The "Golliwogg" (later "Golliwog") is a character of children's literature created by Florence Kate Upton in the late 19th century, inspired by a blackface minstrel doll which Upton found as a child in her aunt's attic in Hampstead, north London.It was not originally intended as racist it is unfortunate however that racists have used it to taunt bl more…
Sex in the workplace has always gone on...and its not always the young that are to blame. Over the twenty odd years I've been working in offices I've seen it happen so often.
I think its people on the whole whose morals are slipping...its like if its on offer no one is going to refuse it, men and women alike!
I think you should consider legal action if she gives you a job lower than what you were interviewed for. I understand exactly how you feel about not being willing to interact too much with your colleagues.
They always complain that immigrants dont integrate but when immigrants attempt to integrate, they get abused daily. Forigners in more…
Thanks. I have looked and I realise that they do keep things in such a way that it will be difficult for me to prove anything although it will be obvious whats going on. more…
Humming can be a MAJOR annoyance to people around you who have to listen to it. I work with an elderly woman who "happily" hums off-key almost all day long, and it drives everyone within earshot bonkers. I like to sing showtunes at top decibel when I am really happy, but I don't subject my coworkers to it! Your boss probably is not a friend, and more…
Yes, I hope you do continue this later. Your boss was wrong to flippantly dismiss it, and should have at least politely issued a gentle, verbal reminder to the lady - it's basic good manners never mind anything else, not to bring personal issues to work. And nipping things like this in the bud can prevent major problems further down the line. more…
Absolutely no problem with humming at work as far as I can see, I often do it, it helps you concentrate when needed or relax even. I hum known songs if all's well but if the humming turns "non-specific" then everyone knows I'm stressy on the inside and doing my best to hide it! Would have thought happy workers was a plus not something to be squas more…
Your boss sounds like a fuck wit :) I have said far more threatening things at work and to my own boss! Maybe worth looking around and seeing what else is out there job wise? Wheres your accent from by the way more…
Perhaps it`s cos you`re not a brown nose like the other workers?
As for your accent not being impressive.... that shouldn`t make the slightest bit of difference should it? That sounds like discrimination to me..... more…
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In response to: "Return of the Gollywog?" 288 days old
by jim [Visitor]
The "Golliwogg" (later "Golliwog") is a character of children's literature created by Florence Kate Upton in the late 19th century, inspired by a blackface minstrel doll which Upton found as a child in her aunt's attic in Hampstead, north London.It was not originally intended as racist it is unfortunate however that racists have used it to taunt bl more…
In response to: "Are they bad or am I old fashioned?" 296 days old
by Mumzie [Member]
Sex in the workplace has always gone on...and its not always the young that are to blame. Over the twenty odd years I've been working in offices I've seen it happen so often.
I think its people on the whole whose morals are slipping...its like if its on offer no one is going to refuse it, men and women alike!
I'm happily more…
In response to: "Are they bad or am I old fashioned?" 296 days old
by janeagain Pro
Young women seem to have a lack of respect for themselves. They are confusing being liberated with being tramps. more…
In response to: "Are they bad or am I old fashioned?" 296 days old
by The_Walrus Pro
You are quite right. They should sleep with randomly selected strangers. more…
In response to: "Scottish Woman's Evil Ingenuity???" 749 days old
by blackkie [Member]
I think you should consider legal action if she gives you a job lower than what you were interviewed for. I understand exactly how you feel about not being willing to interact too much with your colleagues.
They always complain that immigrants dont integrate but when immigrants attempt to integrate, they get abused daily. Forigners in more…
In response to: "Black Man's complaint - continuation" 752 days old
by StillAde [Member]
Thanks for the advise. I have little choice as there are only 2 of my type in the midst of about 500 people. more…
In response to: "Black man's complaint - Not right in Scottish minds???" 752 days old
by StillAde [Member]
Thanks. I have looked and I realise that they do keep things in such a way that it will be difficult for me to prove anything although it will be obvious whats going on. more…
In response to: "humming a song...a problem?" 754 days old
by Jen [Visitor]
Humming can be a MAJOR annoyance to people around you who have to listen to it. I work with an elderly woman who "happily" hums off-key almost all day long, and it drives everyone within earshot bonkers. I like to sing showtunes at top decibel when I am really happy, but I don't subject my coworkers to it! Your boss probably is not a friend, and more…
In response to: "Black Man's complaint - continuation" 773 days old
by blackkie [Member]
I will advise you to beware of the new friend. I have sadly realised that it can be dangerous for any non-white to trust white people. more…
In response to: "Return of the Gollywog?" 784 days old
by blackkie [Member]
A gollywog at work?
Terrible!!! more…
In response to: "Black man's complaint - Not right in Scottish minds???" 793 days old
by hamwrap [Member]
Yes, I hope you do continue this later. Your boss was wrong to flippantly dismiss it, and should have at least politely issued a gentle, verbal reminder to the lady - it's basic good manners never mind anything else, not to bring personal issues to work. And nipping things like this in the bud can prevent major problems further down the line.
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In response to: "humming a song...a problem?" 793 days old
by lledeb [Member]
Humming a tune is outlawed? I have never heard such rubbish, that is just insane. what harm can humming do? more…
In response to: "humming a song...a problem?" 889 days old
by StillAde [Member]
Unfortunately for me, he's the boss more…
In response to: "Better Not Complain" 890 days old
by phinebooty [Member]
you poor thing. hang in there. you dont want to give them the satisfaction of having booted you out do you? more…
In response to: "humming a song...a problem?" 890 days old
by phinebooty [Member]
how bizzare! if your humming isn't disturbing anyone then your boss has no right to bitch about it. it's almost like bullying more…
In response to: "humming a song...a problem?" 906 days old
by StillAde [Member]
Thanks Liz, I also thought so but not my boss. I hum to myself sometimes when I'm doing admin tasks.
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In response to: "humming a song...a problem?" 906 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
Absolutely no problem with humming at work as far as I can see, I often do it, it helps you concentrate when needed or relax even. I hum known songs if all's well but if the humming turns "non-specific" then everyone knows I'm stressy on the inside and doing my best to hide it! Would have thought happy workers was a plus not something to be squas more…
In response to: "Just like any other day" 918 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
Hope it goes ok :) more…
In response to: "Weekends should be relaxing" 928 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
I find that having faith and leaving things to God`s care can help to ease the burden.
I hope everything works out okay for you x more…
In response to: "Weekends should be relaxing" 929 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
Sometimes you have to make your own luck in this world :)) more…
In response to: "Extremely Strange feeling" 931 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
look forward to reading more :) more…
In response to: "Back from a prejudicial sham hearing" 931 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
Your boss sounds like a fuck wit :) I have said far more threatening things at work and to my own boss! Maybe worth looking around and seeing what else is out there job wise? Wheres your accent from by the way more…
In response to: "Back from a prejudicial sham hearing" 932 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
Perhaps it`s cos you`re not a brown nose like the other workers?
As for your accent not being impressive.... that shouldn`t make the slightest bit of difference should it? That sounds like discrimination to me..... more…
In response to: "My first online experience" 932 days old
by deleted user [Visitor]
Heloo :wave: I'll have a read of your blog soon x more…