Rotarded1647545491 Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 So, the day wasn't a total loss. I just sat down and had a beverage with this guy in the Captain's Grille: http://www.filmdope.com/Gallery/ActorsD/4155-5456.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 yes, but the economy is bad, just be lucky to still have a job I agree. Also, look at it from the other side...just becuase the dept. sucked ass for a long time, doesn't mean you can just barely push above even and be rewarded. Knock the ball out a bit further and perhaps. Otherwise, you're just 26k away from a break even point and 27k away from being in the suck-ass loss dept. In sales it's typical that no commisions are paid unless the rep hit 70% or more of goal. Lots complain...but there too companies aren't paying them to be at 69% or less than plan. Today...those folks are the ones that get shit-canned. Pay the performers and replace the rest. Good job at the turn around. Just keep it up and push back from a position of strength once you get there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinner Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 I agree. Also, look at it from the other side...just becuase the dept. sucked ass for a long time, doesn't mean you can just barely push above even and be rewarded. Knock the ball out a bit further and perhaps. Otherwise, you're just 26k away from a break even point and 27k away from being in the suck-ass loss dept. In sales it's typical that no commisions are paid unless the rep hit 70% or more of goal. Lots complain...but there too companies aren't paying them to be at 69% or less than plan. Today...those folks are the ones that get shit-canned. Pay the performers and replace the rest. Good job at the turn around. Just keep it up and push back from a position of strength once you get there. I don't see it that way, I see it as a $226 gain for the year. The club was excepting a $200k a year loss and functioned with it as well. Hell even if he breaks even they are still way ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rotarded1647545491 Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 I agree. Also, look at it from the other side...just becuase the dept. sucked ass for a long time, doesn't mean you can just barely push above even and be rewarded. Knock the ball out a bit further and perhaps. Otherwise, you're just 26k away from a break even point and 27k away from being in the suck-ass loss dept. The department didn't suck ass, as I stated in a post before it is an amenity. It's not expected to make money. What is expected is service and food exceeding the member and guests expectation with a budgeted loss of between 175k and 300K a year, for the last 33 years. Now, if I can finish this year, while maintaining the impeccable standards expected by our membership, AND show a profit, I can write my ticket anywhere, in any field. It just kinda sucks ass losing income right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 I don't see it that way, I see it as a $226 gain for the year. The club was excepting a $200k a year loss and functioned with it as well. Hell even if he breaks even they are still way ahead. I don't know his company or business, maybe you do.....I'm just speaking in general business terms. If a company runs on a forcast that a particualr business unit is going to run at a huge loss like that, than it's way different than any company I've been a part of. My point is that breaking even isn't what I would set out to achieve and celebrate. In my world you don't get recognized for being at 100%. That's the minimum expected of anyone on our team or any of our depts. You have to do far better to be recognized or hit pay-dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 I work 60-65 hour weeks in the winter, while living in a hotel 5 hours from home for ~12-14 weeks straight. We used to get paid overtime, but now get a bonus check that reflects how much your manager thinks you worked vs. how much he has in the budget. Not complaining too much about that...but this year I have taken about a 20% cut in pay (10% base pay, 16 days off without pay, and no 401k match) and my wife has been laid off since Thanksgiving. It's been almost impossible for her to find a job in this state and she graduated college with honors and has 3 patents. So yes. This economy sucks. We're all feeling the pain, so I'd be happy to have a job right now. If everything recovers for the company and they don't reward you for your hard work I would be looking elsewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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