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Subject: [OM] Re: Vacation report
From: iwert <zuiko@xxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Thu, 15 Jun 2006 22:56:48 +0200
Well,

I was working late at a friday, on a presentation of someone else's 
project, I was called down,
got a cheque for three months wage (the minimum here in social heaven 
belgium, that is a plus
of the 55% taxes on income...) and was asked if I could yet finish the 
presentation, since
they'ld be in trouble on monday otherwise...!?

these managers sure have guts... this behaviour is international.
They planed this well, since after I and one secretery were sacked, 
four people (from 20) left in free will, and that
is just what they wanted I believe.

Monday I'll start at my new job, after 6 months, measly wage the first 
three months, and just enough after, but
it is  a place where I can learn a lot, I hope! (and only one boss, 
much better than three!)

Iwert.


Op 15-jun-06 om 22:46 heeft Chris Barker het volgende geschreven:

>
> Yes, I suppose it is more widespread than just the US, but I suggest
> that it is a trait in Anglo-American rather than in Franco-German
> companies: the short term is emphasized in importance over the long.
>
> It's a sh1t's trick wherever it is found.
>
> Chris
> ~~ >-)-
> C M I Barker
> Cambridgeshire, Great Britain.
> +44 (0)7092 251126
> www.threeshoes.co.uk
> homepage.mac.com/zuiko
>
>
> On 15 Jun 2006, at 19:52, Jon Mitchell wrote:
>
>> Chris, I am confused by your suggestion that this is limited to some
>> companies in the US.  In my experience, this sort of management
>> behaviour is rife throughout companies here (UK) as well.  I've
>> seen it,
>> and been on the receiving end of it, regularly.
>>
>> And Paul, as others have said, I sincerely hope you find something
>> else
>> soon.  These things often turn out to be a blessing in disguise, no
>> matter how tough things get in the short term.  Good luck, and let us
>> know how you get on.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> Jon


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