The New Café - Page 70

**Barkworm** · 08-02-2007, 04:13 AM

Hey, that sounds pretty cool actually. Maybe the harddrive will lead you to your family's dark secret or something.

*Sewer Bull* · 08-02-2007, 04:35 AM

Or maybe someone wants to frame you and left a hard drive with some hardcore kangaroo pr0n!

Ra · 08-02-2007, 05:09 AM

Hm, or maybe they are trying to frame me by claiming my family has a history of browsing through some hardcore kangaroo p0rn?

I also forgot to mention what was stolen and some other damage to some other lockers nearby. From what I hear, a total of $40 was stolen from the lockers (most of it was made up of $5 bills), as well as a stack of fund-raising money and a whole stash of chocolate for a "lob-a-choc" game tomorrow for the school...which stinks. It was going to the Children's Hospital nearby, so I hope some more chocolate can be gathered together soon...

*gobo* · 08-02-2007, 04:05 PM

I always knew those years of international espionage would catch up to you someday...

Blithe · 08-04-2007, 05:50 PM

I know some time has passed since you posted this, but here’s my input for whatever it’s worth. I work in HR so I’ve had to respond to situations like this before (you may want to tap into your HR department as well. I imagine your bank is large enough to have one).

As far as working weekends:

First, are you classified as an “exempt” employee?

Unless you signed a job contract when you were hired that specifically stated you would only work 40 hours a week, your manager does have the discretion to request you work additional hours. Only “non-exempt” employees are guaranteed OT under the law, so unfortunately, if your boss’s idea of the bonus was nixed, you’re out of luck in terms of getting paid for the extra time. That was really crummy of him to make a promise that, as it turns, his butt couldn’t cash.

Meal periods/Break periods:

These also fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor, BUT they vary from state to state. Not all states guarantee employees a paid rest/meal period, so it’s important to look these over. You can follow this link to see what the law is for your state.

http://www.dol.gov/esa/programs/whd/state/meal.htm

You may also have an employee handbook that outlines particular policies regarding meal/rest breaks.

I’m sorry I don’t come with better news. One recommendation if things haven’t improved is to start job hunting. You’ll feel more in control of your situation and just browsing and applying for jobs will improve your sanity. Good luck!

*Katie* · 08-04-2007, 06:41 PM

Yeah...

I am Exempt and salaried. I know there is no such thing as overtime in my world, but my point is that I would NOT have given up all time off to work if the little bonus carrot hadn't been dangled.

The biggest problem right now is that all the corporate functions are being handled by the smaller bank's crew. They have no idea how to handle the problems/ things that come up in a bank that is now one of the top 10 in the country. At least the bank I was legacy with ran a 16 state operation and had some ideas on what to do, but they were a 5 state operation and are mostly just sitting in their Ivory Tower spewing ideas that look good on paper but in practice are something completely horrid.

It's kind of humorous because the other department that has the same function as mine (I'm a credit and business analyst) has a department full of folks who did about 1/4 the work load we do. (Imagine me sitting with about 12 hours of work I have to cram into a 9 hour day....they had about 3 hours of work for a 7 hour day). Now we have had a conversion and part of our work has shifted to them. Now I have a 9 hour day and about 10 hours of work....and they have an 8 / 8 day and they are crying! I can't wait til they pick up the next load that comes to them. then maybe things will begin to change for the better instead of all the CEO's looking around thinking things are great.

Things were really starting to wear down on me. I was not sleeping and not eating and sick all the time (because I tend to internalize things like..not being able to finish what I was assigned even though there was no human way possible to do it all)...but now, I could care less. I'll go in. I'll do my work. I'll go home. no more weekends.....no more not leaving my desk for lunch...and if they don't like it they can kiss my ass. They can't afford to fire me because there is a MASSIVE shortage of people with my skillset in this area. And, if they do decide to let me go I'll just go somewhere else. No big deal.

I'm having dinner on Tuesday with someone who has a very interesting proposition. I might be getting into something good. and there is always going back to school and starting over. I'm not opposed to that.

*Sewer Bull* · 08-07-2007, 03:58 PM

Serious eye surgery in two days. I'm off to the hospital tomorrow.

Jesus, I'm scared like hell. Don't know when I return to the Internetz.

Wish me luck, I want to be two-eyed again.

愛 · 08-07-2007, 04:09 PM

Just you wait when you wake up from the anesthetic. You'll be high as a kite, and it's AWESOME.

*Dr. Doom* · 08-07-2007, 04:27 PM

Fear not, loyal minion. Your overwhelming adoration for your lord and master Doom will protect you throughout the procedure.

Blithe · 08-07-2007, 04:27 PM

Surgery is one of those things that falls outside the scope of most people's definitions of "fun". On the other hand, you'll come out of it better than before. This waiting period is the hardest part. It gives you too much time to dwell on any anxieties or concerns you may have.

I'm sure all will be well! Besides, you can always borrow Anarky's eyepatch.

SassyGal · 08-07-2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sewer Bull

Serious eye surgery in two days. I'm off to the hospital tomorrow.

