Luann by Greg Evans and Karen Evans for August 06, 2011

classic, managers talking to you about a “small waste of time” usually becomes a “great waste of time”

Wow, Ann Eiffel’s chat with Brad went on for longer than some tv shows without commercials that is and judging by Brad’s less than defensive stance regarding the issue of Toni stopping to visit (which he should have challenged seeing as Frank is) she must have done most, if not all, of the talking. I can’t help picturing this meeting involving Ann either talking in slow motion or that she started drawing diagrams and charts on the horrors of time wasting.

She’s definitely executive material.

Putting it out there: Brad reports Ann; she’s fired for inappropriate behaviour. They look at his curriculum vitae and decide he’s ideal management material and he gets her job…

As for Brad not standing up to Ann; he may be hesitant after losing his dream job recently. We know he didn’t do anything wrong but it must have still been a blow. He could be feeling any job better than no job. hugs

Speaking about wieners, anyone know if you can get Sahlen’s hot dogs outside the USA?

Wisely, Brad is gathering together an army of defenders. Together they will overthrow Miss Awful’s dictatorship of tyranny and oppression!

I actually see this as a step in Brad’s becoming a more self-reliant person. He’s going to have a break through and become secure and forceful.

This is a useful father-son talk; Frank’s years of life-experience will help Brad clarify his thinking and develop some resolve. Time is on our side (as someone once said).

Some hero! Whining for women´s speech.

Well, I meant he’d need someone who was there when Ann told him Toni wasn’t allowed into WeeineWorld. Besides, I’m not really sure that her harassment’s even on her record since she was transferred rather than fired for what she did. And even though Bernice and Zane could vouch for her being a bad person they weren’t there when Ann said those things to Brad. (Though I must admit I’d like it if they tried since Zane is a really great character who should definitely return).

When Toni’s life was on the line, Brad did not hesitate. Now, you portray him as an obsequious little guy, working on a nothing job with his head down. Nice job of character development.

That’s life.

brad needs a beer

What’s New. Tower did what she’s does best.

Thank God For Sunday. A Day off

Someone PLEASE tell us, Elwood is the OWNER of WEENIE WORLD, and is ready to help his friends!

Thank God For Sunday. A day off

Does anyone think her resume is completely accurate?

Yeah, Greg – why couldn’t you have Brad working in a cheese shop — or selling parrots? Live ones, preferably.

I think Brad needs to go to a therapist…looks like he’s sliding into depression…and is about to go nuts at Weenieworld

Nuts at Weenieworld? an odd pairing.

“I can HANDLE Ann Eiffel!” Remember THAT one Brad? By the way, don’t they have any job openings where Your Dad works?

This ‘lecture’ didn’t involve whips and chains? Ann looks like the type that would feel most comfortable in black leather.

As Joe Hill said, “Don’t mourn; organize!”

Ah, the wisdom of fathers.

“Ding!” Light Bulb just lit off.

Brad, document document document

I’m looking forward to when he does report that witch. I’ve had co-workers that act like Eiffel sometimes, and I typically end up telling them to back off when they go into what I call “bully” mode.

sounds like some of the supervisors I’ve had over the years.

Sounds like typical middle-management.

I don’t like the way Ann’s treating Brad: Making him tell Toni not to comeback to WeenieWorld because she “wastes” his time. Why can’t Brad just stand up to Ann and say no, albeit getting himself fired in the process?

it costed my employer 2.3m the last time they tried to pull that crap on me.

Brad was laid off….not fired. In the real world he is re-hired before anyone else is hired. SO, when is this going to happen? Not too soon for me. You build him up and now tear him down?

I had a boss that behaved like the Eiffel character. I was 19 and she was in her mid 30s and she thought she was hot and would brag about her Nissan Maxima and how much it cost and how she was the youngest store manager in the company (hey, it was 1990 retail; the management needed SOMETHING to lift them up out of the mire of their daily lives). Long story short… I dealt with her, moved on and am now working in my dream job of helping small businesses and their owners and she’s more than likely still working retail.

AMEN Daddy Warbucks ..

Frank doesn’t seem too upset yet. It seems more like he’s commiserating with his son over tyrannical micro-managers. It will probably be Nancy Degroot who throws a fit over Brad not being able to talk to his “close friend” at work and the undeniably evil Ann “Eyeful” hitting on her precious little boy. Dad’s probably not going to be swayed very much by Ann’s attempts to hit on Brad. He’ll be there for Brad to joke with about crazy, annoying bosses.

Ann reminds me of Elvira …………………………………….Elvira, Elvira My heart’s on fire Elvira Giddy Up Oom Poppa Omm Poppa Mow Mow Giddy Up Oom Poppa Omm Poppa Mow Mow

She’s jealous Brad! Stick up for you and Toni. <3

Can anyone tell me the date for the first Ann Eiffle story? It must have been before I started reading.

That intrusive need to control workers’ lives – and by extension, their productivity – isn’t new. Henry Ford had a goon squad that used to force their way into his workers’ houses – many of which he owned – and break all their liquor bottles. This was PRIOR to Prohibition, too. He figured if they drank, even on their own time, they were cheating him by not being at peak performance on the line.

The smoking issue is slightly different – because of all the health issues associated with it, companies feel you’re driving up their health premiums, and the CEO will be damned if your silly little right to pursue happiness gets in the way of his collecting even more in his annual bonus.