Do Interns and New Employees Deserve Anything? (A shortened version)

[DanielSong39]

Originally Posted by Jasper07734

Military recruits are generally not sent to the front lines the day they enlist. They at least go through basic training. Think of it that way: Think of this "menial work" as actuarial basic training. As you move up in the ranks, pass exams, etc., you will then move on to "more interesting" work, and maybe even a leadership role with "menial workers" under you. The early years are a proving ground; this is a time to be patient and do good work and outgrow the entitlement and other poor attitudes that hold you back, so you can demonstrate to your superiors one day that you're ready for "better" work.

Maybe some work environments are genuinely defective. But being defective yourself won't help you discern that properly.

I've actually had the opposite problem in the past; being sent to the front lines with little or no training. Not surprisingly, I died.

I think much of Lao's problem stemmed from the fact that he wasn't given proper training. That is a defective work environment and I hope he avoids it in the future.

[campbell]

Originally Posted by DanielSong39

I've actually had the opposite problem in the past; being sent to the front lines with little or no training. Not surprisingly, I died.

What is the Internet connection like in Purgatory?

[tommie frazier]

Originally Posted by campbell

What is the Internet connection like in Purgatory?

spotty enough to be frustrating, but solid enough that you still have to get the work done.

[asdfasdf]

Originally Posted by DanielSong39

I've actually had the opposite problem in the past; being sent to the front lines with little or no training. Not surprisingly, I died.

I think much of Lao's problem stemmed from the fact that he wasn't given proper training. That is a defective work environment and I hope he avoids it in the future.

That's part of what interns are for, the ones who "die" aren't really worth hiring, the ones who live you know will be able to learn the rest quickly without being in everyone's way. 10 years ago there weren't enough entry levels for jobs and you needed to hold hands to get people to work for you. Now that everyone and their brother has learned about the profession entry levels are in dramatic over supply so you don't need to waste time on the dead ones.

[Jasper07734]

Originally Posted by asdfasdf

That's part of what interns are for, the ones who "die" aren't really worth hiring, the ones who live you know will be able to learn the rest quickly without being in everyone's way. 10 years ago there weren't enough entry levels for jobs and you needed to hold hands to get people to work for you. Now that everyone and their brother has learned about the profession entry levels are in dramatic over supply so you don't need to waste time on the dead ones.

As DTNF once told me: "You're not that important. Please make a note of it."

[The Shining]

Originally Posted by Jasper07734

As DTNF once told me: "You're not that important. Please make a note of it."

I will try to use that one in January. I'm sure I will be reported to HR...