Comments on: Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It, Book Review

By: Andrew

Andrew — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 13:16:18 +0000

Old discussion, but I couldn’t relate more to your complaints of your past jobs.

About the hour lunch, I’m in the same boat. I’d rather take 30 mins lunch, and finish work 30 mins early. I really don’t see the problem with this, I’d get exactly the same amount of work done.

But no it’s the rules, and you gotta stick by them. I really hope to work for myself one day, just got to get out of this rut.

Thanks for writing this up.

By: Rajaie AlKorani

Rajaie AlKorani — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:37:21 +0000

I once saw a video on YouTube where this company said it didn’t care where it’s employees worked, as long as they got the job done. And I agree with Barbara, trust is extremely important for an employees morale

By: Urban Panther

Urban Panther — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:42:10 +0000

Hmmm....sometimes, if I was allowed to come and go as my workload allowed, I wouldn't be at work for very long. Yet, what I produce is a quality product, so I should be free to go? Interesting concept, but I work in a union shop. Put in those 7.5 hours even if you are staring at the ceiling. At least, where I work, I can arrive anywhere from 7 - 8:30 a.m. as long as I then put in my 7.5 hours of work, or ceiling staring, before I go home. Urban Panther's last blog post..Please don't make me eat that

By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 20:24:24 +0000

Hey John, I would contact Louisa. She may know a company or person in your area who can help.

*If anyone was wondering how they will contact each other. I emailed Louisa John’s email. Hopefully John doesn’t mind.

By: John Roy

John Roy — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 18:33:59 +0000

I have been looking for a job for a while now that i will be happy at, can anyone recommend a staffing firm that can point me in the right direction?

By: Louisa

Louisa — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 17:40:28 +0000

Hi Karl,

Thank you for another great post. I have read the book that you just wrote about and think it’s great. I work for a local staffing agency in Boston, Hollister Staffing (www.hollisterstaff.com) and have shared this book with many of the candidates I have placed. Very helpful.

Thanks,
Louisa

By: Marc and Angel Hack Life

Marc and Angel Hack Life — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:05:06 +0000

I agree. Trust is not only important... it is the foundation of a relationship. A relationship cannot exist without trust. Marc and Angel Hack Life's last blog post..The Art of Spending Minutes to Save Hours

By: Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy

Karl Staib - The Work Happy Guy — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:30:44 +0000

Hey Barbara, trust is the most important part to any relationship. It allows the employee to be creative and solve their own problems without having to go to the boss, who will hopefully save the day.

By: Barbara Swafford

Barbara Swafford — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 06:23:21 +0000

Hi Karl,

I’ve never heard it being sludge before, but those underhanded comments can definitely affect employee morale.

When employees know you trust them to do a great job, they do.

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