November is one of the worst months for working in Human Resources. There are
- performance reviews,
- open enrollment so you can pick your insurance benefits for the following year,
- and general anxiety about the state of the workforce.
Throw in a few random comments about “the dangers of politically correct multi-culturalism” around the holiday season, and it’s enough to make my shit hit the fan.
I have answers — oh you know I do — to your burning, serious issues:
- On Performance: If you are such a super-star, why is the stock price flat?
- On Insurance Benefits: Do I look like an insurance broker? I’m not paid to help you figure out how to use your Healthcare Savings Account. We outsource that shit for a reason.
- On Anxiety: Companies are always looking for a reason to save money and outsource your job to India. Don’t give them one.
On the war against Christmas… please… I can’t even go there. Not everyone in your office celebrates Christmas, but everyone celebrates a paid day off from the company. Just shut up and go enjoy the time with your family.
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you didn’t mention the “floating holiday” after thanksgiving. what the hell does that mean anyway (not that i’m complaining)?
Dude, I need that day to a) recover & b) eat more turkey. It can float its way into my belly, yo.
Yeah, November sucks, especially with it’s my job on the chopping block.
As for the war on Christmas; I agree. People need to appreciate what they’ve got here in the good ole US of A.