Thursday, November 8, 2007

Top Ten Thursday


The Top 10 Reasons I Like/Love My Job
  1. I'm bossy, grouchy & sometimes nosey. I get paid to be in other folks' business & boss them around. What more could I ask for?
  2. I'm the youngest & only minority female on the management team.
  3. I don't punch a clock. I'm free to come & go as I please.
  4. Even tho I have a manager, she doesn't micro-manage me. I do my work, my way.
  5. I get to put folks in their place, tactfully of course, and there's not a damn thing they can say or do.
  6. As a young, black, teen mother, from the projects no less, it feels good when the higher educated, stuffed white shirts need to come to me for the answers.
  7. I have the respect of the executives, managers, fellow middle managers & subordinates.
  8. White folks think I'm the go-to person for all things "black". They know they won't be met with eye/neck rolling and attitude, when they simply want to know something about "us".
  9. I have a say in all social functions. I try to make sure "we" aren't bored to tears or starve to death {which happened once & I'll tell about it later}.
  10. Lastly, I can mess around on-line at my leisure & have no worries.

Now tell me what you like/love about your job.

36 comments:

  1. ummm...I am a question Ms HR Specialist...**being coy** I don't wanna beat around the bush or nothing...and uh..I know we all family and all...but ....I would like to kick my boss inthe chest. How can I do this without receiving any sort or disciplinary action or retaliation? Well, I'm not really worried about any retaliation..he don't want none of my 2-strike-having-cousins pay him a visit...well, I'm off track...what I really want to know is....what is the best way to discreetly dispose of a manager?

    Thanks, Mo. You're the best!

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  2. Classi!! Girl you are ka-ra-zee!! LOL Remember "accidents" happen all the time!

    Sunshine, we are actually looking for an IT person.

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  3. 1. RENT
    2. CAR NOTE
    3. LIGHT BILL
    4. GAS BILL
    5. TELEPHONE BILL
    6. CELL PHONE BILL
    7. REFRIGERATOR STUFFER
    8. CLOTHES & SHOE FETISH
    9. GROOMING
    10. INSURANCE

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  4. go ahead sis. do you and enjoy that job!!!!

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  5. I love my job because:

    1. I have a downtown storefront office that I don't share with anyone.
    2. Private bathroom
    3. TV/Microwave/electric fireplace
    4. I work at my own pace
    5. My boss totally trusts my decisions
    6. I have tons of opportunities to earn comp time
    7. I have input in all social and business functions we're involved in
    8. No clock punching
    9. I'm the youngest on staff
    10. We all get along well for the most part.

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  6. 1. Work from home a lot.
    2. I'm on salary, so I don't have to clock hours.
    3. My best friend owns the company.

    That's all I have.

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  7. Hmmm, let me ponder.

    Okay, here goes

    1) I am very good at what I do(I like being good at things)

    2) My manager is cool as hell(I'll call in late and come in two hours late and he'll be like "Just put it in as 8 hours, nobody knows you were late but me and I don't care" lol)

    3) At this point, I am almost indispensible(no one knows out system as well as he and I do, and if I weren't here, let's just say that would be a BIG issue for the company, and they know it lol)

    4) I can take the subway so I don't have to drive (I don't drive in DC unless REALLY necessary)

    5) I've built up a few government contacts (so once I do decide to move on I know some people who will look out for me)

    6) They have a free exercise facility in my building

    7) There are a lot of nice looking women in my building(none of them are in my department, but I still get to look at them from time to time in the building lol)

    8) I don't have to wear a tie lol

    9) The organization that I work for (well contract for) does good things. They do a lot for the community (well, ALL communities actually, it's the Coprporation for National Service lol)

    10) I work on the computer all day so I have ready access to this place lol

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  8. You play too much!!!! Hey Soror!!!! *hug*

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  9. You play too much!!!! Hey Soror!!!! *hug*

