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My girlfriend is an attractive 18 year old who has just started a new job at a call center.
It is her second day and her boss told her to go grab him a biscuit for breakfast.
It seems like he was testing her to see if she would do it and I feel that's demeaning and inappropriate. She doesn't want to get fired on her second day so she complied.
Are requests of this nature relatively normal for a new employee? Or is this something she should be pushing back on?
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My girlfriend is an attractive 18 year old who has just started a new job at a call center.
It is her second day and her boss told her to go grab him a biscuit for breakfast.
It seems like he was testing her to see if she would do it and I feel that's demeaning and inappropriate. She doesn't want to get fired on her second day so she complied.
Are requests of this nature relatively normal for a new employee? Or is this something she should be pushing back on?
employer harassment
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There's a lot of context missing here: what is her job (secretary, assistant, call center tech), how was it said, and so on.
– HorusKol
7 hours ago
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Put on hold. Whether it's normal depends on information you haven't provided. Note that even if you do, whether it's normal for that particular job isn't all that relevant: her boss has asked her to do it. Bosses are often abnormal. Consider focusing on a more practical goal such as how she can get out of breakfast duty or how she can figure out whether it's really a part of her job or not.
– Lilienthal♦
7 hours ago
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It would only be a concern if it started to look like grooming or other harassment. At this point the boss just wants a biscuit.
– Kilisi
7 hours ago
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What does being attractive has to do with being asked to get a biscuit?
– Dan
3 hours ago
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@MisterPositive - true. Doing such errands is often specifically part of the job description for a personal assistant. No so much for a typical call center worker though.
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My girlfriend is an attractive 18 year old who has just started a new job at a call center.
It is her second day and her boss told her to go grab him a biscuit for breakfast.
It seems like he was testing her to see if she would do it and I feel that's demeaning and inappropriate. She doesn't want to get fired on her second day so she complied.
Are requests of this nature relatively normal for a new employee? Or is this something she should be pushing back on?
employer harassment
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My girlfriend is an attractive 18 year old who has just started a new job at a call center.
It is her second day and her boss told her to go grab him a biscuit for breakfast.
It seems like he was testing her to see if she would do it and I feel that's demeaning and inappropriate. She doesn't want to get fired on her second day so she complied.
Are requests of this nature relatively normal for a new employee? Or is this something she should be pushing back on?
employer harassment
employer harassment
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Joe Strazzere
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There's a lot of context missing here: what is her job (secretary, assistant, call center tech), how was it said, and so on.
– HorusKol
7 hours ago
2
Put on hold. Whether it's normal depends on information you haven't provided. Note that even if you do, whether it's normal for that particular job isn't all that relevant: her boss has asked her to do it. Bosses are often abnormal. Consider focusing on a more practical goal such as how she can get out of breakfast duty or how she can figure out whether it's really a part of her job or not.
– Lilienthal♦
7 hours ago
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It would only be a concern if it started to look like grooming or other harassment. At this point the boss just wants a biscuit.
– Kilisi
7 hours ago
3
What does being attractive has to do with being asked to get a biscuit?
– Dan
3 hours ago
1
@MisterPositive - true. Doing such errands is often specifically part of the job description for a personal assistant. No so much for a typical call center worker though.
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
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There's a lot of context missing here: what is her job (secretary, assistant, call center tech), how was it said, and so on.
– HorusKol
7 hours ago
2
Put on hold. Whether it's normal depends on information you haven't provided. Note that even if you do, whether it's normal for that particular job isn't all that relevant: her boss has asked her to do it. Bosses are often abnormal. Consider focusing on a more practical goal such as how she can get out of breakfast duty or how she can figure out whether it's really a part of her job or not.
– Lilienthal♦
7 hours ago
8
It would only be a concern if it started to look like grooming or other harassment. At this point the boss just wants a biscuit.
– Kilisi
7 hours ago
3
What does being attractive has to do with being asked to get a biscuit?
– Dan
3 hours ago
1
@MisterPositive - true. Doing such errands is often specifically part of the job description for a personal assistant. No so much for a typical call center worker though.
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
8
8
There's a lot of context missing here: what is her job (secretary, assistant, call center tech), how was it said, and so on.
– HorusKol
7 hours ago
There's a lot of context missing here: what is her job (secretary, assistant, call center tech), how was it said, and so on.
– HorusKol
7 hours ago
2
2
Put on hold. Whether it's normal depends on information you haven't provided. Note that even if you do, whether it's normal for that particular job isn't all that relevant: her boss has asked her to do it. Bosses are often abnormal. Consider focusing on a more practical goal such as how she can get out of breakfast duty or how she can figure out whether it's really a part of her job or not.
