Did I miss my 3rd staff meeting?

[Silent_Death911]

When did this start?

[XxFaeryOnFirexX]

recently. He contributed to the video review bandwidth fund I believe.

[3dGameMan]

Simply mean he's a supporting member.

For more info read the FAQ: >>>> (http://www.support3gm.com/)

[wazman]

SO I did miss a staff meeting.

Oh, by the way, speaking of staff: I am quitting my unrelentingly horrid, unthankful, unhelped, overworked, underpaid, God-get-me-out-of-here-before-I-put-a-gun-to-my-freakin'-head job, so if anybody knows somebody who's hiring, let me know.

[splashtech]

Good for you waz. :Nice Good luck. :)

[Silent_Death911]

Originally posted by 3dGameMan
Simply mean he's a supporting member.

For more info read the FAQ: >>>> (http://www.support3gm.com/)
Ooooo...cool.

Just lost a bit there.

[Silent_Death911]

Originally posted by wazman
SO I did miss a staff meeting.

Oh, by the way, speaking of staff: I am quitting my unrelentingly horrid, unthankful, unhelped, overworked, underpaid, God-get-me-out-of-here-before-I-put-a-gun-to-my-freakin'-head job, so if anybody knows somebody who's hiring, let me know.
I take it you didn't like your job?

[wazman]

Originally posted by 3dGameMan
Simply mean he's a supporting member.

For more info read the FAQ: >>>> (http://www.support3gm.com/)

Reminds me of that line from Grease: "Don't something something, be an athletic supporter."

[wazman]

Originally posted by Silent_Death911
I take it you didn't like your job?

Nope.

I've worked for my father for a year and a half and I'm tired of his ineptitude and his fisting me every chance he gets. For example:

He hires an ex-con and a flake as a partner (who can't hold a job for more than 6 months because he's ADD), and then gets surprised when the partner quits after 6 months because "It's not fun anymore".
He is continually late with my paycheck, due to there never being any money in the business account.
He has over $5000 in Accounts Receivable, but refuses to do paperwork or send bills.
He leaves me here all day every day to deal with the public, manage inventory, do all computer work, answer phones, and anything else he can think of, but refuses to grant me any managerial powers or responsibilities.
He asks my advice, and then does the exact opposite.
He's more interested in consulting than running the store, so he avoids this place as much as possible (including not doing any computer work on Saturdays, which is the only time he actually has to be here).
He hires some fool high-school kid to work part time, even though we can't really afford to pay him, and then doesn't train him properly, so I have to go back over everything he does and fix it.

Sorry - I don't mean to unload on you, but I have to get it out before I start punching people. I have 5 computers right now that I need to work on, that have been in the store from a period of last Friday until today, and no help from anyone. I've got people calling me every 20 minutes for their computers and they ***** at me when i tell them they're not ready. I've got people calling us complaining about "garbage we put on their system" - and I've never heard of them (they certainly never came in here). There's no money in the bank, so no inventory can be ordered, and I can't get paid. And all the while he whines about how he has to drive all over town to fix computers.

I don't even get the lunch break I'm supposed to get by law. I haven't left the store or eaten lunch in about two and a half weeks. I get no vacation, and have to beg for time off when I'm sick.

I don't like my job. Or, rather, I would like my job if I didn't have to be his peon all day everyday. He doesn't want me as a partner, though - he'd rather either have an ex-con, or no partner at all, than his own flesh and blood, who's slaved for him since this place opened.

I don't know what else to do. I'm quitting for my own health. Ask WazLady how bad it's been.

[Maro]

I suggest a Coup

I understand - I am looking around at the moment as well - my Manager has just got a great promotion form all the hard work my Cohorts and I have done.

UIs he grateful? No - I had to actually ask if he was going to renew my COntract. Plus all the promises that were made last year are Null and void.

Luckily for me I only have to give 2 weeks notice so I will pick and choose my time!

:devil

[wazman]

Rod - can I make one small suggestion?

Can the title say "3GM Contributing Member" instead of just "Contributing Member"? That way it matches the rest.

I know, it's a little thing. But I'm anal that way.

[imtim83]

Originally posted by Silent_Death911
When did this start?

Silent_Death911 I don't see that anywhere.

[getit29]

Originally posted by imtim83
Silent_Death911 I don't see that anywhere.
imtim83 look under his user name it says "Contributing Member"
that is what Silent_Death911 is talking about Rod started that
for anyone that contributes money to 3dgm. to help pay for the
extra cost of the bandwidth on the high resolution VR's check
out this link http://www.support3gm.com/ :thumb

[egarrard]

Send Rod some money and you can have one of those too! :thumb

[t00lb0x]

Its just for donating...'


(makes me feel special :) ) I love Rod's vid reviews so it was worth it.

[Artcwolf]

Originally posted by egarrard
Send Rod some money and you can have one of those too! :thumb

If I could keep part of my current status I would. Something like...

3dgm Contributing Hardcore Member!

[t00lb0x]

Originally posted by Artcwolf
If I could keep part of my current status I would. Something like...

