RonJeremy Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 my assistant who handles all of my loans for me is interviewing for a different position within the company. It will be a step-up for her but I don't want to lose her. She has worked for me for three years. She is only that has lasted more than year. She asked me if I would be pissed if she interviewed and of course I lied and told her "No....you should interview." :laugh: Am I an A-hole because I don't want her to get the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
codeorama Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 No, it happens all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMac Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Does she look like Tabitha Stevens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by JMac Does she look like Tabitha Stevens? I wish! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canes/skins Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 keep her so she can do all the work and maje you look good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thito_da_skins_fan Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by RonJeremy I wish! :cool: Does she do anything that resembles Tabitha Stevens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted April 25, 2005 Author Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by canes/skins keep her so she can do all the work and maje you look good. That is EXACTLY why I want to keep her in the first place...how else would I have time to post on here and still remain the top loan officer at my bank...:laugh: Originally posted by thito_da_skins_fan Does she do anything that resembles Tabitha Stevens? :laugh: that only happens in the movies Thito..only in the movies! unless . . . . someone has had that experience and wants to share! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by RonJeremy Am I an A-hole because I don't want her to get the job? Nah, you're just human. You're an A-hole if you do anything to prevent her from getting the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
China Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Well, if you're asked for a recommendation, maybe you should use the Lexicon of Inconspicuously Ambiguous Recommendations (LIAR). See below. You're called upon for an opinion of a friend who is extremely lazy. You don't want to lie --- but you also don't want to risk losing even a lazy friend.Try this line: "In my opinion," you say as sincerely as you can manage, "you will be very fortunate to get this person to work for you." This gem of double meaning is the creation of Robert Thornton, a professor of economics at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA. Thornton was frustrated about an occupational hazard for teachers, having to write letters of recommendation for people with dubious qualifications, so he put together an arsenal of statements that can be read two ways. He calls his collection the Lexicon of Inconspicuously Ambiguous Recommendations. Or LIAR, for short. LIAR may be used to offer a negative opinion of the personal qualities, work habits or motivation of the candidate while allowing the candidate to believe that it is high praise, Thornton explained last week. Some examples from LIAR To describe a person who is totally inept: I most enthusiastically recommend this candidate with no qualifications whatsoever. To describe an ex-employee who had problems getting along with fellow workers: I am pleased to say that this candidate is a former colleague of mine. To describe a candidate who is so unproductive that the job would be better left unfilled: I can assure you that no person would be better for the job. To describe a job applicant who is not worth further consideration: I would urge you to waste no time in making this candidate an offer of employment. To describe a person with lackluster credentials: All in all, I cannot say enough good things about this candidate or recommend him too highly. Thornton pointed out that LIAR is not only useful in preserving friendships, but it also can help avoid serious legal trouble in a time when laws have eroded the confidentiality of letters of recommendation. In most states, he noted, job applicants have the right to read the letters of recommendations and can even file suit against the writer if the contents are negative. When the writer uses LIAR, however, whether perceived correctly or not by the candidate, the phrases are virtually litigation-proof, Thornton said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfitzo53 Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Originally posted by China Well, if you're asked for a recommendation, maybe you should use the Lexicon of Inconspicuously Ambiguous Recommendations (LIAR). See below. :laugh: Clever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Originally posted by dfitzo53 Nah, you're just human. You're an A-hole if you do anything to prevent her from getting the job. Actually, I wrote her a letter of recommendation... Originally posted by China Well, if you're asked for a recommendation, maybe you should use the Lexicon of Inconspicuously Ambiguous Recommendations (LIAR). See below. :notworthy - that was great! I need to use some of those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarhog Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Can you match the pay increase she'd be getting, even if it has to come out of your own pocket? That might keep her around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Originally posted by Tarhog Can you match the pay increase she'd be getting, even if it has to come out of your own pocket? That might keep her around. Funny you should mention that...I was just working on a new bonus structure. Hopefully it will keep her around IF she gets the job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCS Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Sheeeeeeeeeeeezu............... what an ***hole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dks1240 Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 dont worry, just hire me to fill her position. im graduating from college in December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Originally posted by dks1240 dont worry, just hire me to fill her position. im graduating from college in December Then I would be fired for sitting around obsessing about your tatoo all day...productivity would fall way off....just being honest! :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dks1240 Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Originally posted by RonJeremy Then I would be fired for sitting around obsessing about your tatoo all day...productivity would fall way off....just being honest! :laugh: note to self, dont put "have redskins tattoo" on resume Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Well my work situation worked out the best way possible. She was offered the job but it only pays $4,000 more than her current base pay. To some that is nice increase BUT she gets bonuses in her current job that last year equaled over $5,000. Also, it would increase her drive from 5 miles round trip to 60 miles round trip. So, even though the job is a step up the money doesn't make sense for her to take it. So, she discussed it with her husband last night and she declined the offer this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thito_da_skins_fan Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Congratulations, you may now continue doing nothing at work. (Kidding man, kidding) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdsknbill Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Originally posted by thito_da_skins_fan Congratulations, you may now continue doing nothing at work. (Kidding man, kidding) Beat me to it. I was thinking the same thing:laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJeremy Posted April 26, 2005 Author Share Posted April 26, 2005 Originally posted by thito_da_skins_fan Congratulations, you may now continue doing nothing at work. (Kidding man, kidding) :laugh:...exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoony Posted April 27, 2005 Share Posted April 27, 2005 Originally posted by thito_da_skins_fan Congratulations, you may now continue doing nothing at work. (Kidding man, kidding) and focus on the important things in life, like eliminating cat piss odors and watching porn :laugh: :jk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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