I just filled out three forms to take off of work on three different occasions. The problem? Two of those days are already in the past and were for doctor's appointments. The other is a vacation leave I already verbally requested last week.
Yes, that's right. Two people decided that we need to fill out an office form to request ANY time off, including leave for an appointment. I understand writing up something for a vacation request, but for a doctor's appointment? I mean, honestly, for the past few years, all I've had to do is say, "Hey, I've got an appointment at 11:30 on Monday. Is that okay?" to my supervisor, she would say yes, and we would both write it on our calendars. But now, I have to fill out a sheet of paper writing the requested date, time, and reason for leaving. And considering how often I seem to end up in the doctor's office, I'll be filling out a lot of useless paperwork.
I mean, if human resources doesn't require it, then why does the office need it? It's just more paper.
I 'retorted' with, "So, if I'm accidentally sick for a day, when I get back, do I need to fill out paperwork to request leave for the day I've already taken off?" I ask questions like this to show them how pointless it is, but I don't think they get it.
Or maybe they do.
Maybe that's why I get "Receives suggestions passively" written on my performance evaluations.
Posted by wendytime at September 15, 2004 09:17 AM | TrackBackYeah, it would be much worse if you aggresively received suggestions.
What the heck does that mean?? How lame.
Posted by: Wendy on September 15, 2004 05:13 PMReceives suggestions passively! Ha ha ha! That is so Fight Club!
Next time your boss asks you do something else for her instead of whatever you're supposed to be doing, say: "You want me to deprioritize my current reports until you advise a status upgrade?" or "Okay, I'll make these my primary action items."
Your next evaluation will be glowing: "Improved responsivity to office team."
Posted by: Jonathan on September 17, 2004 06:19 AM