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Remote manager: Hey, that contractor you are working with that sits with me. We are thinking of sending him over to you guys, get him a visa, pay relocation and all that stuff and have him sit with you guys as a full time employee. What do you think?

Me: .... eh ... look I have to be honest, that guy is awful. He doesn't listen to me, constantly working on other things, and the architecture he forced onto the rest of the team is some of the worst i've ever seen.

RM: hhhmmmm, ok but what if we have him report to you, can you whip him into shape?

Me: Honestly I think theres too much effort involved. We are very short staffed. I'd prefer to hire someone else here who has more experience. Its a firm no from us on this guy.

RM: Ok, understood, thanks.

*2 weeks later*

Contractor: Hey guys, was chatting to my manager last week and he said the company is finally looking to convert me to a full time employee, and best of all he wants to move me over to sit with you guys. Isn't that great?

..... not really no

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  • 20
    Love when people ask you something and stops listening as soon as you disagree with them. Then don't ask me.
  • 16
    Management talks.
    Management doesn't listen.
  • 14
    "That Masters student you were supervising, what do you think about keeping him as a new PhD?"

    "I don't think that's a good idea, he has no real understanding of the subject and is horrible at practical tasks."

    "OK, I hear you"

    Proceeds to ask two of my fellow PhD students and both give him a similar answer.

    Two weeks later: "Meet your new fellow PhD student!"

    *triple facepalm*
  • 0
    I always whip out the violin in such priceless occasions!
  • 5
    @NotWhoIUsedToBe *Askhole*: a person who asks for your opinion or advice, yet never uses your advice and does the opposite of what you said to do.
  • 0
    @fckIE I like this term. But doesn’t sound offensive enough for me to use to their faces to accurately convey my level of anger
  • 1
    @practiseSafeHex I share your opinion. I'm just leaving it here for the polite people around here.
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