tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post113808160764066420..comments2024-01-20T00:41:46.149-06:00Comments on The Insane Waiter: Bad ManagementUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1138679711826354522006-01-30T21:55:00.000-06:002006-01-30T21:55:00.000-06:00ifsmanager - you had me at "I know nobody cares"ifsmanager - you had me at "I know nobody cares"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1138292396847694822006-01-26T10:19:00.000-06:002006-01-26T10:19:00.000-06:00LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!MissJesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653100352182424436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1138222649607213622006-01-25T14:57:00.000-06:002006-01-25T14:57:00.000-06:00That is my one manager to a "T". "T" being for Tra...That is my one manager to a "T". <BR/><BR/>"T" being for Tracy.<BR/><BR/>One time I had a 4 top, a family, the gentleman was drinking Corona and had about half a beer left. This little troll of a manager, who's always perched like a hawk to nitpick the tiniest deviation in her own little world, looks at me an sighs. She strolls over to the table and grabs the empty beer bottle off the table and says, "I guess I have to do your job for you now."<BR/><BR/>The guy must have gulped down the beer as I was walking away and as you know, you are supposed to grab the empties as soon as possible. I hate that shit man. This is only scratching the surface of her bullshit.<BR/><BR/>This manager NEVER gives any positive reinforcement whatsoever and constantly aggravates everyone around her. <BR/><BR/>Her name is Tracy DiRocco at the California Cafe in King of Prussia, PA. She's the stumpy little female manager who won't give you an inch. I friggin' hate her!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1138165333065015732006-01-24T23:02:00.000-06:002006-01-24T23:02:00.000-06:00Oh, Insane, I have BEEN that bad manager! See, I l...Oh, Insane, I have BEEN that bad manager! See, I love serving, but anything else in the food service industry didn't interest me. And then I got a job as a shift runner at a very busy pizza place (this was years ago) and I did exactly what you described: every time a customer had an issue or a complaint, I was always tugging on my employees going, "what do I do?" I'm glad that's over. I got the managerial pay while they had to tell me how to do my job. It wasn't fair, I didn't like it, and as a result, I didn't last long. I am much more suited sitting behind a desk and telling people what to do. :-DMissJesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01653100352182424436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1138158075151363692006-01-24T21:01:00.000-06:002006-01-24T21:01:00.000-06:00Actually, it's not "illegal for employers to say a...Actually, it's not "illegal for employers to say anything good or bad".<BR/><BR/>It's just that too many companies have been sued because of comments made on reference checks, so as a general rule most companies have a policy only to confirm employment dates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1138153159547243622006-01-24T19:39:00.000-06:002006-01-24T19:39:00.000-06:00Nephew Dude:So tell us the story about the manager...Nephew Dude:<BR/><BR/>So tell us the story about the managers who felt threatened by the rest of you all who had more experience, and about those waitpersons who deserved promotions and got pink slips instead.<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/><BR/>Uncle R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1138136989133673832006-01-24T15:09:00.000-06:002006-01-24T15:09:00.000-06:00Where I was a mangager it was corporate policy to ...Where I was a mangager it was corporate policy to only confirm that they were employed and the hire/separation dates.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1138134318428319832006-01-24T14:25:00.000-06:002006-01-24T14:25:00.000-06:00Actually, in some states as long as they have back...Actually, in some states as long as they have backup to document what they are saying, the former HR department can say what they will about you. If they have proof you came in late frequently, they can say it. In order for it to be slander, there has to be ill intent and something not accurate (with very few exceptions) in the state I live in, anyway. <BR/><BR/>It's a recent change, but don't bank on your former job only being able to say 'they worked here from this day to that and are not eligible for rehire.' Most HR departments aren't aware of that, however. And, personally, I still go the 'they worked here and now the don't, that's all I'm telling you' route. <BR/><BR/>Unless, of course, the employee is dangerous, in which case I *can* get into trouble for not warning the new employer.<BR/><BR/>HR is a pain in the butt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1138126180434843292006-01-24T12:09:00.000-06:002006-01-24T12:09:00.000-06:00Isn't it nice to get even?Isn't it nice to get even?AWEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04027946348877274175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1138123302873684042006-01-24T11:21:00.000-06:002006-01-24T11:21:00.000-06:00They're also allowed to ask if the applicant is el...They're also allowed to ask if the applicant is eligible for rehire, or if you would hire them again given the chance.<BR/><BR/>I know nobody cares, but I was only bad from mgmts viewpoint, not the crew. The GM was always getting on me for being too lenient. I was the guy sneaking pitchers to the line, letting people go early if they whined enough, granting any and all requests for days off, etc.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the dedication Secret (I think).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1138118500804694332006-01-24T10:01:00.000-06:002006-01-24T10:01:00.000-06:00Damn, Secret. You were probably just young and stu...Damn, Secret. You were probably just young and stupid, but there are labor laws protecting you from crap like that. (no breaks and such) One thing though that you probably know: Never badmouth your previous employer when interviewing for a new job. While everything you said may be true, the new people might take that as a sign that you're hostile or will say 'fuggit' and just up and quit out of the blue one day.<BR/><BR/>Which gets me to 'anonymous'... In most states, it's illegal for employers to say anything good or bad about you during reference checking. They can only say the dates you were working there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15210421.post-1138085889723225372006-01-24T00:58:00.000-06:002006-01-24T00:58:00.000-06:00I've had jobs where I just wanted to call up and s...I've had jobs where I just wanted to call up and say "y'know what, I'm not coming in..ever", but I was always afraid of that whole in my resume or a bad reference. As if anybody cared.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com