– Lilienthal♦
7 hours ago
Put on hold. Whether it's normal depends on information you haven't provided. Note that even if you do, whether it's normal for that particular job isn't all that relevant: her boss has asked her to do it. Bosses are often abnormal. Consider focusing on a more practical goal such as how she can get out of breakfast duty or how she can figure out whether it's really a part of her job or not.
– Lilienthal♦
7 hours ago
8
8
It would only be a concern if it started to look like grooming or other harassment. At this point the boss just wants a biscuit.
– Kilisi
7 hours ago
It would only be a concern if it started to look like grooming or other harassment. At this point the boss just wants a biscuit.
– Kilisi
7 hours ago
3
3
What does being attractive has to do with being asked to get a biscuit?
– Dan
3 hours ago
What does being attractive has to do with being asked to get a biscuit?
– Dan
3 hours ago
1
1
@MisterPositive - true. Doing such errands is often specifically part of the job description for a personal assistant. No so much for a typical call center worker though.
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
@MisterPositive - true. Doing such errands is often specifically part of the job description for a personal assistant. No so much for a typical call center worker though.
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago
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I'm not saying I necessarily agree with it but it's not uncommon for managers/senior managers have lower-rung employees run errands for them and this doesn't just apply to the "newest" staff member either.
Over the years I've been asked to do everything from "go grab breakfast" to "my girlfriend's car has broken down, I need you to 'drive' it back while I tow it".
Generally the more "useful" your time becomes to the company the less you get sent out on trivial errands, simply because the impact on the company in terms of losing that time of you working becomes bigger but in my experience it doesn't usually go away completely.
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motosubatsu
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Should note that having employees do little 'personal' favors like this can be seen as fraud, since this is not normal business practice and the expense is not a valid business expense. Scott Pruitt former head of the EPA got into hot water for having government employees run personal errands, which in the government space is not allowed.
– Bill Leeper
5 hours ago
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@JoeStrazzere Yep, I've encountered it at pretty much every company I've been an employee at. I'm located in the UK for reference.
– motosubatsu
5 hours ago
@motosubatsu - Ah, the UK. I haven't ever heard of that in the US in recent times.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
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oldest
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1 Answer
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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active
oldest
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up vote
7
down vote
I'm not saying I necessarily agree with it but it's not uncommon for managers/senior managers have lower-rung employees run errands for them and this doesn't just apply to the "newest" staff member either.
Over the years I've been asked to do everything from "go grab breakfast" to "my girlfriend's car has broken down, I need you to 'drive' it back while I tow it".
Generally the more "useful" your time becomes to the company the less you get sent out on trivial errands, simply because the impact on the company in terms of losing that time of you working becomes bigger but in my experience it doesn't usually go away completely.
answered 7 hours ago
motosubatsu
31.9k1582128
1
Should note that having employees do little 'personal' favors like this can be seen as fraud, since this is not normal business practice and the expense is not a valid business expense. Scott Pruitt former head of the EPA got into hot water for having government employees run personal errands, which in the government space is not allowed.
– Bill Leeper
5 hours ago
1
@JoeStrazzere Yep, I've encountered it at pretty much every company I've been an employee at. I'm located in the UK for reference.
– motosubatsu
5 hours ago
@motosubatsu - Ah, the UK. I haven't ever heard of that in the US in recent times.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
7
down vote
I'm not saying I necessarily agree with it but it's not uncommon for managers/senior managers have lower-rung employees run errands for them and this doesn't just apply to the "newest" staff member either.
Over the years I've been asked to do everything from "go grab breakfast" to "my girlfriend's car has broken down, I need you to 'drive' it back while I tow it".
Generally the more "useful" your time becomes to the company the less you get sent out on trivial errands, simply because the impact on the company in terms of losing that time of you working becomes bigger but in my experience it doesn't usually go away completely.
answered 7 hours ago
motosubatsu
31.9k1582128
1
Should note that having employees do little 'personal' favors like this can be seen as fraud, since this is not normal business practice and the expense is not a valid business expense. Scott Pruitt former head of the EPA got into hot water for having government employees run personal errands, which in the government space is not allowed.
– Bill Leeper
5 hours ago
1
@JoeStrazzere Yep, I've encountered it at pretty much every company I've been an employee at. I'm located in the UK for reference.
