Second Chances

Do you believe in second chances? Many people don't and I can understand how they feel. My Dad used to be fond of saying "fool me once, shame on you;fool me twice, shame on me." There is a huge amount of logic there.If people go around expecting change from someone who clearly is not remorseful,honestly, what were you thinking? Sometimes you have to tell yourself that, sometimes many times in just one day.It stings. I know it does. But wouldn't it hurt worse to be made a fool of twice? The same thing can be applied to a company, can't it? If you've been working somewhere and the company that you work for suggests that you work off the clock, " for just a minute, it would really help us out" what would you do? On one hand, you want to help out, maybe you are new and want to make a good impression. Or maybe you've been there a while and want people to notice you for a promotion. Either way, don't do it. Here is what I have always said when approached about working off the clock. A manager says " can you help me out for a second?" I always reply, "sure--just give me a second to clock in" See how easy that is? If the manager tries to say something stupid like it will only take a second to help me, I answer with so will clocking in-I'll be right back. It has been suggested that time clocks be put by the front doors. I don't know how practical it would be, but it would cut down on people having to fill out a time adjustment slip, wouldn't it? And Lord knows, those personnel people work hard enough as it is, especially during those hiring freezes, no? So you have a lot of things to weigh before you consider rejoining the happiest company on earth. It can be a good job, I have had days that were over a lot sooner than I thought they would be. I've also had days that took three weeks. Remember the whole job before you go back, not just the good parts. You'll thank me later.