It's now become one of those moments to make a choice

5280 shooter II

It's that moment, where you look at the wall and think, what did I get myself into!? You take a deep breath and sigh....what is my resolve!? How far is my commitment to fix this organization!? What is the benefit for me.....to the mission....am I committed enough to believe in it and see it through?!

I see both sides....yet when I join something, I want to see it through and do the best I can with the tools I've learned.....it's not a losing proposition.....I will not quit.....it just needs proper leadership that I can provide, if it's utilised and implemented, but I'm a low yet loud voice on the Totem pole for now.

I'm not jumping ship with the rats.....I have a Cavalry background to stand ground and fight to improve it. It's just a fleeting moment of second guessing......but I guess the question is already answered since I'm not complaining about quitting it. Maybe I'm just looking for reassurance.....it's a question on validation of character!?

JLDickmon

are we talking subject matter at hand, or are we giving up sniffing glue?

My advice would be slightly different for each scenario..

rbsivley

Well, I was going to say smoking pot at work. I know what you're talking about. I served most of my active duty time as a operations NCO for Army Reserve units. Trying to implement a zip filed active duty training program into part time force was not fun and lonely at the top of the pole.
Hang in there.

Ernie Bishop

I'm lost

Vic's Viewpoint

Ernie Bishop wrote: »

I'm lost

Me too. What the [bleep] are you talking about? And why all the circuitous dancing around the issue, whatever that issue is? My inner fog is now denser than the fog outside, which is already saying a lot. Since when does NE Texas get fogged in?

rbsivley

My interpretation was his job.

LMLarsen

That's what I thought as well. I reached the same conclusion recently, and while many think I'm nutso for taking the plunge and seeking something new, I'd rather do it on my own terms.

ilove22s

if you speak about the job, i can feel for you.

ive been here for 2 years and its still the same ol BS. they do an annual survey and my bosses want us to do them since the participation rate is about 50%. one boss is more concerned about the appearance of the 50% rate then anything else. thats how petty they are. also, i told one of the managers when i started, this place isnt going to change until they clear house of 1. the mangaers, 2. CEO & BOD 3. then culture here. its been running for 20+ years like this so it aint going to change over night or w/o cleaning house of the people that are keeping it that way. Since i dont see any of the 3 happening, its going to stay that way.

im just glad i work with some great people on the floor. i wouldnt want to go back to Enginnering in this place. Maybe somewhere else, but definately not here.

shush

LMLarsen wrote: »

That's what I thought as well. I reached the same conclusion recently, and while many think I'm nutso for taking the plunge and seeking something new, I'd rather do it on my own terms.

Wife just gave in her notice after 28 years, tired of being treated like a mushroom.
Plus side she may be visiting the US of A again.

JerryBobCo

Ernie Bishop wrote: »

I'm lost

And I thought it was just me.

bruchi

The 'smaller" the issue is perceived as the harder it will be to deal with it...

shush

Ernie Bishop wrote: »

I'm lost

NN

:popcorn:

sherwood

Calvary???????????????

orchidman

5280 shooter II wrote: »

It's that moment, where you look at the wall and think, what did I get myself into!? You take a deep breath and sigh....what is my resolve!? How far is my commitment to ...............................!?

This I understand clearly, (cos I go through it with every woman I date and my bedroom wallpaper doesnt provide inspiration)..........................The rest of your post ............lost me.........

MileHighShooter

I'm guessing job, especially sine 5280 stepped up a bit in position recently. And that is exactly why I'm staying in grunt position until I have the backing to do my own business for myself.

Suck it up and stick it out for a while, if you really need something new, then look but keep at the current gig for now and only move on if something REALLY strikes you as the right move.

shooter

sherwood wrote: »

Calvary???????????????

Wasn't that the hill that Christ was crucified on? No disrespect intended.

orchidman

shooter wrote: »

Wasn't that the hill that Christ was crucified on?

Nah............that was Cavalry................

NN

sherwood wrote: »

Calvary???????????????

Not horses~~~~~~tanks

Buffco

Play the game, make the paper.

JerryBobCo

cpj wrote: »

Being boss sucks big greasy donkey nuts.

I just have to ask.

How many 'big greasy donkey nuts' have you sucked?

MileHighShooter

JerryBobCo wrote: »

I just have to ask.

How many 'big greasy donkey nuts' have you sucked?

Thank you Jerry for the new sig line :beer:

ghostsniper1

JerryBobCo wrote: »

I just have to ask.

How many 'big greasy donkey nuts' have you sucked?

We're talking about the same guy that "hoed a gus."

MileHighShooter

cpj wrote: »

42

42 individual....or 21 pair?

breamfisher

In a row.

Buffco

Were the donkeys greasy, or the bags? I'm confused.

gator

I'm laughing so hard I'm cryin...

Jayhawker

NN wrote: »

Not horses~~~~~~tanks

Horses, Tanks...don't make no difference...it's still Cavalry

5280 shooter II

rbsivley wrote: »

My interpretation was his job.

Ding ding ding ding......winner!!!!!......look at the big brain on Rob! Yes sir Mr. Sivley you got it......job concerns.

For those that got lost.....north is that-a-way (points towards the sun at noon.....:tooth:) Just ribbin' ya guys.....but I'm no better for misspelling Cavalry......flu meds made my normally anal-retentive typing rather wonky last night.....so solly for sloppy lighting.

CPJ and MHS pretty much nailed it. Got "titled" recently as Asst. Dept. Mgr for 2 separate divisions within my new-to-me company after only 3 months and we had a meeting last night that's showing a transformation in the leadership. I was kinda second-guessing myself, but decided to rely on my NCO experience and get the ball rolling.

After I logged off of here, I analyzed the problems we've been having with poor performance and documentation for a start, and realized that the line troopers don't have the proper supervision and have gotten laxed in their duties. The owner's intent is for me to be the kick in the rear. So I created a form for "Acknowledgement of Tasks, Conditions, & Standards". I printed off the Inspection Forms for each of my 13 locations, and a Inspection Results form......so that they know what their position entails, what is being looked at, and the results of that inspection. Most corporate type of companies use docs like this for CYA......I see it as a training tool, and explain it that way, and so far they are appreciating it heartfelt because they are seeing that someone is actually caring about what they do, making sure they know why it's important, and not some D-head coming along and docking them for goof-ups.

Within the state of Colorado, the employee has a right to have their duties explained again before you can document wrongdoings (be sure to document that you explained!)....to me it's just basic military leadership 101. However as some of you are aware of......leadership in the military style demands a personal investment for the consideration of the employee and the mission of the company.........That's what I was mulling over......do I really want to get back into the Platoon Sergeant role again?. However it seems that I'm doing just that naturally and w/o being told to.

I guess that's a life-long skill set you learn.

JLDickmon

oh heck..is that all?

You got it right,though.

Everyone gets a job description, signs it (two copies, one for them, one for HR), and it goes in their personnel file.
Everyone signs a statement saying their performance will be reviewed at three, six, and twelve month intervals.
Got an employee handbook? Everyone gets a copy and signs the last page, which is removed and goes in their personnel file.
Any time a policy changes or is updated, two copies provided to the employee. One is signed and goes in their file.
In three months, everyone gets a review.
Three months later, they get reviewed again; This time, the Performance Improvement Plans start.
Six months later, we review again. This time, employees passing their PIPs are congratulated, ones that fail PIPs are terminated.

In the words of Vito Corleone, "it's nothing personal.. it's only business.."

Razorbacker

I've seen many polls and more pay is never at the top of the list. It's always things like feeling like being part of the team, and feeling like their contribution was valued.