Got dressed down by the boss because of the SW region!

Monkeyman · 02-16-2012, 04:52 AM

It's all your fault, guys.

We have to fill out a form every year giving 3 personal goals for the next year. For one of my goals, I put "I want to attend the South West regional meet in Kanab.". Hey! It said PERSONAL goals.

Anyway, the boss (actually, the bosses bosses boss) called me in his office yesterday morning and said, "What does that have to do with _______ (my job)?". I said it was a personal goal and by the way, can I have two weeks off. Fortunately, he's a rider with a sense of humor so he chuckled, told me to come up with a work related goal, then turned down my request for leave. Unfortunately, due to staffing shortages, nobody can take much leave this year. Thanks alot, guys.

AlabamaNomadRider · 02-16-2012, 05:31 AM

That's really tough Chris, hate to hear you won't be able to get the time off. On the other hand think of the money you will be making.

Monkeyman · 02-16-2012, 08:43 AM

I guess it's better to make the money while I can but it certainly would have been more fun to spend the money and ride out there.

**Top Cat** · 02-16-2012, 09:42 AM

Work sucks.

cactusjack · 02-16-2012, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

It's all your fault, guys.

We have to fill out a form every year giving 3 personal goals for the next year. For one of my goals, I put "I want to attend the South West regional meet in Kanab.". Hey! It said PERSONAL goals.

Anyway, the boss (actually, the bosses bosses boss) called me in his office yesterday morning and said, "What does that have to do with _______ (my job)?". I said it was a personal goal and by the way, can I have two weeks off. Fortunately, he's a rider with a sense of humor so he chuckled, told me to come up with a work related goal, then turned down my request for leave. Unfortunately, due to staffing shortages, nobody can take much leave this year. Thanks alot, guys.

Sorry you were unable to get the time off. I guess I won't need to bring bananas to Kanab now.

Monkeyman · 02-16-2012, 11:29 AM

At least not this year. If I was closer, I'd just call in sick or personal for a few days. Most of the way across the country, I'd feel the need for a couple weeks off. I understand his position (and might make the same decision if I were in his shoes) but it still sucks.

cactusjack · 02-16-2012, 12:41 PM

I have 4 weeks of paid vacation a year, but I have been working on a couple of large projects and haven't been able to use most of it for the past couple years because I couldn't be gone for very long. I take a day here and a day there to keep under the 160 hour cap so I don't stop accruing vacation. It was like pulling teeth to get the time off to go to Crescent City.

It's a shame to have time in the bank and your employer won't let you use it.

**Kawhead** · 02-16-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

Work sucks.

No job sucks worse.

**markclark57** · 02-16-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Kawhead

No job sucks worse.

I have "No job" . . . I like it.

Sorry you won't be there Chris. I'll be bringing some Choice Tequila as well as a couple of my "regular" beverages. I'll make sure to declare a toast in your honor.

carolinakid1 · 02-16-2012, 03:46 PM

Sounds like you have job security...for now. That is good.

**nomadtom69** · 02-16-2012, 05:23 PM

I think TC and I have the hard jobs RETIREMENT

**markclark57** · 02-16-2012, 05:29 PM

I'm "Pseudo Retired" I don't have a job but I still do things to keep busy.

Monkeyman · 02-18-2012, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by markclark57

I have "No job" . . . I like it.

Sorry you won't be there Chris. I'll be bringing some Choice Tequila as well as a couple of my "regular" beverages. I'll make sure to declare a toast in your honor.

"A toast to Monkeyman, that fine, upstanding (and mighty sexy) young (sort of) man!"

Monkeyman · 02-18-2012, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

It's a shame to have time in the bank and your employer won't let you use it.

I've got about 500 vacation hours I could use if they'd give me the time off. That's 13+ weeks. It would be a hell of a trip.

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Originally Posted by Kawhead

No job sucks worse.

Yup. Better to have too much job than not enough (or none at all). Unless I win the lottery, of course. Then I'm calling in "rich".

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Originally Posted by carolinakid1

Sounds like you have job security...for now. That is good.

It's not that I couldn't get fired (God forbid) but my place of business will NEVER go under...EVER!

**markclark57** · 02-18-2012, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

"A toast to Monkeyman, that fine, upstanding (and mighty sexy) young (sort of) man!"

I'm in favor of a toast, but not enough to lie about it.

02-16-2012, 04:52 AM	#1
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Got dressed down by the boss because of the SW region! It's all your fault, guys. We have to fill out a form every year giving 3 personal goals for the next year. For one of my goals, I put "I want to attend the South West regional meet in Kanab.". Hey! It said PERSONAL goals. Anyway, the boss (actually, the bosses bosses boss) called me in his office yesterday morning and said, "What does that have to do with _______ (my job)?". I said it was a personal goal and by the way, can I have two weeks off. Fortunately, he's a rider with a sense of humor so he chuckled, told me to come up with a work related goal, then turned down my request for leave. Unfortunately, due to staffing shortages, nobody can take much leave this year. Thanks alot, guys. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-16-2012, 08:43 AM	#3
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	I guess it's better to make the money while I can but it certainly would have been more fun to spend the money and ride out there. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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02-16-2012, 09:42 AM	#4
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02-16-2012, 11:29 AM	#6
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	At least not this year. If I was closer, I'd just call in sick or personal for a few days. Most of the way across the country, I'd feel the need for a couple weeks off. I understand his position (and might make the same decision if I were in his shoes) but it still sucks. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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02-16-2012, 12:41 PM	#7
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	I have 4 weeks of paid vacation a year, but I have been working on a couple of large projects and haven't been able to use most of it for the past couple years because I couldn't be gone for very long. I take a day here and a day there to keep under the 160 hour cap so I don't stop accruing vacation. It was like pulling teeth to get the time off to go to Crescent City. It's a shame to have time in the bank and your employer won't let you use it. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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02-16-2012, 03:46 PM	#10
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