Linda, I worked with a guy who had previously worked at our local VA hospital. He said he was sorry he quit, because you didn't have to work. He and I worked for a private ambulance company. He drove and I was the attendant. He would only call in to clear our last assignment if a whole hour had passed, even if we finished in half that time. We'd sit in a facility cafeteria or something, doing nothing, until the hour was up. I didn't like it, but drivers were in charge and were the ones who used the radio.
Fla Mom, that’s typical of employees at any government agency. I retired from a state agency and we had numerous people who took 2 hour breaks, or their specialty was standing around talking and distracting those who were trying to actually work. They give all agency employees a bad name.
Not true for soldiers, at least, back in the day, though there were many civilian DoD employees I could have throttled. Some who were incredibly good, too, thankfully, but not the norm, probably.
I did a Pentagon civilian summer job once. I was told the first week I had to leave at 5 pm even if I wanted to finish a task taking only 5 minutes longer. "You are NOT paid to work that long!," my boss said. Clear message was just do the minimums to avoid being fired. Court jesters performing a Kabuki show for idiot royal bosses.
I hate when we are maneuvered to do things that we feel are shady. I am guessing you got fed up. My boss made me AWOL for leaving 15mins early for one of my Veteran’s funeral. She was not at the facility, however the second in command cleared me to go.
It was a power trip. I’m sorry that you were compromised.
The VA still has some chairs marked off.
Well, I know the general intelligence level and goals of those that worked at my former place of employment. It does not surprise me.
Linda, I worked with a guy who had previously worked at our local VA hospital. He said he was sorry he quit, because you didn't have to work. He and I worked for a private ambulance company. He drove and I was the attendant. He would only call in to clear our last assignment if a whole hour had passed, even if we finished in half that time. We'd sit in a facility cafeteria or something, doing nothing, until the hour was up. I didn't like it, but drivers were in charge and were the ones who used the radio.
Fla Mom, that’s typical of employees at any government agency. I retired from a state agency and we had numerous people who took 2 hour breaks, or their specialty was standing around talking and distracting those who were trying to actually work. They give all agency employees a bad name.
Not true for soldiers, at least, back in the day, though there were many civilian DoD employees I could have throttled. Some who were incredibly good, too, thankfully, but not the norm, probably.
I was s soldier. It wasn’t true for me. However, I saw a lot of abuse. The VA was worse; power and control reigned.
Unions too.
I did a Pentagon civilian summer job once. I was told the first week I had to leave at 5 pm even if I wanted to finish a task taking only 5 minutes longer. "You are NOT paid to work that long!," my boss said. Clear message was just do the minimums to avoid being fired. Court jesters performing a Kabuki show for idiot royal bosses.
omg
I hate when we are maneuvered to do things that we feel are shady. I am guessing you got fed up. My boss made me AWOL for leaving 15mins early for one of my Veteran’s funeral. She was not at the facility, however the second in command cleared me to go.
It was a power trip. I’m sorry that you were compromised.
😡🙄
Good grief.
possibly cheaper then taking the stickers off?
They appear to be attached with industrial strength glue.
That was my thought.
omg, lol