The New guy at work

[brancher]

Originally Posted by RedJoker

I work in an R&D center with a bunch of masters / PhD scientists. None of us have good social skills so we cut each other a bit of slack.

HAHA! I get it! I ran a high-availability IT center, complete with all flavors of engineers, techs, computer scientists , customer service, etc. You want a great laugh? Try hosting the annual Holiday party for 241 introverted software folks with questionable conversational skills....

[PorkPieGuy]

Originally Posted by Basalt Beach

Barry,

I understand your frustration, I worked with a gentleman who did that for 20 plus years, however it could be worse. He could also be a banjo player

Originally Posted by eatswodo

Or a vegan.

Or do CrossFit.

[Denny B]

Originally Posted by RedJoker

Yes, talk to the experienced folks. But don't say that it won't work. Just here is what we tried and why it didn't work then. That gets them working on the right hurdles sooner. It's obviously a good idea as many others have thought of it, we just haven't figured out how to get it to work yet. Maybe they can, maybe technology bhas progressed enough, maybe cost has come down, etc. I've seen several "impossible" projects completed by the new guy. I've seen other projects killed early because of previous experience. It works both ways.

Oh, yeah...of course they would get nurtured and encouraged to develop their skills...

I told many guys when I showed them how something was done, that if they could find a way to perform the task at hand quicker, more efficiently, and would not compromise the integrity of the project, we'd be more than pleased to put their ideas in to action...I always found that encouragement and positive reinforcement paid off well...

But sometimes, an idea that sounds great in theory really just doesn't work in practical application... especially one that's been proven long before the newbie got there...

The good ones understand, accept that with no acrimony, and become good employees...the reluctant ones who won't, or get their ego hurt, usually don't stick around...

[JCave]

Originally Posted by brancher

HAHA! I get it! I ran a high-availability IT center, complete with all flavors of engineers, techs, computer scientists , customer service, etc. You want a great laugh? Try hosting the annual Holiday party for 241 introverted software folks with questionable conversational skills....

hEY, I wAS ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE.

[Mbroady]

Well, enough about me. Tell me, what do you think...about me.

[muscmp]

Originally Posted by rokdog49

Over something like this???
I'd say grow a thick skin and deal with it.

see #25

play music!

[muscmp]

Originally Posted by ManyMartinMan

Please explain why. Why would this have anything to do with benefits or enforcing some personnel rule, policy or procedure. I fail to see how the irritating personal communication habits of a co-worker has any relevance to HR, but I would like to hear why you think this should be a policy or procedure situation.

see #25

play music!

[Mr. Jelly]

In my other world this is the type of guy that I would interject smart mouthed quips to as he rambled on. He's the type that wouldn't get it let alone notice it. Then when I had enough I'd tell him to getaway from me

[Dr. Spivey]

The new guy should be shunned.

[ManyMartinMan]

Originally Posted by muscmp

see #25 play music!

I would say the people doing the hiring are at a higher pay-grade as anyone worried or complaining about the new person. If people don’t like co-workers, they should simply not engage them. Or, become owners or the hiring authority and hire someone different. Unfortunately, it’s not the worker’s responsibility to critique the bosses unless they’re ready to buy the company. Just work, collect the check, and go home.

No surprise I’ve never wanted to be around office politics, rumor-mills, problems, issues or complaining co-workers.

[muscmp]

Originally Posted by ManyMartinMan

I would say the people doing the hiring are at a higher pay-grade as anyone worried or complaining about the new person. If people don’t like co-workers, they should simply not engage them. Or, become owners or the hiring authority and hire someone different. Unfortunately, it’s not the worker’s responsibility to critique the bosses unless they’re ready to buy the company. Just work, collect the check, and go home.

No surprise I’ve never wanted to be around office politics, rumor-mills, problems, issues or complaining co-workers.

agreed. just grin and bear whomever HR hires. i'd stay out of it too! good for you!

play music!

[TBman]

** Update **

HE hasn't caught on. Even the secretary restricts her conversations now to a nod and a smile and she talks to EVERYBODY, lol

[Mooh]

I've known the type. They're kind of fun to toy with. They usually tell you enough about themselves to figure out what offends them, scares them, or repulses them, and that gives me an opening to create a phoney argument. I play until I'm bored then ignore them.

[C-ville Brent]

I paraphrase some historic advice regarding some co-workers: "never get involved in a land war in Asia or a conversation with (that person)." I've worked with supervisors who are sneaky about this. They will ask about you as a pretext for beginning an extended conversation about them. Recognize this and develop a preventative plan to avoid and then extricate yourself from these situations. You will be much happier.

[Silly Moustache]

Originally Posted by eatswodo

Or a vegan.

What cha' talkn' 'bout ? Vegen made great banjos and guitars!