A little upset

[Sowa]

Just a word of advice from an old lady that worked many, many years. Your co-workers ARE NOT your friends, and you should never confide anything to them that you don't want repeated. Most times, they will step on you to advance and get where they want to be in the company/organization, yet pretend to be your friend, agree with you when you complain about the boss, etc, and then turn around and repeat all that you have told them, and even elaborate on it by adding some "extras" that you never even said. Be cordial, small talk is fine and probably should be expected, but keep private thoughts and opinions just that - PRIVATE!!!! You need to watch out for YOU - don't make yourself an open book.

That's what my dad said. I just felt they were different from most people. I didn't see how telling them I wanted 3 shifts or that my back hurt would get me fired though.

[pomtzu]

That's what my dad said. I just felt they were different from most people. I didn't see how telling them I wanted 3 shifts or that my back hurt would get me fired though.

Well - see there? Us "old folks" are actually right sometimes. Seriously - it's called "life experiences and lessons learned". Keep that in mind on your next job. Have "friends" there to talk about things like your favorite movie, or your pets, or the weather, or what you like or don't like to eat, etc - just generic stuff. It really works out much better that way. You never have true and trustworthy friends in the workplace.

[Sowa]

Well - see there? Us "old folks" are actually right sometimes. Seriously - it's called "life experiences and lessons learned". Keep that in mind on your next job. Have "friends" there to talk about things like your favorite movie, or your pets, or the weather, or what you like or don't like to eat, etc - just generic stuff. It really works out much better that way. You never have true and trustworthy friends in the workplace.

That's really sad. I would never do that to anyone. I can't imagine why someone would do that to me. Especially since we just work in a bar. It's not like it's this great job you can move up on. It's sad that humans are such miserable creatures. I'm sitting here looking at Clover sleeping, and she's so peaceful and content looking. I'm jealous of dogs sometimes. I wish people were more like them. If I had the money, I'd move far into the country where no people lived and just have a ton of animals. How good would life be?

[Freedom]

Everything that Ellie said is SO true. And as you get into career positions, it will be much more cutthroat.

Also, the back issue makes you an unreliable employee and a good one to drop. Do NOT mention this in future job interviews (that you hurt your back and was out for a week) as you likely won't get hired.

Time to search for a new job!

[pomtzu]

That's really sad. I would never do that to anyone. I can't imagine why someone would do that to me. Especially since we just work in a bar. It's not like it's this great job you can move up on. It's sad that humans are such miserable creatures. I'm sitting here looking at Clover sleeping, and she's so peaceful and content looking. I'm jealous of dogs sometimes. I wish people were more like them. If I had the money, I'd move far into the country where no people lived and just have a ton of animals. How good would life be?

And that's why dogs are man's best friend. True friends!!! A dog wags his tail, and not his tongue!

Good luck kiddo - it will all work out - it always does, somehow.