slinkydevil Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Terrible treatment - Office culture I hate it. Middle management - the death of many a company. However everyone is going on about the toilets - If you don't know ask FFS or p*ss in a bin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
When Skies Are Grey Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 it does in deed sound like the merry folk at clinchs house. I dont think its an accurate reflection of the attitudes within the company though, the french department dont make an effort with anyone in the company its nothing against temps. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> That was certainly my recollection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave the Cardboard Box Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I remember the temp days. At the end of the last day, I'd hitch my jacket over my shoulder, wearing a rye smile, whistling the Littlest Hobo to myself, knowing my work here was done. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You see, you were treated so badly because with that Ryvita stuck over your mouth, they couldn't see your lovely smile - you just came across as someone with the personality of a crackly low fat biscuit. Geddit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonto Posted February 15, 2005 Author Share Posted February 15, 2005 Sorry - typed that in kick-ass parent mode last night! I'm pleased that so many people have read the post - who knows, perhaps someone at said company might pass it on to the powers that be - hey wake up you have a personnel problem, Houston. Or should that be Paris?! Interesting that many people seem to have a good idea who it could be, although I couldn't possibly comment... zut alors mes copains..etc I had intended to send the CEO an email stating my daughter's experience for the record - but she walked into a fab job this morning and is already been asked to join the car-share pool, 2 hrs induction plus a 'workplace buddy' until she's on her feet - and would be mortified were I to do so. She did find the loo, but that isn't the point really. In the company where I work we have to jump through all kinds of hoops when anyone comes into the building, never mind a temp having access to all kinds of client information.... hey ho, their loss - with employees like that who needs a downturn in the economy?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speckled Frost Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 You see, you were treated so badly because with that Ryvita stuck over your mouth, they couldn't see your lovely smile - you just came across as someone with the personality of a crackly low fat biscuit. Geddit? I could just edit rye to wry and your post would look ridiculous - clever dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rox Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 But you didn't - ginger minger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speckled Frost Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Such blatant hairism doesn't become you Rox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rox Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Hairism? Moi? As if. I could do you a random East Coaster insult if you like? Hate you to think I was name calling just for the sake of it. Bad news Tonto - but not totally surprising. It's only recently that I've discovered how bloody awful human beings can be to one another in the workplace. I would urge you to drop a mail or letter to the MD though. It's only when situations such as those you described are challenged that enlightenment may follow. It may be ok for your daughter now as she's happily gone on to better things... but tomorrow it may be someone else's daughter... and her mum might not care as much as you do. And so it is allowed to go on.. and on. So get yer pen out gal. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I would urge you to drop a mail or letter to the MD though. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Very tempting but Tonto said Before you ask, she didn't get the job via an agency, but through a friend who works in a different department. So it may actaully get someone else into trouble. Just a thought before the ink's dry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rox Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I'm not sure it matters how, why or through whom she came by the job? Why would Tonto writing a letter to the managing director get anyone into trouble? It's the treatment she received after she took up the appointment that needs to be challenged. Or am I bein fick? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 I would have thought it better to inform the agency and let them make the decision about contactings senior staff. Depending on the company, and this doesn't sound like the most employee focussed one, they might just toss some irate letter from an aggrieved parent of a temp straight in the bin. The other advantage of telling the agency is that they can add a note to the file and pre-warn any future temps of the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Before you ask, she didn't get the job via an agency, but through a friend who works in a different department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Must. Read. Entire. Thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speckled Frost Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 Can I just clarify. Was this girl just temping or was it more of a work placement type situation where she actually took on the job with a career in mind. If it was just for money then is there really any moral or social obligation to look after her? It may not have been nice of them but I'm not sure a complaint would get far. It maybe different if she is genuinely a potential future employee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Old Git Posted February 15, 2005 Share Posted February 15, 2005 There might may be some legal ramifications, possibly under Health & Safety or "duty of care" to go through some basics like fire drill and escape procedure. I think the odd time we've taken on work placement it seems to be something they check on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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