tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12146466.post1778921117577378066..comments2023-11-05T03:43:39.534-06:00Comments on Lets Gab... With Anne, Jennifer B., Lori, Lori T, and Kate: TMI???Annehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03951659700229919103noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12146466.post-50422722046118326902009-02-01T22:29:00.000-06:002009-02-01T22:29:00.000-06:00Bookwormom, yeah, you'd think that, wouldn't you? ...Bookwormom, yeah, you'd think that, wouldn't you? I know I'm a valued employee, but they do a lot of this, "We don't want to start a precedent" stuff, so it's either company policy or it's not.<BR/><BR/><I>55-70 hour weeks surely can't continue forever?!</I><BR/>Well, it's been at least 2 years now; we'll see how much longer I can manage it, LOL. <BR/><BR/>And don't be a stranger :)Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250972350798310498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12146466.post-34701665347294117092009-02-01T22:27:00.000-06:002009-02-01T22:27:00.000-06:00Oh yeah, Rosie. The self-eval form is chock full o...Oh yeah, Rosie. The self-eval form is chock full of questions like "How was your communication this year? Better than last? Give specific examples. And How can it improve?" "Are you a good team player? Give specific examples." My biggest problem is I'm not good at saying no, and I'm a control freak, so I know it'll get done right if I do it, ya know?<BR/><BR/>And I also work for two separate bosses - one in the London office. I've gotten a lot better at doing these over the years, although I don't know of anyone that actually enjoys them.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250972350798310498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12146466.post-49469046641713632562009-02-01T16:59:00.000-06:002009-02-01T16:59:00.000-06:00First time commenting. I hope that by being honest...First time commenting. I hope that by being honest your bosses will be able to help you avoid walking too far down burnout road. I'd think that keeping a valued, proven employee happy would be a better use of their resources than allowing the employee to fall off the deep end so to speak. We can all hope anyway. 55-70 hour weeks surely can't continue forever?! :0 <BR/>Back to lurkdom.Bob & Muffintophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12517851052183148808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12146466.post-46588739076546521912009-02-01T16:46:00.000-06:002009-02-01T16:46:00.000-06:00Your comments were extremely well put and articula...Your comments were extremely well put and articulate. You don't sound confrontational at all, just honest. Also, you lay out some concerns you have and aren't demanding anything. You are politely and directly asking your boss to seriously consider what you are saying by your forth right words. Bravo Lori! I'd be impressed and it should certainly spark constructive dialogue.<BR/><BR/>Gads, your review form sounds exactly like ours. It's not my favorite form of review. It isn't so much because I don't know what to say, but giving an honest appraisal of my work without either over or under estimating it's value or impact that's difficult for me. <BR/><BR/>Personally I think I'm more measured and honest than either one of the people (I get TWO reviews because I work in TWO departments) who review me. They are way more effusive with the praise and my capabilities than I am. To me it's just as disconcerting as being found lacking. I really don't know how to respond sometimes.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15868327419940314643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12146466.post-3436931388975683732009-02-01T16:20:00.000-06:002009-02-01T16:20:00.000-06:00Well, Linda, the work at home thing isn't an issue...Well, Linda, the work at home thing isn't an issue for my boss. My job is all online anyway, so working from home, even almost fulltime, wouldn't be a problem (although I know that's an impossibility). It's the CEO who really is providing the pushback. I've actually worked at home a few times when the situation was unavoidable (plumbing problems, etc). The company is already toying with the idea, so I wouldn't have to "prove the idea" - they've been toying with it for almost a year now. Sigh.Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08250972350798310498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12146466.post-86830413404336369672009-02-01T11:50:00.000-06:002009-02-01T11:50:00.000-06:00I've never had to do an evaluation like this. Int...I've never had to do an evaluation like this. Interesting. <BR/><BR/>I think that was a thoughtful answer which is offering your boss an idea he may not have considered before. Be prepared to tell him what you could do at home because there's a chance he'll ask. We'll hope so, anyway.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102990383720958176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12146466.post-48731896131741110832009-02-01T11:05:00.000-06:002009-02-01T11:05:00.000-06:00I think you gave an honest answer ~ not too much i...I think you gave an honest answer ~ not too much information at all! I hope they actually follow-up with you so that you can come to some sort of compromise. Being able to work from home even 1-2 days/week would be awesome!Devhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719293114461054932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12146466.post-12861836980624076042009-02-01T07:23:00.000-06:002009-02-01T07:23:00.000-06:00I think it is perfect as is. Not at all TMI, and h...I think it is perfect as is. Not at all TMI, and honestly stated. No hint of trying to be confrontational at all. Hard to stand up for yourself sometimes, isn't it? But necessary. Especially under the constant worry that our kids will grow up without us everywhere they need us along the way. We'll never get this time with them back...that thought is never far from my mind. Hugs my friend.Jennifer B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14499251230157627049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12146466.post-38063626530145420062009-02-01T07:19:00.000-06:002009-02-01T07:19:00.000-06:00Ugh, I hate, hate, hate those types of questions, ...Ugh, I hate, hate, hate those types of questions, because I never know what to write!!<BR/><BR/>However, I think your answer was perfect and it wasn't TMI. I mean, you have to tell them that sooner or later and you explained it really well how you felt. and seriously, 55-70hours, that's pretty insane!nathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02626894830238717124noreply@blogger.com