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Redhead
You Live, You Learn

Member since 5/05 31871 total posts
Name: Jennifer
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Job Q
When you are asked to pick up the work load for soemone else (meaning they left the job and you do it until someone else is hired) does your job compensate you in salary?
Or just a BIG THANKS for your help?
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Posted 11/29/05 12:29 PM |
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Moehick
Ready for the sun!

Member since 5/05 30339 total posts
Name: Properly perfect™
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Re: Job Q
When I was working I would just get a Thank You (sometimes not even that)
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Posted 11/29/05 12:30 PM |
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undercover
LIF Infant
Member since 9/05 146 total posts
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Re: Job Q
Nope - not even a thank you.
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Posted 11/29/05 12:30 PM |
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saraH
happy birthday sweet kate!

Member since 5/05 16555 total posts
Name: I know that God exsists, I held her in my arms...
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Re: Job Q
i would get a thank you.
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Posted 11/29/05 12:31 PM |
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leighla
Support Cancer Research

Member since 5/05 16353 total posts
Name: Lauren
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Re: Job Q
Usually a thank you and a Amex gift check or Gift Card.
We have a really great recognition program at our company.
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Posted 11/29/05 12:31 PM |
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Marcie
Complete Happiness :)
Member since 5/05 27789 total posts
Name: LOVE being a Mommy!
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Re: Job Q
When I was working - it was expected of me to pick up anyones work and I very rarely ever got a thank you - definitely never compensated.
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Posted 11/29/05 12:32 PM |
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FeliciaDP
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Member since 5/05 18599 total posts
Name: Mommy
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Re: Job Q
never get compensated, and rarely get a thank you around here 
A short while ago they dumped yet ANOTHER attorney on me to assist, she is beyond a PITA and yet I make the same salary as before, and will continue to make
At my firm, people leave and they are not replaced.. there is a hiring freeze.. so those of us who remain, well we just get stuck with more to do and the same amount of $ and recognition!!
Message edited 11/29/2005 12:33:46 PM.
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Posted 11/29/05 12:32 PM |
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Christine
2nd verse same as the 1st

Member since 5/05 15287 total posts
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Re: Job Q
No. I am paid to basically do what they tell me to do (within reason). But when review time comes around I would mention how I am a team player, etc.
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Posted 11/29/05 12:33 PM |
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Redhead
You Live, You Learn

Member since 5/05 31871 total posts
Name: Jennifer
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Re: Job Q
Wow.i guess i assumed jobs would compensate in some way...
DO you think that you would be looked at favorably if you were looking to move up? Would it give you an advantage?
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Posted 11/29/05 12:37 PM |
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Marcie
Complete Happiness :)
Member since 5/05 27789 total posts
Name: LOVE being a Mommy!
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Re: Job Q
Posted by Redhead
Wow.i guess i assumed jobs would compensate in some way...
DO you think that you would be looked at favorably if you were looking to move up? Would it give you an advantage?
If it was recognized by the correct people, yes it would
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Posted 11/29/05 12:38 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug

Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
Name: Kathy
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Re: Job Q
Posted by Redhead
When you are asked to pick up the work load for soemone else (meaning they left the job and you do it until someone else is hired) does your job compensate you in salary?
Or just a BIG THANKS for your help?
Compensate??!!!?? I don't think my firm knows the meaning of that word.
Big "thank you"???? Seems no one here attended manners classes either!
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Posted 11/29/05 12:40 PM |
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Elbee
Zanzibar

Member since 5/05 10767 total posts
Name: Me
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Re: Job Q
just a big thanks Actually, when I have covered for a co-worker, my bosses have given me a day off here and there as a bonus
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Posted 11/29/05 1:01 PM |
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Shelly
She's 7!!!

Member since 8/05 14624 total posts
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Re: Job Q
I haven't really heard of comepnsation for that. Maybe a bonus at the end of the year, but definitely no raise.
It SHOULD be recognized to help you get a promotion or to be looked at more favorably. It could also help if you are up for a raise. It really depends on who the management is.
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Posted 11/29/05 1:13 PM |
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MsG
Should be working

Member since 5/05 2824 total posts
Name: G
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Re: Job Q
We are neither compensated nor thanked.
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Posted 11/29/05 1:17 PM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
Come on in

Member since 5/05 9674 total posts
Name: Mel
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Re: Job Q
just a great big ATTA GIRL!
Like we had a choice to pick up that others persons work
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Posted 11/29/05 1:21 PM |
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HarleyGirlFLA
Come on in

Member since 5/05 9674 total posts
Name: Mel
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Re: Job Q
Posted by Redhead
Wow.i guess i assumed jobs would compensate in some way...
DO you think that you would be looked at favorably if you were looking to move up? Would it give you an advantage?
I was promoted for doing my job above and beyond. I picked up the weak and made them strong. The areas where I was weak I made stronger by training with the right people, asking questions and making mistakes which enabled me to learn from them.
As for when we loose an employee it burns me so much to pick up their work because they didnt show me what they were doing, how they did it, where they got their information, or how they processed things. So I am left hanging and investigating their work so I know if I am able to deligate it to others or work on it by myself. Once I figure out what I need to do it is just one more job thrown onto my plate and often times the work I have I can not deligate so I find myself falling behind.
I make sure to always thank my team for doing more then what is expected. It could be going to the fax machine and picking up my faxes or dropping something off. I make sure they know they are appreciated for their hard work. The team had agreed we would all do our own filing. One lady somehow became the official filer. I made her a certificate of appreciation for doing the filing. A corny little thing but it made her feel good and she has it hanging on her desk.
I think a thank you no matter in what format is great encouragement for the person and can help in the groups moral.
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Posted 11/29/05 1:30 PM |
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tourist
Member since 5/05 10425 total posts
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Re: Job Q
I don't even get a big thanks. Once I think I got an extra day off.
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Posted 11/29/05 1:38 PM |
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