tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post8718113311155205056..comments2023-10-31T19:57:34.988+08:00Comments on As Zewt As It Gets: Whom should we hatezewthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-75945843322209000112008-05-05T21:00:00.000+08:002008-05-05T21:00:00.000+08:00mr jp - well done... well done... you should write...<B>mr jp</B> - well done... well done... you should write a testimony.zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-3847105783517425732008-05-05T09:33:00.000+08:002008-05-05T09:33:00.000+08:00I've done what Matt has done before, rejecting wor...I've done what Matt has done before, rejecting work when it is clearly out of my job scope.<BR/><BR/>My boss once, after a full work day asked us to stand by 24 hours for an event (which they should have hired events people).<BR/><BR/>I was pissed and I just went home. I did that for a few other incidents and later on they considered me for a management role. Because I knew how to say 'no'.<BR/><Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-29944784321461145112008-04-17T22:10:00.000+08:002008-04-17T22:10:00.000+08:00cocka doodle - i think in times of economic downtu...<B>cocka doodle</B> - i think in times of economic downturn... i think they will kill those high pay fellas first... those high pay and not in senior mgmt... certainly not me... and not matt...zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-20655551537600311752008-04-17T14:26:00.000+08:002008-04-17T14:26:00.000+08:00One more thing, Zewt, in the event of a headcount ...One more thing, Zewt, in the event of a headcount due to economic downturn or technological obsolescence, the likes of Matt would be amongst the first on the list because they can be perceived as not versatile or cross-functional.Cocka Doodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04683091161625723781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-36893764226538490352008-04-17T14:13:00.000+08:002008-04-17T14:13:00.000+08:00Huntressmoon, Yes, I also know that if management ...Huntressmoon, <BR/>Yes, I also know that if management don’t ‘nip the problem in the bud’ and let them go, it can lead to a GREATER loss to the company. <BR/>Change is good; I’m all for it. However it is advisable to be done incrementally as opposed to drastically. I’m not saying that I’m in support of slave-drivers, but don’t you agree that the employee is equally at fault here?<BR/><BR/>Yes, Cocka Doodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04683091161625723781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-24569634569230915612008-04-16T21:31:00.000+08:002008-04-16T21:31:00.000+08:00jam - can also... Jun - i will say be Matt, versio...<B>jam</B> - can also... <BR/><BR/><B>Jun</B> - i will say be Matt, version 2.zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-78583338684998404632008-04-16T17:37:00.000+08:002008-04-16T17:37:00.000+08:00haha i dunno... tht's why i asked ;)haha i dunno... tht's why i asked ;)Junhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753020799574836307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-28271439148059184322008-04-16T08:56:00.000+08:002008-04-16T08:56:00.000+08:00None should you hate. You should hate your boss in...None should you hate. You should hate your boss instead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-36018129813670659782008-04-15T23:17:00.000+08:002008-04-15T23:17:00.000+08:00poseidon - wahh... defeat the purpose already like...<B>poseidon</B> - wahh... defeat the purpose already like that.<BR/><BR/><B>cocka doodle</B> - wait till all my commitment is settled, i will certainly head for the door.<BR/><BR/><B>myop101</B> - hahahaha... too much hopping is not too good either la.<BR/><BR/><B>huei</B> - smart... smart move.<BR/><BR/><B>huntressmoon</B> - your ex CEO must have had the time of his life. i think the mentality zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-31680180896869292802008-04-15T21:05:00.000+08:002008-04-15T21:05:00.000+08:00cocka doodle: do u know, the higher the turnover o...cocka doodle: do u know, the higher the turnover of staff is the higher the loss of the company.<BR/>this is a change of century, nobody works for a company for being enslaved no more. that is why job hoppers are not a bad thing anymore, they are merely opportunist. Everyone wants to be appreciated. If a staff leaves the company does not make them a quitter that they can't stand the kitchen. it huntressmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189294438172941409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-23776068080920655242008-04-15T09:56:00.000+08:002008-04-15T09:56:00.000+08:00ohh ofcourse..must have backup plan. find a new jo...ohh ofcourse..must have backup plan. find a new job and sign the offer letter first! =P heheheheHueihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11948594966373376125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-32225797428094722792008-04-14T23:47:00.000+08:002008-04-14T23:47:00.000+08:00of course zewt... we should. remember, i am not in...of course zewt... we should. remember, i am not in 1 place longer than 2 years...:Pmyop101https://www.blogger.com/profile/10946106541684904249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-6126038282255868412008-04-14T23:30:00.000+08:002008-04-14T23:30:00.000+08:00Actually, why do you always feel 'enslaved'? Did y...Actually, why do you always feel 'enslaved'? <BR/>Did you not do your homework properly prior to joining this line of profession or the company?<BR/><BR/>I always tell my boys, "if the kitchen is too hot, get out. The door is always open." You have that choice.Cocka Doodlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04683091161625723781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-72852380084097840052008-04-14T22:46:00.000+08:002008-04-14T22:46:00.000+08:00Hate no one and make peace instead =) haha...Hate no one and make peace instead =) haha...Jerrennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302291264010466515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-67512430957738855912008-04-14T22:02:00.000+08:002008-04-14T22:02:00.000+08:00bongkersz - hahaha... there are just so so so so m...