Tsolanto,Man, when I first read the thread, just thinking about what is going on made me P@!#ED OFF!!! Too many situations of similar baloney under my belt!
I too am a "Tool Sportin', Ladder Jockey'en" Supervisor / designer / Engineer / Contractor / Broom Pusher / Document Preparer / etc.
Not the fastest worker around - and have the same "bad days" as anyone else does.
Just can't understand how some people can enjoy going to work and doing as little as possible!!! Don't even want to go into my personal dislike of excessive phone useage! Worst case scenario on the phones is when the person is walking around acting VIP, and demanding the trades people be quiet!!!
My least favorite time on projects (the turn-key projects) is that time just prior to final walk through. This is when a few spec contractors and vendors come in and do what ever is left on their part. I normally get the job of supervision and contractor consultant / rep. Gets so boring ,some times, I have come close to breaking things, just to have something to do!!!
Phone calls (for me) just go to voice mail, unless I am sitting on a job like the situations above (boring closeouts!), then I'll happily greet the incoming call!
At last, something to do!!!I agree with Nick - dump the wandering, chair warming clown and finish the projects yourself. Something needs to be done about boneheads in the field, and non tolerance is the first step!
At least wait until the crucial projects are near end, then hand Senior Bozo a Pink Termination check!
Have my own "Wishues" regarding field personnel, but that's another story!
BTW, where are you located? Wondering if this problem is widespread or regional
Also, the "Jimmy Theory" is null and void on my end. Had a guy named Jimmy working with us at my old company (G.C.) that knew alot, ran jobs perfectly, worked while running jobs, and had a great personality / sense of humor!!!
The "Target Image" for design / Engineering of the model worker
(actually, what I would consider the best qualified to run jobs).
Virgil,Glad to hear your Helper is doing good!!!
Even happier to know you have taken the time and trained this person well!!!
Give yourself $1,000.00 out of Petty Cash!
Dturner,That's a great idea for classes!!! Making it known that people D**KING OFF at work will not be tolerated.
I personally would like to incorporate this into my own training plans - and use scenarios with technical lessons!
Making fun of "Job Nazis" and "Chair Warmers" will make an extreme impact!
Must stop before keyboard catches fire!
Scott35 S.E.T.