Jesus, I'm scared like hell. Don't know when I return to the Internetz.

Wish me luck, I want to be two-eyed again.

Yikes! Good luck Bully!! I'll be thinking of you

Big virtual hugs to you from me and enjoy all the sweet drugs they give you

*Cure* · 08-07-2007, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ai

Just you wait when you wake up from the anesthetic. You'll be high as a kite, and it's AWESOME.

Yep, he's right. Total awesomeness.

Ra · 08-07-2007, 10:01 PM

Ai speaks the truth. Just beware of your "anesthetic hangover", which makes you feel like you have been drinking like crazy before you went to sleep.

Random Fact: It feels like you've had something that is similar to three bottles of champagne when they put the anesthetic into you. Try looking around the room when they do it. It's awesomeness to the max. Well, before you pass out, that is...

Seriously, good luck, Bull. No need to be scared. The doctors aren't chimps with surgical tools; they are professionals. You'll be fine.

**Krang** · 08-08-2007, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sewer Bull

Serious eye surgery in two days. I'm off to the hospital tomorrow.

Jesus, I'm scared like hell. Don't know when I return to the Internetz.

Wish me luck, I want to be two-eyed again.

Good luck, Bull, and hope everything goes well.

Sunshine · 08-08-2007, 02:50 AM

Good Luck Bull. I know how you feel my first real surgery was when they removed my Gall Bladder but if I'm lucky I'll be having major surgery on both legs sometime in the next few years... either that or I'll be in a wheelchair not long after that. Surgery is scary as hell but you'll be better after it. See you when you get back. I'm sure there will be more macros and art and things for you to check out when you get back that will make it all worth it. ^_~

**Barkworm** · 08-08-2007, 02:50 AM

Good luck, Rob! I'm sure everything will be fine.

*Katie* · 08-08-2007, 06:24 AM

you're gonna be fine, Rob. No worries

Things will work out and you will be able to see again!! YAY!

*Anarky* · 08-08-2007, 07:18 AM

Rob, you survived the Przepuklina o'death so this will be like a walk in the park. Luckily, eyesurgeon-people know more about their trade than the hacksaw-general-surgeons, since the eye is very, very delicate. And so, you'll see in no time again.

*KROW* · 08-08-2007, 09:57 PM

Good luck, Bull. I hope to see you again. 'Cause... if you can't see again, then we can't see you again... here... Y'know? Yeah...

Good luck!

*Sewer Bull* · 08-11-2007, 06:56 AM

JAGSHEMASH!

I'm back. Everything is super-fine now. Not only can I finally see with my right eye, but also it is much much better than it used to be before my illness.

I'm super-happy.

Thanks for your all kind words.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ra

Random Fact: It feels like you've had something that is similar to three bottles of champagne when they put the anesthetic into you.

... wait a minute. How do you know how a person feels after three bottles of champagne?

08-02-2007, 04:13 AM	#1381
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,766	Hey, that sounds pretty cool actually. Maybe the harddrive will lead you to your family's dark secret or something. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

08-02-2007, 04:35 AM	#1382
Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	Or maybe someone wants to frame you and left a hard drive with some hardcore kangaroo pr0n! __________________ Soooo... THIS* is how you spend your free time now?!*

08-02-2007, 05:09 AM	#1383
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	Hm, or maybe they are trying to frame me by claiming my family has a history of browsing through some hardcore kangaroo p0rn? I also forgot to mention what was stolen and some other damage to some other lockers nearby. From what I hear, a total of $40 was stolen from the lockers (most of it was made up of $5 bills), as well as a stack of fund-raising money and a whole stash of chocolate for a "lob-a-choc" game tomorrow for the school...which stinks. It was going to the Children's Hospital nearby, so I hope some more chocolate can be gathered together soon... __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

08-02-2007, 04:05 PM	#1384
gobo Wacky Action Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: on Earth Posts: 12,784	I always knew those years of international espionage would catch up to you someday... __________________ Live and let live... or go to hell.

08-04-2007, 06:41 PM	#1386
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	Yeah... I am Exempt and salaried. I know there is no such thing as overtime in my world, but my point is that I would NOT have given up all time off to work if the little bonus carrot hadn't been dangled. The biggest problem right now is that all the corporate functions are being handled by the smaller bank's crew. They have no idea how to handle the problems/ things that come up in a bank that is now one of the top 10 in the country. At least the bank I was legacy with ran a 16 state operation and had some ideas on what to do, but they were a 5 state operation and are mostly just sitting in their Ivory Tower spewing ideas that look good on paper but in practice are something completely horrid. It's kind of humorous because the other department that has the same function as mine (I'm a credit and business analyst) has a department full of folks who did about 1/4 the work load we do. (Imagine me sitting with about 12 hours of work I have to cram into a 9 hour day....they had about 3 hours of work for a 7 hour day). Now we have had a conversion and part of our work has shifted to them. Now I have a 9 hour day and about 10 hours of work....and they have an 8 / 8 day and they are crying! I can't wait til they pick up the next load that comes to them. then maybe things will begin to change for the better instead of all the CEO's looking around thinking things are great. Things were really starting to wear down on me. I was not sleeping and not eating and sick all the time (because I tend to internalize things like..not being able to finish what I was assigned even though there was no human way possible to do it all)...but now, I could care less. I'll go in. I'll do my work. I'll go home. no more weekends.....no more not leaving my desk for lunch...and if they don't like it they can kiss my ass. They can't afford to fire me because there is a MASSIVE shortage of people with my skillset in this area. And, if they do decide to let me go I'll just go somewhere else. No big deal. I'm having dinner on Tuesday with someone who has a very interesting proposition. I might be getting into something good. and there is always going back to school and starting over. I'm not opposed to that. __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

