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Hey guys, just needed a place to vent. Since getting a new job about 8 months ago, I've run across some real characters at work. Thiefs, gossips, back-stabbers, "it's not my job" people, and just people in general that don't think they have to come in on time (or at all) and work the schedule they agreed to work.

So here's my little rant about 10 Things You're Doing to Get Yourself Fired Fast.

Hopefully none of these apply to you and you get a chuckle from recognizing one of these traits in a co-worker.

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I couldn't wait to get out of a regular work environment for those exact reasons. That's why I decided to become a Realtor and basically work for myself. Although you still run into it with other realtors, lenders, title companies etc....

I really hate to be "that guy", but I truly think the work ethic over the last 20 years or so has really declined. It's a generational thing.

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I don't see the issue. As long as their behaviour or work ethic doesn't affect or increase my workload why should i care? These businesses and corporations have no loyalty to their employees and will fire or cut an employee that has been slaving away for the company just as easily as they would get rid off of an employee that's been slacking off.

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It is hard when you see others not living up to the standards you set for yourself, but just remember what you see in them, I guarantee someone else thinks about you.

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I don't see the issue. As long as their behaviour or work ethic doesn't affect or increase my workload why should i care? These businesses and corporations have no loyalty to their employees and will fire or cut an employee that has been slaving away for the company just as easily as they would get rid off of an employee that's been slacking off.

That's the problem. It ALWAYS increases the work load of those of us who actually CARE. And those type of employees are sneaky. They know the ways around not doing their work and doing just enough to not get fired. They also know whose asses to kiss. I've been in the workforce for over 30 years. I've seen it hundreds of times.

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I don't see the issue. As long as their behaviour or work ethic doesn't affect or increase my workload why should i care? These businesses and corporations have no loyalty to their employees and will fire or cut an employee that has been slaving away for the company just as easily as they would get rid off of an employee that's been slacking off.

That's the problem. It ALWAYS increases the work load of those of us who actually CARE. And those type of employees are sneaky. They know the ways around not doing their work and doing just enough to not get fired. They also know whose asses to kiss. I've been in the workforce for over 30 years. I've seen it hundreds of times.

Well, if you read my post properly you would see that I said it's not my concern as long it doesn't affect or increase my workload. Just because you put in capital locks doesn't make it a fact. It hugely depends on the role and job duties and responsibilities of the persons at hand, some tasks are specific and can't be simply passed on to someone else.

If their actions do increase other's workloads then that's another issue. IMO, some are too overly concerned about what other workers doing even if it doesn't have any effect on them. I rather work alongside someone who's slacks off and has punctuality issues than someone who is always watching and waiting for the colleagues to mess up.

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I've been an employee all my adult life. Recently I was helping another department out when they lost their financial person, keeping them afloat until they could hire someone permanently. I also applied for this position since I was already doing the work. HR wouldn't even forward my application to the department head because I didn't have the "right" degree. I needed an accounting degree, not a business management degree. I even had a Master's in business education. Heck, I was qualified to TEACH accounting. After that fiasco I decided to take matters in my own hand and start my own business part time while working full time. Here is a great book that helped me make up my mind to do this:

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki.

You can get this book at Amazon pretty cheaply if you want it.

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@@Rena's got this you definitely took matters into your own hands and got out of the rat race! I wish I could. I like my job but I know theres no future beyond the next contract.

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Work ethics are not taught in todays world. Most kids think the world owes them a living. parents make sure Little Johnny has everything and doesn't require him to work for it. Most parents don't ask their kids to do anything at home. When we were growing up we had chores and didn't get everything we wanted by whining. I too worked in the public world for years. got so tired of the lazy asses making as much if not more than me and were the biggest screw off's ever. I started my own business in 2003, have loved it. Don't have to worry about anyone else's laziness just work hard and take care of my own business. I really hope things turn around in this Country and we quit rewarding people for not working, giving them free everything and taking it from those who are still working hard.

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