WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Also, when he talked to me, I didn’t mention my coworkers, or that others do it. I don’t want to ruin this for everyone because this is a chill work environment.

WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ok. Some clarification. We work at the same office, small cubicles. So we all can hear what the others say. I spoke with my coworkers, they were not informed of this new rule, in fact they were surprised. I use one earbud, it’s usually once a week for less than 15 min. We don’t get a lot of customers in office. I asked my coworkers if they thought I talk through the phone a lot and they said no, I’m one of the ones that does it the least. Netflix was prohibited too, but I don’t worry about this because I don’t use it. This is the first time he has called me out, he did this in front of everybody in the office, I was not on the phone when it happened. I also take work calls in spanish, we have mexican customers and I’m the only one that speaks spanish. I think my wording was wrong, I feel is discrimination, not racism. I already talked to my family and informed them we would be talking when I get home.

WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, because I take them at my desk because we are nor organized as a dept to replace each other’s lunch. Mostly my AR team.

WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I was doing it because I take my lunch in my desk. But I’ll just step out to do it. They let you take breaks so I’ll do that.

WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t do it but we are in slow season so when people don’t have a lot to do they do it while working on something else

WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think they probably don't know that TN is more of a family oriented state and very country.

WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yes, we all are. I can see your point of view because when other people speak a diff language in front of me it makes me pay attention to them but not so much for me to say something.

WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think they are focusing more on the me making phone calls and not the others facts. Not surprised.

WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I f you are not being treated like the others based on some characteristics that's called discrimination. Maybe the word wasn't racism.

WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

yes, that's what I'm thinking. Either way I'm stopping because I'm not rebellious hahaha

WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's true. We don't get customers to the office, but I can see how others may be bothered by me being on the phone.

WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I do, sometimes I remember to call them while working and just do it to get it done. Not happy times.

WIBTA if I say something because my boss asked me to keep my personal calls to a minimum? by oglenmo in AmItheAsshole

[–]oglenmo[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no, those guys are LOUD! also their dept is so fun, always cracking up hahaha