Post your work or school related bitches, gripes and wtf moments here.

[Bugman]

Sometimes I hate dealing with the public so much at work. A few of mine to get the ball rolling.

Why would someone get on a bus when they have no idea where it's going? I can't tell you how often this happens. Some people seem like one of Pavlov's dogs. Oh goody, a bus! I think I'll get on it! Then fifteen minutes later they say hey driver, does this bus go to this street? When I say no, it's my fault they got on the bus. Hmm, ever heard of the internet or this new invention they call phones?

Next on the hit parade is people who get on the bus, ride one block and get off, especially those riding bicycles. Now, you made it to a bus stop. You can't manage one more block?

This might actually be my favorite. Most people waiting at a stop have been there several minutes at least. Can they be bothered to have their pass or cash ready? Heaven forbid. I have all the time in the world to sit there while you dig through your purse, wallet or pockets in search of same. Rest assured it's no problem, no one here is trying to get to work, school or say a doctor or dentist appointment.

 

[thetmfobserver]

I will respond to that by saying that in some cities, its almost impossible to know where public transportation is going, and a lot of people do not want to appear like they don't know what they're doing.

However, at the same time, if I was driving the bus, I'd beat them with a stick.

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I'll gripe a little bit about inter-office politics. My boss went out of his way to remove a coworker of mine who he has never liked, and did it in such a blatant and disrespectful manner that he lost the respect of a number of us. Some people need perspective.

 

[Knox The Hatter]

Sometimes I hate dealing with the public so much at work. A few of mine to get the ball rolling.

Why would someone get on a bus when they have no idea where it's going? I can't tell you how often this happens. Some people seem like one of Pavlov's dogs. Oh goody, a bus! I think I'll get on it! Then fifteen minutes later they say hey driver, does this bus go to this street? When I say no, it's my fault they got on the bus. Hmm, ever heard of the internet or this new invention they call phones?

Next on the hit parade is people who get on the bus, ride one block and get off, especially those riding bicycles. Now, you made it to a bus stop. You can't manage one more block?

This might actually be my favorite. Most people waiting at a stop have been there several minutes at least. Can they be bothered to have their pass or cash ready? Heaven forbid. I have all the time in the world to sit there while you dig through your purse, wallet or pockets in search of same. Rest assured it's no problem, no one here is trying to get to work, school or say a doctor or dentist appointment.

It's gratifying to see Ralphkramdenism alive and well in America 😉

Here's my favorite. This one applies to every retail establishment I've ever worked in. You walk in, you come up and say, "I'm here to pick up my car."
I look at you for a moment, and say, "there's one very important nugget of information that I need."
The Customer, who's always Moron, says, "what?"
"I need your NAME!"

It figures, in this area, that people actually think they're the only customer the establishment has within the course of the day-despite seeing other customers drop off their cars for service at the same time. I personally don't think you can be a red-blooded American without being a full-blown narcisist in the bargain 😀

 

[thetmfobserver]

Ralphkramdenism? Hilarious!

When I worked retail back in college, I also found narcissism to be a big factor. For example, if I was on the phone helping a customer, and someone walked up to the desk, they immediately expected me to hang up on whomever I was talking to and help them. Even the "I'll be with you in one minute" just seemed to exasperate them more. Technically, the person on the phone was here first, so wait your turn!

 

[shark]

Part-timing in a restaurant.

Waitresses, just have to wonder.

Then you have the general public and their difficulties in the restrooms.

Details available upon request.