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  10. Can't beat those perks with a baseball bat... Thank God for your blessing... I complain alot about my job, but in reality, its not so bad and I make a very decent living,,,,and besides I gotta love a place that will allow me to wear my baseball or skull cap all week cuz I just dont know what the hell to do to my hair is alright with me... lol

    But thats cool...and I could tell very early on that you were bossy... You cant tell me what to do... hmph... lol

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  11. 1.Being made to feel like an equal team member and not hired help or a subordinate

    2.Having a cool ass boss who knows what it means to be a working parent and thus needing time off to attend to the kids, or leave early b/c they're sick or to see them in a play

    3.Not being lorded over or having someone peering over my shoulder

    4.Having a thoughtful person to work for who SHOWS appreciation – she made sure to send me flowers and a balloon for Admin Assistants day yesterday, even tough she’s in Las Vegas

    5.Being told I am getting a raise and promotion without even having to ask for one

    6.Feeling my skills and contributions are worthy of recognition

    7.Making the office run smoother due to a suggestion or idea I offered

    8.Being given the tools to do your job well, whether it’s upgrading my software, being offered numerous professional development opportunities or having complete access and understanding of your supvsrs’s job without them being threatened by me having more knowledge.

    9.Having someone is who unafraid to tell others what a good job I’ve done or am doing, publicly

    10.Having good sense enough to keep my feet planted in this organization until God says move. I almost left two years ago due to issues I had with my former supvsr…it was a bad match and it made for a tumultuous start to my career (this is my first “real” job since graduation)

    11.Although they make me cringe sometimes, the co-workers are mostly good people. I don't mind having to work with them on things or assisting them when they need me, etc. I started a walking club during our lunch breaks, and have learned a great deal about ppl I wouldn't normally get a chance to see or even talk to. It's a really nice way to appreciate folks more.

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  12. Ok, I love my job NOW... Just got my ten year bonus (in check form) today.... I might be visiting some of you guys real soon now...

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  13. Before or after you get some new Jordans?

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  14. STL is closed to visitors...but have fun on your trips!

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  15. I got enough to cover this trip plus a couple more... and my AF1's (Air Force One's).. Not Jordan's, keep up with what I tell you Man.... But I got 2 dope PINK pair for next month... Those to me is a what a pair of 3.5" heels is to these chica's... I wouldnt even know what to do in some heels...

    But damn, with bonus and raises... The Man is gone be wanting my ass to work harder.... dammit... always a freaking catch...

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  16. Why you so damn mean Mo? lmao... Why dont you try showing MO love to yo neighbors... Treat people MO like you wanna be treated... And try being MO hospitable... Thats MOstly all you gotta do...

    lmaoooo

    I hope I dont have to say this one MO gen...

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  17. I gotta give it to you!! That was funny!

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  18. What you want rob, some free cable? And by the way... did I miss something... where the hell did you just come up with that... lol

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  19. WHAT! 
    ((inserting shocked and amazed look right now... See...))


    Ms Mo Sassi agreed with me....
    Gosh, what the heckie doo-lickie is going on...

    ((I know, I know.. I got too much damn time on my hands..lol))

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  20. Are you serious? I just called you the female Larry the cable guy.

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  21. If thats a movie... I havent seen it...

    is that a good thing or a bad thing... WAIT... Im asking you... nevermind.. lol

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  22. oh... thats probably why I havent seen him...

    you calling me a redneck hillbilly?

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  23. Did you hear those words outta my mouth?

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  24. Nope... Im just messing with ya...lol thats what I do..

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  25. I know. I'm still gon spank you tho.

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  26. Look now.. leave me alone... cuz yo gone get me kicked outta here... Mo dont allow all that foolery in here place...

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  27. And just how was I to know THAT was your clit trigger? Cancel one spanking.

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  28. Alright.. Rob.. Im out buddy... aint even trying to go there today... Catch me tomorrow..

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  29. This clip completely exemplifies how my workday felt. LMAO

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  30. I cant think of one stinkin' reason why I like my job except for payday... lol

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