3dgm Contributing Hardcore Member!

You don't have to get it changed.

*edit*
When are staff meetings anyways?

[wazman]

Staff meetings, group hugs, conga lines... It's all good.

[Silent_Death911]

Originally posted by wazman
Staff meetings, group hugs, conga lines... It's all good.
Knitting circles, the list keeps going.

We should have a real meeting. Like, 'Who we should vote off the forums?'. Hehe, Survivor 3GM Style :Wink

[t00lb0x]

Originally posted by Silent_Death911
Knitting circles, the list keeps going.

We should have a real meeting. Like, 'Who we should vote off the forums?'. Hehe, Survivor 3GM Style :Wink
We all know who would go first ;)

[wazman]

Originally posted by t00lb0x
We all know who would go first ;)

Me?

[t00lb0x]

No, it was a joke. No one could tell who would go.

[WazLady73]

Silent Death..you forgot it was your turn to bring the donuts and coffee;)

And don't forget next one is next Tuesday at 3pm. Conference room B and remember to bring your pad, pen and your imput to the topic at hand, "How to plan our day without meetings."

Knitting is optional:Nice

I could use a blanket...8 degree's outside:banghead

[wazman]

Originally posted by WazLady73
Silent Death..you forgot it was your turn to bring the donuts and coffee;)

And don't forget next one is next Tuesday at 3pm. Conference room B and remember to bring your pad, pen and your imput to the topic at hand, "How to plan our day without meetings."

Knitting is optional:Nice

I could use a blanket...8 degree's outside:banghead

As in the movie "Office Space" - the dry erase board that says "Planning to Plan"...

Will there be overheads?

[WazLady73]

Originally posted by wazman
As in the movie "Office Space" - the dry erase board that says "Planning to Plan"...

Will there be overheads?

Yes...overheads and powerpoints:Nice

And the one corporate catch phrase I like "Take Aways". Not trinkets or anything...but things to "Take Away" from the meeting...like notes, thoughts, ideas and such.

I will never forget I was in a marketing meeting at work and the guy kept saying "Now the things you can "take way" from this meeting is this....."

And I thought we were getting something....like a shirt or coffee mug....

Oh...there will be plenty of "10-4" voting too....

[Silent_Death911]

Originally posted by WazLady73
Silent Death..you forgot it was your turn to bring the donuts and coffee;)

And don't forget next one is next Tuesday at 3pm. Conference room B and remember to bring your pad, pen and your imput to the topic at hand, "How to plan our day without meetings."

Knitting is optional:Nice

I could use a blanket...8 degree's outside:banghead
CRAP!!

I knew I forgot something! Gah, this 14 year old brain of mine is loosing it. Spinning in circles...:spin

Tuesday...3pm...I'll have to see if I have to go to work that day. Don't worry, I'll bring DOUBLE the doughnuts and coffee!! :coffee :banana

[lespaul50]

Originally posted by wazman
Nope.

I've worked for my father for a year and a half and I'm tired of his ineptitude and his fisting me every chance he gets. For example:

He hires an ex-con and a flake as a partner (who can't hold a job for more than 6 months because he's ADD), and then gets surprised when the partner quits after 6 months because "It's not fun anymore".
He is continually late with my paycheck, due to there never being any money in the business account.
He has over $5000 in Accounts Receivable, but refuses to do paperwork or send bills.
He leaves me here all day every day to deal with the public, manage inventory, do all computer work, answer phones, and anything else he can think of, but refuses to grant me any managerial powers or responsibilities.
He asks my advice, and then does the exact opposite.
He's more interested in consulting than running the store, so he avoids this place as much as possible (including not doing any computer work on Saturdays, which is the only time he actually has to be here).
He hires some fool high-school kid to work part time, even though we can't really afford to pay him, and then doesn't train him properly, so I have to go back over everything he does and fix it.

Sorry - I don't mean to unload on you, but I have to get it out before I start punching people. I have 5 computers right now that I need to work on, that have been in the store from a period of last Friday until today, and no help from anyone. I've got people calling me every 20 minutes for their computers and they ***** at me when i tell them they're not ready. I've got people calling us complaining about "garbage we put on their system" - and I've never heard of them (they certainly never came in here). There's no money in the bank, so no inventory can be ordered, and I can't get paid. And all the while he whines about how he has to drive all over town to fix computers.

I don't even get the lunch break I'm supposed to get by law. I haven't left the store or eaten lunch in about two and a half weeks. I get no vacation, and have to beg for time off when I'm sick.

I don't like my job. Or, rather, I would like my job if I didn't have to be his peon all day everyday. He doesn't want me as a partner, though - he'd rather either have an ex-con, or no partner at all, than his own flesh and blood, who's slaved for him since this place opened.

I don't know what else to do. I'm quitting for my own health. Ask WazLady how bad it's been.

RIGHT ON. Fight the man. Oh, look, just 2 more posts and I'll have 400 POSTS OH YEAH. Hey, by the time you read this it may already be past 400. It was just last week that I reached 200.