Guest guest Posted July 7, 2000 Report Share Posted July 7, 2000 In a message dated 7/7/00 10:36:43 AM Eastern Daylight Time, magik@... writes: << I was off on the 4th, but made chicken and noodles, baked beans, cole slaw and a dessert for the troops working the holiday >> I think it was very thoughtful of you to take the time and effort to make lunch/dinner for those who had to work. You should be appreciated.(I bet you are.) I can't believe he would get mad about that. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2000 Report Share Posted July 7, 2000 Damn Lyn, I'm so glad I moved away from Ohio or else I might have developed that kind of crusty attitude (hush up those of you who think I already HAVE a crusty attitude!!) Is the supervisor jealous because they're not around to partake??? Can you pack everything in a cooler and have a tail=gate party in the parking lot??? What a way to bring down moral..... or you can play the game and start asking, and say I want to bring something sometime this week. Do it weekly. Or maybe the officers will gang up and file a grievance cause they're not getting the substance they are used to! big colorado hug to you Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2000 Report Share Posted July 7, 2000 Just don't cover the dishes. Rich > NO covered dishes may be brought in without supervisors approval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2000 Report Share Posted July 7, 2000 Supervisor has NO sense of humor. Insubordination. My troops are doomed. Lyn magik@... Re: 911:: Okay, fine! > Just don't cover the dishes. > Rich > > > NO covered dishes may be brought in without supervisors approval Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2000 Report Share Posted July 7, 2000 WHAT???????!!!!! Wait, maybe I got an email that doesn't belong here.... 911console.... Lyn at magik... Ohmy gosh! You - have - got - to - be - kidding... (enunciate each word separately to get the clear meaning) This is the top of pickiness! Yes, get upset if the kitchens is all messed up, but to BAN covered dishes??? (A memo to you requesting that your dishes be cleaned up or straighten up when you leave - or just have kitchen clean when the shift is over is adequate) What if it the food is for you personally? Does this mean that you can't bring food from home for yourself? What if you are a really big eater. I understand that he is probably getting upset that because it is shared with the shift there might be a mess to clean up after, but to ban covered dishes??? Is this person's head screwed on right? I guess you can't have birthday parties, right? or going away parties? or showers? or other holiday foods? I have a pregnant dispatcher that bring GROCERIES to work for the week. Our refrigerator is full, but I would never suggest that she not try to eat healthy. *shaking head in disbelief* Okay, Lyn. This is what you do....Order pizza for everyone on your shift. It's not a covered dish! I don't suppose your supervisor is proposing to ban take-out! then what would you eat?! (no home food, no take-out....I guess it's chips and soda for you guys! Oh wait, TV dinners....) I'd fight this. This is stupidity. Take it to your HR. geez..... annette hallmark ahallmark@... <<snip>> Well, boys and girls, they finally got me. I've been had!! One supervisor doesn't like the fact that I bring in food for the guys. I was off on the 4th, but made chicken and noodles, baked beans, cole slaw and a dessert for the troops working the holiday. I received a memo last night that NO covered dishes may be brought in without supervisors approval (that would be in writing of course), and that cleanup would be immediately after shift, if you have approval. That would mean that the third shift guys could not have any of the food. I usually bring in stuff on the spur of the moment 'cause I never know when I'm gonna feel up to it. Well, he knew that was the one thing that would get to me, and he finally did it. VENTING HERE!!!! Thanks for listening, Lyn magik@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2000 Report Share Posted July 7, 2000 Be sure to post a copy of the memo on the bulletin board Rich ED MARKER wrote: > Tammy, Anyone who has known me (on or off list) knows I love to cook for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 7, 2000 Report Share Posted July 7, 2000 Our center usually looks like the local diner with all the stuff that people bring in. The officers always stop by sometime during their shift I suspect just to see what there is to eat. We don't get meal breaks and eat at the console. It's not often that we have " covered " dishes but we have had a chili cookoff, lots of pizza, plates of cookies, brownies, cupcakes, muffins, on and on and on. As long as the dishes get cleaned up, I don't care what anyone wants to bring in. I enjoy every bite. That's probably why I have a weight problem!!! My only complaint would be that the refrigerator is not large enough for all of the leftovers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2000 Report Share Posted July 8, 2000 In a message dated 7/7/00 1:39:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time, magik@... writes: << I am dropping back for a couple of days to see how best to handle this situation. >> This is probably a good idea. You don't want to act too much while you're still upset and say or do something you'll regret. Sure would hate to be in your shoes right now. Tammy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2000 Report Share Posted July 8, 2000 I received a memo last night that NO covered dishes may be brought in without supervisors approval (that would be in writing of course), and that cleanup would be immediately after shift, if you have approval. --------------------------- Lyn, OH MY GOD!! Tell that stupid supervisor to GET A LIFE!!!!!! Sounds to me like they are just searching for things to " whine " about. Since you can't bring in covered dishes there...take US 33 E/B!!! We would gladly chow down on some covered dishes. Heck in Union County the Sheriff had an open house at his home once, he brought in all the left overs (yep in covered dishes) so all of us working could enjoy the food too. I think the only complaining I EVER heard about potlucks is that many of them occurred on day shift so the midnight people got leftovers, those " butt " kissing comments from one midnight deputy don't count. Here is an idea, bring in uncovered dishes. Or bring in a bunch of food and claim it is your lunch, you just felt like sharing. Ha ha ha.....Cheer up don't let them get the best of you, they aren't worth it. Have potlucks at home, leave that stupid Sgt out. Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 8, 2000 Report Share Posted July 8, 2000 We frequently have cook-ins on midnight shift....If you bring a crockpot and cook it there, it is COOKING YOUR LUNCH, not BRINGING A COVERED DISH. I agree with those who say, take him literally. Then if he calls you on it, just get a wide-eyed innocent look and say, " But it's not a covered dish, I cooked it here. " One night, we each brought something breakfast-related, and everyone brought crockpots and griddles and those Foreman grills. Staci and I cooked bacon and eggs and little sausages and pancakes and all kinds of stuff. It was awesome. Of course, we did blow a fuse and have to send Duane to the fusebox.... <whistling, looking skyward> Now, of course, we always make sure the kitchen is spotless afterward, even if we have to stay late. And we already have a rule that no food may be left in the fridge after your shift is over. >I received a memo last night that NO covered dishes may be brought in >without supervisors approval (that would be in writing of course), and that >cleanup would be immediately after shift, if you have approval. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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