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Old 05-12-2009, 02:22 PM   #3271
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I know one true thing about your situation: If you are able to come to an understanding and improve teamwork, that will count for more with the big bosses than if you actually improve efficiency.

Although you are not their boss, getting things done quickly seems to have been your original goal. But, they were doing fine on their slower pace all along and have no reason to work faster/harder.

So you are at crossed purposes with them because the newbie bounced in and wants to run things differently. They are of the opinion that things were just fine the way they were, and the newbie is stepping on their toes.

Now for the big question: Why is it so important to you to have every job finished right away?

Next question: What harm is there in you doing your thing, passing along the jobs to the others' inboxes, and trusting their professionalism to complete jobs as they always did in the past?

Kris, I love you, but if you came into my office trying to change things like you went into theirs, we would eat you for lunch and poop you out by dinner. Don't be mad, but I think maybe you should chill out a bit. It's just a job.
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Old 05-12-2009, 02:26 PM   #3272
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getting things done quicker has been a stated goal of our supervisor from day one. leaving people without phones for literally months is simply unexcusable IMO. I have done their side of the work for YEARS and would have NEVER EVER been allowed to get away with this.

it comes back to the supervisor not understanding the job.
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Old 05-12-2009, 03:00 PM   #3273
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A POX UPON THE HEADS OF IT DEPT!

They downloaded updates to Adobe Reader overnight to all of our computers, even the ones with higher Adobe Pro. They did NOT, however, activate a single computer. I've spent the morning going around our office and clinic activating the Eula. Still have probably 40 more to go.

A POX UPON THEIR HEADS!!!!
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oh yeah, dixiegal, i feel your pain. you've got my support as well for a general pox. good luck !
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Old 05-12-2009, 03:40 PM   #3274
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My ISP was down for 8 hours. It just took me 45 minutes to catch up.

I was lost, but now I'm found.

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Old 05-12-2009, 03:43 PM   #3275
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Old 05-12-2009, 03:45 PM   #3276
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My ISP was down for 8 hours. It just took me 45 minutes to catch up.

I was lost, but now I'm found.

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ooooh, i HATE when that happens ! i'm glad you're back, wde.
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Old 05-12-2009, 03:46 PM   #3277
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My ISP was down for 8 hours. It just took me 45 minutes to catch up.

I was lost, but now I'm found.

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I'm Glad I am not alone - - just had a 12 hr outage
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Old 05-12-2009, 03:51 PM   #3278
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Old 05-12-2009, 04:01 PM   #3279
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Old 05-12-2009, 04:03 PM   #3280
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Old 05-12-2009, 04:09 PM   #3281
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You are not wrong I found myself sitting at the keyboard shaking, sweating & talking to myself

Still it's all right now I can talk to you all
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Old 05-12-2009, 04:11 PM   #3282
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What is it with these 'Pucking' socks - I obviously missed something whilst away
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Old 05-12-2009, 04:12 PM   #3283
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Phew, glad you're back. I hate it when that happens. We are all so dependent on our internet connections -- I go through withdrawal symptoms if I can't get online.
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Old 05-12-2009, 04:16 PM   #3284
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I'm Glad I am not alone - - just had a 12 hr outage
My foot was tapping just as fast as yours is, at 4:00 AM with nothing else to do.
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EIGHT hours?! Poor doggie! I'm glad your're back
The puppy got the longest walk ever, after the sun came up.
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It seemed like it! Almost wish I hadn't stopped smoking! (almost)
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My sentiments exactly.

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I can always find something to do at 4am as long as In am not alone or if I am I read
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