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the popcorn calamity, the chair battle, and more stories of dramatic reactions to small changes at work

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Complaints about lazy state workers were made, and so the command staff decided to remove the table, especially since a new outdoor area was constructed where it wasn’t visible to the public. A coworker (a manager at a large retail store) was walking to work and stepped in dog poop. This was not acceptable to new unit.

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I resent my coworkers for having full-time work, rejecting a job applicant for being rude, and more

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I work in retail and we accept applications in person. We had received some correspondence from the state unemployment agency, and I had to ask him about what the notice said and, again, not five minutes later, she was in my office asking what the notice said, etc. I hope you find full-time work soon!

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

Success

Through the four businesses she has founded, which span strategic services, design, construction and events, Burgess helps solve problems for good and create spaces and events that make you feel happy. Sue Meitner. Mortgage expert, entrepreneur, speaker, best-selling author.