I work with people whose names I can never remember because I don’t care enough about them to remember their names that I will often give nicknames to that I will remember.
Had a boss who liked to make up derogatory nicknames for employees. He had a common name, such as Don Smith (not really – I’m not using his real name, but the same initials). Then we got a new company President who also had the name “Don Smith”…
We started calling that boss “ODS” and told him it was to avoid confusion – and to remind everybody that he was the Original Don Smith… he loved it, and never learned of the word “odious”…
RohanDemon about 3 years ago
The boss should always know the names of people who report to him, otherwise how would he know which one to tell HR to fire.
TStyle78 about 3 years ago
I work with people whose names I can never remember because I don’t care enough about them to remember their names that I will often give nicknames to that I will remember.
Doug K about 3 years ago
“That’s okay. I’ve seen you say it to the guy, that idiot, in the mirror, too.”
e.groves about 3 years ago
One time the owner of the shop where I worked called me boy. I’m not black, but it didn’t sit very well with me.
ferddo about 3 years ago
Had a boss who liked to make up derogatory nicknames for employees. He had a common name, such as Don Smith (not really – I’m not using his real name, but the same initials). Then we got a new company President who also had the name “Don Smith”…
We started calling that boss “ODS” and told him it was to avoid confusion – and to remind everybody that he was the Original Don Smith… he loved it, and never learned of the word “odious”…
WCraft Premium Member about 3 years ago
Well, he must be one if he keeps working there and puts up with that kind of mental abuse!
rhpii about 3 years ago
Idiot #9, but it’s early.
wolfdad about 3 years ago
Once had a foreman whom played that tune. He got canned. Saw him in a bay, he said, “Hey, Tom, how’s it going?” I said, “And whom are you, again?”.