I’ve only had two my entire life. My first job was at a grocery store and I started working at the prison shortly after I turned 22. Neither job is horrible. I didnt dislike ... moreI’ve only had two my entire life. My first job was at a grocery store and I started working at the prison shortly after I turned 22. Neither job is horrible. I didnt dislike the grocery store and I don’t dislike being a corrections officer. I’ll be glad to retire when I turn fifty.
I’ve been at my current job for over sixteen years. I have called in sick three times. I jokingly called in sick to my supervisor once claiming I had eye trouble. I said, &ld... moreI’ve been at my current job for over sixteen years. I have called in sick three times. I jokingly called in sick to my supervisor once claiming I had eye trouble. I said, “This is *my name*. I can’t make it to work today because I’m having eye trouble.“ he replied, “What’s wrong?” I responded with, “I can’t see going to work today.” He cussed at me and then laughed.Another time I called the captain’s office from the phone in the hallway where we wait until it’s time to go to work. I told the captain I was sick and couldn’t make it. He started to say, “I hope you feel better” before looking at the caller ID realizing where I was calling from. Thankfully he has a sense of humor and laughed. less
I know someone who recently found a better job and turned in his two-week notice from his employer. They wanted to schedule an exit interview. He declined by telling Human Resource... moreI know someone who recently found a better job and turned in his two-week notice from his employer. They wanted to schedule an exit interview. He declined by telling Human Resources (paraphrased), “You all have ignored my suggestions and legitimate grievances for my entire employment. Why should I begin to have any faith you care what I have to say now? If you truly care you would have listened to me a long time ago. I’m not wasting my time.”