<B>bongkersz</B> - hahaha... there are just so so so so many As in this world... right?<BR/><BR/><B>ShadowFox</B> - you go through ppl's resume? hmmm... you're a big boss eh? :) ok, i will remember your salary advice.<BR/><BR/><B>Helen</B> - precisely... my sentiments exactly!!!<BR/><BR/><B>CK Tan</B> - wah... so much hatred meh? hahaha...<BR/><BR/><B>Jennifer</B> - hi, welcome to AZAIG. hahaha..zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-22463807385962893222008-04-14T21:56:00.000+08:002008-04-14T21:56:00.000+08:00flaminglambo - i heard he is good at what he does,...<B>flaminglambo</B> - i heard he is good at what he does, just that the rest arent very happy with his not-so-asian attitude. yes, the management will have to handle everything, we should stand our ground.<BR/><BR/><B>seaqueen</B> - we are born to please ourselves. then we ask... can we please ourselves without money?<BR/><BR/><B>erm</B> - experience? that is also another self-dug grave... it's azewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-2431196241980312372008-04-14T21:51:00.000+08:002008-04-14T21:51:00.000+08:00adrian - not really... if he does it ON-TOP of his...<B>adrian</B> - not really... if he does it ON-TOP of his normal working hour... arent u please?<BR/><BR/><B>k.h.</B> - yes, BT is not doing anything wrong. different perspective...<BR/><BR/><B>myop101</B> - so... we should change the scene to 'more contract job' eh? <BR/><BR/><B>Lynnwei</B> - we always check what we are supposed to do. but we are always asked to do more... and that sucks. so zewthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05825991430180369393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-78146657249000706352008-04-14T19:40:00.000+08:002008-04-14T19:40:00.000+08:00many years ago my boss hired a girl to leverage my...many years ago my boss hired a girl to leverage my workload.. but during the training, she told me she wun do filing. so, evertytime she completed her work, she'll pass me the paperworks for filing. of course i brought this up the boss! wtf..sengkorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05373119259863079718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-43120393165430582122008-04-14T19:14:00.000+08:002008-04-14T19:14:00.000+08:00wat wud u do if u were in ur colleague's shoes (ie...wat wud u do if u were in ur colleague's shoes (ie under matt)?Junhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16753020799574836307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-18947682346105242172008-04-14T18:25:00.000+08:002008-04-14T18:25:00.000+08:00hate yourself for not having the guts to say no to...hate yourself for not having the guts to say no to your boss.<BR/><BR/>i too have rejected donkey tasks and hit the ball back the person who is suppose to do so.<BR/><BR/><BR/>other than that, know your job scope and be confident with it. if you are hired as an analysis and required to work within the scope, do it. once in a while you can always lend a helping hand but if its a chore like duty huntressmoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14189294438172941409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-42955981396697910562008-04-14T16:16:00.000+08:002008-04-14T16:16:00.000+08:00The first stand is to stop revealing your salary h...The first stand is to stop revealing your salary history, nuff said.<BR/><BR/>Else, you all got no balls ever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-58433322673753889052008-04-14T14:39:00.000+08:002008-04-14T14:39:00.000+08:00I'm surprised that the responses of this turned to...I'm surprised that the responses of this turned to be like this. At first I thought many will hate this Matt but surprisingly more and more are feeling/being like Matt. Nothing wrong with that honestly. I guess in big company, making your stand is important. I also think the management should make clearer appointment letter too to outline every employees' job scopes. I have heard too much Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02453719599980586427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-78459123199388568312008-04-14T14:23:00.000+08:002008-04-14T14:23:00.000+08:00should hate Matt cox he's damn smart. should hate ...should hate Matt cox he's damn smart. <BR/>should hate bosses for not employing more ppl.<BR/><BR/>BUT should hate ourselves cox we chose to be where we are now, chose to be silent etc.CKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12664785949728997967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-10322209230282357392008-04-14T13:41:00.000+08:002008-04-14T13:41:00.000+08:00Of course not. Matt is hired by the company. If th...Of course not. Matt is hired by the company. If the company is not happy with him, they can ask him to go. If other colleagues are not happy with the way Matt do things, DEAL with it. Fellow workers are not the one paying Matt.<BR/><BR/>Summore I don't have respect for people who bitch behind about workload and never have the guts to speak up. Donkey jobs are suited for silent suffering donkeys.Helenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00825794367899454397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1818772382830913568.post-88351928860488442592008-04-14T13:13:00.000+08:002008-04-14T13:13:00.000+08:00Betcha your dumb colleagues tell their salary hist...Betcha your dumb colleagues tell their salary history to their future employers too.<BR/><BR/>I get volunteered that information when I never asked for them when I go through applicant's resumes. <BR/><BR/>Then these people bitch about how they never get better pay, because they don't know or bother to learn how to negotiate their salaries.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com