johnnyjumpsup: A Bad Day at the Officejohnnyjumpsuphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08474137444822527332noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497889514720788230.post-92201294025339332572016-05-15T03:32:39.245-07:002016-05-15T03:32:39.245-07:00Thanks, I'm hoping so. I really don't wan...Thanks, I'm hoping so. I really don't want to go telling tales, but I will be a bit more cautious in the future.johnnyjumpsuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474137444822527332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497889514720788230.post-76289464069283419382016-05-15T01:42:56.625-07:002016-05-15T01:42:56.625-07:00You've already had some great comments and I a...You've already had some great comments and I agree with them. Days like that happen at charity shops, and some people will always find a scapegoat as they won't take responsibility for their part in events. <br /><br />If your manager is a good manager they'll be able to read between the lines and will know exactly how events unfolded, they're not daft and they'll have seen it all before. thrift deluxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12267215022924475298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497889514720788230.post-32662189004571813222016-05-14T02:19:52.877-07:002016-05-14T02:19:52.877-07:00Thanks Jackie, for your kind words.Thanks Jackie, for your kind words.johnnyjumpsuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474137444822527332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497889514720788230.post-17923900151514775742016-05-14T02:19:27.110-07:002016-05-14T02:19:27.110-07:00Thanks Trudie. Yes, when I looked at the till and...Thanks Trudie. Yes, when I looked at the till and realised it was Friday the 13th and I'd forgotten all about it, I put it partly down to that too and just carried on. I feel a lot better today after a good night's sleep and will have probably largely forgotten about it by the time I next go in.johnnyjumpsuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474137444822527332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497889514720788230.post-13144543086331681672016-05-14T02:17:00.218-07:002016-05-14T02:17:00.218-07:00Thanks Penny. I'm trying not to. I think mayb...Thanks Penny. I'm trying not to. I think maybe I should take the person concerned to one side and explain how their behaviour made me feel, I'll see how it goes next week. I guess there are going to be stumbling blocks along the way. I'm not power hungry and aren't asking for more responsibility. I am flattered that the manager trusts my judgement, but sometimes it is a double edged sword, as it can irritate other members of staff.johnnyjumpsuphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08474137444822527332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497889514720788230.post-4688050713934244712016-05-14T00:48:08.675-07:002016-05-14T00:48:08.675-07:00Don't let it upset you (it was Friday 13th) ca...Don't let it upset you (it was Friday 13th) can I suggest that when you have the opportunity you quietly and assertively (not aggresively) make the manager aware that you are quite aware of relaying and undertaking instructions however a certain member of staff decided to not act correctly on the instructions that you passed on and that you were spoken to in the manner you were, which did at the time upset you, that you didn't react because you felt it was more important to ensure that the shop ran smooyhly and that customers were dealt with and that as the manager it is her responsibility to be aware of any issues, then park it - it's in her ball court then to deal with - through your blog it's quite easy to see that you are a capable, thoughtful woman who any decent manager would value as a member of their team - no matter where you work there's always these issues and dynamics within a team but a good manager will always be on <br />top of them - forget it now - go out and work on that beautiful veg garden that you're creating and enjoy your weekend xxxTrudiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242249211391956940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497889514720788230.post-25083317962796791082016-05-14T00:47:16.375-07:002016-05-14T00:47:16.375-07:00Don't let it upset you (it was Friday 13th) ca...Don't let it upset you (it was Friday 13th) can I suggest that when you have the opportunity you quietly and assertively (not aggresively) make the manager aware that you are quite aware of relaying and undertaking instructions however a certain member of staff decided to not act correctly on the instructions that you passed on and that you were spoken to in the manner you were, which did at the time upset you, that you didn't react because you felt it was more important to ensure that the shop ran smooyhly and that customers were dealt with and that as the manager it is her responsibility to be aware of any issues, then park it - it's in her ball court then to deal with - through your blog it's quite easy to see that you are a capable, thoughtful woman who any decent manager would value as a member of their team - no matter where you work there's always these issues and dynamics within a team but a good manager will always be on <br />top of them - forget it now - go out and work on that beautiful veg garden that you're creating and enjoy your weekend xxxTrudiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16242249211391956940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497889514720788230.post-29251706779603151502016-05-14T00:41:53.975-07:002016-05-14T00:41:53.975-07:00Oh Bless you. I really really know how difficult i...Oh Bless you. I really really know how difficult it can be from experience. Volunteering is a fantastic thing but there will always be some issues ( believe me we have had them ) <br />The way I look at it is that everyone has a story; something going on which causes their questionable behaviour and I try to look at the bigger picture but that is hard sometimes.<br />I've had very rude customers to deal with and volunteers who simply can't work together and volunteers who do not like being given instructions. An option for you could be to change shifts.<br />I'm really impressed the manageress asked to speak to you and sorry you had this back lash to deal with. Perhaps talk to the person directly or speak to the manageress.<br />I hope it doesn't put you off volunteering in the charity shop. xxBadPennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09889591351222591488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3497889514720788230.post-70472680620307821632016-05-13T17:59:12.166-07:002016-05-13T17:59:12.166-07:00So sorry you had such a bad day. Hopefully tomorro...So sorry you had such a bad day. Hopefully tomorrow will be a better one.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.com