Below are a couple little stories I heard recently about moves people I know pulled off at work that impressed me quite a bit. I am always impressed by people who pull off amazingly ballsy moves with the man and it ends up working out for them. As one person responded when I asked them how they can get the courage to do such things he only replied "They f*ck with me every day." Ok. It takes some cajones people, and could potentially backfire with lasting consequences, however, if pulled off successfully it is quite amazing. **First off a buddy of mine that I know quite well told me that a few times a year he will strategically wear a suit into the office and come in late to work on random days just to give off the impression that he was talking to "someone about something" that morning - pretty much that he had an interview. He said it "keeps them on their toes". Unrelated, a year or so ago at his work, a computer glitch happened with his online PTO Tracker, and it doubled his vacation days per year, giving him over 30 days per year. Recognizing his suit wearing around review time, and not wanting to lose him, in his next review after the glitch his managers brought up his now excessive number of vacation days by saying "Does this number look right to you?" and sliding him a printout from his PTO program with the doubled number of vacation days printed out on it, and my buddy said "Yes it does" slid it back, and they said "Good" and gave them to him. This, combined with the carry over from the year before, he now has over 40 days off this year. Not too shabby.
My second story comes from a relative of mine who a little bit ago was being pursued for a position from the competitor of the company he worked for. It was a great company, great offer, and he was interested in moving on from where he presently worked. Take note this move he did can only be pulled off successfully if you have a surplus of vacation days. So, he accepted a position with the competitor company without telling his present company. He then took a two week vacation from his present company, during which time he started working at his new company to give it a test run and make sure he liked it. He did. At the end of the two week "vacation" at his new company he went back to his original job and told them that he just accepted a new position with their competitor. Company policy being that if you accept a job at a competitor, you get your desk cleaned out that day and escorted out of the building. You also get paid for the two weeks after your notice period. He then went back to work at his new company and collected two weeks of residual paychecks from his old company. Totalling, including sick time, over five weeks of double pay. Risky, because if your present or future company found out you were doing this, neither would probably be happy. However, being able to test out a new job before mucking things up with your current job is nice, and if it works, get double pay for over a month. Probably the coolest things I've heard in a while. Whats up now corporate America?
**DISCLAIMER: Uncle Monty's Churchkey does not endorse any of the above scenarios and is merely impressed by those who are willing to do such actions. These actions are not for everyone. Not all companies respond in your favor to these type of scenarios. As with all risky moves at work, do not attempt unless willing to accept career altering consequences that may last longer than four hours. If you experience these symptoms, stop doing such risky activities and contact your local unemployment office right away. Doing such activities do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. Discuss your medical conditions, including heart problems, and medications with your doctor to ensure these actions are right for you and that you are healthy enough for such activities. These activities are not recommended for men with uncontrolled high blood pressure. Individual results may vary. In clinical trials, these activities were shown to improve the ability of men to have a single, successful intercourse attempt.
