#workplace problems

[positivelypositive]

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a small reminder that...

...not every problem can be solved instantly.

...not every problem is real.

...not every problem is a roadblock.

some problems can be temporary. others can be based on our assumptions, while some can be a blessing in disguise.

take a deep breath. you've got this ✨

[spookyjedimaster]

Breaking news: my coworker realized the world doesn’t revolve around her and she’s not happy about it 😂😂

[darkestthunder]

The other day at work somebody came up to me and “yoo-hooed” to get my attention while I was in the middle of doing something else. My response to that was to slowly turn and say “yesss?” And he acted all offended.

Like no, I’m not going to respond right away or very well when you or anyone else does that or whistles at me or whatever other similar thing. How would you like it if I did that to you? You wouldn’t.

The thing I’ve notice about how often and when this stuff happens while working at my retail job is that 98% of the time it’s straight white men who do this. It’s not the way to get my attention nor is it okay for you to do this. I am not your personal servant and you are not “King”. I am a f*cking human being.

[antipodeanpineapplelump]

When less qualified people at work mansplain to me how to do my job:

[eversoslightlybitter]

Just listen to like, 4 middle-age white women at work talk about how their parents straight up abused (hitting, shouting, etc.) them as "discipline", and how they did the same to their kids (one literally gave her kid a black eye). Then they complained about how that "wouldn't be legal these days".

How do older generations have like, zero emotional control or stability, then "wonder" why so many young people have anxiety and depression?

Gee, it's almost like there's a connection here.

[captaingeorge13]

Job Conversations

*Sleazy Old Dude (SOD) comes into my workplace*

SOD: Hey there, you’re so fine, I just might have to make up a question just to talk to you *weird smile*

ME: *awkwardly smiles and laughs*

SOD: Damn, you fine! You married?

ME: Haha, nope, I’m only 17 (I only got a few dollars)

SOD: Oh shit, my bad

ME: *oh shit, that actually worked*

[hydroxychloroqueen]

Political Pharmacy... Bad Idea.

I could just be the only one out here that has heard of this, but don’t people know that discussing religion or politics in the workplace is a recipe for disaster?

We have a new staff pharmacist, and she’s been quite... interesting? to work with. I may save the irritating actions for another post, but the main issue that the pharmacy staff, as a vast majority has, is that she is very loud and opinionated on her political stance... to the point of taunting, mocking, radical statements, etc. There’s nothing wrong with having an opinion -- everyone is entitled to their opinion(s) -- but knowing that recent times have become rather tense, it simply does not seem like a great idea to discuss your views.

It’s known that if you state your opinion or stance on any issue, there is always going to be someone in opposition. And there certainly is in my pharmacy. I don’t share my views either way because it’s not going to help me count or type prescriptions any more efficiently. I’m here to do my job, so I just play “Switzerland”. But this particular pharmacist has made very extreme, unsolicited comments that have caused an extreme divide in our work place, which I wouldn’t expect anyone to react in a civil manner is. We work in very close quarters and we around each other often. We’re already having issues working as an efficient team with being short-staffed. How does this help us be any better? It just doesn’t.

There’s no written rule within the company I work for that states that this kind of thing is not allowed, so it’s challenging to rectify. My coworkers vent to me about their frustrations; some are upset with her comments because they perceive them as crude, while others just feel it’s not necessary. I brought it up to my pharmacy manager, and their resolution was “I'm just going to lead by example, and hope she catches on.” It’s been about two months, and nothing has changed. I feel like my hands are tied, as anytime I find a resolution when my pharmacist can’t come up with one, they think I’m stepping on their toes and then I find myself having a “sit-down” on why I went over their head.

Has anyone else experienced something like this, or experiencing something like this currently? What do you do to get through your workday?

[positivelypositive]

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black and white...

...is impractical.

inside of us, we're all grey. you can't always be completely right or entirely wrong.

sometimes it's a grey zone. it can be a murky grey or a cool one. depends.

it doesn't say anything about you except that you're human. relax ✨