Are these kids living in mom’s basement? If it was my kid, I’d escort them to their interviews and jobs on the first day. Then I’d hand them an eviction notice.
I think it’s the eviction notice that’s needed. My work ethic didn’t come from anything more noble that actual hunger, and a dislike for sleeping on the back seat of my 1987 Volkswagen Golf.
I cleaned sewers, sold electric razors, delivered post, sold Christmas trees, rented apartments, ran legal searches for a property solicitor, made sandwiches in a 24 hour deli, … not because I liked that any more than the Gen-Zers, but because I had no other choice.
Steve Murray
9 months ago
I’m with the employee here. Having established the T&Cs of his employment, not attending an 8am meeting the next day doesn’t make him “work shy”.
I say this as someone who’s spent decades going beyond my basic working hours. The possibility of going beyond his basic working hours should’ve been made clear up front. I congratulate him on his response.
I he’s an hourly employee, or a salaried employee making less than the exempt minimum, he will be paid for his time. If he’s a exempt salaried employee, he has no defined working hours. The same guy will no doubt want to take a two hour lunch when he has a doctor’s appointment, or leave at 4 PM on Friday to beat traffic. If you want flexibility, you give flexibility.
The only reasonable complaint is that if he’s out of pocket for the workout class, his employer should reimburse.
You’re making assumptions about him wanting XYZ, which is not something you’re entitled to do. The guy had established his working hours, that’s perfectly clear.
I understand every single argument about flexibility; i’ve dealt with it all in a management position within the largest organisation in the UK. Don’t try to second guess what people think.
I’ve been working for 25 years. The people who arrive at 9:01 and leave at 4:59 are the same ones that magically are sick for the exact number of sick days they have, and are always sick on Monday and Friday.
They’re also the first to disappear during the day to take care of their personal business. A non-hourly worker who shows no flexibility should be gotten rid of as soon as possible.
Right-Wing Hippie
9 months ago
Christ, you know how hard it is to get an interview these days? And they’re just passing them up. Well, all the more for me, says I.
l m
9 months ago
Is anyone else still not seeing this column?
William Brand
9 months ago
Do not be surprised if red states offer to pay Trump’s fines with taxpayer money. It’s better than having Saudi Arabia pay them. The Supreme Court should interfere with the Democratic party’s attempt to destroy the Republican nominee with lawfare. This fine was only imposed because Trump is running for President. It was not imposed on other businesses equally guilty. The NY City real estate business is universally corrupt because the Democratic party wants it that way. They force developers to pay bribes to politicians by setting up regulations that will receive selective enforcement. Development in that city without corruption is made impossible.
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SubscribeAre these kids living in mom’s basement? If it was my kid, I’d escort them to their interviews and jobs on the first day. Then I’d hand them an eviction notice.
I think it’s the eviction notice that’s needed. My work ethic didn’t come from anything more noble that actual hunger, and a dislike for sleeping on the back seat of my 1987 Volkswagen Golf.
I cleaned sewers, sold electric razors, delivered post, sold Christmas trees, rented apartments, ran legal searches for a property solicitor, made sandwiches in a 24 hour deli, … not because I liked that any more than the Gen-Zers, but because I had no other choice.
I’m with the employee here. Having established the T&Cs of his employment, not attending an 8am meeting the next day doesn’t make him “work shy”.
I say this as someone who’s spent decades going beyond my basic working hours. The possibility of going beyond his basic working hours should’ve been made clear up front. I congratulate him on his response.
I he’s an hourly employee, or a salaried employee making less than the exempt minimum, he will be paid for his time. If he’s a exempt salaried employee, he has no defined working hours. The same guy will no doubt want to take a two hour lunch when he has a doctor’s appointment, or leave at 4 PM on Friday to beat traffic. If you want flexibility, you give flexibility.
The only reasonable complaint is that if he’s out of pocket for the workout class, his employer should reimburse.
You’re making assumptions about him wanting XYZ, which is not something you’re entitled to do. The guy had established his working hours, that’s perfectly clear.
I understand every single argument about flexibility; i’ve dealt with it all in a management position within the largest organisation in the UK. Don’t try to second guess what people think.
I’ve been working for 25 years. The people who arrive at 9:01 and leave at 4:59 are the same ones that magically are sick for the exact number of sick days they have, and are always sick on Monday and Friday.
They’re also the first to disappear during the day to take care of their personal business. A non-hourly worker who shows no flexibility should be gotten rid of as soon as possible.
Christ, you know how hard it is to get an interview these days? And they’re just passing them up. Well, all the more for me, says I.
Is anyone else still not seeing this column?
Do not be surprised if red states offer to pay Trump’s fines with taxpayer money. It’s better than having Saudi Arabia pay them. The Supreme Court should interfere with the Democratic party’s attempt to destroy the Republican nominee with lawfare. This fine was only imposed because Trump is running for President. It was not imposed on other businesses equally guilty. The NY City real estate business is universally corrupt because the Democratic party wants it that way. They force developers to pay bribes to politicians by setting up regulations that will receive selective enforcement. Development in that city without corruption is made impossible.