– motosubatsu
5 hours ago
@motosubatsu - Ah, the UK. I haven't ever heard of that in the US in recent times.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
add a comment |Â
up vote
7
down vote
up vote
7
down vote
I'm not saying I necessarily agree with it but it's not uncommon for managers/senior managers have lower-rung employees run errands for them and this doesn't just apply to the "newest" staff member either.
Over the years I've been asked to do everything from "go grab breakfast" to "my girlfriend's car has broken down, I need you to 'drive' it back while I tow it".
Generally the more "useful" your time becomes to the company the less you get sent out on trivial errands, simply because the impact on the company in terms of losing that time of you working becomes bigger but in my experience it doesn't usually go away completely.
answered 7 hours ago
motosubatsu
31.9k1582128
I'm not saying I necessarily agree with it but it's not uncommon for managers/senior managers have lower-rung employees run errands for them and this doesn't just apply to the "newest" staff member either.
Over the years I've been asked to do everything from "go grab breakfast" to "my girlfriend's car has broken down, I need you to 'drive' it back while I tow it".
Generally the more "useful" your time becomes to the company the less you get sent out on trivial errands, simply because the impact on the company in terms of losing that time of you working becomes bigger but in my experience it doesn't usually go away completely.
answered 7 hours ago
motosubatsu
31.9k1582128
answered 7 hours ago
motosubatsu
31.9k1582128
answered 7 hours ago
motosubatsu
31.9k1582128
answered 7 hours ago
motosubatsu
31.9k1582128
31.9k1582128
1
Should note that having employees do little 'personal' favors like this can be seen as fraud, since this is not normal business practice and the expense is not a valid business expense. Scott Pruitt former head of the EPA got into hot water for having government employees run personal errands, which in the government space is not allowed.
– Bill Leeper
5 hours ago
1
@JoeStrazzere Yep, I've encountered it at pretty much every company I've been an employee at. I'm located in the UK for reference.
– motosubatsu
5 hours ago
@motosubatsu - Ah, the UK. I haven't ever heard of that in the US in recent times.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
add a comment |Â
1
Should note that having employees do little 'personal' favors like this can be seen as fraud, since this is not normal business practice and the expense is not a valid business expense. Scott Pruitt former head of the EPA got into hot water for having government employees run personal errands, which in the government space is not allowed.
– Bill Leeper
5 hours ago
1
@JoeStrazzere Yep, I've encountered it at pretty much every company I've been an employee at. I'm located in the UK for reference.
– motosubatsu
5 hours ago
@motosubatsu - Ah, the UK. I haven't ever heard of that in the US in recent times.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
1
1
Should note that having employees do little 'personal' favors like this can be seen as fraud, since this is not normal business practice and the expense is not a valid business expense. Scott Pruitt former head of the EPA got into hot water for having government employees run personal errands, which in the government space is not allowed.
– Bill Leeper
5 hours ago
Should note that having employees do little 'personal' favors like this can be seen as fraud, since this is not normal business practice and the expense is not a valid business expense. Scott Pruitt former head of the EPA got into hot water for having government employees run personal errands, which in the government space is not allowed.
– Bill Leeper
5 hours ago
1
1
@JoeStrazzere Yep, I've encountered it at pretty much every company I've been an employee at. I'm located in the UK for reference.
– motosubatsu
5 hours ago
@JoeStrazzere Yep, I've encountered it at pretty much every company I've been an employee at. I'm located in the UK for reference.
– motosubatsu
5 hours ago
@motosubatsu - Ah, the UK. I haven't ever heard of that in the US in recent times.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
@motosubatsu - Ah, the UK. I haven't ever heard of that in the US in recent times.
– Joe Strazzere
5 hours ago
add a comment |Â
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There's a lot of context missing here: what is her job (secretary, assistant, call center tech), how was it said, and so on.
– HorusKol
7 hours ago
2
Put on hold. Whether it's normal depends on information you haven't provided. Note that even if you do, whether it's normal for that particular job isn't all that relevant: her boss has asked her to do it. Bosses are often abnormal. Consider focusing on a more practical goal such as how she can get out of breakfast duty or how she can figure out whether it's really a part of her job or not.
– Lilienthal♦
7 hours ago
8
It would only be a concern if it started to look like grooming or other harassment. At this point the boss just wants a biscuit.
– Kilisi
7 hours ago
3
What does being attractive has to do with being asked to get a biscuit?
– Dan
3 hours ago
1
@MisterPositive - true. Doing such errands is often specifically part of the job description for a personal assistant. No so much for a typical call center worker though.
– Joe Strazzere
2 hours ago