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A magazine recently ran a 'Dilbert Quotes' contest, looking for people to submit quotes from their real-life Dilbert-type managers. These were voted the top quotes in corporateAmerica :
"As of tomorrow, employees will only be able to access the building using individual security cards. Pictures will be taken next Wednesday, and employees will receive their cards in two weeks."
(This was the winning quote from Fred Dales, Microsoft Corp., in Redmond , WA )
"What I need is an exact list of specific unknown problems we might encounter." ( Lykes Lines Shipping)
"E-mail is not to be used to pass on information or data. It should be used only for company business."
(Accounting manager, Electric Boat Company)
"This project is so important we can't let things that are more important interfere with it."
(Advertising/Marketing manager, United Parcel Service)
"Doing it right is no excuse for not meeting the schedule." (Senior technical manager, LPS)
"No one will believe you solved this problem in one day! We've been working on it for months. Now go act busy for a few weeks and I'll let you know when it's time to tell them."
(R&D supervisor, Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing/3M Corp.)
Quote from the Boss: "Teamwork is a lot of people doing what I say." (Marketing executive, Citrix Corporation)
My sister passed away and her funeral was scheduled for Monday. When I told my Boss, he said she died on purpose so that I would have to miss work on the busiest day of the year. He then asked if we could change her burial to Friday. He said, "That would be better for me."
(Shipping executive, FTD Florists)
"We know that communication is a problem, but the company is not going to discuss it with the employees."
(Switching supervisor, AT&T Long Lines Division)
NEED A LAUGH?
Being a caregiver has not helped my career--but today I'm looking on the bright side. These "Dilbert-style" quotes came in an email. On second thought, I don't miss the corporate lifeat all.
CLICK to Donate. It's FREE. Sometimes I feel pretty powerless about the home situation--mentally, emotionally and financially. Don't know why this works, but clicking to help feed the little animals in humane shelters makes me feel useful. (IT'S FREE) I enjoy reading the rescue stories too. Here's the link
Oh yes, Chuckles the Clown Cat (see above) wants me to remind you that playing with your pets is always a fun and rewarding diversion. Free, too.
COGNITIVE PLAY HOUR
If you've read my books, you'll remember that early-on I established a late-afternoon daily cognitive "play" hour.I started this years before Eve really comprehended what we were doing.
We (meaning mostly me) did crossword puzzles together. I'm the world's worst puzzle solver, but it gave me an opportunity to talk about "words" with non-communicative Eve and to reintroduce her to the dictionary.
You can get easy Dell crossword puzzle books at WalMart and Walgreen's drug store. You can get free easy New York Times Monday crosswords at About.com
MORE MINUTE MIND VACATION
IDEAS TO COME.....MEANWHILE why don't you email yours to me?
Chuckles the Clown says "hi"