08-04-2007, 05:50 PM	#1385
Blithe Thug Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 95	I know some time has passed since you posted this, but here’s my input for whatever it’s worth. I work in HR so I’ve had to respond to situations like this before (you may want to tap into your HR department as well. I imagine your bank is large enough to have one). As far as working weekends: First, are you classified as an “exempt” employee? Unless you signed a job contract when you were hired that specifically stated you would only work 40 hours a week, your manager does have the discretion to request you work additional hours. Only “non-exempt” employees are guaranteed OT under the law, so unfortunately, if your boss’s idea of the bonus was nixed, you’re out of luck in terms of getting paid for the extra time. That was really crummy of him to make a promise that, as it turns, his butt couldn’t cash. Meal periods/Break periods: These also fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor, BUT they vary from state to state. Not all states guarantee employees a paid rest/meal period, so it’s important to look these over. You can follow this link to see what the law is for your state. http://www.dol.gov/esa/programs/whd/state/meal.htm You may also have an employee handbook that outlines particular policies regarding meal/rest breaks. I’m sorry I don’t come with better news. One recommendation if things haven’t improved is to start job hunting. You’ll feel more in control of your situation and just browsing and applying for jobs will improve your sanity. Good luck!

08-07-2007, 03:58 PM	#1387
Sewer Bull Devil's Advocate Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 4,768	Serious eye surgery in two days. I'm off to the hospital tomorrow. Jesus, I'm scared like hell. Don't know when I return to the Internetz. Wish me luck, I want to be two-eyed again. __________________ Soooo... THIS* is how you spend your free time now?!*

08-07-2007, 04:09 PM	#1388
愛 Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 7,449	Just you wait when you wake up from the anesthetic. You'll be high as a kite, and it's AWESOME.

08-07-2007, 04:27 PM	#1389
Dr. Doom Allons-y! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Castle Doom Posts: 4,535	Fear not, loyal minion. Your overwhelming adoration for your lord and master Doom will protect you throughout the procedure. __________________ I love you, Pickle.

08-07-2007, 04:27 PM	#1390
Blithe Thug Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 95	Surgery is one of those things that falls outside the scope of most people's definitions of "fun". On the other hand, you'll come out of it better than before. This waiting period is the hardest part. It gives you too much time to dwell on any anxieties or concerns you may have. I'm sure all will be well! Besides, you can always borrow Anarky's eyepatch.

08-07-2007, 10:01 PM	#1393
Ra It's my desire? Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In your pants. Posts: 4,441	Ai speaks the truth. Just beware of your "anesthetic hangover", which makes you feel like you have been drinking like crazy before you went to sleep. Random Fact: It feels like you've had something that is similar to three bottles of champagne when they put the anesthetic into you. Try looking around the room when they do it. It's awesomeness to the max. Well, before you pass out, that is... Seriously, good luck, Bull. No need to be scared. The doctors aren't chimps with surgical tools; they are professionals. You'll be fine. __________________ "So. The whole lot of you against little old me? How retarded."

08-08-2007, 02:50 AM	#1395
Sunshine Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: A nice little spot in the gutter where I keep my mind Posts: 1,437	Good Luck Bull. I know how you feel my first real surgery was when they removed my Gall Bladder but if I'm lucky I'll be having major surgery on both legs sometime in the next few years... either that or I'll be in a wheelchair not long after that. Surgery is scary as hell but you'll be better after it. See you when you get back. I'm sure there will be more macros and art and things for you to check out when you get back that will make it all worth it. ^_~ __________________

08-08-2007, 02:50 AM	#1396
Barkworm Draconian leftist ruler Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Germany Posts: 6,766	Good luck, Rob! I'm sure everything will be fine. __________________ Make ****, not kill!

08-08-2007, 06:24 AM	#1397
Katie Just...way too serious. Join Date: May 2005 Location: purgatory Posts: 3,519	you're gonna be fine, Rob. No worries Things will work out and you will be able to see again!! YAY! __________________ THE WORLD IS JUST AWESOME

08-08-2007, 07:18 AM	#1398
Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	Rob, you survived the Przepuklina o'death so this will be like a walk in the park. Luckily, eyesurgeon-people know more about their trade than the hacksaw-general-surgeons, since the eye is very, very delicate. And so, you'll see in no time again. __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

08-08-2007, 09:57 PM	#1399
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	Good luck, Bull. I hope to see you again. 'Cause... if you can't see again, then we can't see you again... here... Y'know? Yeah... Good luck! __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*