The major issue is that, none of the other departments are under such stringent guidelines. And it is causing quite the issue in the office. We feel like we are the step children of the company. Whenever we attempt to address our discourse it is simply implied "Be glad you have a job!" Is that truly the right response? What about work morale? They are doing nothing to improve it but they continue to expect outstanding results.
It's like High School all over again. Managers patrol the floor looking for any sign of edible contraband. That lets me know that my job has to be expendible if this is all you have to do all day!
Whats even worse than us being the children under the stairs is the cleaning people in the building are treated even worse. They sit on the far side of the cafeteria in nothing less then a corner, where they are instructed to sit. They sit by themselves, too themselves. If we make eye contact (as is the Southern way) they speak then proceed on their way with heads down. Why aren't we able to mingle amongst one another? What separates management from us and us from them besides title and responsibility? And the most important question: would I have noticed had I not been in the same position as them?
Article comments
1 - Phillip Winn
The "be glad you have a job" is widespread. Darn that pesky unemployment number, remaining steady(ish) while most other indicators improve!
Great writing, by the way, I enjoyed this a lot.
2 - Mac Diva
Would you care to point out the characteristics of this entry that make it 'great writing, Phillip? I don't see them.
Afterward, feel free to do the same for this