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Madman · 01-14-2010, 02:50 PM

I can understand why paperwork can be a drag on some people in specialized professions. But, what grinds my gears is when they try to place the blame of a breakdown or failure of something on the "I didn't get the paperwork for this." Amazing. I've been a paper pusher for 30 years. I was hired in this position because of an uncanny attention to detail in breaking down tasks - in this case: maintenance tasks on specialized equipment.

The machine breaks down and this technician tries to tell the boss he didn't received the "correct" paperwork outlining the job/s required. Production comes to a screaching halt. I have to "prove" the tech received the correct paperwork. That was the easy part - I went to HIS inbox and pulled out a 3" stack of miscellaneous paper. About an inch down, just under the twinkie wrapper, was the maintenance schedule outlining the required maintenance tasks for the previous week (which he didn't do). If said technician wasn't a 20 year employee with a clear work record he'd be wearing out the tile at the employment office.

I don't inderstand why some people (not all) can't "stand up" to the errors "they" make. This technician, I believe, has itty-bitty little balls.

01-14-2010, 02:50 PM	#2301
Madman has left the building. Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 455	I can understand why paperwork can be a drag on some people in specialized professions. But, what grinds my gears is when they try to place the blame of a breakdown or failure of something on the "I didn't get the paperwork for this." Amazing. I've been a paper pusher for 30 years. I was hired in this position because of an uncanny attention to detail in breaking down tasks - in this case: maintenance tasks on specialized equipment. The machine breaks down and this technician tries to tell the boss he didn't received the "correct" paperwork outlining the job/s required. Production comes to a screaching halt. I have to "prove" the tech received the correct paperwork. That was the easy part - I went to HIS inbox and pulled out a 3" stack of miscellaneous paper. About an inch down, just under the twinkie wrapper, was the maintenance schedule outlining the required maintenance tasks for the previous week (which he didn't do). If said technician wasn't a 20 year employee with a clear work record he'd be wearing out the tile at the employment office. I don't inderstand why some people (not all) can't "stand up" to the errors "they" make. This technician, I believe, has itty-bitty little balls.