The guy’s an obvious A-hole. Jumps to conclusions at the drop of a hat. I’d hate to work for him (and I doubt very much he’s a manager). I bet he throws stuff at employees that tick him off, which is everybody, every day.
Doesn’t know me either. I’ve worked for the same Manager for about 15 years, the one before for about 6. I’ve been in the same department for over 20 years, same company about 30, so I rather doubt I’m considered a bad employee. Oh, and I telecommute a portion of every day (and I’m in the lab every day too). But I meet and exceed my goals every damned day, so my boss loves me because I keep the balls in the air 24/7. He’d never get that if I had to lock myself in the lab for eight hours a day.
>>. But I meet and exceed my goals every damned day, so my boss loves me because I keep the balls in the air 24/7<<
Yep — same here. And I can tell you know of what you speak and not just because you agree with me. I also have been a Manager — and a damned good one — and a well-liked and respected team colleague for 30+ years.
The reactions to my reaction have been interesting. I haven’t had time (I have been telecommuting all day on meetings and the like LOL) to really clarify my response.
When someone says something as stupid and ignorant as “no one should be allowed to telecommute” it has to be not just called out but done in as biting a way as possible. Would we let someone say “no one should be allowed to have their own cubicle!” (as was the call in the mid-80s when groups were put in a single room) without appropriate derision?
What I said was a public service and probably far too kind.
:)