I am never shopping at Brookstone again. I didn't shop there much to begin with, but never again. I am very dissatisfied with the quality of my notice of termination of employment.
Since it was my first day and all, I expected to be shown the ropes given a ask and be allowed to complete it. I completed two tasks, made a personal phone call (to my credit card company to cancel a lost card), and checked personal email at work (very infrequently). My supervisor saw me do these things and made no complaint, not even a disapproving glance. She just called career connections and gave me the boot. In my defense. I observed "coffee break" internet surfing, and overheard phone calls about Boy Scouts. I was also instructed to get up and walk around take a break, or get a soda whenever I wanted to. Apparently, leisure time in the break room has a different impact on my productivity than leisure time with my email. You'd think a company whose business is producing and marketing gadgets to improve quality of leisure time would have a better handle on the concept.
posted by Ben at
7:34 PM
